Bernard, Ministers should never know more than they need to know. Then they can't tell anyone. Like secret agents; they could be captured and tortured.
[shocked] You mean by terrorists?
[seriously] By the BBC, Bernard.
“Jobs for the Boys” · Season 1, Episode 7
In this episode: Sir Humphrey Appleby (2), Bernard Woolley (2), James Hacker (1)
You're blathering, Bernard.
Yes, Minister.
Why are you blathering, Bernard?
It's my job, Minister.
It takes two to quango, Minister!
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