Yes Minister - Season 1 Episode 3
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Episode Overview
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 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.
Episode Details
Airdate: 1980-03-10
Episode Title: The Economy Drive
Runtime: 29
Director: Sydney Lotterby
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott, John Savident, Milton Johns, Neil Fitzwiliam, Nigel Hawthorne, Pat Keen, Patricia Shakesby, Paul Eddington, William Lawford
Episode Rating: 8 (432 votes)
Country: UK
Release Year: 1980
Rotten Tomatoes: 93
Metacritic: 9.6
Episode Runtime: 30 min
Rated: TV-PG
First Air Date: 1980-02-25
Seasons: 3
Status: Ended
Creators: Peter Whitmore, Sydney Lotterby, Antony Jay
Awards: Top rated TV #161 | Won 5 BAFTA Awards, 6 wins & 3 nominations total
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