Yes Minister The Economy Drive (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy

Yes Minister

The Economy Drive (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy

The Minister decides there is far too much waste in government and decides the time has come to launch an economy drive. Sir Humphrey suggests to the Minister that he should lead by example and cut back on his own staff. He soon finds ...See moreThe Minister decides there is far too much waste in government and decides the time has come to launch an economy drive. Sir Humphrey suggests to the Minister that he should lead by example and cut back on his own staff. He soon finds himself without a driver or a secretary and chaos ensues. He immediately gets into trouble with the trade unions and the press take advantage of the situation. Written by garykmcd See less

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13 cast members

Name	Known for
Paul Eddington James Hacker James Hacker See fewer	Yes, Prime Minister (1986)
Nigel Hawthorne Sir Humphrey Appleby Sir Humphrey Appleby See fewer	The Madness of King George (1994)
Derek Fowlds Bernard Woolley Bernard Woolley See fewer	Yes Minister (1980)
John Savident Sir Frederick 'Jumbo' Stewart Sir Frederick 'Jumbo' Stewart See fewer	Coronation Street (1960)
Milton Johns Ron Watson Ron Watson See fewer	Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Diana Hoddinott Annie Hacker Annie Hacker See fewer	Yes Minister (1980)
Neil Fitzwiliam Frank Weisel Frank Weisel See fewer	Yes Minister (1980)
Pat Keen Nelly - Cleaning Lady Nelly - Cleaning Lady See fewer	Without a Clue (1988)
Patricia Shakesby Mandy - Secretary Mandy - Secretary See fewer	Howards' Way (1985)
William Lawford Offical at French Embassy Offical at French Embassy See fewer	The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella (1976)
Norman Tipton Photographer Photographer See fewer	Blake's 7 (1978)
Frank Tregear Reporter Reporter See fewer	A Tale of Two Cities (1980)
Pauline Quirke Nelly (uncredited) Nelly (uncredited) See fewer