Season guide

The New Statesman: Season 3

6 episodes Premiered Jan 6, 1991

Previously on The New Statesman

Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The New Statesman Season 2.
⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Season 3 Episodes

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes

Core (3): Character development & subplots

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Jan 6, 1991

A new MP threatens Alan's status as the most right-wing member of Commons.

S3·E2 Core

Jan 13, 1991

Alan tries to help the Labour party win the next election so he can blame them for the impending oil shortage.

S3·E3 Core

Jan 20, 1991

Alan upsets animal rights activists. A old friend wants a birthday ""cake"" from Alan.

S3·E4 Core

Jan 27, 1991

Alan's mum visits and threatens to stay forever unless Alan repeals his new bill abolishing social security.

S3·E5 Mytharc

Feb 4, 1991

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

S3·E6 Mytharc

Feb 11, 1991

MI5 and the KGB ask Alan to start a new cold war because they no longer have anyone to spy on.