# Where to watch Yes, Prime Minister (1986) in the UK

> Yes, Prime Minister (1986) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer and UKTV Play. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1986  
**Runtime:** 30 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 8.4/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, War & Politics  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T09:03:59.518Z)  

## Synopsis

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. 

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## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Yes%2C%20Prime%20Minister)
- [UKTV Play](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/12597-yes-prime-minister/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Yes%2C%20Prime%20Minister)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Yes%2C%20Prime%20Minister&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Yes, Prime Minister for free in the UK?**

Yes, Prime Minister (1986) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer and UKTV Play in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Yes, Prime Minister?**

Yes. Yes, Prime Minister can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Yes, Prime Minister on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Yes, Prime Minister on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Yes, Prime Minister is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/12597/yes-prime-minister-1986
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/n0QRcx4P9ZJFGnTBbNt359MvUh0.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/12597/yes-prime-minister-1986.json

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