Comedy
Station:
ITV1 (UK)
Status:
Ended
Start:
1990-02-07
Rating:
5.5/10 from 2 users
Comedy icon Penelope Keith stars as Jean Price, a newly elected Labour MP who finds her cherished principles severely tested in the unforgiving, often murky world of Westminster. Jean's ambition withstands the dreadful facilities and uncivilised hours that might drive a lesser woman out of the job, with the wife and mother managing to hold her own amid the swollen egos, rampant chauvinism and Machiavellian scheming of the political elite; husband Geoff provides much-needed moral support. Also featuring Ruth Rendell Mysteries star George Baker as Tory adversary Sir Godfrey Eagan and Garfield Morgan as Labour whip Norman, this cleverly scripted Thames comedy was directed by BAFTA Award winner John Howard Davies, whose high-profile credits include The Good Life, Fawlty Towers and Mr. Bean. Made by Thames Television for the ITV Network.
TV Show Ended.
S3E4 - I'd Like to See You Do It
A vote to raise salaries in Parliament leads to a contest between Jean and a wealthy opposition member.
Air Date: 27 Jan 1992 06:00 (CDT)
S3E5 - What Care? What Compensation?
When constituents ask Jean for help with dire medical problems, she gets social services to act, but the results are not what she expected.
Air Date: 03 Feb 1992 06:00 (CDT)
S3E6 - Lobby Terms
Disturbed by leaks and rumors, Jean challenges the traditional lobby system of issuing statements to the press.
Air Date: 10 Feb 1992 06:00 (CDT)