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No Job for a Lady

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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.

Comedy

2.9 / 5

7th February 1990 - 10th February 1992
Producer
John Howard Davies
Top Cast
Penelope KeithMark KingstonGarfield Morgan
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Who Goes Home? Still
Who Goes Home?
7th February 1990

Episode 1

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 Still
The Maiden Over
14th February 1990

Episode 2

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 Still
There Should Be a Law Against It
21st February 1990

Episode 3

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! Still
Questions, Questions!
28th February 1990

Episode 4

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 Still
A Member of the Committee
7th March 1990

Episode 5

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 Still
Take a Copy
14th March 1990

Episode 6

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.