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The New Statesman

  • TV Series
  • 1984–1985
  • 30m
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7.6/10
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The New Statesman (1984)
Comedy

Pompous George Vance's life is turned around when he inherits a Lordship from his uncle; the title makes him even more unbearable to everyone around him.Pompous George Vance's life is turned around when he inherits a Lordship from his uncle; the title makes him even more unbearable to everyone around him.Pompous George Vance's life is turned around when he inherits a Lordship from his uncle; the title makes him even more unbearable to everyone around him.

  • Stars
    • Windsor Davies
    • Anna Dawson
    • Sean Chapman
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    31
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    • Stars
      • Windsor Davies
      • Anna Dawson
      • Sean Chapman
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  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Windsor Davies
    Windsor Davies
    • George Vance
    • 1985
    Anna Dawson
    Anna Dawson
    • Enid Vance
    • 1985
    Sean Chapman
    Sean Chapman
    • Robert Vance
    • 1985
    Ivor Roberts
    • Phillip Thomas
    • 1984–1985
    Eilian Wyn
    • Owen Thomas
    • 1984–1985
    Madeline Adams
    • Clementine Vance
    • 1985
    Victoria Plucknett
    • Leonora Thomas
    • 1985
    Derek Benfield
    Derek Benfield
    • Mr. Walmsley
    • 1984–1985
    Julian Curry
    • Viscount Bloxham
    • 1985
    Paula Tilbrook
    • Mrs. Walmsley
    • 1984–1985
    Paul Beech
    • The Butler
    • 1985
    Colin Blakely
    Colin Blakely
    • George Vance
    • 1984
    Gwen Taylor
    Gwen Taylor
    • Enid Vance
    • 1984
    Tracey Bovingdon
    • Annie
    • 1985
    Richard Davies
    Richard Davies
    • Steffan Caradoc
    • 1984
    Diana Berriman
    • Sharon
    • 1985
    Dyfed Thomas
    • Steffan Caradoc
    • 1985
    Rebecca Lacey
    Rebecca Lacey
    • Deirdre
    • 1985
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    • Release date
      • December 3, 1984 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC Programme Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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      • 30m
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