My Honourable Mrs (Season 1)

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.

  • Poster for To the Aid of the Party

    To the Aid of the Party (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1975-07-14

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for While the Cat's Away

    While the Cat's Away (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1975-07-21

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Jane is away at her potential constituency and Henry is suddenly inundated with ladies who are willing to fill the vacancy she has left...

  • Poster for Election Fever

    Election Fever (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1975-07-28

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for A Woman About the House

    A Woman About the House (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1975-08-04

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for A Home from Home from Home

    A Home from Home from Home (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1975-08-11

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: 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...

  • Poster for Chinese Blues

    Chinese Blues (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1975-08-18

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: The new status of his relationship becomes clear to Henry when for the first time he remembers their wedding anniversary — and Jane forgets!

  • Poster for No Politics

    No Politics (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1975-08-25

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: 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.

My Honourable Mrs

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