10. Yes Minister
BBCYes Minister delivers a fascinating portrayal of democracy amongst the British hierarchy, offering an engrossing insight on the frequently questioned morals of politicians within the UK would an MP choose the option more likely to benefit the country, or his reputation? While the ethics explored in Yes Minster are very much home-grown issues, the bureaucratic red tape displayed within the show is relatable to most countries - all that would be required in most cases is a change in accent and street name. In the very first episode of the show, the naive and inexperienced James Hacker takes up his new role as The British Minister for Administrative Affairs, an opportunity the politician has been building to his whole life. Full of enthusiasm, Hacker is desperate to instantly make his mark on British politics with a whole host of ideas that could be beneficial to the country. Unfortunately, the minister soon discovers that life in government is not quite as straightforward as simply doing the right thing. Hacker spends his days alongside his manipulative Permanent Secretary, Sir Humphrey Appleby, whose biggest focus seems to be to convince the minister not to pursue his latest idealism. We also see a lot of Private Secretary, Bernard Woolley, a pedantic character who will usually sit on the fence as Hacker and Appleby debate right from wrong. With its razor-sharp witticisms and carefully constructed script, Yes Minister delivers on a whole host of levels.