Yes, Prime Minister

Jim learns of a major financial scandal in the City that could damage the government. Recognising the threat, he resolves to act quickly and decisively.

A Conflict of Interest is a programme that unfolds as a single episode. It is listed simply as a programme of the episode genre, offering a concise, self‑contained story rather than a multi‑part series. In this episode, the central figure, Jim, catches wind of a major financial scandal brewing in the City. The nature of the wrongdoing is described as significant enough to threaten serious damage to the government, suggesting that the repercussions could extend far beyond the financial sector itself. The information reaches Jim early enough for him to grasp the scale of the potential fallout. Confronted with the gravity of the situation, Jim decides that immediate and decisive measures are required. He resolves to act swiftly and with firmness, indicating a clear intention to intervene before the scandal can inflict further harm on governmental stability. His determination to take control of the unfolding crisis forms the crux of the episode’s narrative drive.