The Amazing Mrs Pritchard: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Amazing Mrs Pritchard revolves around supermarket manager Ros Pritchard, who, angry with the state of British politics, stands for election as an independent candidate in her home town of Eatanswill, Yorkshire. She soon gains national attention and wins the general election, becoming Prime Minister. Over successive episodes, Ros's spontaneous approach to decision making and her promise never to deceive the electorate come under increasing pressure from the demands of government, media scrutiny, and partisan political struggles.

Series details

• Title: The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 2006-10-03
• Final broadcast date listed: 2006-11-07
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: BBC One
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 18575
• IMDb ID: tt0807980
• TVDB ID: 81014

Cast and credited roles

• Jane Horrocks — Prime Minister Rosamund 'Ros' Jane Pritchard
• Carey Mulligan — Emily Pritchard
• Steven Mackintosh — Ian Pritchard
• Jodhi May — Miranda Lennox
• Janet McTeer — Catherine Walker
• Jemma McKenzie-Brown — Georgina Pritchard
• Geraldine James — Hilary Rees-Benson
• Selina Cadell — Dorothy Crowther

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2006-10-03; final listed air date 2006-11-07; episode order: 6.

Source and licence

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