The BEST episodes of The New Statesman (1987) season 2
Every episode of The New Statesman (1987) season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The New Statesman (1987) season 2!
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 - The Wapping Conspiracy
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/1989
Alan is accused of fraternizing with teenaged girls.
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#2 - Fatal Extraction
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/1989
Alan finds oil on public lands then tries to buy it from a Labour Party leader.
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#3 - The Haltemprice Bunker
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/1989
Alan needs publicity so he annonunces that he has found a Nazi.
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#4 - California Here I Come
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/1989
Alan tries to sell a sitcom to an American producer, but Piers has to bail Alan out of jail first.
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#5 - Piers of the Realm
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/26/1989
Alan files for divorce. Piers gets promoted.
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#6 - Live from Westminster
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/1989
Televised debates turns Alan into a media superstar
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#7 - May the Best Man Win
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/1989
Alan tries to sabotage Piers' wedding.
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