Yes, Minister Season 2 Episode 6
Yes, Minister
Season 2

Ep 6. A Quality of Life

  • TV-PG
  • March 30, 1981
  • 29 min
  • 8.0  (300)

In Yes, Minister season 2 episode 6, titled "A Quality of Life," the audience is introduced to a new character named Duncan, an elderly man who has been living a solitary life in a run-down flat with no central heating or hot water. Sir Humphrey Appleby pressures Jim Hacker to meet with Duncan and find a solution to his living situation, while Hacker is preoccupied with securing funding for a new motorway.

During the meeting, Duncan expresses his fear of being moved to a retirement home, which he believes will reduce his quality of life. Hacker assures him that the government will provide him with a comfortable home, but Duncan remains skeptical and requests to speak with someone who actually lives in a retirement home. After visiting a local retirement home with Sir Humphrey, Duncan is even more convinced that living there would be a terrible experience.

Hacker initially tries to find a better flat for Duncan, but the local council refuses to help. Sir Humphrey suggests that they use a government program that provides subsidies for retirement homes. However, the conditions of the subsidy require that Duncan must give up his flat and all of his possessions to qualify. Duncan is unwilling to give up his independence and possessions, but Sir Humphrey convinces him that he will be happier in a retirement home.

As the plan progresses, Hacker becomes increasingly uncomfortable with the idea of forcing Duncan to give up his possessions and move to a retirement home against his will. After a heated discussion with Sir Humphrey and his advisor Bernard Woolley, Hacker comes up with a solution that satisfies all parties involved.

Throughout the episode, the audience is provided with a humorous outlook on the bureaucratic system of the British government. The lack of communication between government officials, the red tape of the council, and the humor within Sir Humphrey’s scheming provide an abundance of comedic relief. Additionally, the show explores important themes such as quality of life, independence, and the role of government in the lives of its citizens.

Overall, "A Quality of Life" is an entertaining and thought-provoking episode that leaves the viewers with an important lesson in the value of individual freedoms and quality of life.

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  • First Aired
    March 30, 1981
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    29 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (300)