Layout of Yes Minister

3 series with 6 episodes each
they then changed the name to yes prime minister and aired a further two shows however this time round they extended them to 8 episodes a series.
As the series revolves around the inner workings of central government, most of the scenes take place in private locations, such as offices and exclusive lounges. There was not a single scene set in the house of commons because... government does not take place in the House of Commons; some politics... and much theatre takes place there. Government happens in private. As in all public performances, the real work is done in rehearsal, behind closed doors. Then the public, and the House, are shown what the government wishes them to see.