A Tragic Loss indeed!

Hacker couldn't hide his joy on hearing his predecessor has departed!

A CLASS ACT AND GLORIFYING PAK LAH.

Then Sir Humphrey turns to the issue of Jim's predecessor's memoirs. The former PM has requested access to some government papers. Jim doesn't want to give him access, as he is still angry that he described Jim Hacker as two-faced.

Jim hacker: what’s wrong with the man. he has been endlessly criticising me. He is full of venom. So spiteful. Its in his nature.

No I wont give him access.

Then they receive the news that the former PM has just died of a heart attack. Jim has trouble hiding his joy about this news. Such a tragic loss, since now his memoirs cannot be finished!

Jim agrees that the former PM should have a state funeral.

Jim Hacker: Of course- we will give him a full state funeral. Such a tragic loss. A great man.

Sir Humphrey and Bernard gave the PM an incredulous look…

Hacker continued:…every dignitary will come. I will give a moving eulogy. I will certainly come. Not only to give him my utmost respects but also to make sure HE IS DEAD.