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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 4 - The Haltemprice Bunker

In his latest drive for even greater fame and fortune, Alan sets about unmasking a Nazi he happens to know is hiding in Britain.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 5th February 1989
Time
10pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rik Mayall Alan B'Stard MP
Michael Troughton Piers Fletcher-Dervish MP
Berwick Kaler Geoff Dicquead
Guest cast
Andy Serkis Peter Moran
Stephen Fry Piers Lonsdale
William Merrow Helmut Drucker
Helen Lederer Radio Presenter
Hugh Laurie Waiter
Allan Larenzo Manager
Adam Wide Pickles
Patricia Samuels Female Protester
Jim Brogan Beggar
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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