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The New Statesman

1987·Series·15·30 min·7.4(50)

The New Statesman is a British sitcom of the late 1980s and early 1990s satirising the Conservative government of the time.

Where to watch The New Statesman in United States

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Where is The New Statesman streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
United KingdomITVX Premium, ITVXAmazon Video
CanadaBritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Tubi TV
AustraliaBritbox Apple TV Channel

About The New Statesman

The New Statesman is a 1987 English-language comedy series created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran. The cast is led by Rik Mayall, Michael Troughton. It spans 4 seasons and 26 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox.

It was first aired on September 13, 1987, and carries a 15 certification.

Created by
Laurence Marks, Maurice Gran
First aired
September 13, 1987
Last aired
December 26, 1992
Original language
English
Age rating
15
Status
Ended
Seasons
4 (26 episodes)
Network
ITV1
#london, england#surreal#northern england#greed#politics#parliament#politician#satire#yorkshire#dark comedy#conservative#british politics#political satire#sitcom

The New Statesman cast & crew

The New Statesman was created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.

The cast features Rik Mayall as Alan B'Stard and Michael Troughton as Piers Fletcher-Dervish.

Behind the camera, it was produced by David Reynolds.

Is The New Statesman worth watching?

The New Statesman holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 50 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy series.

With 4 seasons and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy comedy, The New Statesman is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The New Statesman

In United States, you can stream The New Statesman on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The New Statesman

Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall

Alan B'Stard

Michael Troughton

Michael Troughton

Piers Fletcher-Dervish

The New Statesman — FAQs

Where can I watch The New Statesman in United States?

The New Statesman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.

Is The New Statesman on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The New Statesman is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The New Statesman in?

The New Statesman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of The New Statesman are there?

The New Statesman has 4 seasons with 26 episodes in total.

What is The New Statesman rated?

The New Statesman is rated 15. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 50 ratings.

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