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The New Statesman S4E6 — The Irresistible Rise of Alan B'Stard
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The Irresistible Rise of Alan B'Stard

7.7/10 · 61 votesDec 26, 199230 min

Ranked #1 of 6 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

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With his fortunes falling in Europe, Alan tries to get himself appointed to a government post back in England.

Seasons4

Season 4 Episodes6

Cast2

Rik Mayall

Rik Mayall

Alan B'Stard

Michael Troughton

Michael Troughton

Piers Fletcher-Dervish

Crew3

Maurice Gran

Maurice Gran

Writer

Laurence Marks

Laurence Marks

Writer

Graeme Harper

Graeme Harper

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Irresistible Rise of Alan B'Stard" is episode 6 of The New Statesman season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 61 votes, ranking #1 of 6 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Graeme Harper and written by Maurice Gran, Laurence Marks, it aired on December 26, 1992.