The sustained dry wit of the dialogue and the wonderful interplay between the three main characters; Jim Hacker, Sir Humphrey, and Bernard Wooley; made Jonathan Lynn's and Antony Jay's satirical BBC comedy compulsive viewing. The strength of the writing makes these audios a joy to listen to. The program includes four previously unreleased episodes of machinations and manipulation from the classic BBC political satire: The Official Visit; Equal Opportunities; The Challenge; andThe Bed of Nails.