The New Statesman
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Alan B'stard is a Conservative MP who is elected to Parliament with a massive majority due to the mysterious absence of any opposing candidates. His thirst for power is paramount as he adopts ruthless methods to reach the top of the political ladder.

  • Comedy
  • Year 1984 - 1992
  • 4 Seasons

Alan B'stard is a Conservative MP who is elected to Parliament with a massive majority due to the mysterious absence of any opposing candidates. His thirst for power is paramount as he adopts ruthless methods to reach the top of the political ladder.

  1. Year: 1984
  • The New Statesman S1 E1

    E1 • Happiness Is a Warm Gun

    1. 24min
    2. TV-PG
    3. CC
    4. HD

    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.

  • The New Statesman S1 E2

    E2 • Passport to Freedom

    1. 24min
    2. TV-PG
    3. CC
    4. HD

    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.

  • The New Statesman S1 E3

    E3 • Sex is Wrong

    1. 24min
    2. TV-PG
    3. CC
    4. HD

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

  • The New Statesman S1 E4

    E4 • Waste Not Want Not

    1. 24min
    2. TV-PG
    3. CC
    4. HD

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

  • The New Statesman S1 E5

    E5 • Friends of St. James

    1. 24min
    2. TV-PG
    3. CC
    4. HD

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

  • The New Statesman S1 E6

    E6 • Three Line Whipping

    1. 24min
    2. TV-PG
    3. CC
    4. HD

    Alan accidentally kills a taxi driver.

  • The New Statesman S1 E7

    E7 • Baa Baa Black Sheep

    1. 24min
    2. TV-PG
    3. CC
    4. HD

    Shocked by his low approval ratings, Alan comes up with a plan help save his seat.

  • Cast
  • Rik Mayall

    Alan B'Stard

  • Michael Troughton

    Piers Fletcher-Dervish

  • Marsha Fitzalan

    Sarah B'Stard

  • Terence Alexander

    Sir Greville McDonald

  • Rowena Cooper

    Norman Bormann

  • John Nettleton

    Sir Stephen Baxter

  • Berwick Kaler

    Geoff Dicquead

  • Crew
  • Geoffrey Sax

    Director

  • Graeme Harper

    Director

  • Marcus Mortimer

    Director