Bernard Woolley

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Sir Bernard Woolley GCB, MA (Oxon)
Derek Fowlds as Bernard Woolley in Yes, Prime Minister
First appearance	"Open Government"
Last appearance	"The Tangled Web"
Portrayed by	Derek Fowlds (original) Chris Larkin (2013 revival)
In-universe information
Occupation	Principal Private Secretary, Permanent Secretary

Sir Bernard Woolley, GCB, MA (Oxon) is one of the three main fictional characters of the 1980s British sitcom Yes Minister and its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister. He is a civil servant, working as Minister (later Prime Minister) Jim Hacker's Principal Private Secretary. He was portrayed originally by Derek Fowlds, with Chris Larkin taking on the part for the 2013 revival.