Jim seeks help from a banker when a pet project seems near to collapse.

Sir Humphrey is bothered by the controversy surrounding an endangered badger colony.

Jim Hacker MP is considering the introduction of identity cards.

Sir Humphrey is concerned about a new National Integrated Database.

Jim attempts to initiate an economy drive within the Civil Service.

Jim receives an African President, who turns out to be a friend from his university days.

The Rt Hon Jim Hacker, newly appointed Minister for Administrative Affairs, finds his idealism challenged from the start.