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
A new MP threatens Alan's status as the most right-wing member of Commons.
Directed by Graeme HarperWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars James Saxon, Johnny More, Tip Tipping, Terence Alexander
Episode 2
Alan tries to help the Labour party win the next election so he can blame them for the impending oil shortage.
Directed by Graeme HarperWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Terence Alexander, Benjamin Whitrow, Moray Watson, Hilary Trott, Christa Ackroyd, Shend, David Doyle, Gill McCahon
Episode 3
Alan upsets animal rights activists. A old friend wants a birthday ""cake"" from Alan.
Directed by Graeme HarperWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars John Sessions, Joan Bakewell, Anna Keaveney, Michael Robbins, Marc Atwood
Episode 4
Alan's mum visits and threatens to stay forever unless Alan repeals his new bill abolishing social security.
Directed by Graeme HarperWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Brenda Bruce, Penny Brownjohn, Alan Ford, David Lloyd, Ron Webster, Martin Friend, Graham Rigby, Nicholas Fry
Episode 5
At his annual cocktail party, Alan upsets a local VIP who threatens to take over his seat in the House.
Directed by Graeme HarperWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Maurice Roëves, David Bamber, Sarah Neville, Joanne Heywood, Pippa Brill
Episode 6
MI5 and the KGB ask Alan to start a new cold war because they no longer have anyone to spy on.
Directed by Graeme HarperWritten by Maurice Gran, Laurence MarksGuest stars Kevin McNally, Mark Kingston, Joanna Kanska, Adam Wide
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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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