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The New Statesman. Image shows from L to R: George Vance (Windsor Davies), Enid Vance (Anna Dawson). Copyright: BBC
The New Statesman

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 6

The Vance family get George to smarten up for his debut at the House of Lords. Needless to say, he enters into the spirit of the thing with his usual insane vigour.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 17th October 1985
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Windsor Davies George Vance
Anna Dawson Enid Vance
Sean Chapman Robert Vance
Madeline Adams Clementine Vance
Guest cast
Julian Curry Viscount Bloxham
Paul Beech Butler
Diana Berriman Sharon
Rebecca Lacey Deirdre
Christopher Whittingham Police Sergeant
Writing team
Douglas Watkinson Writer
Production team
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

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