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Comedy icon Penelope Keith stars as Jean Price, a newly elected Labour MP who finds her cherished principles severely tested in the unforgiving, often murky world of Westminster. Also starring George Baker (Ruth Rendell Mysteries) as Tory adversary Sir Godfrey Eagan and Garfield Morgan (The Sweeney) as Labour whip Norman, this cleverly scripted Thames comedy was directed by the BAFTA Award-winning John Howard Davies, whose high-profile credits include The Good Life, Fawlty Towers and Mr Bean. No Job for a Lady first aired between 1990 and 1992, and this first series is now made available on DVD for the first time.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Comedy icon Penelope Keith stars as Jean Price, a newly elected Labour MP who finds her cherished principles severely tested in the unforgiving, often murky world of Westminster. Also starring George Baker (Ruth Rendell Mysteries) as Tory adversary Sir Godfrey Eagan and Garfield Morgan (The Sweeney) as Labour whip Norman, this cleverly scripted Thames comedy was directed by the BAFTA Award-winning John Howard Davies, whose high-profile credits include The Good Life, Fawlty Towers and Mr Bean. No Job for a Lady first aired between 1990 and 1992, and this first series is now made available on DVD for the first time. ...No Job for a Lady - Series One ( No Job for a Lady - Entire Series One )
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Kate
Format:DVD
This is Penelope Keith departing from her often upper class persona. A labour MP, she plays the part of an ordinary woman with an ordinary husband, yet not leading an ordinary life. She has been transported into the inner sanctum of government as a minority member, being a woman, a fact of which she is often reminded. Her characterization is perfect, and so is the character played by George Baker [Inspector Wexford]. He plays a Tory MP who has great delusions of grandeur, and he plays this character admirably. All the characterizations in this series are well played but these two are outstanding. Like Yes Minister in that it points out the absurdity of government, No Job For a Lady is not so wordy and the superb direction of the action maintains the interest of the audience. Another British classic, and as such only expect 6 episodes in this season, but these 6 will leave you wanting for more.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By MarkP
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you want to watch a comedy of political intrigue, stick to "Yes Minister/Prime Minister." Whereas one can't fault the acting of the principles in this series, it just doesn't cut it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pickwickian
Format:DVD
I recently watched this for the first time since it was originally on tv.
I have to say that, in my humble opinion, the performances by George Baker, Garfield Morgan and Paul Young far outshone Penelope Keith's. Baker's laugh is so annoying that it is unforgetable, Morgan as the Labour whip was far too believeable and Paul Young was fantastically dry.
All in all this was an excellent series.
It is a pity that it was Network who released it. Virtually none of their DVDs have subtitles and it does make a difference.
I have to say that, in my humble opinion, the performances by George Baker, Garfield Morgan and Paul Young far outshone Penelope Keith's. Baker's laugh is so annoying that it is unforgetable, Morgan as the Labour whip was far too believeable and Paul Young was fantastically dry.
All in all this was an excellent series.
It is a pity that it was Network who released it. Virtually none of their DVDs have subtitles and it does make a difference.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
subtitles
The first as well as the second series do NOT contain subtitles - just in case you would like to know.
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Published 11 months ago by Roesel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent politics
This classic comedy gives an insight into just how difficult life at Westminster was for women MP's. Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. A. Bollongino
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not so good
It is a shame such a talent as Keith regularly finds herself playing roles that are just not good enough for her talents.
Its just not funny anymore and I doubt it ever was. Read more
Its just not funny anymore and I doubt it ever was. Read more
Published on 27 April 2011 by A customer
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dated Badly.
Loved this series in the 1990s, but it has not stood the test of time the way Yes Minister/Yes Prime Minister has. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2011 by Philip J. Roberts
1.0 out of 5 stars
A boring play
We watched this for five minutes, put it back into the container then into the collection of stuff for the next church fair.
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Published on 1 Jan 2011 by Aldous
3.0 out of 5 stars
A poor relative of Yes Minister
I was rather underwhelned by this offering. One instantly makes comparisons with the brilliant Yes Minister and Yes PM--and, once that inevitably kicks in, this is doomed to fail. Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2010 by David Reid
5.0 out of 5 stars
No Job for a Lady
Received in excellent order and in a very short time. A great show and was interesting to watch whilst State Government elections were taking place in Victoria, Australia. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2010 by Jennifer
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