About this programme

1/7. Sir Humphrey tries to put a stop to Jim's plans to have more women in high-ranking government positions. Satirical comedy, starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne.

Cast and crew

Cast

Jim Hacker: Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby: Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard Woolley: Derek Fowlds
Sarah Harrison: Eleanor Bron
Sir Arnold Robinson: John Nettleton
Annie Hacker: Diana Hoddinott
Permanent Secretary: Richard Simpson
Permanent Secretary: Peter Howell
Permanent Secretary: Jeffrey Segal
Permanent Secretary: Donald Pelmear

Crew

Director: Peter Whitmore
Writer: Antony Jay
Writer: Jonathan Lynn

Categories: Comedy

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