The New Statesman S1E1 — Happiness is a Warm Gun

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The New Statesman•Season 1•Episode 1

Happiness is a Warm Gun

7.0/10 · 126 votesSep 13, 198730 min

Ranked #7 of 7 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

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Alan is blackmailed into passing a bill arming the police.

Directed byGeoffrey Sax

Written byMaurice Gran, Laurence Marks

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Cast1

Rik Mayall

Alan B'Stard

Crew5

Maurice Gran

Writer

Laurence Marks

Writer

Geoffrey Sax

Director

Bryce Clayton

Editor

Roy Scammell

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Happiness is a Warm Gun" is episode 1 of The New Statesman season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 126 votes, ranking #7 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Geoffrey Sax and written by Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks, it aired on September 13, 1987.

Next: E2 · Passport to Freedom Best of Season 1