Nancy Astor(1982)
Drama
First Air Date: 1982-02-10
Average Runtime: 1h 0m
Rating: 7.7
Votes: 3
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
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.
Keywords
parliamentbased on true storyminiseriesperiod dramasocialitefemale empowermenthistorical dramamember of parliament20th centurybased on real personbiographical drama
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Episodes: 9E01
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.
E02
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 whirlwin...
E03
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 increasin...
E04
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 ...
E05
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 t...
E06
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...
E07
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 scanda...
E08
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 harbou...
E09
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 W...
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