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Yes, Minister · Season 3, Episode 6

Bernard and Sir Humphrey in “The Whisky Priest”

Bernard

How do you stop a Cabinet Minister talking to a Prime Minister?

Sir Humphrey

Interesting question. You tell me.

Bernard

I don't know.

Sir Humphrey

Work it out. You're supposed to be a high flier. Or are you really a low-flier supported by occasional gusts of wind?

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