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    The BBC Cannot Give In To Government Pressure | Yes Minister | BBC Comedy Greats

    BBC Comedy Greats

    3 HN mentions · mentioned in 3 months, 2022–2026

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    4:25 · 822K views · Dec 21, 2020

    A Yes Minister sketch in which Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey meet the BBC and discuss its independence from government pressure. It is a satirical look at the relationship between the state and the broadcaster.

    HN quotes it jokingly whenever the BBC or government control of media is in the news.

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    3 comments from Hacker News

    1. @FabHKFeb 2022· in “BBC cryptocurrency documentary pulled from air at last minute”

      Indeed, the BBC cannot give in to government pressure. It sets great store by factual accuracy. And if the defense of the realm is at stake, it has to be very responsible. See the wonderful documentary^W comedy Yes, Minister. this video

      AsideView on HN
    2. @abtinfNov 2025· in “Iran begins cloud seeding operations as drought bites”

      this video > But I must make one thing absolutely clear: there can be no question of the BBC ever giving in to government pressure.

      AsideView on HN
    3. @fuoqiMay 2026· in “Germany Law to Force Algorithm Boost for State-Approved News”

      Because it is a "public broadcast", so it obviously "Cannot Give In To Government Pressure": this video

      AsideView on HN