The average British citizen feels alienated from his or her government in this 2006 six-part BBC miniseries and supermarket manager Ros Pritchard (Jane Horrocks) is fed up with the bureaucracy of British politics, the lack of involvement of British citizens, and the shenanigans of politicians whose campaigning degenerates into a common fist-fight outside her store.  An impulsive statement to the media that "I could do better than you lot!" leads Mrs. Pritchard to run for Parliament in hopes of making the point that everyday people should get interested and involved in politics.  Support for this everywoman candidate grows quickly, in spite of her husband Ian's (Steven Mackintosh) displeasure, and before she knows it, Mrs. Pritchard has won a seat in Parliament as a member of the newly formed "Purple Alliance."  Although she knows virtually nothing about politics, Mrs. Pritchard is determined to make a positive difference in her country's government and, by surrounding herself with knowledgeable advisors, she implements a number of changes that range from inviting the public to contribute ideas to be incorporated into the Queen's speech to huge changes like relocating the government from London to a small town in the center of the UK and declaring car-free Wednesdays in order to take the lead in the fight against global warming.  Through international crises, conflicts with her closest cabinet members, the bashing of herself and her family in the media, and personal difficulties with her husband Ian and eldest daughter Emily (Carey Mulligan), Mrs. Pritchard keeps her calm and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty and common sense.   Imagine her dilemma and dismay when the actions of her family and supporters threaten both her resolve and her very ability to serve in Parliament.The Amazing Mrs. Pritchardis a highly compelling story with well-developed characters, lots of suspense, and especially strong performances by Jane Horrocks (Ros Pritchard), Janet McTeer (Catherine Walker), and Jodhi May (Miranda Lennox).   It is a powerful exploration of modern British politics and, by extension, politics around the world that leaves viewers with an important message about the public's disillusion with and lack of involvement in the political process and the power of one individual to make a difference.--Tami Horiuchi