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7.552 votes198730mEndedComedy

Synopsis

The New Statesman is a British sitcom of the late 1980s and early 1990s satirising the Conservative government of the time.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Happiness is a Warm GunNow viewing1987-09-1330m7.0Alan is blackmailed into passing a bill arming the police.
2. Passport to Freedom1987-09-2030m7.3Alan tries to ruin a company of which Sarah has just inherited shares.
3. Sex is Wrong1987-09-2730m7.5Alan impersonates Sir Steven, leader of the Campaign for Moral Regeneration.
4. Waste Not, Want Not1987-10-0430m7.3Alan secretly has to move 1000 gallons of toxic waste.
5. Friends of St. James1987-10-1130m7.3Alan tries to get investors for a Caribbean bank.
6. Three Line Whipping1987-10-1830m7.3Alan misses an important vote then appears on TV AM without knowing the result.
7. Baa Baa Black Sheep1987-10-2530m7.3Alan's tries to get an American businessman to build a fast food factory in Haltemprice.

Cast

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Rik Mayall
Alan B'Stard
Michael Troughton
Piers Fletcher-Dervish

Availability

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FAQ

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Is The New Statesman available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does The New Statesman have?

The New Statesman has 4 seasons and 26 episodes.

When did The New Statesman first air?

The New Statesman first aired in 1987.

Is The New Statesman still running?

The New Statesman's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The New Statesman?

The New Statesman is classified as Comedy.