Waiting for God - Season 3 - Eps 8: Politics
Diana decides that she would like to enter politics and stands as an independent candidate for the Residents' Party. Baines has been asked to stand for the Tories so Tom decides he will have some fun and join in the race too. Diana is forced to stand down when Baines threatens to sack care worker Jenny but Diana makes sure that this is used against him too and his political career is a non-starter.
About Waiting for God

Title: Waiting for God
First Air Date: 1990-06-28
Last Air Date: 1994-10-27
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.2/10 (from 16 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 6
Total Episodes: 45
Network: BBC One
Genres: Comedy
Production Companies: BBC
Synopsis
Refusing to succumb to old age, Tom Ballard and Diana Trent are a pair of seasoned delinquents that cause many headaches. Their uneasy alliance is destined to make life difficult at the Bayview Retirement Village.
Cast

Stephanie Cole
Diana Trent

Graham Crowden
Tom Ballard

Daniel Hill
Harvey Bains

Janine Duvitski
Jane Edwards

Andrew Tourell
Geoffrey Ballard

Sandra Payne
Marion Ballard

Paddy Ward
Jamie Edwards