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Originally on: ITV1 (30 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: September 1, 1987    Last Aired: December 1, 1994
The New Statesman
Welcome to The New Statesman guide at TV Tome. A British comedy that might be described as a combination of Yes, Minister and Blackadder , this is the story of A. B'Stard, a statesman in the tradition of Genghis Khan, who will stop at nothing to make himself richer and more comfortable. Arguably the most conservative member of the British Parliament, he is aided by a witless...
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Last episode: A. B'Stard Exposed
Having been re-elected to Parliament from a district in Wales, Alan is interviewed about his plans for the future.
Aired: Friday December 30, 1994
28. The Irresistible Rise of Alan B'Stard Dec 26, 1992 0 Reviews 10.00
27. A Bigger Splash Dec 20, 1992 0 Reviews 0.00
26. Heil and Farewell Dec 13, 1992 0 Reviews 0.00
25. Speaking in Tongues Dec 6, 1992 0 Reviews 0.00

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Rik Mayall - Alan Barisford B'Stard MP
Michael Troughton - Piers Fletcher-Dervish
Marsha Fitzalan - Sarah B'Stard
Rowena Cooper - Norman [ series 1 ]
Terence Alexander - Sir Greville McDonald [ eps. 15-29 ]
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Ya's at best!
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"Bring it back!"
A great British comedy.
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