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Jean Price is the newly elected, somewhat rebellious Labour MP for an inner-city constituency, and her life in the House of Commons. She's married to Geoff Price, a public defender and carer of many household chores so that Jean can pursue her new career. Jean balances her personal life with parliamentary duties, including 'women's issues', which Jean alternately fights for and is frustrated by, as other MPs think she cares about nothing else due to her gender. She often is surprised by others' duplicity and hypocrisy, holding them to a significantly higher standard.
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No Job for a Lady premiered February 7, 1990. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Jean Price is the newly elected, somewhat rebellious Labour MP for an inner-city constituency, and her life in the House of Commons. She's married to Geoff Price, a public defender and carer of many household chores so that Jean can pursue her new career. Jean balances her personal life with parliamentary duties, including 'women's issues', which Jean alternately fights for and is frustrated by, as other MPs think she cares about nothing else due to her gender. She often is surprised by others' duplicity and hypocrisy, holding them to a significantly higher standard.
Cast, crew and production details
Penelope KeithJean Price
Mark KingstonGeoff Price
Garfield MorganNorman
Paul YoungKen Miller
George BakerGodfrey Eagan
Michael CochraneRichard Monkton
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by John Howard DaviesWritten by Alex ShearerGuest stars Brogden Miller, Nigel Humphreys
Where to watch No Job for a LadyEpisode 2
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.
Directed by John Howard DaviesWritten by Alex ShearerGuest stars Brogden Miller, Nigel Humphreys, Spencer Banks, Neil Clark, Scott Cleverdon, Alice Bell
Where to watch No Job for a LadyEpisode 3
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.
Directed by John Howard DaviesWritten by Alex ShearerGuest stars Neil Clark, Francesca Hall
Where to watch No Job for a LadyEpisode 4
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.
Directed by John Howard DaviesWritten by Alex ShearerGuest stars Brogden Miller, Nigel Humphreys
Where to watch No Job for a LadyEpisode 5
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.
Directed by John Howard DaviesWritten by Alex ShearerGuest stars Nigel Humphreys, Neil Clark, Tim Barker, Sian Thomas
Where to watch No Job for a LadyEpisode 6
Jean, Richard and Ken all have problems with the press and with other MPs' indiscretions. Is the lobby system really that bad?
Directed by John Howard DaviesWritten by Alex ShearerGuest stars Brogden Miller, Robert Bathurst
Where to watch No Job for a LadyEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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