The BEST episodes of The New Statesman (1987) season 3

Every episode of The New Statesman (1987) season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The New Statesman (1987) season 3!

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.

Last Updated: 3/31/2024Network: ITV1Status: Ended
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Profit of Boom
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7.76
50 votes

#1 - Profit of Boom

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/1991

MI5 and the KGB ask Alan to start a new cold war because they no longer have anyone to spy on.

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Labour of Love
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7.59
76 votes

#2 - Labour of Love

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/1991

A new MP threatens Alan's status as the most right-wing member of Commons.

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Keeping Mum
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7.42
45 votes

#3 - Keeping Mum

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/1991

Alan's mum visits and threatens to stay forever unless Alan repeals his new bill abolishing social security.

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The Party's Over
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7.33
51 votes

#4 - The Party's Over

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/1991

Alan tries to help the Labour party win the next election so he can blame them for the impending oil shortage.

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Natural Selection
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7.31
51 votes

#5 - Natural Selection

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/1991

At his annual cocktail party, Alan upsets a local VIP who threatens to take over his seat in the House.

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Let Them Sniff Cake
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7.25
48 votes

#6 - Let Them Sniff Cake

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/1991

Alan upsets animal rights activists. A old friend wants a birthday ""cake"" from Alan.

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