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Yes, Prime Minister S02E03, A Diplomatic IncidentS02E03

Yes, Prime Minister · Season 2

Yes, Prime Minister season 2 episode 3: A Diplomatic Incident

Aired 17 December 198730 minRated TV-PG

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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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What happens in “A Diplomatic Incident”

Jim uses the occasion of his predecessor’s state funeral to negotiate with the French over the conditions of the Channel Tunnel.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 3 of 8 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 2 first.
  • 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
Nicholas CourtneyChristopher BenjaminDiana HoddinottRobert East

Credits: TMDB.

More from Yes, Prime Minister Season 2

Previous · S02E02Official Secrets10 December 1987Next · S02E04A Conflict of Interest24 December 1987
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