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: The series is famous for demonstrating how the "Deep State" or civil service uses delay, fear-mongering, and "diplomacy" to stymie political reform.

: Sir Humphrey is known for long, grammatically perfect sentences that ultimately mean very little, a tactic used to avoid giving "straight answers to straight questions". Yes Minister

"Yes Minister" The Skeleton in the Cupboard (TV Episode 1982) : The series is famous for demonstrating how

( Paul Eddington ): Initially the Minister for Administrative Affairs, Hacker is often idealistic but easily swayed by concerns about his public image, votes, and status. Yes Minister