The Amazing Mrs Pritchard
Interview with Jane Horrocks
"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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"When I read the script, it touched a nerve. So many people don't feel involved any more and find politics so dull that they don't even bother voting.
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" I haven't voted at the last two elections for that reason, which is outrageous - but I know I am not alone.
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"That's why I think this could be quite an important piece of drama, because it might get people talking about politics again and becoming more interested in what is going on.
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"As a result of doing it, I will certainly be taking a greater interest at the next election.
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"I don't know if a woman would necessarily make a better Prime Minister than a man. The reason why Mrs Pritchard is, potentially, a good Prime Minister is that she is an honest person and a people person. She really cares about what the public wants - unlike, it seems, many politicians today.
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"I only hope that people don't think I really am the Prime Minister, although I know there are people around who will be daft enough to think I am!
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"If it is a success, I don't know how I will deal with the attention. Mrs Pritchard does look more like me than any other character I have played. In the past, I've always managed to avoid being recognised until I open my mouth."
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