The New Statesman
The New Statesman is a British sitcom that satirises the Conservative government of its day. Set in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it uses sharp political humor and outrageous wrongdoing to mock those in power.
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Season 1
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E1
Happiness is a Warm Gun
Alan is blackmailed into passing a bill arming the police.
Sep 13, 1987 · 26m -
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E2
Passport to Freedom
Alan tries to ruin a company of which Sarah has just inherited shares.
Sep 20, 1987 · 24m -
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E3
Sex is Wrong
Alan impersonates Sir Steven, leader of the Campaign for Moral Regeneration.
Sep 27, 1987 · 24m -
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E4
Waste Not, Want Not
Alan secretly has to move 1000 gallons of toxic waste.
Oct 4, 1987 · 25m -
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E5
Friends of St. James
Alan tries to get investors for a Caribbean bank.
Oct 11, 1987 · 24m -
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E6
Three Line Whipping
Alan misses an important vote then appears on TV AM without knowing the result.
Oct 18, 1987 · 25m -
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E7
Baa Baa Black Sheep
Alan's tries to get an American businessman to build a fast food factory in Haltemprice.
Oct 25, 1987 · 25m
