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The New Statesman. Image shows from L to R: George Vance (Windsor Davies), Enid Vance (Anna Dawson). Copyright: BBC
The New Statesman

The New Statesman (1984)

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Two
  • 1984 - 1985
  • 7 episodes (1 series)

George Vance, custodian of an agricultural museum near Aylesbury, receives news that is about to change his life. He is to become an Earl. Stars Windsor Davies, Anna Dawson, Sean Chapman, Madeline Adams, Eilian Wyn and Ivor Roberts

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Madeline Adams Clementine Vance
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  2. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Sean Chapman Robert Vance
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Windsor Davies George Vance
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Anna Dawson Enid Vance
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  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Ivor Roberts Phillip Thomas
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
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Eilian Wyn Owen Thomas
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
5
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Paul Beech Butler
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
2
Derek Benfield Mr Walmsley
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
2
Diana Berriman Sharon
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Colin Blakely George Vance
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  1. Pilot
1
Tracey Bovingdon Annie
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
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Julian Curry Viscount Bloxham
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Episode Two
  2. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
2
Richard Davies Steffan Caradoc
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  1. Pilot
1
Carl Forgione Angelo
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
1
Rebecca Lacey Deirdre
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Edward Phillips Eli Braithwaite
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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Victoria Plucknett Leonora Thomas
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
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  3. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
3
Michael Redfern Postman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
1
Gwen Taylor Enid Vance
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  1. Pilot
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Dyfed Thomas Steffan Caradoc
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
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Paula Tilbrook Mrs Walmsley
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  1. Pilot
  2. Series 1, Episode 1 - Episode One
2
Christopher Whittingham Police Sergeant
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
1
Writing team
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Douglas Watkinson Writer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Production team
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David Askey Director
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  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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David Askey Producer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 3 - Episode Three
  5. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  6. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  7. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Derek Orman Editor
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Hefny Zaki Editor
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Dinah Walker Production Designer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Christian Dyall Costume Designer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Jean Speak Make-up Designer
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  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Warwick Fielding Lighting Designer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Richard Harvey Composer
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  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Episode Four
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Episode Five
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Episode Six
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Cecilia Brereton Production Designer
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  1. Pilot
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