The Complete Yes Minister Paperback – June 1, 1989

This and the Complete Yes Prime Minister are awesome examples of how great writing transcends medium. You might think, "There's no way they can duplicate the wittiness, speed and thought process of the TV show in a book"--but they do! And at times it's even BETTER than the show in writing. The only very minor gripe I have is the constant intercession by the authors with "1 - in conversation with the editors" footnotes. Most of the footnotes are helpful; these are unnecessary.

I have finished reading this wonderful book for the umpteenth time.It never grows old.The stories,the characters,the language expressed are all of the highest order.It's based on the original BBC scripts but fleshed out appropriately.And it's funny.Very funny.And an eyeopener to how things in British government were really done(still?)For anyone who loved the original show or for people who love an intelligent,witty read.

It's fun to read even if you've seen all the episodes on TV. It's timeless and insightful into how a bureaucracy, or office politics for that matter, works. Or tries not to work. Very witty and complements the TV series.

Clever, hilarious, supremely eloquent...just a masterpiece. The book is a must have as an accompaniment to the TV series!!

Great reading. Amazing insight into British bureaucracy and brilliant play on words. The tongue in cheek humour is quite good

I first read it some 20 years ago and have had a copy ever since. Switched to the kindle version now. A masterpiece!!

A fantastic book to complement one of the best written television shows in history . Worthy addition to collection. Not much has changed in politics and government in the last fifty years

Many a true word spoken in jest!