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 - Alan B'Stard Closes Down The BBC

Comic Relief special, starring Celia Imrie as Maggie's secretary, Hilary. Alan talks Mrs Thatcher into closing down the BBC.

Notes

This short, produced by Yorkshire Television for the BBC, is also known as Alan B'Stard At No. 10.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 5th February 1988
Time
11:50pm
Channel
BBC One
Length
13 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Rik Mayall Alan B'Stard MP
Guest cast
Steve Nallon Mrs. Thatcher
Celia Imrie Hilary
Hilary O'Neil Prime Minister
Chris Barrie BBC Announcer (Voice)
Rory Bremner BBC Announcer (Voice)
Harry Enfield BBC Announcer (Voice)
Writing team
Laurence Marks Writer
Maurice Gran Writer
Production team
Sue Bysh Director
Richard Curtis Producer
Alan Hawkshaw Composer

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