No Job for a Lady

Episode 01

Who Goes Home?

Feb 7, 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.

Episode 02

The Maiden Over

Feb 14, 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?

Episode 03

There Should Be a Law Against It

Feb 21, 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?

Episode 04

Questions, Questions!

Feb 28, 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!

Episode 05

A Member of the Committee

Mar 7, 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!

Episode 06

Take a Copy

Mar 14, 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.