Who played the part of Sir Humphrey Appleby in the TV series Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister?
"that they needed to know but didn't. ""Yes Minister"" won the BAFTA award for Best Comedy Series for 1980, 1981 and 1982, and the ""Party Games"" special was nominated in the Best Light Entertainment Programme category for 1984. ""Yes, Prime Minister"" was short-listed for Best Comedy Series for both 1986 and 1987. Nigel Hawthorne's portrayal of Sir Humphrey Appleby won the BAFTA Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance four times (in 1981, 1982, 1986 and 1987). Eddington was also nominated on all four occasions. Nigel Hawthorne was awarded Best Actor in Light Entertainment Programme at the 1981 Broadcasting Press Guild"
"described him in his diary, ""Courteous, grand, a man of the world and superb at what he did, with his technique never so obvious as to become familiar as, say, Olivier's did or Alec Guinness's."" He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 1987 New Year Honours, and was knighted in the 1999 New Year Honours. Nigel Hawthorne Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne (5 April 1929 – 26 December 2001) was an English actor. He portrayed Sir Humphrey Appleby, the Permanent Secretary in the 1980s sitcom ""Yes Minister"" and the Cabinet Secretary in its"
"Nigel Hawthorne Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne (5 April 1929 – 26 December 2001) was an English actor. He portrayed Sir Humphrey Appleby, the Permanent Secretary in the 1980s sitcom ""Yes Minister"" and the Cabinet Secretary in its sequel, ""Yes, Prime Minister"". For this role, he won four BAFTA TV Awards for Best Light Entertainment Performance. He won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for portraying King George III in ""The Madness of King George"" (1994). He later won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor, for"
"Henry Goodman Henry Goodman (born 23 April 1950) is a RADA trained English actor. He has appeared on television and radio, in film and in the theatre. He attended the Central Foundation Boys' School and joined the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, in 1969. Goodman has had an extensive acting career that includes a wide range of roles in theatre, on television and radio. He has won numerous awards for his theatre work. In 2013 he played the role of Sir Humphrey Appleby in the remake of ""Yes, Prime Minister"" which was launched on the Gold television channel. Goodman"
"is married to Sue Parker, a choreographer and dance director. Sources: Rotten Tomatoes TCM AllMovie Henry Goodman Henry Goodman (born 23 April 1950) is a RADA trained English actor. He has appeared on television and radio, in film and in the theatre. He attended the Central Foundation Boys' School and joined the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London, in 1969. Goodman has had an extensive acting career that includes a wide range of roles in theatre, on television and radio. He has won numerous awards for his theatre work. In 2013 he played the role of Sir Humphrey Appleby in"
"returned to the New York stage in 1990 in ""Shadowlands"" and won the 1991 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. In a long and varied career in film, which began with an advert for Mackeson Stout and smaller roles in various British television series since the late 1950s, his most famous roles were as Sir Humphrey Appleby, the Permanent Secretary of the fictional Department of Administrative Affairs in the television series ""Yes Minister"" (and Cabinet Secretary in its sequel, ""Yes, Prime Minister""), for which he won four BAFTA awards during the 1980s, and as King George III in"
"Bernard Woolley Sir Bernard Woolley, GCB, MA (Oxon) is one of the three main fictional characters of the 1980s British sitcom ""Yes Minister"" and its sequel, ""Yes, Prime Minister"". He was portrayed originally by Derek Fowlds, with Chris Larkin taking on the part for the 2013 revival. He is the Principal Private Secretary to the Minister for Administrative Affairs (fictional governmental dept.), then Prime Minister, James ""Jim"" Hacker. However, his loyalties are split between his Minister and his Civil Service boss, Sir Humphrey Appleby. Whilst he is theoretically accountable to Hacker personally, it is Sir Humphrey who writes his performance"
"is succeeded by Sir Humphrey Appleby, then Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Administrative Affairs. In ""Yes, Prime Minister"", while now retired from the Civil Service, he is often sought for advice by Sir Humphrey and, on one occasion, by Jim Hacker, when he suspects Sir Humphrey of being a spy (of which he is cleared), in ""One of Us"". Arnold Robinson Sir Arnold Robinson GCMG CVO MA (Oxon) is a fictional character in the 1980s British sitcom ""Yes Minister"" and its sequel, ""Yes, Prime Minister"". He was played by John Nettleton. He attended Eton College, then Baillie College with"
"by Pope John Paul II. Hunt was one of the more powerful cabinet secretaries, and was seen by many political figures (especially in the Second Wilson Ministry) as an ""imperialist"" who relished expanding the power of his remit. His uncanny mastery of procedure and ability to steer meetings to the conclusion he wished made him a considerable source of inspiration for the character of Sir Humphrey Appleby on the television series ""Yes, Minister"" and ""Yes, Prime Minister"". John Hunt, Baron Hunt of Tanworth John Joseph Benedict Hunt, Baron Hunt of Tanworth, (23 October 1919 – 17 July 2008) was a"
"left to the viewer to decide whether Weisel is still seeking to reduce the size of government or has accepted the quango for personal gain — or a little of both. (This is his last appearance in ""Yes, Minister"".) Jobs for the Boys ""Jobs for the Boys"" is the seventh episode of the BBC comedy series ""Yes Minister"" and was first broadcast 7 April 1980. In this episode, the final ""Yes Minister"" is uttered by Sir Humphrey Appleby. This is the last episode to feature Jim Hacker's political advisor, Frank Weisel, played by Neil Fitzwiliam. Sir Humphrey Appleby is in"
"Peter Cellier Peter Cellier (born 12 July 1928) is an English actor who has appeared in film, stage and television. He is known for his role as Sir Frank Gordon in ""Yes Minister"" and then ""Yes, Prime Minister"" in the 1980s. Cellier was born in Hendon, Middlesex into a family of actors including his father Frank and half-sister Antoinette. His grandfather was the Gilbert and Sullivan conductor François Cellier. Cellier started his career at the Leatherhead Theatre in 1953. His theatre work has included seasons at Stratford-on-Avon, The Old Vic and the Chichester Festival Theatre, and he was a founder-member"
"we report on Sir Nigel Hawthorne, elsewhere referred to as Sir Humphrey Appleby. While it would be premature to commit ourselves to a definitive position on his merits or even his existence, a committee is being struck to consider the possibility of a decision, in the fullness of time, to regret his passing, if any."" The character was resurrected for the 2010 general election campaign in a series of short sketches on BBC Two's late evening current affairs programme ""Newsnight"". The sketches were written by Jay and Lynn, and Sir Humphrey was played by Henry Goodman. Henry Goodman also played"
"Lord Lezham; and ""Ladies in Lavender"" (2004), as BBC Announcer. He played W. S. Gilbert in the 1983 film ""The Best of Gilbert and Sullivan"", in which Gilbert and Sullivan reunite to watch a performance of their greatest songs at the Royal Albert Hall. Peter Cellier Peter Cellier (born 12 July 1928) is an English actor who has appeared in film, stage and television. He is known for his role as Sir Frank Gordon in ""Yes Minister"" and then ""Yes, Prime Minister"" in the 1980s. Cellier was born in Hendon, Middlesex into a family of actors including his father Frank"
"Jobs for the Boys ""Jobs for the Boys"" is the seventh episode of the BBC comedy series ""Yes Minister"" and was first broadcast 7 April 1980. In this episode, the final ""Yes Minister"" is uttered by Sir Humphrey Appleby. This is the last episode to feature Jim Hacker's political advisor, Frank Weisel, played by Neil Fitzwiliam. Sir Humphrey Appleby is in Jim Hacker's office with Bernard, and is somewhat anxious. His Minister is about to take part in a radio programme and will refer to the ""Solihull project"" — a construction enterprise that is apparently ""a shining example of a"
"actor Jeremy Fowlds. Reports that he was formerly married to the actress Adrienne Corri are false. Derek Fowlds Derek Fowlds (born 2 September 1937) is an English actor, best known for playing Bernard Woolley in popular British television comedies ""Yes Minister"" and ""Yes Prime Minister"", and Oscar Blaketon in the long-running ITV police drama ""Heartbeat"", a role he played for 18 years. Fowlds was born in Wandsworth, London, the son of Ketha Muriel (née Treacher) and James Witney Fowlds, a salesman. Fowlds was educated at Ashlyns School, a former Secondary Modern School in the historic town of Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire."
"restricted. During the Second Wilson Ministry, on occasions then Cabinet Secretary Sir John Hunt (whose tenure in office was an inspiration for the character of Sir Humphrey Appleby) was periodically refused immediate access to Downing Street by the Prime Minister's adviser Bernard Donoughue, who relished taunting Hunt, who was one of the more powerful cabinet secretaries, with this ability to refuse access. The Key (Yes, Prime Minister) “The Key” is the fourth episode of the BBC comedy series ""Yes, Prime Minister"" and was first broadcast 30 January 1986. Jim Hacker is in the Cabinet Room in 10 Downing Street and"
"conflict. Both Sir Frank and Sir Humphrey share many things in common, not the least being an aim to increase Civil Service pay and prestige at the cost of others, an extraordinary command of the English language, fine dining, and a superb ability to manipulate and advance their own interests. Frank Gordon (Yes Minister character) Sir Frank Gordon is a fictional character in the 1980s British sitcom ""Yes Minister"" and its sequel ""Yes, Prime Minister"". In the universe of the show, he is Assistant Secretary to the Treasury and later the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury. He was portrayed by"
"appeared on Broadway in three shows. He briefly replaced Nathan Lane in ""The Producers"" in 2002, but was fired after one month due to creative differences with Mel Brooks. The following year he returned to Broadway in ""Tartuffe"". In 2010 he played the role of Sir Humphrey Appleby in the stage version of ""Yes, Prime Minister"" at the Chichester Festival Gielgud Theatre, in London's West End from 17 September 2010. In 2012 he played title role in ""The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui"" in Chichester and then in the West End to critical acclaim. In 2015 he played the title"
"Humphrey knew all along), and since this now contradicts Hacker's aspirations for more transparency, his commitment to the policy is quietly forgotten. Open Government (Yes Minister) ""Open Government"" is the first episode of the BBC comedy series ""Yes Minister"", first broadcast 25 February 1980. In this episode, the final """"Yes Minister"""" is uttered by Sir Humphrey Appleby. The episode begins with a short pre-title sequence showing Jim Hacker being re-elected as MP for his constituency at the general election. However, his party is now no longer in opposition and the next day he is at home with his wife, Annie,"
"Arnold Robinson Sir Arnold Robinson GCMG CVO MA (Oxon) is a fictional character in the 1980s British sitcom ""Yes Minister"" and its sequel, ""Yes, Prime Minister"". He was played by John Nettleton. He attended Eton College, then Baillie College with Sir Humphrey Appleby and shares the same views on the running of the country, the government and the Civil Service; indeed, his role is often to provide counsel to Sir Humphrey when the latter is encountering difficulties in defeating Jim Hacker. On occasion Sir Arnold obliquely warns Sir Humphrey that any failures in that endeavour could harm Sir Humphrey's own"
"retains during ""Yes, Prime Minister"". Hawthorne's portrayal won the BAFTA Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance four times: 1981, 1982, 1986 and 1987. Sir Humphrey won a ""classical scholarship"" at Winchester College before reading Classics at Baillie College, University of Oxford (clearly based on Balliol College, Oxford: Humphrey is frequently seen wearing a Balliol College tie) where he got a First. After National Service in the Army Education Corps he entered the Civil Service. From 1950 to 1956 he was successively the Regional Contracts Officer, an assistant principal in the Scottish Office, on secondment from the War Office (where he"
"Derek Fowlds Derek Fowlds (born 2 September 1937) is an English actor, best known for playing Bernard Woolley in popular British television comedies ""Yes Minister"" and ""Yes Prime Minister"", and Oscar Blaketon in the long-running ITV police drama ""Heartbeat"", a role he played for 18 years. Fowlds was born in Wandsworth, London, the son of Ketha Muriel (née Treacher) and James Witney Fowlds, a salesman. Fowlds was educated at Ashlyns School, a former Secondary Modern School in the historic town of Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire. After amateur acting, Fowlds trained at RADA and made his debut on the West End stage"
"similarly sardonic and jaded, and the Cabinet Secretary (whom he eventually succeeds in ""Yes, Prime Minister""), Sir Arnold Robinson (John Nettleton), an archetype of cynicism, haughtiness and conspiratorial expertise. Sir Frank Gordon the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury is a friend and often a rival as they jostle for supremacy within the civil service. The fairly counter-intuitive view of government administration displayed by Sir Humphrey is completely taken for granted by the Civil Service. Almost all the episodes (the exceptions chiefly being the earlier ones of the first series) end with one of the characters (usually Sir Humphrey) saying ""Yes,"
"on efficiency to the Prime Minister around the time the episode was filmed, and worked for Marks & Spencer including as Chairman & Chief Executive. A Question of Loyalty ""A Question of Loyalty"" is the fourteenth episode of the BBC comedy series ""Yes Minister"" and was first broadcast 6 April 1981. Sir Humphrey Appleby is in his office, concluding a departmental meeting regarding staffing levels, and instructs one of his subordinates to have a draft ready for the Minister, who is due to face a Select Committee. As the participants leave, Sir Humphrey asks Bernard about life without Jim Hacker,"
"for the requisite 5%. Satisfied, Hacker hands the honours list to Sir Humphrey, and asks if everything is in order. ""Yes, Doctor... er, Minister"" comes the reply. Doing the Honours ""Doing the Honours"" is the ninth episode of the BBC comedy series ""Yes Minister"" and was first broadcast 2 March 1981. In this episode, the final ' ""Yes Minister"" ' is uttered by Sir Humphrey Appleby, though he actually says ""Yes, Doctor... er, Minister"". Jim Hacker is holding a meeting with his junior civil servants regarding the scope for economies in certain departments. Not one of them is able to"
"Anthony Head Anthony Stewart Head (born 20 February 1954), usually known as Anthony Head, or simply Tony Head, is an English actor and musician. He rose to fame in the UK following his role in the Gold Blend couple television advertisements for Nescafé Gold Blend, and is known for his roles as Rupert Giles in ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"", Uther Pendragon in ""Merlin"", the Prime Minister in ""Little Britain"", and as Herc Shipwright in BBC Radio 4's ""Cabin Pressure"". Head was born in Camden Town, London. His father was Seafield Laurence Stewart Murray Head (1919–2009), a documentary filmmaker and a"
"Steven Hartley Steven Hartley (born 12 August 1960, in Shipley) is an English actor known internationally for his television, film and theatre roles. He has appeared in over 50 principle and leading roles on television and film since 1985, including ""EastEnders"", ""The Bill"", ""The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles"", ""Rumble"", ""Strictly Confidential"", ""Badboys"", ""Trial & Retribution"", ""Sharman"", ""Holby City"", ""Casualty"", ""Doctors"", ""Pie in the Sky"", ""The Cut"", ""Agatha Christie's Marple"", ""Merlin"", ""Married... with Children"", ""The Borgias"", ""Vera"" alongside Brenda Blethyn, ""Ripper Street"", and the acclaimed BBC series ""Happy Valley"" and ""Silent Witness"" in 2015. He has worked opposite notable actors on"
"the United Kingdom: Barry Humphries John Barry Humphries, (born 17 February 1934) is an Australian comedian, actor, satirist, artist, and author. He is best known for writing and playing his on-stage and television alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. He is also a film producer and script writer, a star of London's West End musical theatre, an award-winning writer, and an accomplished landscape painter. For his delivery of dadaist and absurdist humour to millions, biographer Anne Pender described Humphries in 2010 as not only ""the most significant theatrical figure of our time … [but] the most significant"
"Ian Curtis (actor) Ian Curtis (born 1972 in Manchester, England) is a British actor, writer and director who is better known for his lead roles in ""Holby City"" where he played Ray Sykes and ""Soldier Soldier"" in which he played Corporal Mark Hobbs. Other appearances - ""Dalziel and Pascoe"", ""Doctors"" and ""A Touch of Frost"". As a director Ian has co-written and directed the Channel 4 Comedy Lab ""FM"" in 2006 which is now in series development with ITV2. With co-writer Oliver Lansley they are writing six episodes which starts shooting in November 2008. Ian directed the 2007 Comedy Lab"
"Politics and Economics (PPE) at Hertford College, Oxford. He graduated from the University of Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1996. At Oxford, Robbins was president of the Oxford Reform Club, a group promoting a federal European Union. He was nicknamed ""Sir Humphrey"" after the ""Yes Minister"" permanent secretary character Sir Humphrey Appleby. Robbins joined HM Treasury in 1996 on graduation, serving as Head of Corporate and Private Finance from 2003 to 2006, and then briefly as Head of Defence, Diplomacy and Intelligence finance. Robbins was appointed as Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister at 10"
"report commissioned by tobacco company Philip Morris, the idea in which is similar to Humphrey's. The Smoke Screen “The Smoke Screen” is the third episode of the BBC comedy series ""Yes, Prime Minister"" and was first broadcast 23 January 1986. Sir Humphrey Appleby is meeting with his subordinate Sir Frank Gordon, Permanent Secretary to the Treasury. Sir Frank is worried about Jim Hacker’s proposal to use some of the savings from his “Grand Design” for a £1.5 billion tax cut. They both agree that the whole system of government depends on them controlling the Prime Minister and the Chancellor respectively,"
"as ""Sky West and Crooked"". One of these parts was in the Doctor Who serial ""Planet of Giants"". Ferris died in 1978, aged 72. Fred Ferris (actor) Fred Ferris (1905–1978) was a British actor. Ferris was born in West Derby, Liverpool. In the earlier years of his career, he was known as a comic actor, featuring in the BBC Home Service's radio comedy ""Club Night"", which starred Dave Morris and ran between 1950 and 1955. Ferris was briefly in ""Coronation Street"" in 1962. He played Mr Appleby, the father of Colin Appleby. In later years, Ferris played a large number"
"Doing the Honours ""Doing the Honours"" is the ninth episode of the BBC comedy series ""Yes Minister"" and was first broadcast 2 March 1981. In this episode, the final ' ""Yes Minister"" ' is uttered by Sir Humphrey Appleby, though he actually says ""Yes, Doctor... er, Minister"". Jim Hacker is holding a meeting with his junior civil servants regarding the scope for economies in certain departments. Not one of them is able to suggest a single area of expenditure where this can happen. However, the Minister points to one minor victory: universities will be forced to make overseas students pay"