Sir Humphrey Meets His Match?! | Yes, Prime Minister | BBC Comedy Greats

Has Sir Humphrey found his match in a local councilwoman set on abolishing the monarchy, reforming the police and dismantling the profligacies of office?

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[AlifNurfakhri]

"That's half true. You agree, I don't" will be my daily line in my office whenever I disagree with someone

[Vizorgz]

Sadly the best part of this scene is missing. After saying she would get rid of the Monarchy, the courts, and Parliament; Humphrey asks if she'd like to burn down his office too. Agnes tells him not to be silly, as she might need it. The look on Nigel Hawthorne's face at the implication is a top 5 moment in the show easily.

[Piedknabo]

I loved this as a kid (though I probably understood less than half of it). But what amazes me now is how incredibly well the series has aged. Forty years later, it is still as fresh as ever.

[iandhr]

This is one of the greatest moments in the series. I also love the moment where they meet for the second time but they realize they have more in common with each other than they thought.

[JJfromPhilly]

This whole episode is pure gold. The interplay between there two is wonderful, particularly when they discover that their whole reason d'etre is the same: the ordinary people can't govern themselves, they need "us" the guide them.

I love the line as Dear Lady Agnes says, "...and this china" and Sir Humphrey can't stop himself from correcting her, "porcelain."

[AFGuidesHD]

"would you get - um, you know - her a cup of tea" lmao

[marygillmeister]

"That's why I never stood for Parliament" - knew that was coming 😂

Always adored Sir Humphrey's use of "dear lady" for all interactions with women

[JIMuser-vhZxx]

Absolutely brilliant to see him squirm.. what a brilliant brilliant witty sitcom this was . . Simply outstanding .

[Halli]

You just have to love the Yes Minister series, they so eloquently and convincingly expose the double standards and hypocrisy of governments in general, and of civil "servants" in particular.

[THE_GUY_ONE]

I wish this clip included part where Jim selected Humphrey to meet with her. His horrified reaction and desperate attempt to talk his way out of it was really hilarious.

[andyray]

"Certainly not, that's why I never stood for parliament".
Nigel Hawthorne's deadpan delivery is so good that Gwen Taylor cracks up little 😁.
Same happens with "Shall I be mother?"

[paulmcgrory]

Clever writing and brilliant acting. Unsurpassed.

[KristiContemplates]

I like how Jim Hacker went from a Minister uncertain of himself to a confident and capable PM.
And how Bernard Woolley went from starry-eyed assistant, to confident strategist.

Sir Humphrey Appleby going from so sure of himself to obviously in-over-his-head, living in abject poverty on only £81, 000pa in the 1970s, brilliant.

You can tell how much the performers enjoyed the series by the way they just throw themselves into their characters.

[wedgeantillies]

Indeed, whenever Humphrey doesn't get his way or is blindsided by a masterful or unplanned stroke of Jim's is always a sight and privilege to behold.

[astrocat]

The part that is arguably the best piece of interaction between them is where they agree that the people don’t know what’s best for them.

[anthonycbrown]

This episode has surprisingly held up pretty well over time. Amazing.

[bsnxenogear]

I love Humphrey's face when he tells her she's getting all she wanted, a truly democratic system and she balks at the idea.

[jmxy]

_Agnes Moorhouse_ (Gwen Taylor) is my absolute favorite one-episode character from _Yes, Minister_ and _Yes, Prime Minister._

[colorincolorado]

Part of its magic is that this show has hardly aged!
Marvelous!

[dingopisscreek]

A conversation ahead of its time, and you could see the punchline from a mile away. Glorious comedy. Oh, happy days, even if the economy was still in a mess.