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 1, Episode 6 - Three Line Whipping

After failing to vote on a three-line whip matter, and making a fool of himself on breakfast television by not knowing the result of a critical by-election, Alan B'Stard's Parliamentary prospects aren't looking too hopeful...

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 18th October 1987
Time
10pm
Channel
ITV1
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 21st July 2011 2:25am Gold
Saturday 17th January 2015 9:00pm London Live
Sunday 18th January 2015 12:00am London Live
Wednesday 21st January 2015 11:00pm London Live
Saturday 21st February 2015 9:30pm London Live
Monday 23rd February 2015 12:30am London Live
Wednesday 25th February 2015 12:15am London Live
Monday 10th August 2015 10:00pm London Live
Sunday 20th November 2016 4:30am London Live
Monday 21st November 2016 2:40am London Live
Thursday 22nd December 2016 3:15am London Live

Cast & crew

Cast
Rik Mayall Alan B'Stard MP
Michael Troughton Piers Fletcher-Dervish MP
John Nettleton Sir Stephen Baxter
Guest cast
Nick Stringer Bob Crippen MP
Steve Nallon Mrs. Thatcher
Patrick Godfrey Chief Whip
Tim Stern Cabby
John Ringham Police Commander
Noel Coleman Judge
Richard Ireson Inspector Radford
Amanda Walker Mrs. Selway
Judith Hibbert Chantelle
Howard Lee Patrolman
George Phillips Ambulanceman
Christopher Gray Mrs. Thatcher's Detective
Jayne Irving Self
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Geoffrey Sax Director
David Reynolds Producer
Stuart Quarmby Editor
Bryce Clayton Editor
Roger Andrews Production Designer
Alan Hawkshaw Composer
Paul Butterworth Floor Manager

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