Summary While on an official visit to a Middle East sheikdom to finalize a major contract for a UK firm, the Minister manages to get himself into trouble on several fronts. Learning that the country is dry, he arranges for liquor to be available on the sly. When they are presented with an expensive 17th century antique bowl, Mrs. Hacker gets Bernard Woolley to get the object valued at less than £50 allowing her to keep the gift. When the Minister learns that bribes were likely paid to obtain the contract, he insists that there be a full public inquiry. A little reminder from Sir Humphrey sets things straight.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Nigel Hawthorne Derek Fowlds Paul Eddington Diana Hoddinott
Genres : Comedy
Release date : Dec 1, 1982
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Westminster, London, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Summary While on an official visit to a Middle East sheikdom to finalize a major contract for a UK firm, the Minister manages to get himself into trouble on several fronts. Learning that the country is dry, he arranges for liquor to be available on the sly. When they are presented with an expensive 17th century antique bowl, Mrs. Hacker gets Bernard Woolley to get the object valued at less than £50 allowing her to keep the gift. When the Minister learns that bribes were likely paid to obtain the contract, he insists that there be a full public inquiry. A little reminder from Sir Humphrey sets things straight.
Genres : Comedy
Release date : Dec 1, 1982
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Westminster, London, England, UK
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)