The New Statesman

Name: The New Statesman
Released: 1987-09-13T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Paul O'Grady, Terence Alexander, Nick Stringer

TV Show · Comedy

A masterpiece of political satire, this Emmy-winning comedy with the ruthless former Conservative MP Alan B'Stard on the warpath - as the newly appointed European Commissioner of Internal Affairs.

1987 · 24m

Starring Paul O'Grady, Terence Alexander, Nick Stringer

EPISODE 1

Happiness Is a Warm Gun

After winning the largest majority in parliament, newly elected MP Alan B'Stard is unable to fully enjoy his victory when he finds out the police chief constable has evidence of his unscrupulous tactics.

23m
EPISODE 2

Passport to Freedom

Alan's wife Sarah receives a large inheritance, giving her the financial freedom to file for divorce. Alan is desperate for her to stay, but not because he will miss her.

23m
EPISODE 3

Sex is Wrong

Alan decides it's time to go on a moral crusade, and it's not for moral reasons.

23m
EPISODE 4

Waste Not Want Not

Alan is stuck with the task of disposing of a large amount of nuclear waste.

23m
EPISODE 5

Friends of St. James

Alan sees an opportunity to set up his own bank on the island of St. James.

22m
EPISODE 6

Three Line Whipping

Alan accidentally kills a taxi driver.

23m