The New Statesman

During a televised debate, Alan B'Stard MP falls foul of fellow panelist Georgina Pritt, militant leader of Hackney Council.

Parliament starts to use television cameras in the House of Commons. However, it proves to be little more than an outrageous scripted soap opera, thanks to the superstar of the show, Alan B'Stard.

Alan has only the best of intentions when he becomes the parliamentary patron of a newly formed organization to help improve the minds of the young ladies.

Thrusting his way through the lobby of anti-Nazi protesters, B'Stard refuses point blank to sign their petition supporting moves to rid Britain of German war criminals.

When Alan B'Stard flies to California, he finds it is not just a common language that divides Britain and America.

When Piers announces he is getting married to someone who won't let Alan B'Stard kick him around anymore, Alan sets about sabotaging the happy day.

Alan B'Stard is holding a surgery in his hometown of Haltemprice.

After surviving an attempted assassination, Alan B'Stard is left in peril as many are disappointed that he is still alive.