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The New Statesman

NEW STATESMAN (1987)

Comedy | UK

Where to watch

Streaming

23/09/2021

ITVX

26/01/2023

Rating: 8.0/10

User rating: 7.7/10
(7 votes)

ACTORS

Rik Mayall
Alan B'Stard
Michael Troughton
Piers Fletcher-Dervish
Marsha Fitzalan
Sarah B'Stard

CREATOR

Maurice Gran
Laurence Marks

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