Product Description

Four episodes of machinations and manipulation from the classic BBC political satire. Open Government/Big Brother/The Economy Drive/The Writing on the Wall The sustained dry wit of the dialogue and the wonderful interplay between the three main characters - Jim Hacker, Sir Humphrey and Bernard Wooley - made Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay's satirical comedy compulsive viewing. The strength of the writing makes these audios a joy to listen to.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #82926 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07-07
• Released on: 2003-07-07
• Format: Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 2
• Binding: Audio CD

Customer Reviews

Great way to combat traffic
This set of audio tapes is a perfect complement to the books. Among other things, Hackers Churchillian impressions will surely make you laugh out loud. You'll be the only one in traffic who will be enjoying yourself. So, give yourself a treat and get these audio tapes. Caution: If listening to them while on your way to work, make sure you don't start talking like Humphrey Appleby to your boss. These tapes are so infectious that you will find yourself mouthing the words.

Wonderful - Hacker and Appelby at their best
The Right Honourable Jim Hacker and his Permanent Secretary Sir Humphrey Appelby cross swords again in these hilarious yet worryingly plausible accounts of British political life. Hacker tries to reform local government, the education system, and the Arts Council grant, but Appelby is always on hand to put obstacles in his path. Each tries to outmanoevre the other, with implied threats, cunning and timely leaking of information all the order of the day.
As usual, the battles between the two are marvelously crafted, and beautifully executed by Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne. Wonderful stuff that has me laughing every time. Especially the new diet of "net breadsticks" for the National Theatre...

Stands the test of time well
A great script and a great cast add up to a series that has stood the test of time well. We bought this to replace our cassette version so that we could continue to enjoy it in the car, progress(?) having robbed us of a tape player.

It is a joy to listen to decent, well written, dialogue so beautifully delivered.