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Yes, Prime Minister · Season 2

Yes, Prime Minister season 2 episode 1: Man Overboard

Aired 3 December 198730 minRated TV-PG

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Where to watch Yes, Prime Minister Season 2 in Australia

Yes, Prime Minister season 2 is streaming in Australia on BritBox (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $22.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Man Overboard”

Sir Humphrey makes Jim suspicious of the Minister of Employment when he needs the P.M.’s support in opposing a plan to shift military personnel from the south to the north of England.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 2.
  • It runs about 30 minutes.
  • Directed by Sydney Lotterby, written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn.

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Sydney Lotterby
Writers
Antony JayJonathan Lynn
Guest stars
Frederick TrevesJohn Nettleton as Sir Arnold RobinsonMichael ByrnePeter CartwrightPhilip Anthony as Cabinet Member

Credits: TMDB.

More from Yes, Prime Minister Season 2

  1. E01
  2. E02
  3. E03
  4. E04
  5. E05
  6. E06
  7. E07
  8. E08

Every episode of Season 2Yes, Prime Minister episode guide

Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.