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The New Statesman
The New Statesman is a British sitcom of the late 1980s and early 1990s satirising the Conservative government of the time.
- Created by:
- Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran
- Cast:
- Rik Mayall, Michael Troughton
- Language:
- English
- Network:
- ITV1
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 3
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.0Labour of Love
1991-01-06 · 30mA new MP threatens Alan's status as the most right-wing member of Commons.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.3The Party's Over
1991-01-13 · 30mAlan tries to help the Labour party win the next election so he can blame them for the impending oil shortage.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 6.7Let Them Sniff Cake
1991-01-20 · 30mAlan upsets animal rights activists. A old friend wants a birthday ""cake"" from Alan.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.3Keeping Mum
1991-01-27 · 30mAlan's mum visits and threatens to stay forever unless Alan repeals his new bill abolishing social security.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 6.7Natural Selection
1991-02-04 · 30mAt his annual cocktail party, Alan upsets a local VIP who threatens to take over his seat in the House.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.3Profit of Boom
1991-02-11 · 30mMI5 and the KGB ask Alan to start a new cold war because they no longer have anyone to spy on.
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Rik Mayall
Alan B'Stard
Michael Troughton
Piers Fletcher-Dervish
