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Yes Minister - Series 3: 5. The Bed of Nails
Yes Minister
Series 3: 5. The Bed of Nails
Sitcom. Jim is given responsibility for developing a national transport policy.
Duration
29 mins
First shown
9pm 9 Dec 1982
Available for over a year
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