For and Against National Service | Yes, Prime Minister | Comedy Greats

Why it was recommended

Sir Humphrey summarises it fairly well, as usual

Referencersynnott · Original2025-09

What it covers

A Yes, Prime Minister scene in which Sir Humphrey shows how leading questions can make a poll produce either answer on national service. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

BBC Comedy Greats

Length

3 min 30 sec

Year

2021

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