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A masterpiece of political satire, this Emmy-winning comedy with the ruthless former Conservative MP Alan B'Stard on the warpath - as the newly appointed European Commissioner of Internal Affairs.

  • Comedy
  • Year 1984 - 1992
  • 4 Seasons

Alan B'stard is a Conservative MP who is elected to Parliament with a massive majority due to the mysterious absence of any opposing candidates. His thirst for power is paramount as he adopts ruthless methods to reach the top of the political ladder.

  1. Year: 1984
  • Cast
  • Rik Mayall

    Alan B'Stard

  • Michael Troughton

    Piers Fletcher-Dervish

  • Marsha Fitzalan

    Sarah B'Stard

  • Terence Alexander

    Sir Greville McDonald

  • Rowena Cooper

    Norman Bormann

  • John Nettleton

    Sir Stephen Baxter

  • Berwick Kaler

    Geoff Dicquead