The New Statesman. Image shows from L to R: George Vance (Windsor Davies), Enid Vance (Anna Dawson). Copyright: BBC
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
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Series 1, Episode 1
George Vance is the custodian of an agricultural museum near Aylesbury. One day he receives news that will change his, and the British, way of life for ever.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 12th September 1985
- Time
- 9pm
- Channel
- BBC Two
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Windsor Davies | George Vance |
| Anna Dawson | Enid Vance |
| Eilian Wyn | Owen Thomas |
| Ivor Roberts | Phillip Thomas |
| Derek Benfield | Mr Walmsley |
| Paula Tilbrook | Mrs Walmsley |
| Dyfed Thomas | Steffan Caradoc |
| 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 |