The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006)

There is Never a Dull Moment in the Life of Ros Pritchard

I really enjoyed this very entertaining look at the wrangling of the British Parliament when supermarket manager Ros Pritchard is fed up with what is being offered to her in the way of representation and decided to run for Parliament herself. Getting the common people behind her, she wins a seat even though she knows nothing about politics.

When in doubt, surround yourself with those who know what they are doing, unfortunately they all seem to have a skeleton in their closet. And soon so does Ros even though she has promised to be honest and forthcoming with the British citizens.

Ros' unwavering honesty and innocence all comes to a boiling end when a secret is revealed and she must make a decision to be the Prime Minister with a secret or an honest above board wife and mother. She doesn't want to lie, but she doesn't want to make those that she loves suffer.

From downed aircraft to car free save the environment days, there is never a dull moment in the life of Roz Pritchard. I highly recommend this series with its multiple storylines and a great cast of supporting characters.
April 10, 2008

The Amazing Jane Horrocks and Janet McTeer

Anyone with an interest in politics, and the role of women in our modern society, will enjoy this drama. While Jane Horrocks is known as Bubble from AbFab, her characterization of Ros Pritchard is the polar opposite.

I first saw her in a Mike Leigh film "Life is Sweet" and she was excellent. In "Little Voice" her performance was Oscar worthy in my view, and in this series she firmly establishes herself on a par with some of the British greats who straddle comedy and drama so well (think Julie Walters, Brenda Blethyn, Judi Dench, et al). Janet McTeer and Jodhi May deliver the goods too.

I am reticent to reveal too much about the story line - except that it is certainly plausible - sometimes very funny, and very engaging. You begin to care deeply for many of the characters, and the story arc builds to a great crescendo.

There is a post script that I wish the producers had left out - but I still enjoyed this series immensely.

One drawback to British television series is that - whether a comedy or drama - in a given year only 6 episodes are produced. Like many other excellent British TV offerings - this series left me wanting more. Bravo. March 5, 2008

This series was wonderful! Loved it!

I highly recommend this series. I couldn't wait to see the next episode. Loved it! Would like to see more kinds of British drama of this quality! February 23, 2008

Well done Mrs Pritchard

I thoroughly enjoyed this DVD. Saw it on PBS, then decided I wanted it in my DVD library. I thought my sister might like it too so got her a copy for Christmas 2007. She loved it!
I won't take the time to tell the story - just watch it - it's entertaining and enjoyable. January 2, 2008

The BBC Does it Again

An absolutely fabulous series. One must wonder why no US production entitiy can produce work like this. December 24, 2007

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