British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
No Job For A Lady. Jean Price (Penelope Keith). Copyright: Thames Television
No Job For A Lady

No Job For A Lady

  • TV sitcom
  • ITV1
  • 1990 - 1992
  • 18 episodes (3 series)

Gentle sitcom about female MP Jean Price entering Parliament for the first time, doing her best to stick to her principles without any compromise. Stars Penelope Keith, Mark Kingston, Garfield Morgan, Paul Young, George Baker and more.

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The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television TV

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