TV series
The New Statesman
1987–1992, English, on ITV1. Created by Laurence Marks & Maurice Gran.
The New Statesman is a British sitcom of the late 1980s and early 1990s satirising the Conservative government of the time.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1992
Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The New Statesman
The New Statesman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Latest episode
S4 E6: The Irresistible Rise of Alan B'Stard
Aired 26 December 1992
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Laurence MarksCreator
- Maurice GranCreator
- Rik MayallAlan B'Stard · 26 ep
- Michael TroughtonPiers Fletcher-Dervish · 23 ep
- Marsha FitzalanSarah B'Stard · 17 ep
- Terence AlexanderSir Greville · 7 ep
- Nick StringerBob Crippen · 4 ep
- Rowena CooperNorman Bormann · 4 ep
- John NettletonSir Stephen Baxter · 4 ep
- Victor LucasMr Speaker · 4 ep
- John CarlinHouse of Commons Speaker · 3 ep
- Vivien HeilbronBeatrice Protheroe · 3 ep
- Brigitte KahnFrau Kleist · 3 ep
- Adam WideMessenger · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 September 1987
- Last aired
- 26 December 1992
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The New Statesman: quick answers
Is The New Statesman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The New Statesman are there?
The New Statesman has 4 seasons and 26 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The New Statesman finished?
Yes. The New Statesman ended in 1992, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The New Statesman on?
The New Statesman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The New Statesman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The New Statesman yet.
What shows are like The New Statesman?
If you liked The New Statesman, try Spitting Image, Yes Minister, The League of Gentlemen.
Who created The New Statesman?
The New Statesman was created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran and stars Rik Mayall, Michael Troughton, Marsha Fitzalan.