Yes Minister (TV Series)
The Moral Dimension (1982)
Diana Hoddinott: Annie Hacker
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Quotes
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Bernard Woolley : [Around at the Hackers' flat] Oh, there's that jar from Qumran.
Annie Hacker : Yes, funny enough, a friend of mine was round this afternoon and was frightfully interested in it.
Bernard Woolley : Oh, really?
Annie Hacker : Her name's Jenny Goodwin, from "The Guardian".
Bernard Woolley : The Guardian?
Annie Hacker : She asked where it came from.
Bernard Woolley : A journalist?
Annie Hacker : Yes. Well, the Guardian, anyway. She asked what it was worth. I said about £50.
Bernard Woolley : You said about £50.
Annie Hacker : Yes, funny enough, she thought it was genuine.
Bernard Woolley : She thought it was genuine.
Annie Hacker : Yes. Bernard, you sound like an answering machine.
Bernard Woolley : Oh, I'm sorry.
Annie Hacker : She asked if I mind if she rang up the Qumrany Embassy to ask what it was worth.
Bernard Woolley : To ask what it was worth.
[Annie gives him a strange look]
Bernard Woolley : Oh, ah, so what did you say?
Annie Hacker : Oh, I said by all means. It is only a copy, isn't it, Bernard?
Bernard Woolley : Well, uh, so far as I'm... so I'm... lead to...
[glances at his watch]
Bernard Woolley : Good gracious, is that the time?
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James Hacker : Bernard. Wanted in the communications room. A Mr John Walker.
Bernard Woolley : Johnnie Walker?
James Hacker : Yes, from the Scotch Office... Sorry. Scottish Office.
Annie Hacker : Isn't there a message for me?
James Hacker : Yes, of course. Bernard will get it for you if you give him your glass. If you... give him your glass, he'll get you some more orange juice.