@Vincent I don’t know a national integrated database of the public’s information feels surprisingly relevant especially considering the controversies surrounding the UK care data scheme and their wider relevance for biomedical research from as recent as 2015.
I'm currently re-reading my aunt's hardback copy of Yes Minister. Must be the seventh or eighth time. I'm also lucky enough to have watched both shows in three countries. When enacted, the humour hits so much quicker and is so much ticklier, what with the actors' expressions and all.
I stumbled across a random comment elsewhere about this magnificent show and this is my first viewing. Very impressed! This is close to what we have in the U.S. but, we can waste more money AND screw over the workers at the same time.
Yes, change the playback speed to .75. Also, the screen ratio should be reduced, as mentioned, and the canned laughter made me stop watching what should have been an enjoyable show bu alas, t not so. I will watch something else.
Truly a timeless TV series. Still see everything happening today as it did back then. At least back then they were more competent at coving up their incompetentcy
Seeing Hacker loose his mind when Humphry tells him the long list of reasons as to why the staff are there, all the while ignoring that actually the real reason as to why there is no actual medical staff at the hospital is because of decisions made by other departments which he has no direct control over because the thought of him not being in control terrified him, is quite entertaining. He is like an ignorant glory-addicted child: he doesn't want to accept that he just doesn't want to take the time and effort to understand why the hospital isn't opened he only cares about what the simple-minded popular people who criticise him say, and so he stamps his feet in impatience and when it all comes back to bite him later on he panics.
I dimly remember reading that John Cleese was sounded out to play Humphrey. Back then, in my teens, I was a fan of Terry Thomas and thought that he too would have made a great Humphrey. And Norman Wisdom as Hacker? Delicious!
You're right, it shouldn't be...on the other hand where it isn't cropped and sped up you have to pay for the privilege, so just mark this under beggars can't be choosers
*Why have you zoomed in so much as to cut more than half the original footage in view? This is awful, and completely ruins what was (and still is) a great series.*
@@samsowden You mean there are *still* conspiracy theories floating around regarding _"Fair Usage Policy"_ under International Copyright Laws Sam? That's incredible! CZcams stopped using *ALL* algorithms to detect illegal breaches of copyright, way back in May 2016, when the UK and US governments agreed to a joint fair use policy. Then I think Australia, Canada and Japan signed up to it next, followed eventually by the rest of the world with very few exceptions, most notably China, North Korea and some of the smaller African countries. All anyone has to do to comply these days, is acknowledge who owns the original copyright in the info beneath the video if known. In other words, avoid claiming it to be there own property. So you, I, or anyone else could upload full HD episodes of _"Yes Minister"_ to CZcams *as long as* we acknowledge in the written blurb underneath, that the copyright of the material is still owned by the BBC. Sorry to be so long-winded, but I hope that's clarified things for you? Take care.
@@DrAnne-mc8er I was a WW II child and graduated from Edinburgh in 1965. We were taught courtesy to strangers throughout my education.. We are all strangers on the internet. so please be polite please explain the radio to tv comparison . We must make the best of what we can get free. Otherwise read the books.
Years ago I worked for a government department. The unofficial motto was "we have to be seen to be doing something". Actually doing something, let alone doing it competently, was a secondary concern at best. Watching this show brings back so many memories.
Dr. Thomas Sowell was a communist before working in the U.S. State Department. Running into the same situations as you did, and coming up with solutions that nobody was interested in, he started looking for evidence that his own beliefs led to anything good. Discovering quite the opposite, he became a capitalist, convinced of the incompetency of governments and the idiocy of intellectuals.
0.75
His face at 2:31. Priceless
HOW CAN I FIND THIS SERIES PLEASE TELL ME
Brilliant!
Perfect comedy, much of which is still frighteningly relevant. Sir Humphrey’s speeches highlighted the brilliance of Sir Nigel Hawthorne.
It's not relevant to today...it was relevant then and for the history of any and every government that ever was? Never studied history????
@Vincent I don’t know a national integrated database of the public’s information feels surprisingly relevant especially considering the controversies surrounding the UK care data scheme and their wider relevance for biomedical research from as recent as 2015.
Yes, Minister gave me my first squirting experience!
Great show.
Shame half the picture was missing!
Still a better healthcare system than what we Americans have…
Administrative staff and no doctors and nurses no patients but don't worry about it😂😂😂 administration is more important than healing the sick😅😅
I don't mind them working together, but I hate it when Hacker wins.
At 4:15 approx: "How are we supposed to govern responsibly if backbenchers get all the facts?"
Fantastic documentary.....
Brilliant!
Read the BBC Paperback book of Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister ( second hand) I reread it all the time. Useful indeed in New Zealand
I'm currently re-reading my aunt's hardback copy of Yes Minister. Must be the seventh or eighth time. I'm also lucky enough to have watched both shows in three countries. When enacted, the humour hits so much quicker and is so much ticklier, what with the actors' expressions and all.
I stumbled across a random comment elsewhere about this magnificent show and this is my first viewing. Very impressed! This is close to what we have in the U.S. but, we can waste more money AND screw over the workers at the same time.
We’ve come a long way since the 80s.
Yes, change the playback speed to .75. Also, the screen ratio should be reduced, as mentioned, and the canned laughter made me stop watching what should have been an enjoyable show bu alas, t not so. I will watch something else.
Truly a timeless TV series. Still see everything happening today as it did back then. At least back then they were more competent at coving up their incompetentcy
the problem with government? Humphrey.... lol
The award for most hygienic hospital reminds me of a cheese shop uncontaminated by cheese.
Seeing Hacker loose his mind when Humphry tells him the long list of reasons as to why the staff are there, all the while ignoring that actually the real reason as to why there is no actual medical staff at the hospital is because of decisions made by other departments which he has no direct control over because the thought of him not being in control terrified him, is quite entertaining. He is like an ignorant glory-addicted child: he doesn't want to accept that he just doesn't want to take the time and effort to understand why the hospital isn't opened he only cares about what the simple-minded popular people who criticise him say, and so he stamps his feet in impatience and when it all comes back to bite him later on he panics.
It's lucky that I am listening to this while playing PC games, instead of watching. I need to slow the speed down, though. {:o:O:}
My dad used to love this show along with Fawlty Towers! A nostalgic trip down memory lane! :)
I dimly remember reading that John Cleese was sounded out to play Humphrey. Back then, in my teens, I was a fan of Terry Thomas and thought that he too would have made a great Humphrey. And Norman Wisdom as Hacker? Delicious!
Outstanding comedy. a pity it's been stretched to fit the 16:9 ratio, it's a lot better in the original 4:3 format.
Stretching the format and playing at a higher speed is a common sleazy trick to avoid copyright strikes.
Is that why Humphrey and Bernard seem to be talking so much faster and higher pitch voices. It just seems weird.
Thank you so much!
Ah yes, compassionate
Funny as it is its the thought that Governments around the Globe work like we see here that is crinchworthy.....
Classic Victorian government with Sir Dan Andrews 🤪
Thank you! Xxx
You don't speed up Yes Minister, you just ruin the comedic timing. Fool.
This is why you play it at 0.75 🤯
One of the most realistic episode of the series
"I didn't get where I am today by opening hospitals for the benefit of patients!". CJ!
LOL. I have been watching Reginald Perrin lately.
Made In The BBC Classics.
what's with the shooting angles. I feel like I am missing half the screen
You would think this was the NHS today.
Certainly in the Covid outbreak! Hancock announcing things that hadn't even launched repeatedly
Just discovered rhis thanks to British boyfriend. So funny and still so true!
Best Political Documentary ever made.
It's brilliant stuff spoiled by an over cropped video. This shouldn't have been released like this. 😠😠😠
You're right, it shouldn't be...on the other hand where it isn't cropped and sped up you have to pay for the privilege, so just mark this under beggars can't be choosers
@@89Keith I do pay for the privilege, I subscribe to CZcams Premium and it really annoys me to see that.
@@preschau yeah that doesn't really make a difference as CZcams aren't the holders of the copyright, that would likely be the BBC
@@preschau CZcams Premium is garbage. I recommend you save your money.
Change the playback speed to 0.75 in settings and it's perfect!!!
TY!
Yes, baby!
I wouldn't be too sure about 'Billy Fraser's' right to hold an Equity card. Appalling attempt.
I have no knowledge of the document which the honorable member is brandishin
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This show makes me think of poker
The driver was "The Common Man" acting the nuisance and asking uncomfortable questions.
*Why have you zoomed in so much as to cut more than half the original footage in view? This is awful, and completely ruins what was (and still is) a great series.*
So it doesn't get detected by the CZcams copywrong algorithms and taken down?
@@samsowden You mean there are *still* conspiracy theories floating around regarding _"Fair Usage Policy"_ under International Copyright Laws Sam? That's incredible! CZcams stopped using *ALL* algorithms to detect illegal breaches of copyright, way back in May 2016, when the UK and US governments agreed to a joint fair use policy. Then I think Australia, Canada and Japan signed up to it next, followed eventually by the rest of the world with very few exceptions, most notably China, North Korea and some of the smaller African countries. All anyone has to do to comply these days, is acknowledge who owns the original copyright in the info beneath the video if known. In other words, avoid claiming it to be there own property. So you, I, or anyone else could upload full HD episodes of _"Yes Minister"_ to CZcams *as long as* we acknowledge in the written blurb underneath, that the copyright of the material is still owned by the BBC. Sorry to be so long-winded, but I hope that's clarified things for you? Take care.
The dialogue is still heard
@@mavisemberson8737 Why do you think society moved on from radio to television Mavis? What century were you born in for god's sake!
@@DrAnne-mc8er I was a WW II child and graduated from Edinburgh in 1965. We were taught courtesy to strangers throughout my education.. We are all strangers on the internet. so please be polite please explain the radio to tv comparison . We must make the best of what we can get free. Otherwise read the books.
This is terrible ...cannot watch
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And nothing has changed...
To all those who commented the sound is too faint or fast, sorry THIS IS ENGLISH. Learn it
Nah, this is English sped up to avoid copyright strikes, fixed if reduce the speed to 0.75x
quite right. English people speak fast. Especially in comedy.
Years ago I worked for a government department. The unofficial motto was "we have to be seen to be doing something". Actually doing something, let alone doing it competently, was a secondary concern at best. Watching this show brings back so many memories.
Any other institution would change management.
@@dadikkedude so true. But the problem was everyone had become accustomed to the idea that one could never get fired from a government job.
Was it the Department of Administrative Affairs, by any chance?
A department is not evaluated on results, it's evaluated on activity. {:o:O:}
Dr. Thomas Sowell was a communist before working in the U.S. State Department. Running into the same situations as you did, and coming up with solutions that nobody was interested in, he started looking for evidence that his own beliefs led to anything good. Discovering quite the opposite, he became a capitalist, convinced of the incompetency of governments and the idiocy of intellectuals.