How did the 1980s British political satire series “Yes, Mr. Prime Minister” criticize the social democratic policy in Great Britain?
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This study aims to recall the ideas and activities in the field of political satire. A great example in this direction is the British series “Yes, Mr. Prime Minister.” It is considered by many to be the best series of its time in Britain and one of the best satirical series of all time made on British television. The series was made in the years 1985-1987 and is a continuation of the satirical comedy series “Yes, Mr. Minister” which was made between the years 1980-1984. The series shows the silent struggle that was going on in the 1980s between the politicians and civil service officials. The political satire is a complex genre, a field that requires deep knowledge of socio-cultural, economic-political and historical facts so that the satirical conclusions drawn are meaningful and not parodic.
Author: Daniel Galily
Institution: University of Rijeka
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405960803