TV series
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
1997–2000, English, on ITV1. Created by P. D. James.
Cordelia Gray inherits a struggling detective agency after her boss's suicide. Her assistant Edith Sparshott aids her as she navigates the dark underbelly of crime, uncovering clues in complex cases.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 102 min
- Status
- Ended in 2000
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Latest episode
S2 E2: Playing God
Aired 16 May 2000
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- P. D. JamesCreator
- Annette CrosbieEdith Sparshott · 4 ep
- Helen BaxendaleCordelia Gray · 4 ep
- Struan RodgerDCS Fergusson · 2 ep
- James HillierDave Crawford · 1 ep
- Jason BarryMickey · 1 ep
- John BowlerDC Wilton · 1 ep
- David HarewoodDI Peterson · 1 ep
- Gwyneth StrongDI Richards · 1 ep
- Lucy SpeedSandy · 1 ep
- Catherine RussellCaroline Childs · 1 ep
- Gerard ButlerTim Bolton · 1 ep
- Craig FairbrassJason · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 October 1997
- Last aired
- 16 May 2000
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What An Unsuitable Job for a Woman is based on
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman is based on An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1972) by P. D. James, published by Faber & Faber.
1972
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
By P. D. James
Published by Faber & Faber
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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An Unsuitable Job for a Woman: quick answers
Is An Unsuitable Job for a Woman worth watching?
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How many seasons of An Unsuitable Job for a Woman are there?
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman has 2 seasons and 4 episodes, about 102 minutes each.
Is An Unsuitable Job for a Woman finished?
Yes. An Unsuitable Job for a Woman ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is An Unsuitable Job for a Woman on?
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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What shows are like An Unsuitable Job for a Woman?
If you liked An Unsuitable Job for a Woman, try The Hitchhiker, L.A.'s Finest, Ambitions.
Who created An Unsuitable Job for a Woman?
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman was created by P. D. James and stars Annette Crosbie, Helen Baxendale, Struan Rodger.
What is An Unsuitable Job for a Woman based on?
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman is based on An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1972) by P. D. James, published by Faber & Faber.