No Job for a Lady (1990)
Synopsis
Jean Price is the newly elected, somewhat rebellious Labour MP for an inner-city constituency, and her life in the House of Commons. She's married to Geoff Price, a public defender and carer of many household chores so that Jean can pursue her new career. Jean balances her personal life with parliamentary duties, including 'women's issues', which Jean alternately fights for and is frustrated by, as other MPs think she cares about nothing else due to her gender. She often is surprised by others' duplicity and hypocrisy, holding them to a significantly higher standard.
Network
ITV1
Episodes
Who Goes Home?
Jean Price MP is new to the House of Commons and not yet familiar with its ways – she's also desperate to get home in reasonable time for her husband's birthday.
The Maiden Over
Jean feels that the time has come for her to make her first speech in the house. She also feels the pressure to make it a good one – but could that be a big mistake?
There Should Be a Law Against It
Jean is lucky enough to get a rare opportunity of a Bill before the house – but which should she present? Will compulsory créches prove too controversial; or just too boring?
Questions, Questions!
When tipped off about nuclear waste apparently being transported through her constituency, Jean hopes to learn the truth: first she must surmount the confusing rules and precedents of asking a Parliamentary question!
A Member of the Committee
Jean attempts to get more into the swing of parliament by joining a couple of committees. She's also got to contend with Sir Godfrey stealing her thunder, and double-crossings when it backfires!
Take a Copy
Jean gets in a muddle over her Parliamentary manners, privilege and procedure. Despite the possibly great repercussions, she's reluctant to apologise for her indiscretions.
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Original Title
No Job for a Lady
Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
18
