Season 1

1. S01E01

   Open Government

   1980-02-25

   The Rt Hon Jim Hacker, newly appointed Minister for Administrative Affairs, finds his idealism challenged from the start.

2. S01E02

   The Official Visit

   1980-03-03

   Jim receives an African President, who turns out to be a friend from his university days.

3. S01E03

   The Economy Drive

   1980-03-10

   Jim attempts to initiate an economy drive within the Civil Service.

4. S01E04

   Big Brother

   1980-03-17

   Sir Humphrey is concerned about a new National Integrated Database.

5. S01E05

   The Writing on the Wall

   1980-03-24

   Jim Hacker MP is considering the introduction of identity cards.

6. S01E06

   The Right to Know

   1980-03-31

   Sir Humphrey is bothered by the controversy surrounding an endangered badger colony.

7. S01E07

   Jobs for the Boys

   1980-04-07

   Jim seeks help from a banker when a pet project seems near to collapse.

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