The New Statesman

The New Statesman is a British satirical sitcom that follows the outrageous and self-serving career of Alan B'Stard, a right-wing Conservative MP. B'Stard is utterly unscrupulous, manipulative, and driven by personal ambition and greed. The series chronicles his various schemes to climb the political ladder, often at the expense of his party, his family, and society at large. Each episode presents a new, often absurd, political or social issue that B'Stard exploits for his own gain.

The New Statesman was a critically acclaimed and highly popular series in the UK, lauded for its sharp political satire and Rick Mayall's iconic performance. It successfully captured and parodied the political climate of the Thatcher era, resonating with audiences who appreciated its dark humor and biting social commentary. The show is remembered as one of the defining sitcoms of its time.

• Praised for its fearless and biting satire of British politics.

• Rick Mayall's performance as Alan B'Stard is considered a career-defining role.

• Successfully captured the zeitgeist of the 1980s political landscape.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the show's sharp wit and the brilliant, often shocking, portrayal of a morally bankrupt politician. Many viewers fondly remember its comedic takes on political figures and events of the era.

Rick Mayall famously improvised many of Alan B'Stard's most outrageous lines and actions, often catching his fellow actors off guard during filming.