Jim and Sir Humphrey clash over those pillars of British culture: art and football.

Jim faces opposition from all sides when he tries to expose a munitions deal.

Jim takes on an unpopular role developing a national transport policy.

Jim's plans to expose bribery are cancelled when Bernard manages to get a valuable vase under-valued, because Mrs Hacker has her eye on it.

A normally efficient local council is late with some paperwork, and Sir Humphrey wants to make an example of them.

Jim's efforts to make local authorities financially accountable are thwarted by an interview with Ludovic Kennedy.

Jim attempts to instigate a policy of sexual equality in Whitehall, much to Sir Humphrey's disapproval.