Government workers will soon be given access to a set of tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), named after a scheming parliamentary official from the classic sitcom Yes, Minister.

The political comedy started life in 1980 under the title of Yes Minister. Following three series, it was then adapted for the radio. In 1986 it returned under the new title of Yes, Prime Minister, ...

It is, of course, Paul Eddington, aka the hapless Jim Hacker from the much-loved series Yes Minister and its sequel Yes, Prime Minister. Our photographer has captured him at his brilliantly goofy ...