A question for Anglicans.

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Being fans of British comedy, my wife and I recently purchased ‘Yes Minister’ and its sequel, ‘Yes Prime Minister.’ Despite its being satire it gives a glimpse for Americans on how British politics works.
There is one episode however, The Bishops Gambit, in which the Prime minister is the one who selects a Bishop. I realize this is satire, but is this true that the British PM is the one who selects local Bishops? I always thought it was the Queen of England. And if it is so, how can a totally secular government justify selecting a spiritual leader?
 
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Being fans of British comedy, my wife and I recently purchased ‘Yes Minister’ and its sequel, ‘Yes Prime Minister.’ Despite its being satire it gives a glimpse for Americans on how British politics works.
There is one episode however, The Bishops Gambit, in which the Prime minister is the one who selects a Bishop. I realize this is satire, but is this true that the British PM is the one who selects local Bishops? I always thought it was the Queen of England. And if it is so, how can a totally secular government justify selecting a spiritual leader?
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“The process of appointing diocesan bishops is complex and is handled by a body called the Crown Nominations Committee which submits names to the Prime Minister (acting on behalf of the Crown) for consideration.” (wikipedia, "Church of England)

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The UK is not totally secular. They have an established state church, the C of E
 
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