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And if you want to know about US politics, watch the West Wing. Sorry, could not resist, just kidding. WW is an idealised form of government.

• NickPollard 15y ago
  'Yes, Minister' and 'The Thick of it' are satire. They don't show government in a very favourable light.
  • JonnieCache 15y ago
    The thing is though, large chunks of yes minister are true stories. This is less true for the thick of it.
    • wgx 15y ago
      Having worked in a UK government press department I can tell you that The Thick of It is very close to the truth in more cases than most imagine.
    • mjwalshe 15y ago
      and YM is Maggie Thatchers favorite show
• volatile 15y ago
  And if you want to know about Australian politics, watch The Hollowmen.