The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
Supermarket manager Ros Pritchard is fed up with British politics. To make a point, she runs for Parliament as an independent candidate. Eight weeks later, she’s the successor to Tony Blair—and that’s when the fun begins. Several British politicians and journalists make cameo appearances.
Supermarket manager Ros Pritchard is fed up with British politics. To make a point, she runs for Parliament as an independent candidate. Eight weeks later, she’s the successor to Tony Blair—and that’s when the fun begins. Jane Horrocks (Little Voice, Absolutely Fabulous) stars as the working mum who becomes PM in this bold and engaging BBC miniseries that aired in 2006. Several British politicians and journalists make cameo appearances. CC; 354 min. on 2 DVDs.
"Horrocks is perfect..."—The Scotsman
"Guilty pleasure… unspeakably fun"—New York Times
"Horrocks is so good in the role; you'll wish she could toss her hat into the American presidential race."—San Francisco Chronicle
"The acting is terrific in 'Mrs. Pritchard,' an otherwise standard British series about a citizen-politician."—Los Angeles Times
"By turns funny, touching and inspiring, this series will speak to any viewer who ever scoffed at government."—Associated Press
"This "Masterpiece Theatre" presentation is fun, clever and so very easy to get hooked on."—Seattle Times
"As slick political dramas go, it’s among the best."—Encore Magazine
"Thanks to a combination of Sally Wainwright's cracking dialogue, and sincere, grounded performances from the entire cast, The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard invite(s) us to suspend just enough disbelief to be carried along by the story..."—The Stage
"Jane Horrocks does an amazing job as the "amazing" title character, and she is supported by a strong cast"—Keene Sentinel
"Buoyed by Jane Horrocks' endearing performance in the title role"—Variety.com
"A lively, entertaining five-part miniseries fable"—Detroit Free Press
"This is a miniseries that gets better with each episode and every crisis."—Richmond Times Dispatch
"A fully engaging peek into the British political landscape, marked with terrific acting and highly memorable characters."—DVD Talk
"Amazing indeed... as well as lots of fun."—Detroit Free Press
"The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard is, well, amazing."—BlogCritics Magazine
"...entertaining…Horrocks is so charming"—Hollywood Reporter
"The amazing Jane Horrocks, makes ‘The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard’ one of the most enjoyable Masterpiece Theatre productions of the year"—San Francisco Chronicle
"If only she'd run for president"—Huffington Post
"Guilty pleasure… unspeakably fun"—New York Times
"Horrocks is so good in the role; you'll wish she could toss her hat into the American presidential race."—San Francisco Chronicle
"The acting is terrific in 'Mrs. Pritchard,' an otherwise standard British series about a citizen-politician."—Los Angeles Times
"By turns funny, touching and inspiring, this series will speak to any viewer who ever scoffed at government."—Associated Press
"This "Masterpiece Theatre" presentation is fun, clever and so very easy to get hooked on."—Seattle Times
"As slick political dramas go, it’s among the best."—Encore Magazine
"Thanks to a combination of Sally Wainwright's cracking dialogue, and sincere, grounded performances from the entire cast, The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard invite(s) us to suspend just enough disbelief to be carried along by the story..."—The Stage
"Jane Horrocks does an amazing job as the "amazing" title character, and she is supported by a strong cast"—Keene Sentinel
"Buoyed by Jane Horrocks' endearing performance in the title role"—Variety.com
"A lively, entertaining five-part miniseries fable"—Detroit Free Press
"This is a miniseries that gets better with each episode and every crisis."—Richmond Times Dispatch
"A fully engaging peek into the British political landscape, marked with terrific acting and highly memorable characters."—DVD Talk
"Amazing indeed... as well as lots of fun."—Detroit Free Press
"The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard is, well, amazing."—BlogCritics Magazine
"...entertaining…Horrocks is so charming"—Hollywood Reporter
"The amazing Jane Horrocks, makes ‘The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard’ one of the most enjoyable Masterpiece Theatre productions of the year"—San Francisco Chronicle
"If only she'd run for president"—Huffington Post
Royal Television Society (UK) Award Winner for Best Music – Original Title Music (2007)
Satellite Award Winner for Best Miniseries (2007)
Satellite Award Winner for Best Miniseries (2007)
