Yes Minister The Greasy Pole (Season 2, Episode 4)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

Yes Minister

The Greasy Pole (Season 2, Episode 4)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy

Sir Humphrey Appleby is approached the head of the British Chemical Corporation to secure the Minister's support for the production of proponol, also known as metadioxin. Although the chemical is harmless, the BCC is concerned that the ...See moreSir Humphrey Appleby is approached the head of the British Chemical Corporation to secure the Minister's support for the production of proponol, also known as metadioxin. Although the chemical is harmless, the BCC is concerned that the word "dioxin" would raise unwarranted fears among the uninformed public. Appleby convinces the Minister that there is absolutely nothing to worry about but as protests against the chemical contract begin to mount - and as 10 Downing Street has clearly indicated to the Minister that he is not to proceed - Minister Hacker must move quickly to ensure that an about to be released government report supports his new position. Written by garykmcd See less

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Paul Eddington James Hacker James Hacker See fewer	Yes, Prime Minister (1986)
Nigel Hawthorne Sir Humphrey Appleby Sir Humphrey Appleby See fewer	The Madness of King George (1994)
Derek Fowlds Bernard Woolley Bernard Woolley See fewer	Yes Minister (1980)
Brenda Blethyn Joan Littler Joan Littler See fewer	Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Freddie Earlle Sir Wally McFarlane Sir Wally McFarlane See fewer	The Bourne Identity (1988)
Jerome Willis Professor Henderson Professor Henderson See fewer	Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)
Geoffrey Toone R A Crichton R A Crichton See fewer	Zero Hour! (1957)
Robert Dougall Robert Dougall Robert Dougall See fewer	Danger Tomorrow (1960)
Sheila Fay Woman Protester Woman Protester See fewer	Together (1980)
Maureen Stevens Mrs. Crichton Mrs. Crichton See fewer	Yes Minister (1980)
Lindy Alexander BBC Reporter BBC Reporter See fewer	Blake's 7 (1978)