My Honourable Mrs
Series 1
Created by: Richard Waring
Network: BBC One
Season aired: 1975-07-14
Overview
My Honourable Mrs is a 1975 British comedy-drama written by Richard Waring and produced by Graeme Muir for BBC One. Jane Prendergast becomes a Conservative Member of Parliament (MP), much to the disruption of her publisher husband Henry. The show focuses on the domestic and political chaos that ensued as the couple navigated her new role, with Pauline Yates as Jane.
Episodes · 7
To the Aid of the Party
Henry Prendergast's indulgence of his wife Jane's 'casual interest' in politics is about to end when it threatens to disrupt the signing of an important business deal for his publishing firm.
While the Cat's Away
Jane is away at her potential constituency and Henry is suddenly inundated with ladies who are willing to fill the vacancy she has left...
Election Fever
Henry is very supportive when Jane is selected as Tory candidate for the Brinkley by-election. He offers his help at canvassing but his efforts prove counter-productive.
A Woman About the House
With the fall out of a closely fought by-election slowly fading, Henry and Jane go on a get-away-from-it-all weekend before Selwyn Lloyd rules the waves.
A Home from Home from Home
Henry thinks he's seen the benefits of Jane taking her seat in Parliament — more money! But Jane is quick to burst his bubble by pointing out that what comes in must go out...
Chinese Blues
The new status of his relationship becomes clear to Henry when for the first time he remembers their wedding anniversary — and Jane forgets!
No Politics
Parliament is in recess and it looks like Henry and Jane are going to be able to take their first family weekend in a very long time.
