While a bit dated, the series Yes, Minister provides a good view of the British civil service and the role of Permanent Secretaries.
I would espect the average Permanent Secretary nowadays to be less intelligent then Humprey was, given that private industry now pays much more compared to the burocratic positions thirty years ago, but the series was well-researched and does a good job of illustrating the system.
While a bit dated, the series Yes, Minister provides a good view of the British civil service and the role of Permanent Secretaries.
I would espect the average Permanent Secretary nowadays to be less intelligent then Humprey was, given that private industry now pays much more compared to the burocratic positions thirty years ago, but the series was well-researched and does a good job of illustrating the system.