No Job for a Lady

Season 1

1990 · 6 episodes · 3h 0m in all

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Who Goes Home?

   7 Feb 1990 · 30 min

   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.

2. 2

   2. The Maiden Over

   14 Feb 1990 · 30 min

   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?

3. 3

   3. There Should Be a Law Against It

   21 Feb 1990 · 30 min

   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?

4. 4

   4. Questions, Questions!

   28 Feb 1990 · 30 min

   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!

5. 5

   5. A Member of the Committee

   7 Mar 1990 · 30 min

   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!

6. 6

   6. Take a Copy

   14 Mar 1990 · 30 min

   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.