Nancy Astor
1982•1h 0m•7.5/10
Drama
Ratings
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7.5/10(2)
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.
Production
BBC
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 10, 1982
Last Aired
April 7, 1982
Networks
BBC Two
Created By
Philip Hinchcliffe
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Longhornes of Virginia
Air date: 1982-02-10
Born in 19th century Virginia into a large family, young Nancy Langhorne is shipped off to a New York finishing school.
E2
The Gentleman from Boston
Air date: 1982-02-17
Nancy meets and falls in love with Robert Gould Shaw, the debonair son of a Boston millionaire. They enjoy a whirlwind courtship in New York, but Nancy`s immaturity causes an unexpected problem.
E3
Mr and Mrs Shaw
Air date: 1982-02-24
Nancy and Robert Shaw now live on a large estate near Boston leading a grand social life, which Nancy finds increasingly shallow. With marital happiness eluding her, Nancy adopts a desperate course of action.
E4
The Passenger on the Ocean Liner
Air date: 1982-03-03
After their mother's death, Nancy and her sister are sent to Europe to socialise with the English high society. Here she attracts a bevy of suitors including Lord Revelstoke and Waldorf Astor, shy heir to a great fortune.
E5
A House in Buckinghamshire
Air date: 1982-03-10
Nancy and Waldorf marry, move into their new home and after a year have their first child. Nancy encourages Waldorf to become a politician. Discontented with her own life, she discovers a kindred spirit in Philip Kerr.
E6
The First Lady
Air date: 1982-03-17
Nancy discovers Christian Science and throws herself into war work. Waldorf's father - Viscount Astor - dies, leaving the title to Waldorf. Unable to seek re-election to the House of Commons, he decides Nancy should campaign in his place.
E7
Scandals
Air date: 1982-03-24
Nancy makes her maiden speech and is a success. She becomes a celebrity, but her private life is threatened by scandals involving her first husband, Robert Shaw, and their son, Bobbie.
E8
Guest for the Weekend
Air date: 1982-03-31
Nancy has conflict with her children as they grow up, and as war looms she and Waldorf are publicly accused of harbouring the Cliveden Set.
E9
The Last of the Southern Belles
Air date: 1982-04-07
Nancy fights for the people of Plymouth. As war ends, the mood of the country changes and Nancy loses popularity at Westminster. Waldorf tries to persuade her to resign.
Cast
Lisa Harrow
Nancy Astor
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