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Nancy Astor
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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.
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- 1. The Longhornes of VirginiaNow viewing1982-02-101hBorn in 19th century Virginia into a large family, young Nancy Langhorne is shipped off to a New York finishing school.
- 2. The Gentleman from Boston1982-02-171hNancy 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.
- 3. Mr and Mrs Shaw1982-02-241hNancy 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.
- 4. The Passenger on the Ocean Liner1982-03-031hAfter 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.
- 5. A House in Buckinghamshire1982-03-101hNancy 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.
- 6. The First Lady1982-03-171hNancy 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.
- 7. Scandals1982-03-241hNancy 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.
- 8. Guest for the Weekend1982-03-311hNancy has conflict with her children as they grow up, and as war looms she and Waldorf are publicly accused of harbouring the Cliveden Set.
- 9. The Last of the Southern Belles1982-04-071hNancy 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.
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How many seasons does Nancy Astor have?
Nancy Astor has 1 season and 9 episodes.
When did Nancy Astor first air?
Nancy Astor first aired in 1982.
Is Nancy Astor still running?
Nancy Astor's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Nancy Astor?
Nancy Astor is classified as Drama.