The New Statesman

Ruthless MP and megalomaniac Alan B'Stard is on the warpath in this Emmy-winning masterpiece of political satire.

Year: 1984 · Season 1 · Credits: Rik Mayall, Michael Troughton, Marsha Fitzalan... more

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Years: 1984 - 1992

Seasons: 4

Genre: Comedy

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