But he's the Prime Minister!
Indeed he is, Bernard. He has his own car, a nice house in London, a place in the country, endless publicity and a pension for life. What more does he want?
I think he wants to govern Britain.
Well, stop him, Bernard.
“The Ministerial Broadcast” · Season 1, Episode 2
In this episode: Bernard Woolley (4), Sir Humphrey Appleby (2), James Hacker (2)
Bernard, what is the purpose of our defence policy?
To defend Britain.
No, Bernard. It is to make people believe Britain is defended.
The Russians?
Not the Russians, the British! The Russians know it's not.
GGodfrey
Will you be wearing those glasses?
Oh, well, what do you think?
GGodfrey
Well, it's up to you, obviously. With them on, you look authoritative and commanding; with them off, you look honest and open. Which do you want?
Well, really, I want to look authoritative and honest.
GGodfrey
It's one or the other, really.
What about starting with them off, and then just putting them on when I talk?
GGodfrey
That just looks indecisive.
I see.
What about a monocle?
[reading a speech written for him] "We shall of course be reviewing a wide range of options over the whole field of government expenditures." Bernard, this doesn't say anything.
Oh, thank you, Prime Minister.
It's completely lacking impact.
You're too kind, Prime Minster.
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