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 2 - Live From Westminster
Alan's charisma and ruthlessness have let his fame grow: but now he's known as the most charismatic Member of the House Maggie decides he needs to be taken down a notch, and reminded that no MP is bigger than the party.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 22nd January 1989
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Rik Mayall | Alan B'Stard MP |
| Michael Troughton | Piers Fletcher-Dervish MP |
| Marsha Fitzalan | Sarah B'Stard |
| John Nettleton | Sir Stephen Baxter |
| Victor Lucas | Mr. Speaker |
| Steve Nallon | Mrs. Thatcher |
| Alan Downer | Minister |
| Colin Wyatt | Stage Hand |
| Charmian May | Game Show Producer |
| Natasha Gray | Make Up Girl |
| Erick Ray Evans | Hugo |
| John Segal | Clive |
| Peter Spraggon | Policeman at No 10 |
| Lynda Lee Lewis | Game Show Hostess |
| Nicholas Parsons | Self |
| Roger Kitter | Self |
| Laurence Marks | Writer |
| Maurice Gran | Writer |
| Geoffrey Sax | Director |
| Tony Charles | Producer |
| David Reynolds | Executive Producer |
| Stuart Quarmby | Editor |
| Phil Davies | Editor |
| Roger Andrews | Production Designer |
| Alan Hawkshaw | Composer |
| Duncan Preston | Floor Manager |