The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television
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 3, Episode 5 - Natural Selection
Alan's outraged to discover a common upstart builder has designs on his constituency. With the Budget drawing near, an opportunity arises to reaffirm his position in Haltemprice and do Piers a small favour in the process.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Sunday 3rd February 1991
- Time
- 9:55pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 25th June 2011 | 2:30am | Gold |
| Thursday 14th July 2011 | 2:10am | Gold |
| Friday 6th March 2015 | 9:00pm | London Live |
| Sunday 8th March 2015 | 10:00pm | London Live |
| Wednesday 11th March 2015 | 12:00am | London Live |
| Monday 5th December 2016 | 3:15am | London Live |
| Wednesday 7th December 2016 | 2:30am | London Live |
| Sunday 11th December 2016 | 2:25am | London Live |
Cast & crew
| Rik Mayall | Alan B'Stard MP |
| Michael Troughton | Piers Fletcher-Dervish MP |
| Marsha Fitzalan | Sarah B'Stard |
| Maurice Roëves | Ken Price |
| David Bamber | Julian Whitaker MP |
| Sarah Neville | Stella Crossman |
| Joanne Heywood | Cher Titley |
| Pippa Brill | Young Woman at Party |
| Laurence Marks | Writer |
| Maurice Gran | Writer |
| Graeme Harper | Director |
| Andrew Benson | Producer |
| David Reynolds | Executive Producer |
| Stuart Quarmby | Editor |
| Roger Andrews | Production Designer |
| Alan Hawkshaw | Composer |