Category: TV Drama; 91Èȱ¬ ONE; N.Ireland
Date: 11.03.2006
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Jane Horrocks stars as the eponymous heroine of Sally Wainwright's The Amazing Mrs Pritchard in a new six part drama.
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This bold and engaging series is by Kudos Film and Television (makers of Life on Mars, Spooks, Hustle) for 91Èȱ¬ ONE.
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So angry at the state of politics, so distrustful of the politicians on offer, local supermarket manager Mrs Pritchard stands on an Independent ticket at the General Election, determined to make a point.
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And what starts as a bit of a joke gathers momentum with a couple of heavyweight politicians defecting to Mrs Pritchard's side.
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She's a breath of fresh air; she speaks the language people have wanted to hear for so very long.
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The country's voters, previously apathetic at the options available, turn out in their millions and elect Mrs Pritchard in on a landslide. Which is where her problems really begin.
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Jane Horrocks says: "Mrs Pritchard is a people person who runs her life and her shop with the kind of friendly efficiency that makes her loved by everyone she meets.
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"She's the voice of reason with the ability to cut through the flim flam of politics.
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"I love the character and can't wait to get started."
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Jane Featherstone, Joint MD of Kudos, says: "Sally Wainwright's script is as exciting and entertaining as it is pertinent for our times.
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"Jane Horrocks brings a genuine warmth and honesty to the role and we are all really excited to have her on board - in fact she is our perfect Mrs Pritchard."
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Sally Wainwright, writer and creator of the series, adds: "During the last election I found that I didn't really want to vote for anybody because they all seemed as bad as each other.
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"I thought it would be great fun to write an epic story with a central character who was prepared to stand up and point this out.
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"Mrs Pritchard is bold enough, or some may say daft enough, to stand for parliament on the assumption that she can do just as badly as any of them but at least she will be honest."
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The series is written and created by Sally Wainwright whose credits include The Taming of The Shrew, Canterbury Tales - The Wife of Bath, Sparkhouse and At 91Èȱ¬ With The Braithwaites.
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It is produced by Alison Jackson (Child of Mine, Not Only But Always, Murder Rooms), directed by Declan Lowney (Help, Father Ted, Cold Feet) and executive produced by Jane Featherstone and Simon Crawford Collins of Kudos Film and Television.
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Filming in London from April 2006, the series was developed with Patrick Spence and Kate Evans at 91Èȱ¬ Northern Ireland.
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The Amazing Mrs Pritchard is the fourth drama production by Kudos Film and Television for 91Èȱ¬ ONE.
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