7.8

The New Statesman•Season 3•Episode 4

Keeping Mum

7.8/10 · 70 votesJan 27, 199130 min

Ranked #4 of 6 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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Alan's mum visits and threatens to stay forever unless Alan repeals his new bill abolishing social security.

Directed byGraeme Harper

Written byMaurice Gran, Laurence Marks

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Seasons4

All 1 2 3 4

Season 3 Episodes6

Labour of Love

The Party's Over

Let Them Sniff Cake

Keeping Mum

Natural Selection

Profit of Boom

Cast3

Rik Mayall

Alan B'Stard

Michael Troughton

Piers Fletcher-Dervish

Marsha Fitzalan

Sarah B'Stard

Crew4

Maurice Gran

Writer

Laurence Marks

Writer

Graeme Harper

Director

Stuart Quarmby

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Keeping Mum" is episode 4 of The New Statesman season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 70 votes, ranking #4 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Graeme Harper and written by Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks, it aired on January 27, 1991.

Next: E5 · Natural Selection Best of Season 3