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No Job for a Lady

ITV1 Ended Comedy

3 Seasons · 18 Episodes · Premiered October 8, 2014 · Ended February 10, 1992

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
Who Goes Home?
Wed, Feb 7 1990 12:00 PM GMT+0000 25 min
Jean Price, new MP in the Labour Party, learns the ropes of working in government.
E02
The Maiden Over
Wed, Feb 14 1990 12:00 PM GMT+0000 25 min
With the desire to really accomplish something positive, Jean breaks with tradition in her maiden speech to the House of Commons and then faces the consequences. 
E03
There Should Be a Law Against It
Wed, Feb 21 1990 12:00 PM GMT+0000 25 min
Jean learns there are many ways to bring a bill before the House--and many ways for Parliament to stand in the way of progress. 
E04
Questions, Questions!
Wed, Feb 28 1990 12:00 PM GMT+0000 25 min
While trying to confirm that nuclear waste is being transported through her constituency, Jean confronts a series of dead ends. 
E05
A Member of the Committee
Wed, Mar 7 1990 12:00 PM GMT+0000 25 min
After joining a Parliamentary committee, Jean learns valuable lessons about double-crossing and the power of the press. 
E06
Take a Copy
Wed, Mar 14 1990 12:00 PM GMT+0000 25 min
Jean gets into trouble when she uses a confidential document to counter an opposition member's proposals for health-care reform. 

Season 2

6 episodes

Season 3

6 episodes

Cast

Penelope Keith
Penelope Keith as Jean Price
Mark Kingston
Mark Kingston as Geoff Price
Garfield Morgan
Garfield Morgan as Norman
Paul Young
Paul Young as Ken Miller
George Baker
George Baker as Godfrey Eagan
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