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
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3
The Vances' newly-inherited business, Noble Haddock Limited, is given a trial run on the beaches of North Wales but, in his thirst for power, George has paid scant attention to some of the important details in his life.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 26th September 1985
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Windsor Davies | George Vance |
| Anna Dawson | Enid Vance |
| Sean Chapman | Robert Vance |
| Madeline Adams | Clementine Vance |
| Eilian Wyn | Owen Thomas |
| Ivor Roberts | Phillip Thomas |
| Victoria Plucknett | Leonora Thomas |
| Michael Redfern | Postman |
| Douglas Watkinson | Writer |
| David Askey | Director |
| David Askey | Producer |
| Derek Orman | Editor |
| Hefny Zaki | Editor |
| Dinah Walker | Production Designer |
| Christian Dyall | Costume Designer |
| Jean Speak | Make-up Designer |
| Warwick Fielding | Lighting Designer |
| Richard Harvey | Composer |