Satiirinen komediaklassikko ministeri Jim Hackerista ja politiikan kulissien takaisesta valtataistelusta, jossa byrokratia ja huumori ottavat mittaa toisistaan.
Jim Hacker wants more women in higher governmental posts, but Sir Humphrey does not agree.
Jim Hacker is interrogated on local civil defence by a tenacious television interviewer.
A normally efficient local council is late with some paperwork.
Jim Hacker has to balance conflicting moral demands when he travels to Qumran.
Jim is handed responsibility for developing an integrated national transport policy.
Jim is made aware of information regarding the sale of British arms to terrorist groups.
Jim Hacker supports the sale of an art gallery to help fund an ailing local football club.
The seasonal festivities are overshadowed by rumours of a cabinet reshuffle.