The New Statesman Series 3, Episode 4 - Keeping Mum - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Following the passing of a new law about the residential care of the elderly, Alan's actual biological mother arrives at his office. Piers has similar problems following the sudden death of his father.
Broadcast details
Date
Sunday 27th January 1991
Time
10:10pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Rik Mayall | Alan B'Stard MP |
|---|---|
| Michael Troughton | Piers Fletcher-Dervish MP |
| Marsha Fitzalan | Sarah B'Stard |
Guest cast
| Martin Friend | House of Commons Speaker |
|---|---|
| Brenda Bruce | Beryl |
| Penny Brownjohn | Betty Gammon |
| Alan Ford | Police Inspector |
| David Lloyd | Police Sergeant |
| Ron Webster | House of Commons Policeman |
| Graham Rigby | Old M.P. |
| Nicholas Fry | Newsreader |
Writing team
| Laurence Marks | Writer |
|---|---|
| Maurice Gran | Writer |
Production team
| Graeme Harper | Director |
|---|---|
| Andrew Benson | Producer |
| David Reynolds | Executive Producer |
| Stuart Quarmby | Editor |
| Roger Andrews | Production Designer |
| Alan Hawkshaw | Composer |