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Yes, Prime Minister

The Key (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy

Sir Humphrey has to scramble when the Prime Minister's Political Advisor, Mrs. Wainwright, convinces the PM that she should get her old office back. Sir Humphrey and his predecessors have been trying to get her moved for years but he may ...See moreSir Humphrey has to scramble when the Prime Minister's Political Advisor, Mrs. Wainwright, convinces the PM that she should get her old office back. Sir Humphrey and his predecessors have been trying to get her moved for years but he may have met his match when she also suggests to the PM that he re-assign Sir Humphrey's responsibilities for promotions and appointments. When the PM orders Bernard to take away Sir Humphrey's key to the door connecting the Cabinet Office to 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Secretary sees the light. Written by garykmcd See less
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Jan 30, 1986 (United Kingdom)
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7 cast members
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Paul Eddington
James Hacker James Hacker   See fewer
Nigel Hawthorne
Sir Humphrey Appleby Sir Humphrey Appleby   See fewer
Derek Fowlds
Bernard Woolley Bernard Woolley   See fewer
Peter Cellier
Sir Frank Gordon, Permanent Secretary of the Treasury Sir Frank Gordon, Permanent Secretary of the Treasury   See fewer
Deborah Norton
Dorothy Wainwright Dorothy Wainwright   See fewer
Victor Winding
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
Lew Hooper
Committee Member (uncredited) Committee Member (uncredited)   See fewer
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