--- product_id: 102509377 title: "The Complete Yes Minister: The Diaries of a Cabinet Minister" price: "35434CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/102509377-the-complete-yes-minister-the-diaries-of-a-cabinet-minister store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Witty, timeless humor Classic political satire in print Top-ranked comedy & political humor The Complete Yes Minister: The Diaries of a Cabinet Minister **Price:** 35434CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the Cabinet’s secrets — laugh, learn, and lead like a pro! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Complete Yes Minister: The Diaries of a Cabinet Minister - **How much does it cost?** 35434CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/102509377-the-complete-yes-minister-the-diaries-of-a-cabinet-minister) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Rated Bestseller:** Ranked #62 in Comedy Television books with a stellar 4.7-star rating from 662 readers. - • **Exclusive New Content:** Includes fresh jokes and scenes cut from the show, offering fans a unique extended experience. - • **Authentic Series Spirit:** Written by the original TV series creators, preserving the iconic characters and clever banter. - • **Stress-Relief & Insight:** A perfect escape from modern chaos, doubling as a clever guide to navigating complex management challenges. - • **Immersive Political Satire:** Dive into the sharp, hilarious world of British government with insider wit that never gets old. ## Overview The Complete Yes Minister: The Diaries of a Cabinet Minister is a bestselling political satire book series penned by the original TV writers. Praised for its sharp wit and authentic portrayal of government machinations, it blends humor with insightful commentary. With exclusive new content beyond the TV scripts, it remains a top choice for fans of clever political comedy and anyone seeking a smart, entertaining escape from today’s management headaches. ## Description 'We have had diaries from other Cabinet Ministers, but none I think which have been quite so illuminating... It is a fascinating diary... It is shorter than Barbara Castle's... and although it is rather more accurate than Dick Crossman's, it is distinctly funnier' - Lord Allen of Abbeydale (formerly Permanent Secretary at the Home Office) in The Times 'It has an entertainment and educational value which is unique. It is uproariously funny and passes the acid test of becoming more amusing at every subsequent reading... I will go so far as to claim that in the characters of Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey Appleby, Messrs Lynn and Jay have created something as immortal as P.G. Wodehouse's Bertie Wooster and Jeeves' - Brian Walden in The Standard Review: Excellent entertaining book. Must read, - Excellent and entertaining book as were the TV series. The inner workings of the government and civil service are refreshingly entertaining. The quotes marvellously entertaining. The issues of the day and the workings of our good government perhaps are as relevant today as they were during those days. Immensely entertaining book overall. I just cannot but laugh aloud on reading literally every single page. An exquisitely fine refuge from the political chaos of these days and an escape from the stresses of life- like a fine vacation to an exotic place. PS: This book is a good guide which helps me deal with management failures! When I feel helpless in changing things the book reminds and reassures me that I am not alone. It's the marvellously complex systems we created over time which we need to understand. Review: “Yes, Minister” book-review - N.B. This review includes both “Yes, Minister” and “Yes, Prime Minister”. As an avid fan of the “Yes, Minister” and “Yes, Prime Minister” TV series, I was somewhat hesitant when it came to reading these books. I thought it was not possible for the books be as entertaining, complex and well-paced as was the series. But now that I have read them, I must say that they really are quite excellent. (Probably because the writers of the TV series also wrote the books, so the spirit and tone of the original work has been beautifully preserved.) My main concern before reading the books, was the fact that they were written from Minister Hacker’s point-of-view, but that turned out to be a very good choice, because he really is the one person who is as clueless as we readers are about the workings of the Civil Service – so who better to give voice to our confusion and questions. (And to be inside Sir Humphrey’s head the whole book, would have been, I think, quite scary.) But to those who like the clever Civil Service men best, there are some treats as well. Sir Humphrey’s memos and minutes, “The Appleby papers”, are there to clarify his thinking and the things that went on behind the Minister’s back. And every once in a while, even Bernard comments on the past events. So, in a way, we get all the witty banter form the original series, and also some new insight into the characters’ minds. And the books are not just the scripts of the episodes, though of course the main focus is to create the same situations as in the TV series. But it seems that the writers have had the chance to put in the books all the things that were cut from the series. So there are new jokes and further observations on issues there to amuse the readers. So if you liked the TV series, or like clever satirical political parodies, or just want a beginner’s course in the machinations of the British government, do read these books! They are a lovely addition to the original series. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 46,253 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 62 in Comedy Television 74 in Political Humour (Books) 94 in TV Tie-in Humour | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 662 Reviews | ## Images ![The Complete Yes Minister: The Diaries of a Cabinet Minister - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71D-pym7MCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent entertaining book. Must read, *by T***C on 10 September 2016* Excellent and entertaining book as were the TV series. The inner workings of the government and civil service are refreshingly entertaining. The quotes marvellously entertaining. The issues of the day and the workings of our good government perhaps are as relevant today as they were during those days. Immensely entertaining book overall. I just cannot but laugh aloud on reading literally every single page. An exquisitely fine refuge from the political chaos of these days and an escape from the stresses of life- like a fine vacation to an exotic place. PS: This book is a good guide which helps me deal with management failures! When I feel helpless in changing things the book reminds and reassures me that I am not alone. It's the marvellously complex systems we created over time which we need to understand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Yes, Minister” book-review *by V***2 on 17 January 2013* N.B. This review includes both “Yes, Minister” and “Yes, Prime Minister”. As an avid fan of the “Yes, Minister” and “Yes, Prime Minister” TV series, I was somewhat hesitant when it came to reading these books. I thought it was not possible for the books be as entertaining, complex and well-paced as was the series. But now that I have read them, I must say that they really are quite excellent. (Probably because the writers of the TV series also wrote the books, so the spirit and tone of the original work has been beautifully preserved.) My main concern before reading the books, was the fact that they were written from Minister Hacker’s point-of-view, but that turned out to be a very good choice, because he really is the one person who is as clueless as we readers are about the workings of the Civil Service – so who better to give voice to our confusion and questions. (And to be inside Sir Humphrey’s head the whole book, would have been, I think, quite scary.) But to those who like the clever Civil Service men best, there are some treats as well. Sir Humphrey’s memos and minutes, “The Appleby papers”, are there to clarify his thinking and the things that went on behind the Minister’s back. And every once in a while, even Bernard comments on the past events. So, in a way, we get all the witty banter form the original series, and also some new insight into the characters’ minds. And the books are not just the scripts of the episodes, though of course the main focus is to create the same situations as in the TV series. But it seems that the writers have had the chance to put in the books all the things that were cut from the series. So there are new jokes and further observations on issues there to amuse the readers. So if you liked the TV series, or like clever satirical political parodies, or just want a beginner’s course in the machinations of the British government, do read these books! They are a lovely addition to the original series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very funny! *by K***R on 27 August 2016* Excellent, excellent book - this 'fills in the gaps' and adds extra delicious detail to the original BBC television series. 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