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: The series is famous for demonstrating how the "Deep State" or civil service uses delay, fear-mongering, and "diplomacy" to stymie political reform.
: Politicians, including Margaret Thatcher , famously praised the show for its accuracy, with some referring to it as more of a "documentary" than a comedy. Yes Minister
( Nigel Hawthorne ): The Permanent Secretary of the DAA (and later Cabinet Secretary). He is a master of obfuscation, using complex language and bureaucratic maneuvers to maintain civil service control and prevent radical changes. : The series is famous for demonstrating how
