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Who reads the papers? - Yes, Prime Minister - BBC comedy

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What it is

A short clip from the BBC sitcom Yes, Prime Minister in which Jim Hacker explains which kind of person reads which British newspaper. It is a satirical take on press readership and bias.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Posted as a joke and a reference whenever threads discuss newspaper bias and media pandering to readers.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2010, last 2025

What HN commenters said

  1. “So much wisdom on comedy, even 80s comedy”

    Comedy that captures press pandering to readers' prejudices

    Zenst, 2025-10 · Recommendation · in “One-man campaign ravages EU 'Chat Control' bill”

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Topics: yes prime minister, bbc, british press, media bias, sitcom

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