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Satirical sitcom set in the office of a UK Cabinet minister, Jim Hacker MP, who struggles with Civil Service bureaucracy and political machinations as he tries to get on with government business.

James Hacker MP the Government's bumbling minister for Administrative Affairs is propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - No. 10. Could this have possibly have been managed by his trusted Permanent Private Secretary, the formidably political Sir Humphrey Appleby who must move to the “Top Job” in Downing Street to support him, together with his much put upon PPS Bernard Wolley. What could possibly go wrong?

Yes, Prime Minister is a 2013 British political satire sitcom created and written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn. A revival of the sitcoms Yes, Minister (1980–84), and Yes, Prime Minister (1986–88), the new programme stars David Haig, Henry Goodman, Chris Larkin, and Zoe Telford. In 2013 Chequers in 2013, Prime Minister Jim Hacker now leads a coalition government. Hacker must use all his wits to deal with economic downturn, his coalition partners having a leadership crisis, and the growing tensions involving Scottish independence.

When an active loser is appointed the Minister of Planning, no one can imagine what this will lead to. It turns out that the new minis- ter really wants to change people’s lives for the better and for this, together with the team, is actively promoting his own initiatives. True, these initiatives are not always reasonable, and the result is extremely unpredictable.

A look into the life of the newly elected Prime Minister of Iceland, who starts losing his grip on reality and the effect that has on his family and the Icelandic nation.

A maverick man arrives at Yūhigaoka School. The drama incorporates educational issues as well as family problems and adult romance, and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

During the late Eastern Han dynasty, warlords fought for power and control, and Cao Cao held the Emperor captive as a means of controlling other lords. Zhuge Liang, a talented scholar, lived through this turbulent period, but did not prioritize fame and wealth. He was asked to help rescue a monastery from disaster and discovered that there were people within the monastery who were collaborating with the Yellow Turban rebels to kidnap young boys and girls. While assisting a kidnapped girl in finding her family, Zhuge Liang met Xiao Qiao from the Eastern Wu empire, and they fell in love despite her earlier engagement to Zhou Yu. Their love was complicated by these circumstances. Meanwhile, Liu Qi, Zhuge Liang's friend, was determined to contact other like-minded figures to rebel against Cao Cao and to kill him. Upon learning of a secret decree from the Emperor, Liu Qi and Zhuge Liang joined forces to plan their next move.

A Turkish remake of the British series called "Yes, Minister" created by Jonathon Lynn and Anthony Jay.

Shandong talent Liu Yong (played by Li Baotian) is knowledgeable, as he was born to be hunchback, so he is called Liu Luoguo. This year, it coincided with the triennial examination of the imperial court, Liu Luoguo went to Beijing to catch up with the exam, and near the capital, he played a game of chess with a young son. Liu Luoguo's wisdom and appearance left a deep impression on the other party, this beautiful son turned out to be the current emperor Qianlong (played by Zhang Guoli).

In a series that offers socio-political commentary, the story revolves around a female minister who comes from an prestigious family as she encounters a lot of problems because of her staunch opposition to corruption and moral depravity.

Sir Humphrey Appleby receives his just reward when he's told by Sir Arnold Robinson that he is to be his successor as Cabinet Secretary. Jim Hacker has mixed feelings about the whole thing and while he appreciates all of the advice he's received from Sir Humphrey over the years, they have also had their fair share of disagreements. When the Prime Minister suddenly announces his resignation, Hacker decides to take a run at the party leadership. His primary campaign issue is new regulations from Brussels on the content of sausages which point to the demise of the British banger.

Host Aadesh Bandekar is set to reward the winner an INR 11 lakh worth Paithani embellished with diamonds and gold. Who is going to be crowned the Maha Minister?

After visiting womens maternal homes, Aadesh Bandekar now visits families with kids. The little one who wins, chooses the participant to compete with the main contestant for the Paithani.

A story that follows Chen Ting Jing, a righteous man who becomes a premier of the Qing Dynasty. In the 23rd year of the reign of Kangxi, Chen Tingjing receives orders from the Emperor to investigate a fraud case in Shuntian Village. The case ignite Chen Ting Jing's difficult campaign to fight corruption and promulgate reform as he becomes embroiled in the political struggle amongst powerful factions within the royal court.

A tabloid reporter and a widowed prime minister enter a contract marriage, navigating politics, family, and unexpected romance.

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Alastair Campbell and Baroness Sayeeda Warsi put 12 ambitious Brits through their political paces, as they compete to be crowned Channel 4's Alternative Prime Minister. Who has what it takes?

My Dad's the Prime Minister is a British sitcom written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. It centres around the life of the Prime Minister, his family and his spin doctor. Its main cast include Robert Bathurst, Joe Prospero, Carla Mendonça, Brian Bovell and Emma Sackville. It was filmed at Bushey in Watford, and extras included students of the nearby Bushey Hall School and Bushey Meads School. Series 1 was shown on BBC 1 as part of CBBC, in April and May 2003. Season 2 was shown later in the evening on BBC 1, in November and December 2004. Series 1 focused more on Dillon, while the second season had greater coverage of the life of the Prime Minister. Series 1 was released on DVD and video, but currently Series 2 remains unreleased.

One evening, the bell rings at Commissioner Maigret's house. Minister of Construction Puan asks the commissioner to come to his apartment urgently, keeping this request a secret from the police authorities. At the meeting, it turns out that a report disappeared from the minister's apartment, with which Puan was supposed to speak at a government meeting two days later.

An emperor and a noble join forces in secret to reshape the court—while danger lurks both inside the palace and beyond its walls.

An inspector from the Educational Rights Protection Bureau (ERPB) who is authorized by the government to use physical intervention and unconventional methods to discipline delinquent students and reform the educational system.

R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he gets the calling to go from soul singer to soul saver. Relocating to St. Louis with his wife, Lolli and his daughter, Lyric to take over the preaching duties in his father's church, his family is not exactly eager to give up the fabulous superstar life for a humble one.

Korean emperor Lee Gon tries to close the doors to a parallel world which was opened by demons; a detective tries to protect the people and the one she loves.

When the British prime minister's husband is kidnapped and the French president starts receiving threats, both leaders must face an impossible choice.

Racing against the clock, ATU agent Jai Singh Rathod has 24 explosive hours in Mumbai to stop the assasination of the youngest ever Prime Minister.

A detective spies on a mysterious yakuza leader, forging a fake romance to uncover secrets. As their connection deepens, a hidden truth shakes their fate.

Five people, strangers to each other, are in the wrong place at the wrong time. They witness a murder and from then on an endless tangle of adventures begins for them. Dalia, Zoumboulia, Spyros, Fotis, Angela... unite in a group, draw strength from each other and aim to deliver justice in an old and dark case... Through dangers and upheavals they will manage to reach in the truth of the case but also their own, personal truth.

Questions to the Prime Minister. Held weekly since 1961, Prime Minister's Questions, also referred to as PMQs, gives Members of the British Parliament a chance to question the Prime Minister in the House of Commons. PMQs takes place at midday every Wednesday at the Palace of Westminster when the House of Commons is sitting.

Rev. Daniel Webster is an unconventional Episcopalian priest who not only believes in Jesus, but actually sees him and discusses life with him. He is challenged on many levels as he struggles to be a good husband, father and minister, while navigating an often rocky relationship with the church hierarchy.

Frustrated at a new moderate Conservative government and deprived of a promotion to a senior position, chief whip Francis Urquhart prepares a meticulous plot to bring down the Prime Minister then to take his place.

A whirlwind power clash between the prime minister and deputy prime minister unravels the day the president suffers an assassination attempt.

Inside the halls of power, Boris Johnson grapples with Covid-19, Brexit, and a controversial personal and political life during his tumultuous first months as Prime Minister.

To escape her cruel stepmother, Lu Zhen enters the palace and rises through the ranks with her pottery skills. Despite capturing the heart of Crown Prince Gao Zhan, social barriers and jealous enemies prevent their union. She dedicates herself to politics, helping him thwart a coup, and is eventually honored with the position of female prime minister.

Francis Urquhart's survival at the top is threatened by the new king's populist agenda.

Princess Georgiana is the black sheep of a fictional British Royal Family. A PR disaster, she's spent her spoilt, party-girl life plastered over the tabloids. On the back of her latest scandal her mother, the Queen, makes the unprecedented move of abdicating her Australian throne in favour of her daughter. It is hoped that giving her some real responsibility will finally be the making of her – and if it isn't, at least shipping her off keeps her 10,000 miles away from London.

The True Believers is a 1988 Australian mini series which looks at the history of the Australian Labor Party from the end of World War Two up to the Australian Labor Party split of 1955. It was co-written by Bob Ellis who focused on three characters "Chifley, the unlettered man of great dignity; Menzies, who used to stand for something but eventually stood only for Menzies; and Evatt, the grand idealist... It's almost like Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1. It's a chunk of national history during Australia's great era of change after the war."

Hope Island is an American television show that originally aired on PAX TV in the 1999-2000 season. It was based on Ballykissangel, a popular drama that aired on the BBC One. - Reverend Daniel Cooper arrives on Hope Island to reopen a church that has been abandoned for decades, hoping the quiet assignment will help him move past a personal tragedy. Met with skepticism from the island’s residents—especially innkeeper Alex Stone, who has long turned away from faith—Daniel struggles to find his place. With the help of Alex’s young son Dylan, a lonely boy who becomes his unexpected ally, Daniel begins restoring both the church and his own sense of purpose. As he earns the trust of the island’s quirky community, he must confront the past he tried to escape and discovers the possibility of healing, belonging, and new love. - The series ran for 22 episodes, and focused on the residents of Hope Island, a small island in the Pacific Northwest with a population of 1,998.