
The New Statesman (1987)
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Stuart Quarmby — Editor
Episodes 7
Fatal Extraction
January 15, 1989
• 30m
2x1
Alan finds oil on public lands then tries to buy it from a Labour Party leader.
Read MoreA Wapping Conspiracy
January 29, 1989
• 30m
2x3
Alan is accused of fraternizing with teenaged girls.
Read MorePiers of the Realm
Season Finale
February 26, 1989
• 30m
2x7
Alan files for divorce. Piers gets promoted.
Read MoreLabour of Love
January 6, 1991
• 30m
3x1
A new MP threatens Alan's status as the most right-wing member of Commons.
Read MoreKeeping Mum
January 27, 1991
• 30m
3x4
Alan's mum visits and threatens to stay forever unless Alan repeals his new bill abolishing social security.
Read MoreNatural Selection
February 4, 1991
• 30m
3x5
At his annual cocktail party, Alan upsets a local VIP who threatens to take over his seat in the House.
Read MoreProfit of Boom
Season Finale
February 11, 1991
• 30m
3x6
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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