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The New Statesman

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.
IMDb 7.819877 episodes
X-Ray18+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Happiness is a Warm Gun
    September 12, 1987
    24min
    13+
    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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Passport to Freedom
    September 19, 1987
    24min
    18+
    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.
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  3. S1 E3 - Sex is Wrong
    September 27, 1987
    24min
    13+
    Alan realises that joining a moral crusade....
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  4. S1 E4 - Waste Not Want Not
    October 4, 1987
    24min
    13+
    Tory MP Alan B'Stard's dirty dealings have finally caught up with him ...
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  5. S1 E5 - Friends of St. James
    October 11, 1987
    23min
    13+
    Alan organises a parliamentary fact-finding expedition....
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  6. S1 E6 - Three Line Whipping
    October 17, 1987
    25min
    13+
    Alan accidentally kills a taxi driver.
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  7. S1 E7 - Baa Baa Black Sheep
    October 24, 1987
    24min
    13+
    Shocked by his low approval ratings, Alan comes up with a plan help save his seat.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Directors
Geoffrey SaxGraeme HarperMarcus Mortimer
Producers
David Reynolds
Starring
Rik MayallMichael TroughtonMarsha Fitzalan
Studio
BritBox
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