Nancy Astor

7.7(3)|1982-02-10|1 seasons, 9 episodes

Drama

Overview

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.

Episodes

Miniseries(9)

S1E1 · 1982-02-10 · 60m

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.

S1E2 · 1982-02-17 · 60m

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 courtship in New York, but Nancy`s immaturity causes an unexpected problem.

S1E3 · 1982-02-24 · 60m

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 shallow. With marital happiness eluding her, Nancy adopts a desperate course of action.

S1E4 · 1982-03-03 · 60m

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 attracts a bevy of suitors including Lord Revelstoke and Waldorf Astor, shy heir to a great fortune.

S1E5 · 1982-03-10 · 60m

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 become a politician. Discontented with her own life, she discovers a kindred spirit in Philip Kerr.

S1E6 · 1982-03-17 · 60m

The First Lady

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.

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Nancy Astor