The BEST episodes of The New Statesman (1987) season 1
Every episode of The New Statesman (1987) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The New Statesman (1987) season 1!
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 colleague, MP Piers Fletcher-Dervish.
#1 - Three Line Whipping
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/1987
Alan misses an important vote then appears on TV AM without knowing the result.
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#2 - Passport to Freedom
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/1987
Alan tries to ruin a company of which Sarah has just inherited shares.
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#3 - Baa Baa Black Sheep
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/25/1987
Alan's tries to get an American businessman to build a fast food factory in Haltemprice.
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#4 - Happiness is a Warm Gun
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/1987
Alan is blackmailed into passing a bill arming the police.
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#5 - Sex Is Wrong
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/1987
Alan impersonates Sir Steven, leader of the Campaign for Moral Regeneration.
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#6 - Waste Not, Want Not
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/1987
Alan secretly has to move 1000 gallons of toxic waste.
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#7 - Friends of St. James
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/1987
Alan tries to get investors for a Caribbean bank.
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