Yes Minister

S01E01 Open Government

After successfully winning re-election, Jim Hacker is appointed to a cabinet position in the new administration. He encounters Sir Humphrey Appleby, the permanent secretary of his department, and expresses his intention to reform the civil service. However, Sir Humphrey is determined to thwart Jim’s plans and maintain the status quo, leading to a battle of wits between the two as they navigate the complexities of government bureaucracy.