TV series
The New Statesman is a British sitcom of the late 1980s and early 1990s satirising the Conservative government of the time.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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The New Statesman is a British sitcom of the late 1980s and early 1990s satirising the Conservative government of the time.
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Episode 1
Alan finds oil on public lands then tries to buy it from a Labour Party leader.
Directed by Geoffrey SaxWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Suzette Llewellyn, Bernard Gallagher, Nick Stringer, Tamsin Heatley, Terence Hillyer, Victor Lucas, Alan Hardwick, Allan Hargreaves
Episode 2
Televised debates turns Alan into a media superstar
Directed by Geoffrey SaxWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Marsha Fitzalan, John Nettleton, Duncan Preston, Steve Nallon, Nicholas Parsons, Roger Kitter, Alan Downer, Victor Lucas
Episode 3
Alan is accused of fraternizing with teenaged girls.
Directed by Geoffrey SaxWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars David Stoll, Arthur Cox, Paula Jacobs, Debbie Killingback, Cheryl Miller, Kim Benson, Peter Woods, Richard Whitmore
Episode 4
Alan needs publicity so he annonunces that he has found a Nazi.
Directed by Geoffrey SaxWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, William Merrow, Helen Lederer, Allan Larenzo, Adam Wide, Berwick Kaler, Andy Serkis
Episode 5
Alan tries to sell a sitcom to an American producer, but Piers has to bail Alan out of jail first.
Directed by Geoffrey SaxWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Lou Hirsch, Julianne White, Mac McDonald, William Sleigh, Lewis Hancock
Episode 6
Alan tries to sabotage Piers' wedding.
Directed by Geoffrey SaxWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Marsha Fitzalan, Celia Imrie, Leonie Mellinger, Randal Herley, Dorothea Phillips, Neil Daglish, Michael Branwell, Heather Tobias
Episode 7
Alan files for divorce. Piers gets promoted.
Directed by Geoffrey SaxWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Marsha Fitzalan, Jim Brogan, Matyelok Gibbs, Berwick Kaler, Stuart Golland, Judith Hibbert, Victor Lucas, Anthony Schaeffer
Episode information updated Sep 19, 2026
Rik MayallAlan B'Stard
Michael TroughtonPiers Fletcher-Dervish
Hugh LaurieWaiter
Marsha FitzalanSarah B'Stard
Stephen FryPiers Lonsdale
Celia ImrieHilary
John SessionsLord Penistone
John WoodvineSir Malachi Jellicoe
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