No Job for a Lady(1990–1992)

Who Goes Home?

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.

The Maiden Over

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?

There Should Be a Law Against It

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?

Questions, Questions!

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!

A Member of the Committee

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!

Strange Bedfellows

Jean and Godfrey are both interested in having offensive magazines removed from public sale — however, opinions on what is offensive differ.

But I Voted for You

Hawks & Doves

Some changes have taken place: John Major is Prime Minister and Jean has a new pair, Richard Monkton. Jean and Richard both refuse to pay a portion of their income tax but for different reasons. Jean is also facing de-selection.

A Bed for the Night

Disturbed by the plight of a constituent, Jean resolves to wage war on homelessness. She's particularly pleased when Richard agrees to join her all-night MPs' sleep-out on the cold Thames embankment to raise awareness for the cause.

Sugar & Spice

Jean and Ken are locked in battle over a child custody case, and Jean is particularly unable to see the opposing argument. Meanwhile, Richard's got trouble with a constituent, and a young estate agent's secretary comes to Jean with accusations of harassment.

I'd Like to See You Do It

Jean challenges Richard to live on income support alone for a fortnight. He counter-bets that she can't turn £50 into £60 of her own accord.

What Care? What Compensation?

Jean struggles to deal with a constituent's complaint against apparently reckless NHS behaviour. Meanwhile, another of her electors is fighting to claim disability allowances, despite losing half of his leg.