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The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television
The New Statesman

The New Statesman (1987)

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1987 - 1994
  • 28 episodes (4 series)

Sitcom parody of 1980s Conservatism. Tory MP Alan B'Stard holds the largest majority in the House: his interests are money, power, sex, and himself. Stars Rik Mayall, Michael Troughton, Marsha Fitzalan, Rowena Cooper, John Nettleton and more.

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Series 2, Episode 7 - Piers Of The Realm

With Alan away, Piers is promoted to Junior Housing Minister. Upon his return, Alan's shock is equalled only by his outrage. But it seems someone else has a score to settle...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 26th February 1989
Time
10pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rik Mayall Alan B'Stard MP
Michael Troughton Piers Fletcher-Dervish MP
Marsha Fitzalan Sarah B'Stard
Terence Alexander Sir Greville McDonald
Victor Lucas Mr. Speaker
Berwick Kaler Geoff Dicquead
Guest cast
Alan Hardwick Newscaster
Jim Brogan Beggar
Stuart Golland Farmer
Matyelok Gibbs Mrs Bick
Judith Hibbert Female Secretary (Voice)
Anthony Schaeffer German Man (Voice)
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Geoffrey Sax Director
Tony Charles Producer
David Reynolds Executive Producer
Stuart Quarmby Editor
Lance Tattersall Editor
Roger Andrews Production Designer
Alan Hawkshaw Composer

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