{"product_id":"xxxx-jimmy-anderson-england-seam-bowling-legend-a0-a1-a2-a3-prints","title":"Vote B'stard - Rik Mayall - A0, A1, A2 \u0026 A3 Prints","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFew fictional politicians have become as gloriously infamous as Alan B’Stard. Brought spectacularly to life by the late comedy genius Rik Mayall in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, B’Stard was everything people claimed to dislike about politics—ruthlessly ambitious, shamelessly self-serving, utterly unprincipled and somehow endlessly entertaining. Every outrageous scheme, breathtaking betrayal and impossible escape from political disaster was delivered with Mayall’s trademark manic energy, creating one of British television’s greatest comic performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo generations of fans, Alan B’Stard became more than just a sitcom character. He was political satire distilled into one magnificent ego, cheerfully sacrificing friends, colleagues, family members and, on occasion, almost anyone else who happened to be standing between him and power. Corruption, hypocrisy, backstabbing and outrageous opportunism weren’t unfortunate side effects of politics—they were his campaign manifesto. Yet beneath the outrageous comedy lay an uncomfortable truth: B’Stard’s complete absence of shame often felt just close enough to reality to make viewers laugh… and occasionally wince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRik Mayall’s fearless performance remains the beating heart of the character. With unmatched comic timing, gleeful physical comedy and a wicked sense of mischief, Mayall transformed Alan B’Stard into one of Britain’s most memorable television creations. His portrayal ensured that even decades later, the character is still affectionately quoted whenever politics descends into scandal or self-interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComic masterpiece or disturbingly accurate political documentary? Satirical monster or Westminster’s unofficial mascot? Whatever your opinion, Alan B’Stard remains one of television’s greatest anti-heroes, while Rik Mayall’s unforgettable performance stands as a lasting reminder that sometimes comedy tells the truth better than politics ever could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for autographing and framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition of 250. Only 20 each of sizes A2, A1 and A0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA3 Size shipped in cardboard backed envelope. Larger ones rolled in rigid tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rogues' Gallery","offers":[{"title":"A3","offer_id":63975052575097,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2","offer_id":63975052607865,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1","offer_id":63975052640633,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A0","offer_id":63975052673401,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2432\/3227\/files\/B_stardPH__08_gallery_dark_mockup_Dark__fx01_logo01.png?v=1785626715","url":"https:\/\/rogues.gallery\/products\/xxxx-jimmy-anderson-england-seam-bowling-legend-a0-a1-a2-a3-prints","provider":"Rogues' Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}