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Nancy Astor

Nancy Astor

Nancy Astor

1982 1 Seasons 9 Episodes ⭐ 7.7 Drama

Nancy Astor was the American-born socialite and politician who became the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons. This miniseries produced for BBC2 follows her journey from her early life in Virginia to her political career in Britain, including her marriage to Waldorf Astor and her struggles and triumphs as a Member of Parliament.

Nancy Astor was the American-born socialite and politician who became the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons. This miniseries produced for BBC2 follows her journey from her early life in Virginia to her political career in Britain, including her marriage to Waldorf Astor and her struggles and triumphs as a Member of Parliament.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Longhornes of Virginia

Born in 19th century Virginia into a large family, young Nancy Langhorne is shipped off to a New York finishing school.

EP 2

The Gentleman from Boston

Nancy meets and falls in love with Robert Gould Shaw, the debonair son of a Boston millionaire. They enjoy a whirlwind c

EP 3

Mr and Mrs Shaw

Nancy and Robert Shaw now live on a large estate near Boston leading a grand social life, which Nancy finds increasingly

EP 4

The Passenger on the Ocean Liner

After their mother's death, Nancy and her sister are sent to Europe to socialise with the English high society. Here she

EP 5

A House in Buckinghamshire

Nancy and Waldorf marry, move into their new home and after a year have their first child. Nancy encourages Waldorf to b

EP 6

The First Lady

Nancy discovers Christian Science and throws herself into war work. Waldorf's father - Viscount Astor - dies, leaving th

EP 7

Scandals

Nancy makes her maiden speech and is a success. She becomes a celebrity, but her private life is threatened by scandals

EP 8

Guest for the Weekend

Nancy has conflict with her children as they grow up, and as war looms she and Waldorf are publicly accused of harbourin

EP 9

The Last of the Southern Belles

Nancy fights for the people of Plymouth. As war ends, the mood of the country changes and Nancy loses popularity at West

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Lisa Harrow

Lisa Harrow