Humphrey Speaking Latin | Yes, Prime Minister | BBC Comedy Greats

We’re all familiar with Sir Humphrey’s deft control of civil service Mandarin, but have you ever heard him conjugate in Latin?

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[jeremiahhuckleberry]

It always amazes me how this brilliant sit-com remains as relevant today as it was when it was first released over forty years ago. So much wisdom couched in hilarity. Truly this is one television program for the ages.

[andyray]

The way Hacker just waves away the paper and pen offered by Bernard is extremely hilarious.
A marvellous team of actors.

[帝國隱者-kx]

The line"ah！in my naivety I thought you concerned about the future of our children " and sir Humphrey 's gesture is just perfectly hilarious and ridicule

[VersusARCH]

3:14 Coming from former Yugoslavia I can confirm this. Not too long after each of the constituent republics were allowed to have their own territorial defense units (in 1968.) and state security (in 1974.) the country fell apart in a nice and internationally acclaimed civil war (1991-1995).

[cmm]

'That's easy, none. They'd spend it all on conventional weapons.'

I actually find this argument applies to quite a lot of situations.

[robgrune]

I am not British, but I appreciate greatness when I see it. This is the greatest satire of all time. Everything is as relevant today as then, and may be forever relevant. Nothing comes close to this, and perhaps nothing will. The actors are superb in their roles. So sad to see their passing, but so happy this series has been recorded/preserved for posterity. It should be required curriculum for all students. Yes Minister, Yes Prime Minister - the greatest.

[tim]

Nigel Hawthorne was a superb actor with brilliant diction and timing - THE perfect man for the role of Sir Humphrey. His legcy includes making Sir Humphrey's character a real part of the language in the British civil service today!! Thank you and R.I.P Sir Nigel!!

[seidr]

"Si tacuisses, philosophus mansisses." I'm gonna start using this to my friends whenever they say something stupid.

[johnking]

The main reason why Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister was superb was it was written by two great comedy writers who came from both sides of the political spectrum. Jonathan Lynn was a left wing Labour supporter, Anthony Jay was a conservative Thatcher supporter. A well balanced writing partnership.

[iandhr]

"Half of them are your enemies anyway and the other half are the sort of friends that make you prefer your enemies."

Perfect. Sums up politics really well.

[iandhr]

"I should've thought that being bored stiff for 3/4 of the time was excellent preparation for working life"

Are we sure this is a comedy and not a documentary.

[paulwilkins]

Brilliant actors and programme. Sadly all 3 are no longer with us, RIP gentlemen and thanks.

[bennylloyd-willner]

Bernard is, as always, the one who ties it all together to make brilliant comedy out of good one. Without him, it loses a lot. The chemistry and timing between the three is amazing IMO. With him now gone too (I know it's already 2 years since he left us), heaven is laughing its ass off.

[joshuawells]

"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt." - Abraham Lincoln

[ag.s]

Nothing has changed. This is timeless. SO relevant today

[verttikoo]

This is the best documentary series of the UK politics ever 🥳

[Surya-ujre]

You know, I get the feeling that when Humphrey was ranting about Education being a joke because it was all left to local control, he was for once being sincere. And then he realized the Prime Minister was just worried about re-election and immediately he was back in familiar, cynical waters.

[jeankorte]

They are brilliant, the best is when Hacket gets the best of Humphry in some of the episodes, his facial expressions are hilarious 😂

[arnaudgerard]

Humphrey speaking Latin is great, but "in my naïveté" is greater. :)

[kailasac]

Wow! This one was a really good ending! Sir Humphry s' astonishment 😂