Storyline

Series about the life of Nancy Astor who was the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons.

First Aired

1982-02-10
Last Aired

1982-04-07
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

9
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC Two

Keywords:

miniseries

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Season 1

1. The Longhornes of Virginia

The story of Nancy Astor who was the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons. Born in Vir...More

The story of Nancy Astor who was the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons. Born in Virginia into a large family she is sent for grooming at a NY academy.Less

60mins 1982-02-10

2. The Gentleman from Boston

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

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.Less

60mins 1982-02-17

3. Mr and Mrs Shaw

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

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.Less

60mins 1982-02-24

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...More

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.Less

60mins 1982-03-03

5. A House in Buckinghamshire

Nancy and Waldorf marry, move into their new home and after a year have their first child. Nancy encou...More

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.Less

60mins 1982-03-10

6. The First Lady

Nancy discovers Christian Science and throws herself into war work. Waldorf's father - Viscount Astor ...More

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.Less

60mins 1982-03-17

7. Scandals

Nancy makes her maiden speech and is a success. She becomes a celebrity, but her private life is threa...More

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.Less

60mins 1982-03-24

8. Guest for the Weekend

Nancy has conflict with her children as they grow up, and as war looms she and Waldorf are publicly ac...More

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.Less

60mins 1982-03-31

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 ...More

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.Less