The BBC Cannot Give In To Government Pressure | Yes Minister | BBC Comedy Greats

BBC Comedy Greats · 821K views · 2020 · 4:25

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Why Hacker News recommends it

HN quotes it jokingly whenever the BBC or government control of media is in the news.

What it is

A Yes Minister sketch in which Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey meet the BBC and discuss its independence from government pressure. It is a satirical look at the relationship between the state and the broadcaster.

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