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 2
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E1
Fatal Extraction
Alan finds oil on public lands then tries to buy it from a Labour Party leader.
Jan 15, 1989 · 25m -
2
E2
Live from Westminster
Televised debates turns Alan into a media superstar
Jan 22, 1989 · 25m -
3
E3
A Wapping Conspiracy
Alan is accused of fraternizing with teenaged girls.
Jan 29, 1989 · 24m -
4
E4
The Haltemprice Bunker
Alan needs publicity so he annonunces that he has found a Nazi.
Feb 5, 1989 · 25m -
5
E5
California Here I Come
Alan tries to sell a sitcom to an American producer, but Piers has to bail Alan out of jail first.
Feb 12, 1989 · 25m -
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E6
May the Best Man Win
Alan tries to sabotage Piers' wedding.
Feb 19, 1989 · 24m -
7
E7
Piers of the Realm
Alan files for divorce. Piers gets promoted.
Feb 26, 1989 · 25m
