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"Lulled him into a true sense of security" now that was a good one

@saya7292

2 жыл бұрын

Can you elaborate this line for me please?

@tm3008

2 жыл бұрын

@@saya7292 The normal expression is 'Lulled him into a FALSE sense of security' meaning that he believes you to be a friend (but you are not). Here Jim changes the idiom into 'Lulled him into a TRUE sense of security' meaning that Sir Humphrey Appleby was an idiot (which in this case he was) . He was an idiot for trusting his colleague who was someone not to be trusted- he was a spy for the Soviets.

@saya7292

2 жыл бұрын

@@tm3008 I see. Haha, thanks for the elaboration. I could only get a vague idea👍

@Saucyakld

2 жыл бұрын

@@saya7292 The English language eh, took me years to actually laugh at the sarcasm humour

@hidayatsatari1315

2 жыл бұрын

@@tm3008 aaaa Mr Humphrey you been extrapedited to your native land. Because you are deemed to vausing vausing problems!.

I looked up the actor who played Sir Arnold to see what happened to him, turns out that as of this post, the actor who plays him is still alive and well at the age of 93.

@SelfReflective

2 жыл бұрын

Blimey!

@TheGrenadier97

Жыл бұрын

Well said, it's John Nettleton. The man outlived all three main characters including Fowlds (Bernard), his younger and the only to die of less aggressive causes. Quite something.

@Delightfully_Bitchy

Жыл бұрын

You know, I never would've guessed he'd outlive the main cast, but good for him. I hope he's well enough.

@SamvedIyer

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGrenadier97 A true Sir Arnold move; outwitting the messengers of death.

@anastasiosgkotzamanis5277

11 ай бұрын

Kind of makes sense for him to have outlived the other three. After all, his character, sir Arnold, was always on top of the situation. He has the last laugh, so to speak.

Hacker mocking Humphrey was one of the most satisfying moments of the entire show.

@quintuscrinis8032

2 жыл бұрын

It's always wonderful to see Hacker finally winning - guess that's why the final episode's ending works so well, we see Hacker finally get something permanent for Hacker to win with.

The joy in Hacker's voice when he says "Send him in" is wonderful. It put a smile of anticipation on my face.

@manojha3390

2 жыл бұрын

Show him in

@DCdabest

2 жыл бұрын

The sound of a man with a loaded gun in his hand haha

@Raju-pq8vy

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite scenes. I kind of ‘rub my hands’ in happy anticipation every time.

@stanalvares6888

5 ай бұрын

My favourite line too

@iandhr1

27 күн бұрын

Humphrey: "May one see the document?" Hacker: "One certainly may. Better still one may have it read to one." 🤣🤣

“Can’t tell you how happy this makes me” Gets me every time

"Can't tell you how happy this makes me." The dialogue has two meanings.

It's a shame Jim and Arnold didn't have more scenes together. It would have been great seeing the former try to deal with a civil servant even more capable and experienced than Humphrey 😊

@simonm7133

2 жыл бұрын

I do agree. John Nettleton was superb as Arnold.

@marcvesper

2 жыл бұрын

Arnold is a terrifying figure for the full might of practised, intelligent, validated and rewarded cynicism. As much as his like must be respected and definitely heard, one mustn't carelessly condone this, something Hacker ineptly but on some level consistently understands. There is something fundamentally contrary to the best sides of life in that darkly monolithic mindset.

@sampuatisamuel9785

2 жыл бұрын

The character of Sir Arnold was used as a foil for Sir Humphrey (as the only person capable of beating him at his own game)

@dmkappa62

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcvesper nice try humpy.

@theotheronethere4391

6 ай бұрын

There is such a thing as having too much of a good thing. Arnold is a superbly well written/acted character but if he used too often than 1 of 2 things would have to happen: 1. Arnold always outsmarts every other character, and it will be seasons of "Arnold and the fools" which is very very boring. 2. In order to prevent 1, they dumb down Arnold which in turn ruins his character. Both are bad. So, the best case is to use him small doses.

' Lulled him into a true sense of security' absolutely brilliant writing 😂

"Why not? Don't you think Civil Servants should ever be sacked?" "Listen here, noob, you sure you want to start THAT fight? I'd dig up so many skeletons from your closet, you'd think it was Halloween" "Understandable Sir Arnold, have a good day"

@killnotic

Жыл бұрын

Damn!

@SamvedIyer

Жыл бұрын

I actually trust American shows these days to do that, featuring perhaps unpardonable mutilations of the English language.

Ah, Goofy. Eddington was just top notch

"Lulled him into a true sense of security" 🤣

Sir Arnold. The sharpest knife in the box. Didn’t answer to anyone, not even the pm.

RIP John Nettleton (Sir Arnold) (5 February 1929 - 12 July 2023)

Arnold really was a smooth operator, its no wonder he had disdain for humpy.

This scene makes Sir Arnold look like a soviet spy. He NEEDS Jim and Humpy working together and, at zero hour, a mysterious diary entry is found. Almost too convenient. And the wording is something you'd expect someone who knows Humpy to say.

@ThatGuyNicho

2 жыл бұрын

Aye sure enough. However if Arnold HAD been a Soviet spy then the season finale would have had the whole country speaking Russian. The man was competence made manifest.

@AzguardMike

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThatGuyNicho true, but he was (until retiring on a yacht and gentlemans club owner) the most powerful man on the show, controlling the Pm in Yes, Minister. Even Hacker says as such in one episode "Its frightning, you know. Sir Arnold might be the most powerful man in the country. Direct access to number 10, control over government policies, first hand knowledge of cabniet reshuffles before even the PM...."

@hjalfi

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThatGuyNicho Honestly, if Arnold had been a Soviet spy, then _I_ think the season finale would have been the Soviet Union all speaking Civil Service.

@robertwilloughby8050

2 жыл бұрын

I think Sir Arnold was a Spy for.... one of the non-aligned countries. Did Sir Arnold have a connection to India?

@jergarmar

Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't make sense that Sir Arnold is a soviet spy just from this scene; after all, he's just bringing the information from MI5, as Humphrey's superior. Even in the context of this show, Sir Arnold is the ultimate civil servant insider, it wouldn't make sense for him to fabricate something that he personally hands over to Hacker.

One of the most convincing transformations this show pulled off was raising the intellectual minimum bar to astronomical levels, to the point where a character as obscenely intelligent as Sir Humphrey could be portrayed, given the right circumstances, as a goof (sic), did not break the theme or the presentation of the show.

My friend recommended this show to me and said that it is "arguably the best". I disagree with him, as the use of the word "arguably" is unfair. THIS IS *THE* BEST SHOW EVER MADE. No counter arguments accepted.

The comedic timing of both of these actors is delightfully perfect. The mis-speaks, hesitations, and 'cogs-turning' helps lift the highly crafted script.

Eddington was a genius. It's a shame that there weren't more scenes like this that showed off how much of the show is owed to him.

@sampuatisamuel9785

2 жыл бұрын

Eddington ought to have won some of the BAFTA awards for Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.

@dlamiss

2 жыл бұрын

Watching them all again recently you realise how superb in the role he was. Remember watching them in the 80s and didnt appreciate it then but certainly do now

@winternow2242

2 жыл бұрын

@@dlamiss Quite true, possibly because at the time it was a great sitcom, but years later, you realize how timeless a political narrative it is.

"You mean we can't believe this, he was lying?" "Oh, no no no no, absolutely true..."

Oh how I truly love Sir Arnold! Very sleek and suave a bureaucrat if there ever was one.

"It clears you even more."

"Goofy...I mean Humphrey." LMAO !

RIP John Nettleton 1929 - 2023.

1:34 Very smooth, Sir Arnold! Very smooth.

Nice to see Arnold had his boy's back, even if he participated in a bit of shade-casting.

Even as someone only casually familiar with this show, I felt every bit of joy in Hacker when he finally got to call Humphrey "goofy".

Sir Arnold was one of the best characters ever, impeccable acting

Love the Old Etonian tie! Nettleton was the Lord Carrimgton of supporting actors.

A great script three actors on top form “in principle “😂

Always glad to see Sir Humphrey get his comeuppance. LOL

You tell how much Jim hacker is enjoying this moment as he rubs Humphrey’s nose in it as he for the change holds all the power and has Humphrey completely on the run.

😂😂😂😂 Discovered this show recently to improve my English speaking and I love it to heaven and back 😂😂😂

@karangill6787

2 жыл бұрын

Ture man 😂 The best ever

@melska

2 жыл бұрын

You've come to the right place, funny and educational

@galezhang

2 жыл бұрын

I only hope you won't end up talking like Sir Humphrey. You'll annoy your teacher to heaven and back!

@nkolekangwa4556

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it😊

@119beaker

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Sir Humphrey is going to help you with your English at least understandable English.

Sir Arnold, my favorite character played by John Nettleton masterly. He is still alive as of this post. Cheers.

These clips make me miss the series more and more. Mmm...once in a lifetime I suppose; and how lucky we were to have it.

Best episodes are when Hacker has something on Humphrey, he is always so happy.😀

Priceless!!! No matter how many times I watch it, I end up laughing uproariously each time. 😂

The humour is top notch as ever, but I found Hacker's joy that Humphrey was innocent very touching.

@omarescalante3114

2 жыл бұрын

Well, i thought that as well, but then realized he was almost crying to have gotten a chance to mock him in his face! Brutal!

@CarrionCrow993

2 жыл бұрын

@@omarescalante3114 oh yeah, that could be it. 😂

@paimanish

Жыл бұрын

@CarrionCrow🇬🇧 Not entirely. It was genuine relief... remember how upset Hacker was earlier when he misunderstood Humphreys leaving the department due to promotion as his dying..

@SamvedIyer

Жыл бұрын

@@paimanish I wonder whether his good opinion of Sir Humphrey, despite all conflicts of interest, is because Humphrey's use of stratagems have made him smarter. In other words, because Humphrey has tricked him so many times, he has learnt to recognize the tactics of the civil service, and made him a smarter politician.

Thats very gratifying. Humphrey has no idea what is about to come

I love it when Hacker wins. Poetic justice.

Sir Humphrey is Darth Vader, Sir Arnold is Emperor Palpatine

Humphrey could still be a spy and Halsted was just unaware of it. Maybe Humphrey was 'higher up' in the command chain and was tasked with aiding Halsted, a lower cog, avoid detection and expressly forbidden from disclosing to Halsted that they were on the same side ;-)

@TheAmateurEditor

2 жыл бұрын

@@timonmob9588 You 're right. He was also a married man.

Definitely the best TV series :EVER". Both Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister. In fact I cannot imagine or remember a series where the sequel was just as good, if not better than the original. The writers and cast were the best...ever!

Always so delicious watching the moments when Humphrey gets... how shall we put it? Ruffled?

Easily one of my favorite moments from this show....which is already rife with great moments. Fantastic programme.

“Ahhh… Goofy!” Gets me every time 😂😂

The quality and sharp wit, the brilliant acting and the timeless context of the political shenanigans made the series brilliant. ( except the attempt to bring an updated series on UK Gold was nothing short of dreadful). The frightening thing is how true it rings today.

Bumble in defence of bumbledom! LOL🤣

the magic; is you don't get bored by watching it over and over again. it's funny, timeless and yet educational..

@humbleopinion1499

Жыл бұрын

and the slight nuances and word play are just delightful

Possibly the funniest exchange in the entire series🤣

Masterfully crafted script bringing out the very best in the assembled acting talent.

Paul Eddington should have got the BAFTA on the strength of his performance in this one episode.

The 1st civil servant guy is so elegantly British proper. My my

1:58. Utter genius, only surpassed by Si Humphrey's look.

Priceless! And so much the present government and not reading document and inquiries.... They have taken it to a reality show with a new episode every week.

Humpry up agains the ropes ! Revenge for Hacker .Absolutly fantastic dialog and play from the bedst actors in the World .

I never used to like Sir Arnold because I felt he was too snooty, but I still watch YM/YPM regularly & have completely changed my mind about him. I look forward to Sir Arnold's scenes. Played perfectly by John Nettleton.

@arrows8367

2 жыл бұрын

Sir Arnold is my favourite character. His Machiavellian attitude, cunningness, etc are a turnoff at first but later on one starts to like his presence…he is a shrewd bureaucrat. Even Sir Humphrey is fearful of him.

@danieldickson8591

Жыл бұрын

Sir Arnold has the gravity and self-assurance of a man who knows where all the bodies are buried. Probably because he buried most of them himself.

@WithinMyLane

Жыл бұрын

@@danieldickson8591 I absolutely love this phrasing

@markfryer9880

6 ай бұрын

​@@danieldickson8591I think that you are well on the money there!

@markfryer9880

6 ай бұрын

​@@arrows8367Yes, he does grow on you over repeated viewings. He has some cracking lines that he delivers so well.

There's something about how sir arnold pronunciation of "MI5" That remind me of call of duty mw3 mission in london.... 0:18 in case if you want heard it..

Oh my goodness! This series is soooo well done!!!

2:44 Checkmate for Sir Humphrey.

Sir Arnold managed to get one over Hacker even when the Civil service was on a backfoot

@SamvedIyer

2 жыл бұрын

He is one smooth operative.

@jaypandya7441

2 жыл бұрын

@@SamvedIyer indeed

Show him in, show him in.. Expression on the PM's face tells it all. More then all the words.:)

These clips are brilliant and always too short

lovely TV the jokes and drama so nice to see captures the office life and intrigue perfectly the silliness of it all bravo

Divinely funny. Never fails.

Deep Down Hacker wanted a game fixer like Humphrey.

This is my favourite 3 minutes of TV ever..

Brilliant series.

Touché, Sir Humphrey

So the truth comes out. Sir Arnold is a bigger snake than Sir Humprey

The writers of this show were brilliant as was the cast. I do miss Sir Humphrey.

G O O F Y

LMAO!!! Humphrey is just about shitting himself before he regains his British Upper Class composure and begins to turn the tables! 🤣

May one see the document .. Better still one can have it read to one

The spy who came in from the goofing.

Brilliant the way Arnold and Humphrey have exactly the same mannerisms and turn of speech.

Ah! Goofy🤣😂😂😂

From one of the best episodes.

hahaha at least goofy got screwed

Watching on Britbox. So funny.

Sir Humphrey was, one could say, embarrassed. So much, that his reasoning stuttered to come up with something.

Ahhh...Goofy... LOL

Clears you even more......

Real gold, and not far from the truth f politics.

This is a higher standard than the real thing by a long way . Sad but true .

So the person giving over this report is the previous cabinet secretary does anyone remember what position he actually holds in the spin-off series

I never meant that!

Haha

I did not want to subscribe to Britbox (it should be free to licence fee payers), but this show tempted me too much.

@ignacionavero1357

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the whole collection in DVD. It's quite cheap in comparison to Britbox

@andyrob3259

2 жыл бұрын

@@ignacionavero1357 yes and how many have dvd players in the 21st century. Bit like saying ‘I’ve just bought the entire set on VHS’ 12 years after DVDs came out.

@brontewcat

2 жыл бұрын

@@andyrob3259 Not so. DVDs often have special features, and I still think they are pretty good.

@Keyswiz71

2 жыл бұрын

@@andyrob3259 I do, and for this exact reason; it's cheaper than shelling out for an endless myriad of subscription services!

@bcnmanhattan5022

2 жыл бұрын

@@andyrob3259 What ?. My portable pc has a dvd player in it and I too enjoy this series with it.

Cat and mouse games

I like how everyone pretends to be united only because they know everyone else is more than willing to stab their colleagues in the back, should something happen to them.

Considering Arnold was a soviet spy.

Gone forever. At least we have what they left us.

@johnking5174

2 жыл бұрын

John Nettleton who played Sir Arnold is so far as of March 2022 still alive, aged 93.

@wholeNwon

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnking5174 Good to know. I really enjoyed his role. Wish his parts had been more frequent and longer.

@johnking5174

2 жыл бұрын

@@wholeNwon He was always a side character, as they wanted to focus mainly on the main three characters.

@wholeNwon

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnking5174 I am aware, but he played that part so well.

@SamvedIyer

Жыл бұрын

@@wholeNwon Apparently, John Nettleton read out stories on the BBC back in the day, his voice just as magnificent. Too bad not much of him is available on KZread.

Oh My God 1:59.....

So delicious…😇

When the BBC was worth watching.

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We went from this genius to a bunch of middle aged white women laughing hysterically at every sentence uttered by Hannah Gadsby like a bunch of North Koreans at a political rally.

Its just like bojos government 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣