Party Games (Yes Minister)
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"Party Games" is the twenty-second and final episode of the BBC
comedy series Yes Minister
. A one-hour Christmas
special that was first broadcast 17 December 1984, its events lead into the sequel, Yes, Prime Minister. The episode was shown again at Christmas 1990, shortly after the fall of Margaret Thatcher
. Hacker’s denials of interest in the party leadership were similar to those made by Michael Heseltine
some six years later.
has two things on his mind. The first is a mountain of Christmas cards, which await various versions of his signature; now that he is also Party Chairman, there are more to send than ever before. The second is an EEC directive to standardise the Euro-sausage, which Hacker knows will be very unpopular with voters. The Minister
is therefore reluctant to send a card to Maurice, the EEC Commissioner
.
Meanwhile, Sir Humphrey Appleby
is meeting with Sir Arnold Robinson, the Cabinet Secretary
, who has decided to retire in the New Year
. He must recommend his replacement to the Prime Minister
, and lists what he believes are the necessary qualities for the post. He tells Sir Humphrey that the job entails finding questions rather than answers, in particular knowing the "key question." Sir Humphrey changes the subject and enquires of Sir Arnold what he will be doing during his retirement. This turns out to be a "very good question." Sir Arnold makes a few suggestions of activities in which he would be interested (most of them chairmanships of quango
s), while Sir Humphrey takes notes. The Permanent Secretary
reassures Sir Arnold that his eventual successor should be able to arrange them for him, and Sir Humphrey is told that his name is now top of the list—in fact the only one on it.
Later, Sir Humphrey tells Hacker of his imminent promotion (although at first his usual circumlocution
suggests to the Minister that he has a terminal illness). Hacker congratulates him and is quick to think of his own future by offering the civil servant
profuse compliments. Sir Humphrey is to formally announce his departure from the DAA at its Christmas drinks party.
At the party, an inebriated Hacker gives a rambling speech before proposing a toast to Sir Humphrey, who in turn gives some more coherent words of thanks. He praises the Minister as being "without parallel" and ends by reminding those present of the Home Secretary
's campaign for the holiday: "Don't drink and drive at Christmas."
Afterwards, the Hackers are on their way home, but the Minister is drunk and driving very slowly. He is pulled over by the police, who are less than impressed by his conduct and very nearly arrest him. At the last minute, Hacker produces his ministerial silver badge, which grants him immunity to certain traffic laws. The policemen agree to let Annie (who has stayed off the alcohol, in anticipation of such an event) take over the driver's seat, and not to pursue the incident any further.
The next morning, Hacker is called in to the Cabinet Office by Sir Humphrey, who chastises him for the incident. The Minister, it turns out, was lucky in comparison with the Home Secretary, who was also caught driving while under the influence. However, in his case, his car ran a lorry full of nuclear waste off the road, before smashing into another car. Unfortunately the driver of the other car happened to be the editor of the local newspaper, ensuring that the story quickly made it to the national press. Hacker notes that the incident will cost the Home Secretary his position, and Sir Humphrey adds that since the secretary was as "drunk as a Lord," the party will probably dispose of him by granting him a peerage.
At Hacker's flat, his wife, Annie, is awaiting his arrival home, along with Bernard
, the Minister's Principal Private Secretary
. A television newsflash reveals that the Prime Minister is to resign in the New Year. Hacker bursts in, excited at the news. They speculate about the motives behind the PM's decision. After exchanging numerous wild conspiracy theories, the Minister concludes that the enmity between the PM and the Home Secretary—his nearest rival—is the most likely reason: the PM was simply waiting for an opportunity to deny his rival the premiership; and after the drink-driving incident there is no way the Home Secretary will be able to contest the leadership election.
Annie asks her husband if he wants to be the next Prime Minister but he tells her that the two front-runners are Eric, the Chancellor of the Exchequer
, and Duncan, the Foreign Secretary
. They are from opposing wings of the party, and Hacker is conflicted about whom to support.
Eric meets with Hacker to seek his endorsement and offers him the post of Foreign Secretary, should he be successful. The Minister stresses that as Party Chairman, he must be seen to be impartial.
Back at his flat, Hacker offers a similar argument to Duncan. The Foreign Secretary is unconcerned that Hacker's support will not be public, "just so long as everybody knows." He hints that if he were PM, Eric would be sent to the Northern Ireland Office and Hacker would be in line as the next Chancellor.
In the New Year, Sir Humphrey is at lunch with Sir Arnold, and they muse about the two candidates for the top job. They conclude that both are interventionists and would seek to try and run the country themselves. In addition, the government Chief Whip
believes that each has the capacity to split the party. Therefore, a compromise candidate is needed. After listing the requisite attributes (no bright ideas, no firm opinions, etc.) they realise that they are both thinking of the same person. Bernard joins them, and Sir Humphrey asks him what he would say to Hacker as the next Prime Minister. Bernard can't quite believe his ears, but the mandarins are serious. They entrust him to keep Hacker on the straight and narrow over the next few weeks. In the meantime, the other candidates must be persuaded to withdraw, and Sir Arnold believes that this can be accomplished by examining their MI5
files—something one should always do, "if you enjoy a good laugh."
Hacker discusses the leadership contest with Bernard. He confesses that he still can't decide whom to back. It boils down to which job he wants for himself: Foreign Secretary or Chancellor. Bernard convinces him that neither are particularly desirable and starts steering him in the direction of 10 Downing Street
.
Back in the Cabinet Office, Sir Humphrey meets with Geoffrey, the Chief Whip. He tells him that there are certain "security implications" regarding the two current candidates but is unable to disclose what they are. He also puts to him the idea of making Hacker Prime Minister, which meets with an incredulous response. The man in question joins them and Sir Humphrey fills him in. As Hacker is Party Chairman he is allowed to see the candidates’ MI5 files. It transpires that Eric and Duncan have been guilty of sexual and financial transgressions respectively. All present now agree that neither of the pair can be PM, and a more acceptable candidate is needed. Sir Humphrey and Geoffrey gently suggest to Hacker that he might be the man. After some hesitation he states that he has no doubt he could do the job. As he is an outsider, Geoffrey tells him that he needs some sort of public success in the next few days. In the meantime, Hacker himself must reluctantly persuade Eric and Duncan to withdraw.
Hacker meets with Eric and Duncan individually and, by hinting at what he has seen in their security files and promising to look after their interests, manages to achieve the desired result.
Sir Humphrey then calls Hacker to an impromptu meeting with Maurice, the EEC Commissioner. They use it to put forward their views over increasing interference in British affairs, in particular the problem of the Euro-sausage. They convince Maurice that it should be called the "British sausage."
However, the Minister then invites the press to his office to tell them that the sausage problem is far from resolved. He tells Bernard of his intention to manipulate the media by giving them bad news today and a triumph tomorrow.
His "non-story" makes all the front pages the next day and that evening, Hacker travels to a public meeting about fire and safety in government buildings. En route, he and Bernard hear a radio news report giving details of Eric and Duncan's decisions to bow out, but naming no compromise candidate. At the meeting (to which both BBC
and ITN
cameras have inexplicably been invited), Hacker takes the opportunity to give a passionate speech in defence of Britain against encroaching European regulations. He is given a standing ovation.
Following this, Hacker appears in a television interview with Ludovic Kennedy to further bolster his public profile. He declines to be drawn on whether or not he would stand for PM.
The Minister returns to the Cabinet Office, where Sir Humphrey is awaiting the result of a meeting at Hacker's party headquarters, which will announce his candidature and if it is unopposed. Bernard arrives to tell them that the officials at Buckingham Palace
have asked if Hacker will be able to kiss hands
, should the outcome leave no doubt. Hacker asks Bernard to stay as his Private Secretary if he reaches Number 10, and he agrees. The phone rings, and Sir Humphrey answers it. Hacker is agitated and wants to know if he has finally climbed the greasy pole. The Cabinet Secretary replies, "Yes, Prime Minister." Hacker then places his hand into his suit, imitating Napoleon
.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
comedy series Yes Minister
Yes Minister
Yes Minister is a satirical British sitcom written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn that was first transmitted by BBC Television between 1980–1982 and 1984, split over three seven-episode series. The sequel, Yes, Prime Minister, ran from 1986 to 1988. In total there were 38 episodes—of which all but...
. A one-hour Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
special that was first broadcast 17 December 1984, its events lead into the sequel, Yes, Prime Minister. The episode was shown again at Christmas 1990, shortly after the fall of Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990...
. Hacker’s denials of interest in the party leadership were similar to those made by Michael Heseltine
Michael Heseltine
Michael Ray Dibdin Heseltine, Baron Heseltine, CH, PC is a British businessman, Conservative politician and patron of the Tory Reform Group. He was a Member of Parliament from 1966 to 2001 and was a prominent figure in the governments of Margaret Thatcher and John Major...
some six years later.
Plot
Christmas is approaching, and Jim HackerJames Hacker
James George Hacker, Baron Hacker of Islington, KG, PC, B. Sc. , Hon. D. C. L. was a fictional British politician. He was the Minister of the fictional Department of Administrative Affairs, and later the Prime Minister, in the 1980s British sitcom Yes Minister and its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister...
has two things on his mind. The first is a mountain of Christmas cards, which await various versions of his signature; now that he is also Party Chairman, there are more to send than ever before. The second is an EEC directive to standardise the Euro-sausage, which Hacker knows will be very unpopular with voters. The Minister
Minister (government)
A minister is a politician who holds significant public office in a national or regional government. Senior ministers are members of the cabinet....
is therefore reluctant to send a card to Maurice, the EEC Commissioner
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
.
Meanwhile, Sir Humphrey Appleby
Humphrey Appleby
Sir Humphrey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO, MA , is a fictional character from the British television series Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister. He was played by Sir Nigel Hawthorne. In Yes Minister, he is the Permanent Secretary for the Department of Administrative Affairs...
is meeting with Sir Arnold Robinson, the Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Secretary
A Cabinet Secretary is almost always a senior official who provides services and advice to a Cabinet of Ministers. In many countries, the position can have considerably wider functions and powers, including general responsibility for the entire civil service...
, who has decided to retire in the New Year
New Year
The New Year is the day that marks the time of the beginning of a new calendar year, and is the day on which the year count of the specific calendar used is incremented. For many cultures, the event is celebrated in some manner....
. He must recommend his replacement to the Prime Minister
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the Head of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Sovereign, to Parliament, to their political party and...
, and lists what he believes are the necessary qualities for the post. He tells Sir Humphrey that the job entails finding questions rather than answers, in particular knowing the "key question." Sir Humphrey changes the subject and enquires of Sir Arnold what he will be doing during his retirement. This turns out to be a "very good question." Sir Arnold makes a few suggestions of activities in which he would be interested (most of them chairmanships of quango
Quango
Quango or qango is an acronym used notably in the United Kingdom, Ireland and elsewhere to label an organisation to which government has devolved power...
s), while Sir Humphrey takes notes. The Permanent Secretary
Permanent Secretary
The Permanent secretary, in most departments officially titled the permanent under-secretary of state , is the most senior civil servant of a British Government ministry, charged with running the department on a day-to-day basis...
reassures Sir Arnold that his eventual successor should be able to arrange them for him, and Sir Humphrey is told that his name is now top of the list—in fact the only one on it.
Later, Sir Humphrey tells Hacker of his imminent promotion (although at first his usual circumlocution
Circumlocution
Circumlocution is an ambiguous or roundabout figure of speech...
suggests to the Minister that he has a terminal illness). Hacker congratulates him and is quick to think of his own future by offering the civil servant
British Civil Service
Her Majesty's Home Civil Service, also known as the Home Civil Service, is the permanent bureaucracy of Crown employees that supports Her Majesty's Government - the government of the United Kingdom, composed of a Cabinet of ministers chosen by the prime minister, as well as the devolved...
profuse compliments. Sir Humphrey is to formally announce his departure from the DAA at its Christmas drinks party.
At the party, an inebriated Hacker gives a rambling speech before proposing a toast to Sir Humphrey, who in turn gives some more coherent words of thanks. He praises the Minister as being "without parallel" and ends by reminding those present of the Home Secretary
Home Secretary
The Secretary of State for the Home Department, commonly known as the Home Secretary, is the minister in charge of the Home Office of the United Kingdom, and one of the country's four Great Offices of State...
's campaign for the holiday: "Don't drink and drive at Christmas."
Afterwards, the Hackers are on their way home, but the Minister is drunk and driving very slowly. He is pulled over by the police, who are less than impressed by his conduct and very nearly arrest him. At the last minute, Hacker produces his ministerial silver badge, which grants him immunity to certain traffic laws. The policemen agree to let Annie (who has stayed off the alcohol, in anticipation of such an event) take over the driver's seat, and not to pursue the incident any further.
The next morning, Hacker is called in to the Cabinet Office by Sir Humphrey, who chastises him for the incident. The Minister, it turns out, was lucky in comparison with the Home Secretary, who was also caught driving while under the influence. However, in his case, his car ran a lorry full of nuclear waste off the road, before smashing into another car. Unfortunately the driver of the other car happened to be the editor of the local newspaper, ensuring that the story quickly made it to the national press. Hacker notes that the incident will cost the Home Secretary his position, and Sir Humphrey adds that since the secretary was as "drunk as a Lord," the party will probably dispose of him by granting him a peerage.
At Hacker's flat, his wife, Annie, is awaiting his arrival home, along with Bernard
Bernard Woolley
Sir Bernard Woolley GCB is one of the three main fictional characters of the 1980s British sitcom Yes Minister and its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister. He was portrayed by Derek Fowlds.-Character:...
, the Minister's Principal Private Secretary
Principal Private Secretary
In the British Civil Service and Australian Public Service the Principal Private Secretary is the civil servant who runs a cabinet minister's private office...
. A television newsflash reveals that the Prime Minister is to resign in the New Year. Hacker bursts in, excited at the news. They speculate about the motives behind the PM's decision. After exchanging numerous wild conspiracy theories, the Minister concludes that the enmity between the PM and the Home Secretary—his nearest rival—is the most likely reason: the PM was simply waiting for an opportunity to deny his rival the premiership; and after the drink-driving incident there is no way the Home Secretary will be able to contest the leadership election.
Annie asks her husband if he wants to be the next Prime Minister but he tells her that the two front-runners are Eric, the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the title held by the British Cabinet minister who is responsible for all economic and financial matters. Often simply called the Chancellor, the office-holder controls HM Treasury and plays a role akin to the posts of Minister of Finance or Secretary of the...
, and Duncan, the Foreign Secretary
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, commonly referred to as the Foreign Secretary, is a senior member of Her Majesty's Government heading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and regarded as one of the Great Offices of State...
. They are from opposing wings of the party, and Hacker is conflicted about whom to support.
Eric meets with Hacker to seek his endorsement and offers him the post of Foreign Secretary, should he be successful. The Minister stresses that as Party Chairman, he must be seen to be impartial.
Back at his flat, Hacker offers a similar argument to Duncan. The Foreign Secretary is unconcerned that Hacker's support will not be public, "just so long as everybody knows." He hints that if he were PM, Eric would be sent to the Northern Ireland Office and Hacker would be in line as the next Chancellor.
In the New Year, Sir Humphrey is at lunch with Sir Arnold, and they muse about the two candidates for the top job. They conclude that both are interventionists and would seek to try and run the country themselves. In addition, the government Chief Whip
Chief Whip
The Chief Whip is a political office in some legislatures assigned to an elected member whose task is to administer the whipping system that ensures that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires.-The Whips Office:...
believes that each has the capacity to split the party. Therefore, a compromise candidate is needed. After listing the requisite attributes (no bright ideas, no firm opinions, etc.) they realise that they are both thinking of the same person. Bernard joins them, and Sir Humphrey asks him what he would say to Hacker as the next Prime Minister. Bernard can't quite believe his ears, but the mandarins are serious. They entrust him to keep Hacker on the straight and narrow over the next few weeks. In the meantime, the other candidates must be persuaded to withdraw, and Sir Arnold believes that this can be accomplished by examining their MI5
MI5
The Security Service, commonly known as MI5 , is the United Kingdom's internal counter-intelligence and security agency and is part of its core intelligence machinery alongside the Secret Intelligence Service focused on foreign threats, Government Communications Headquarters and the Defence...
files—something one should always do, "if you enjoy a good laugh."
Hacker discusses the leadership contest with Bernard. He confesses that he still can't decide whom to back. It boils down to which job he wants for himself: Foreign Secretary or Chancellor. Bernard convinces him that neither are particularly desirable and starts steering him in the direction of 10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street, colloquially known in the United Kingdom as "Number 10", is the headquarters of Her Majesty's Government and the official residence and office of the First Lord of the Treasury, who is now always the Prime Minister....
.
Back in the Cabinet Office, Sir Humphrey meets with Geoffrey, the Chief Whip. He tells him that there are certain "security implications" regarding the two current candidates but is unable to disclose what they are. He also puts to him the idea of making Hacker Prime Minister, which meets with an incredulous response. The man in question joins them and Sir Humphrey fills him in. As Hacker is Party Chairman he is allowed to see the candidates’ MI5 files. It transpires that Eric and Duncan have been guilty of sexual and financial transgressions respectively. All present now agree that neither of the pair can be PM, and a more acceptable candidate is needed. Sir Humphrey and Geoffrey gently suggest to Hacker that he might be the man. After some hesitation he states that he has no doubt he could do the job. As he is an outsider, Geoffrey tells him that he needs some sort of public success in the next few days. In the meantime, Hacker himself must reluctantly persuade Eric and Duncan to withdraw.
Hacker meets with Eric and Duncan individually and, by hinting at what he has seen in their security files and promising to look after their interests, manages to achieve the desired result.
Sir Humphrey then calls Hacker to an impromptu meeting with Maurice, the EEC Commissioner. They use it to put forward their views over increasing interference in British affairs, in particular the problem of the Euro-sausage. They convince Maurice that it should be called the "British sausage."
However, the Minister then invites the press to his office to tell them that the sausage problem is far from resolved. He tells Bernard of his intention to manipulate the media by giving them bad news today and a triumph tomorrow.
His "non-story" makes all the front pages the next day and that evening, Hacker travels to a public meeting about fire and safety in government buildings. En route, he and Bernard hear a radio news report giving details of Eric and Duncan's decisions to bow out, but naming no compromise candidate. At the meeting (to which both BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
and ITN
Independent Television News
ITN is a news and content provider with headquarters in the United Kingdom. It is made up of four key businesses: ITN News, ITN Source, ITN Productions and ITN Consulting. The ITN logotype can be displayed in any of 4 different colours, each of which represents a business unit. This is the...
cameras have inexplicably been invited), Hacker takes the opportunity to give a passionate speech in defence of Britain against encroaching European regulations. He is given a standing ovation.
Following this, Hacker appears in a television interview with Ludovic Kennedy to further bolster his public profile. He declines to be drawn on whether or not he would stand for PM.
The Minister returns to the Cabinet Office, where Sir Humphrey is awaiting the result of a meeting at Hacker's party headquarters, which will announce his candidature and if it is unopposed. Bernard arrives to tell them that the officials at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, in London, is the principal residence and office of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality...
have asked if Hacker will be able to kiss hands
Kiss Hands
To kiss hands is a constitutional term used in the United Kingdom to refer to the formal installation of Crown-appointed British government ministers to their office....
, should the outcome leave no doubt. Hacker asks Bernard to stay as his Private Secretary if he reaches Number 10, and he agrees. The phone rings, and Sir Humphrey answers it. Hacker is agitated and wants to know if he has finally climbed the greasy pole. The Cabinet Secretary replies, "Yes, Prime Minister." Hacker then places his hand into his suit, imitating Napoleon
Napoleon I of France
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader during the latter stages of the French Revolution.As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1815...
.
Episode cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paul Eddington Paul Eddington Paul Eddington CBE was an English actor best known for his appearances in popular television sitcoms of the 1970s and 80s: The Good Life, Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister.-Early life:... |
Jim Hacker |
| Nigel Hawthorne Nigel Hawthorne Sir Nigel Barnard Hawthorne, CBE was an English actor, perhaps best remembered for his role as Sir Humphrey Appleby, the Permanent Secretary in the 1980s sitcom Yes Minister and the Cabinet Secretary in its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister. For this role he won four BAFTA Awards during the 1980s in the... |
Sir Humphrey Appleby |
| Derek Fowlds Derek Fowlds Derek Fowlds is an English actor, known for playing Bernard Woolley in popular British television comedies Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister and Oscar Blaketon in the long-running ITV police drama Heartbeat.... |
Bernard Woolley |
| John Nettleton John Nettleton (actor) John Nettleton is an English actor.One of his most notable roles was that of Sir Arnold Robinson, the Cabinet Secretary in Yes Minister and President of the Campaign for Freedom of Information in the follow-up Yes, Prime Minister... |
Sir Arnold Robinson |
| James Grout James Grout James Grout is an English actor of radio and television.Grout was born in London, the son of Beatrice Anne and William Grout... |
Geoffrey |
| Peter Jeffrey Peter Jeffrey Peter Jeffrey was a British actor with many roles in television and film.Jeffrey was born in Bristol, the son of Florence Alice and Arthur Winfred Gilbert Jeffrey. He was educated at Harrow School and Pembroke College, Cambridge but had no formal training as an actor... |
Eric, Chancellor of the Exchequer |
| Philip Stone Philip Stone Philip Stone was an English actor.He was born Philip Stones in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Stone appeared in three successive Stanley Kubrick films: playing the central character's "Dad" in A Clockwork Orange , "Graham" in Barry Lyndon and as "Delbert Grady," the original caretaker in The Shining... |
Duncan, Foreign Secretary |
| Diana Hoddinott Diana Hoddinott Diana Hoddinott is an English actress. She was born to Winifred Doris, née Dibble and Alan Hoddinott , who married in 1934 in Langport.... |
Annie Hacker |
| André Maranne André Maranne André Maranne is an Anglo-French actor who appeared chiefly in English-language roles from the mid 1950s.-Career:Born in Toulouse, France, Maranne's most prominent recurring role was Sergeant François Chevalier in six of The Pink Panther films, alongside Peter Sellers and Herbert Lom. Before the... |
Maurice |
| Anthony Pedley | Policeman |
| David Warwick David Warwick David Warwick is a British stage and television actor known for his recurring role in the BBC television sitcom, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, and for his theatre work, most notably with the writer and director Ray Cooney.... |
Policeman |
| John Pennington | Peter |
| Rex Robinson Rex Robinson (actor) Rex Robinson is a British actor who appeared in three Doctor Who serials directed by Lennie Mayne. He played Dr. Tyler in The Three Doctors, Gebek in The Monster of Peladon, and Dr. Carter in The Hand of Fear... |
Civil Servant |
| Laura Calland | Civil Servant |
| Martyn Read | Reporter |
| Roger Davidson | Reporter |
| Roger Ostime | Reporter |
| Bernard Losh | Reporter |
| David Howey | Civil Servant |
| Ludovic Kennedy Ludovic Kennedy Sir Ludovic Henry Coverley Kennedy was a British journalist, broadcaster, humanist and author best known for re-examining cases such as the Lindbergh kidnapping and the murder convictions of Timothy Evans and Derek Bentley, and for his role in the abolition of the death penalty in the United... |
Himself |