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Wickedly sharp political satire, BAFTA-winner.
A masterpiece of political satire, this BAFTA-winning comedy stars Rik Mayall as the ruthless Conservative MP Alan B'Stard, whose thirst for power is paramount as he adopts relentless methods to reach the top of the political ladder.
IMDb 7.8/1019914 seasons
ComedyDarkHumorous
ComedyDarkHumorous
IMDb 7.8/1019914 seasons
6 episodes

  • 1. Labour of Love

    1. Labour of Love

    Threatened by a recently elected right-wing Tory MP, Alan finds ways to discredit his new opponent.
    Threatened by a recently elected right-wing Tory MP, Alan finds ways to discredit his new opponent.
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    25min
    Jan 5, 1991
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  • 2. The Party's Over

    2. The Party's Over

    All support for the Conservative Party dwindles, Alan is put in charge of boosting it's popularity.
    All support for the Conservative Party dwindles, Alan is put in charge of boosting it's popularity.
    13+
    25min
    Jan 12, 1991
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  • 3. Let Them Sniff Cake

    3. Let Them Sniff Cake

    Death threats pour in when Alan is labeled as an animal hater by the tabloids.
    Death threats pour in when Alan is labeled as an animal hater by the tabloids.
    13+
    23min
    Jan 19, 1991
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  • 4. Keeping Mum

    4. Keeping Mum

    Karma comes full circle when Alan's callous proposal to amend the the Social Security Bill leads to the closure of residential homes
    Karma comes full circle when Alan's callous proposal to amend the the Social Security Bill leads to the closure of residential homes
    13+
    23min
    Jan 26, 1991
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  • 5. Natural Selection

    5. Natural Selection

    Alan airs his contempt for his constituents at his annual cocktail party.
    Alan airs his contempt for his constituents at his annual cocktail party.
    13+
    24min
    Feb 2, 1991
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  • 6. Profit of Boom

    6. Profit of Boom

    During his tour through the Soviet Union to spread the gospel of capitalism, Alan ends up in a Siberian labor camp with Piers.
    During his tour through the Soviet Union to spread the gospel of capitalism, Alan ends up in a Siberian labor camp with Piers.
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    24min
    Feb 9, 1991
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    The New Statesman
    ComedyDarkHumorous
    IMDb 7.8/1019914 seasons
    A masterpiece of political satire, this BAFTA-winning comedy stars Rik Mayall as the ruthless Conservative MP Alan B'Stard, whose thirst for power is paramount as he adopts relentless methods to reach the top of the political ladder.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Geoffrey SaxGraeme HarperMarcus Mortimer
    Producers
    David ReynoldsTony CharlesAndrew BensonBernard McKennaClaire Hinson
    Cast
    Rik MayallMichael TroughtonMarsha Fitzalan
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    BritBox
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