No Job for a Lady

Feb 7, 1990

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.

Feb 14, 1990

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?

Feb 21, 1990

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?

Feb 28, 1990

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!

Mar 7, 1990

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!

Mar 14, 1990

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.

Jan 7, 1991

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

Jan 14, 1991

Jean is faced with a new set of political and moral quandaries when her local council proposes to establish a home for the mentally ill opposite her home, and a bill regarding the roles of women comes up in the House.

Jan 21, 1991

Jean raises a storm and Godfrey raises money when the House of Commons discusses drugs.

Jan 28, 1991

Jean investigates the case of a prisoner who claims he was otherwise occupied at the time of the crime.

Feb 4, 1991

Jean is presented with a constituent who's facing deportation. A coup in his home country has taken place, but his manner in England quickly raises eyebrows. Meanwhile, an American research assistant joins the office.

Feb 11, 1991

With rumours flying around the House, Jean is faced with accusations of an affair with her young secretary, and the possibility of resignations within the party.

Jan 6, 1992

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.

Jan 13, 1992

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.

Jan 20, 1992

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.

Jan 27, 1992

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.

Feb 3, 1992

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.

Feb 10, 1992

Jean, Richard and Ken all have problems with the press and with other MPs' indiscretions. Is the lobby system really that bad?