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Yes, Prime Minister (1986 – 1988)

1986 • 2 seasons • Comedy, War & Politics • TV-PG
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Season 1Series 2

Yes, Prime Minister · S1E3 — The Smoke Screen

Season 1 episodes

1. The Grand DesignJan 9, 19862. The Ministerial BroadcastJan 16, 19863. The Smoke ScreenJan 23, 19864. The KeyJan 30, 19865. A Real PartnershipFeb 6, 19866. A Victory for DemocracyFeb 13, 19867. The Bishop’s GambitFeb 20, 19868. One of UsFeb 27, 1986

Synopsis

Jim advocates for ending smoking by imposing substantial taxes, yet he faces considerable resistance from both the powerful tobacco industry and the Treasury department.