Yes, Prime Minister/Day 4

Once Hacker's room has reappeared on the screen (now in the day of 4 April 1985, with the clock saying 09:05), you will have to wait until the clock says 09:10 (or direct the cursor over to it and activate it to fast-forward it to that time); once you have done so, the teletype's light shall start to flash. Once you have directed the cursor over to the teletype and activated it, a zoomed-in view of the printout shall appear on the screen, like both times on the first day:

Reports are coming in that a major international incident with the USSR is developing. The Prime Minister will have to act fast to resolve the crisis.

Once the view has returned to Hacker's room, with the clock now saying 09:11, you shall have to wait until the clock says 09:20 (or direct the cursor over to it and activate it to fast-forward it to that time); once you have done this the intercom shall start flashing. Once you have directed the cursor over to the intercom and activated it, the image of Derek Fowlds (1937-2020) as Woolley reappears in the top-right as the text Bernard: Sir Humphrey and I are in conference about the Russian situation. Could you join us? appears below it - and once the view's returned to Hacker's room again, you will have to direct the cursor over to the door and activate it. Once you have done so, the text of Where would you like to go? shall appear, with four options below it:

1) Back to your office 2) Bernard's office 3) Sir Humphrey's office 4) The Conference room

The correct choice is 4 (but if you choose 3 the text of Humphrey is away, conferring. shall appear), and once you have chosen it, the digitised picture of Fowlds as Woolley shall reappear in the top-right corner of the screen, as the text Bernard: You will have seen this morning's Foreign Office memo, Prime Minister? appears below it; once you have pressed Space (BBC Micro users will have to press Enter instead) to continue the conversation, the digitised picture in the top-right corner of the screen will be changed to the one of Sir Nigel Hawthorne (1929-2001) as Appleby as the text of Sir H.: And gloomy reading it makes, too! Why, oh why do our spies in Russia keep getting caught? appears on the screen, followed by Bernard: Well, it's a jolly dangerous job, after all. And perhaps there are Reds under the beds. Or perhaps in the closet., Sir H.: You're thinking of skeletons. And cupboards. I'm sorry, Prime Minister. We don't mean to rattle you., and Bernard: Sorry.. The digitised picture shall then change to the one of Paul Eddington (1927-1995) as Hacker, as the text Hacker: I propose two possible courses., appears with two options below it (the correct one is 2):

1) Order a full investigation into the Security Services 2) Accuse the Russians of framing an innocent British subject

Once you choose 2, the following text shall be displayed on the screen, starting with an extract from the fictitious book Sir Humphrey Appleby's Diaries:

From "Sir Humphrey Appleby's Diaries" A dreadful day' Another spy scandal to sort out - as perennial a feature of the British Establishment's calendar as the Saturday of the Lord's Test. The chap was caught red-handed, but the PM was all for a counter-offensive. I humbly offered my usual incisive observations. Sir H.: Prime Minister, that would 1) annoy the Soviets enormously - they know he's a spy 2) get us off the hook

The correct choice is 1, and once you have chosen it, the text Well, I can't imagine them cracking a celebratory vodka or dancing in Red Square. will appear, followed by Bernard: But don't you rather miss the point, Sir Humphrey?, Sir H.: The point being? and Hacker: I suppose Bernard means with two more options under it, and as tempted as some players might be to answer 1 to this one, the correct choice is, for the second time, 2:

1) that it would annoy them enormously 2) that they know he's a spy

Once you choose 2, the text of Bernard: Precisely, Prime Minister! will appear on the screen, followed by Hacker: Because if they know he's a spy:

1) they also know we sent him 2) they also know we have to cover-up for him

The correct choice is 2, and once you have chosen it, the text Bernard: Exactly. shall get displayed on the screen followed by Hacker: In other words:

1) they're not going to be annoyed by a cover-up 2) they're men of the world - they'll expect us to make a counter-accusation

The correct choice is 2, and once you choose it, the text Sir H.: Ah, I begin to see your subtlety, Prime Minister. shall appear on screen, followed by:

Bernard: But in that case, wouldn't a counter-accusation simply confirm the Russians' belief that he is a spy? Thinks: 1) Mm. That's true: hadn't thought of it that way 2) So what? 3) There's not much else we can do

The correct choice is 3, and once you've chosen it, the text Point taken. After all, we are in the wrong on this one. will appear on the screen, followed by:

Sir H.: I see we are entering cloudy waters, Prime Minister. What you are asserting, if I understand you correctly, is that 1) we know he's a spy 2) they know he's a spy 3) they know we know he's a spy 4) we know they know that we know he's a spy 5) we know how we can show how we know they know he's a spy 6) I spy with my little eye something beginning with "s"

The correct choice is 4, and once you have picked it, the text On reflection, that is rather obvious, Prime Minister. will appear on screen, followed by:

Bernard: Ah, I begin to understand how you are thinking, Prime Minister. What you mean to do is 1) tell the Russians where to get off 2) pretend to tell the Russians where to get off 3) ask the Americans to bail us out

The correct choice is 2, and once you have picked it, the text Sir H.: Good thinking, Prime Minister. And in the meantime you will appear on screen:

1) indicate privately to them that it won't happen again 2) indicate privately to them that it was a "fair cop"

The correct choice is 1, and once you've picked it, the text I rather doubt if they'll believe that, Prime Minister. So, Prime Minister, I think our ideas need a little bit of work, although an accusation may do the trick. Let Bernard and myself work out the details. shall get displayed on the screen; you shall then have to choose 1, to go back to Hacker's room. Once the view has returned to Hacker's room again, the grey phone will be flashing - and once you have directed the cursor down to it and activated it, the digitised picture of Fowlds as Woolley shall reappear in the top-right corner as the text Bernard: A most awkward circumstance, Prime Minister. We've just received a telegram from that dreadful fellow General Gadfly of Bongolia, congratulating you on your election and wishing you many years of power. How should we reply? appears below it. The digitised photo will then change to the one of Eddington as Hacker as the text of Hacker: appears upon the screen with three more options below it, and the correct choice is 3:

1) Say that we disapprove strongly of African dictatorships 2) Wish him and his country many long years of democracy 3) Tell him that we share his hope that my Government will have many long years

Once you have chosen 3 (although 1 may also be an appropriate reply), the digitised picture will change to the one of Hawthorne as Appleby as the text of Sir H.: I rather think, Prime Minister, that the Opposition might have something to say about that. It's unwise to publicly share the hopes of African tyrants, even when they are for your own good fortune. appears under it; once the view has returned to Hacker's room again (by this point, the clock shall say 14:13), you shall have to wait until the clock says 15:00 (or direct the cursor over to it and activate it to fast-forward it to that time), at which point the grey phone will start flashing again. Once you direct the cursor over to the grey phone and activated it the digitised picture of Fowlds as Woolley shall reappear in the top-right as the text Bernard: Sorry, Prime Minister, but I have an old friend of yours on the phone. appears under it:

Shepherd: Hello Jim, this is Fred Shepherd of the League of English Dog Lovers. Remember me from the LSE? Thinks: Oh no! I remember, he tried to get his dog elected Union President! Shepherd: Well, our little association has a vacancy, and we were wondering if you would consider becoming our patron? Hacker: 1) Mm, there might be a vote or two there 2) Mm, sounds pretty cranky to me 3) I'm really a cat man myself, Fred

The correct choice is 1, and once you have chosen it, the text Shepherd: Dog lovers are a loyal bunch. Thanks, Jim! will appear on the screen; once the view has returned to Hacker's room again (by which point the clock will say 15:10), the intercom shall be flashing again. Once you have directed the cursor over to the intercom and activated it the digitised picture of Fowlds as Woolley will reappear in the top-right as the following text appears under it:

Bernard: Were you at Twickenham last Saturday, Prime Minister? Hacker: No, Bernard, should I have been? Bernard: Well, a Rugby international is a national event. Hacker: By definition, Bernard. Bernard: It can also be a national disaster. Hacker: Yes, didn't England get beaten? Bernard: No, England were annihilated. Hacker: That is hardly my concern is it? Bernard: The score was 47-nil, Prime Minister. Hacker: Oh. Bernard: And the opposition was Canada. Hacker: Oh dear, 1) let's change the rules 2) let's sack the selectors

The correct choice is 1, and once you've chosen it, the text Bernard: That may be a reasonable reaction, but hardly within your power. will appear:

Hacker: So, what is the problem, Bernard? Bernard: Well, there was a pitch invasion and protest at the end of the match. We must do something. Hacker: Very well. Why don't we 1) demand that all spectators produce identity cards 2) let the situation die down of its own accord 3) call in the Secretary of the RFU for an immediate explanation

The correct choice is 3, and once you have chosen it, the text Bernard: Touch. But what exactly do we say to him? will appear, followed by Hacker::

1) Tell him to get his house in order 2) Tell him that no drink should be allowed within a mile of Twickenham

The correct choice is 1, and once you have chosen it, the text Bernard: Very good. The usual, I suppose: more crowd control for the next match. If there is trouble, then we'll fence in the ground. That'll convert the RFU Secretary. will appear on screen; once the view's returned to Hacker's room again (by which point the clock will say 15:11), you will have to wait until the clock says 15:30 (or direct the cursor over to it and activate it to fast-forward it to that time), at which point the intercom shall start flashing for a third time. Once you direct the cursor over to the intercom and activate it, the digitised picture of Fowlds as Woolley will reappear in the top-right as the text of Bernard: Sir Humphrey has asked me to see if you'd like to pop round for a quick sherry. You might care to look at the suggestions box before you come. appears below it - and once the view has returned to Hacker's room again, you have to direct the cursor up to the suggestion box and activate it. Once you do so, a zoomed-in view of a note that was in the box will appear:

Suggestions Don't mess with the Russians, they're bigger than you'

Once the view has returned to Hacker's room again you shall have to direct the cursor over to the door and activate it; once you have done so, you shall have to choose 3 to go to Sir Humphrey's office. Once you have done so, that digitised picture of Fowlds as Woolley will reappear in the top-right, as the text of Bernard: Good of you to fit us in after a long day, Prime Minister. appears under it, followed by Sir H.: It seems, however, that yet another decision is at hand., Bernard: Which may have most serious consequences..., and Thinks:, with three more options below it (the correct one is 1):

1) A cabinet reshuffle: that's a good way of getting publicity 2) An attack on the Opposition: that's a good way of getting publicity 3) Some sort of interview: that's a good way of getting publicity

Once you have chosen 1, the text of True: but rather drastic if it's only publicity that you're after. shall get displayed on the screen, followed up by Sir H.: Consequences beyond counting. Mindful of the dignity of my office as custodian of the Cabinet, indeed in a sense of the constitution itself, it is my solemn duty to inform you, Prime Minister, that you have been asked to appear on either "Blue Peter" or "Desert Island Discs". and then Bernard: Could be a vote-winner, Prime Minister. Which will we accept: with the two possible options below it (the right one, for this occasion, is 2):

1) "Blue Peter" 2) "Desert Island Discs"

Once you have chosen 2, the text of Sir H.: Most enterprising of you, Prime Minister. will appear on the screen, followed by Bernard: But it's radio, not TV., Sir H.: Mm. Does it make much different in this case?, and Hacker: with three more options below it (and this time, the correct choice is 3):

1) Not much 2) Quite a lot 3) A great deal

Once you have chosen 3, the text of Bernard: Surely not, Prime Minister. This isn't America, you know, where reality exists on a screen and all else is illusion. shall appear on screen followed by Sir H.: Anyway, McLuhan-esque speculation apart, I take it, Prime Minister, that the records you choose are irrelevant - what's important is the choice of records., Bernard: But there's no difference!, then Thinks: with two more options:

1) Yes there is - quite an important one 2) No there isn't - Humphrey is being silly

The correct choice is 1, and once you have chosen it, the text Who said anything about the Prime Minister choosing the records? That's a matter for his political advisers; possibly even a Party sub-committee. will appear, followed up by Sir H.: Putting it simply, Prime Minister, do you wish to appear::

1) thoughtful and civilized, but not too high and mighty 2) as you really are

The correct choice is 1, and once you have chosen it, the text of Bernard: Well, the second part shouldn't be too difficult. shall appear, followed by:

Sir H.: Nor should the first be beyond us, Bernard. It's simply a matter of appealing to certain sections of the electorate: Hacker: Ah, what about 1) Madonna lovers 2) Opera lovers 3) Elgar lovers

The correct choice is 3, and once you have picked it, the text of Bernard: Yes, Prime Minister. Almost too obvious. Rousing patriotism might make all the difference in the marginals. Do you want with two more options under it (and as tempted as some may be to answer 2, the correct choice is 1):

1) the Cello concerto 2) Land of Hope and Glory

Once you have chosen 1, the text Good idea. Sensitive but not precocious. Perfect middlebrow music, with slight resonances of the Proms. will appear on the screen, followed by Thinks: Pseud!, and Hacker: Of course, by the same token we might also want with three more options below it:

1) Scotland the Brave 2) Men of Harlech 3) Paddy McGinty's Goat 4) None of these

If you choose 1, the text of Bernard: Mm. Dangerous. Might imply support devolution. will appear, followed by Sir H.: I feel, Prime Minister, that a more expeditious approach would simply be to choose certain items bound to appeal to certain voters. For instance: (with two further options):

1) Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag 2) Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

If you choose 1, the text Bernard: Risky, Prime Minister. Don't remind people of their troubles. will appear, followed by Hacker: I've got a couple of favourites, such as, with two further options below it (and as tempted as some Scottish players may be to answer 1 to this, the correct choice is 2):

1) I Belong to Glasgow or 2) Yesterday

Once you have chosen 2, the text Bernard: Hm. But that might imply things were better yesterday than they are today! Or perhaps something like: with two more options below it (and as tempted as some Spitting Image-follower players may be to answer 1 to this one, the correct choice is 2):

1) My Way 2) The Sorcerer's Apprentice

The correct choice is 2, and once you have chosen it, the text Sir H.: Yes: a clever way of advertising the Youth Training Programme. You might even consider shall appear, with two more options below it (and as tempted as some players may be to answer 1 to this one, the correct choice is 2):

1) Your Tiny Hand Is Frozen - a love aria 2) All Things Bright and Beautiful

Once you have chosen 2, the text Bernard: Yes, a good idea. The anti-blood sports people will like the "all creatures great and small" theme, and the Songs of Praise vote might be worth a seat or two, especially in Wales. will appear, and Hacker: Or how about with two more options:

1) Mac the Knife 2) You're the Top

The correct choice is 2, and once you have picked it, that text Bernard: Dedicated to Sir Humphrey, Prime Minister? Or merely the electorate? The second might work. will appear followed by Sir H.: Thank you, Bernard. I can see this exercise is going to take some time. Perhaps if we simply rehearse a number of key questions? Such as, "What would you be happiest to get away from"?, & Hacker: That's easy: with two more options:

1) The Leader of the Opposition 2) The ministerial Red Boxes

The correct choice is 2, and once you have chosen it, the text of Sir H.: That should do nicely: the tireless Prime Minister, pursued by paperwork, ever at the service of his country. will appear followed by Bernard: Or might I suggest: with two more options below it (and the correct choice is 1):

1) Party political broadcasts 2) The noise of the House of Commons

Once you've picked 1, the text A nice popular touch. Bound to make you appear more human. will appear, followed by Thinks: Is that an insult?:

1) Yes 2) No

If you choose 1, the text No: you're over-sensitive, a dangerous disposition for a PM. shall appear on the screen, followed by Bernard: Or how about::

1) snooker on television 2) civil servants

The correct answer is 2, and once you've chosen it, the text Sir H.: I deeply regret to say, Prime Minister, that that is probably the perfect answer. Second only to traffic wardens, we are unbeloved by the mass of the people. I've never understood why! will appear, followed by Bernard: Nor must we forget, Prime Minister, the book you're allowed to bring to this island: with five choices below it (there's again no "right" or "wrong" one):

1) How to Win Friends and Influence People 2) The Hobbit 3) The collected works of Jane Austen 4) Who's Who 5) Spycatcher

If you choose 2, that text Appearing to be in your second childhood may not appeal to the country, Prime Minister. will appear, followed by Sir H.: And finally, Prime Minister, to end this altogether egregious exercise., Thinks: Gulps! What does that mean?, Sir H.: You must choose, if your dignity can stand it, a luxury object., and Hacker: Simple, a with five options below it (and, as tempting as it is to answer 1 or 2, the correct one is 4):

1) case of claret 2) barrel of Real Ale 3) mirror 4) photograph of Mrs. Hacker and the children 5) photograph of Sir Humphrey

Once you have picked 4, the text of Bernard: Yes. A family man even in exile. Should be worth a vote or two. Sometimes I wonder whether "Blue Peter" wouldn't have been easier, after all. At least, all that's needed there is to make sure the dogs don't wet themselves. shall appear; you will then have to choose 1 to go back to Hacker's room. Once the view has returned to Hacker's room again (by which time the clock will say 15:43), you will have to wait until the clock says 16:30 (or direct the cursor down to it and activate it to fast-forward it to that time), at which point the grey phone will start flashing yet again. Once you have directed that cursor over to the grey phone and activated it, the digitised picture of Fowlds as Woolley will reappear in the top-right corner of the screen as the text of Bernard: Three speaking invitations in this afternoon's bag, Prime Minister. All interesting but all, alas, for the same evening. Do you wish to go to will appear below it, with three more options (once again, there is no "right" or "wrong" choice here):

1) British Parents against Football Hooliganism? 2) the Buy British Appeal? 3) the Anglo-Polish Friendship League?

If you should pick 1, that text Not as attractive as it sounds, Prime Minister. You might actually have to produce a policy for them. Vague, vulgar indignation is all very well in an Opposition leader, but in Government I would advise against. will appear; once the view has returned to Hacker's room (by which time the clock shall say 17:00), you must wait until the clock says 17:10 (or move the cursor over to it, then activate it to fast-forward it to that time), at which point the intercom shall start flashing (yet again). Once you have directed the cursor over to it and activated it, the digitised picture of Fowlds as Woolley will reappear in the top-right as the text Bernard: Prime Minister, I've had wind of a bizarre proposal from Westminster Council. In response to financial pressures, they are contemplating a deal with a Japanese company. They want to replace the clock on Big Ben with a liquid crystal display. appears below it, followed by Hacker: But that's outrageous. with two more options below it (and the correct choice here is 1):

1) What about News at Ten? 2) That's the price of progress

Once you've chosen 1, the text Bernard: Exactly. I can hear it now. "This is the Ten o'clock News" "BLEEP!" "Prime Minister Hacker re-elected" "BLEEP!" will appear, followed up by Hacker: Chickens, Bernard, chickens., Bernard: Sorry, Prime Minister. But you see my point., and Hacker: Yes, Bernard. Well, we can either with two more options below it, and as tempted as some players may be to answer 1 to this, the correct choice is 2:

1) threaten to rate-cap them if they go ahead 2) or leak the story to ITN

Once you have picked 2, that text of Bernard: Quite right. Never underestimate the power of television. Ten seconds on the News at Ten and the nation will be in uproar. Best let affairs take their own course. I'll get onto ITN straight away. shall appear; once the view has returned to Hacker's room again (by which time the clock will say 17:11), you shall have to wait until the clock says 19:00 (or direct the cursor over to it, and activate it to fast-forward it to that time), at which point the day will end and a menu for Day 5 (the last day to play in the game) will appear. You can now either press 1 to continue the game, 2 to save your position as described on the Walkthrough page (if you have a spare cassette or disk to save it to), 3 to toggle between fast and slow speech or 4 to start a new game (but you should, again, only do the last one if you do not believe you can survive for a week).

If you direct the cursor down to the left drawer of Hacker's desk and activate it (the right one, again, has no effect) the note inside it will read as follows:

LEFT DRAWER You will be glad to know that there are no scheduled meetings today.