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

Name: The BBC Cannot Give In To Government Pressure | Yes Minister | BBC Comedy Greats
Description: 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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Cited on HN 3 times, 2022–2026, never outright recommended score 0

Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026

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

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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@FabHK Feb 2022 Makes a joke

on HN thread BBC cryptocurrency documentary pulled from air at last minute

Indeed, the BBC cannot give in to government pressure. It sets great store by factual accuracy. And if the defense of the realm is at stake, it has to be very responsible. See the wonderful documentary^W comedy Yes, Minister. [this video]

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@abtinf Nov 2025 Makes a joke

on HN thread Iran begins cloud seeding operations as drought bites

[this video] > But I must make one thing absolutely clear: there can be no question of the BBC ever giving in to government pressure.

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@fuoqi May 2026 Makes a joke

on HN thread Germany Law to Force Algorithm Boost for State-Approved News

Because it is a "public broadcast", so it obviously "Cannot Give In To Government Pressure": [this video]

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