Yes Minister -

( Nigel Hawthorne ): The Permanent Secretary of the DAA (and later Cabinet Secretary). He is a master of obfuscation, using complex language and bureaucratic maneuvers to maintain civil service control and prevent radical changes.

: Politicians, including Margaret Thatcher , famously praised the show for its accuracy, with some referring to it as more of a "documentary" than a comedy. Yes Minister

The show centers on three primary characters whose interactions highlight the struggle for power and influence within the Department of Administrative Affairs (DAA): ( Nigel Hawthorne ): The Permanent Secretary of