The New Statesman S3E5 — Natural Selection

7.5

The New Statesman•Season 3•Episode 5

Natural Selection

7.5/10 · 67 votesFeb 4, 199130 min

Ranked #6 of 6 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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At his annual cocktail party, Alan upsets a local VIP who threatens to take over his seat in the House.

Directed byGraeme Harper

Written byMaurice Gran, Laurence Marks

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Seasons4

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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

"Natural Selection" is episode 5 of The New Statesman season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 67 votes, ranking #6 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Graeme Harper and written by Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks, it aired on February 4, 1991.

Next: E6 · Profit of Boom Best of Season 3