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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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- E1 The Longhornes of VirginiaNext upFeb 10, 1982 · 60 min
Synopsis
Born in 19th century Virginia into a large family, young Nancy Langhorne is shipped off to a New York finishing school.
Guest stars: Lise Hilboldt (Phyllis Langhorne), Dan O'Herlihy (Chiswell 'Chillie' Langhorne), Pierce Brosnan (Robert Gould Shaw), Sylvia Syms (Nanaire Langhorne), William Hope (Harry Langhorne), Annabelle Lanyon (Young Nancy), Jeni Toksvig (Young Phyllis), Lillian Silverstone (Irene Gibson)
- E2 The Gentleman from BostonFeb 17, 1982 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Lise Hilboldt (Phyllis Langhorne), Dan O'Herlihy (Chiswell 'Chillie' Langhorne), Pierce Brosnan (Robert Gould Shaw), Sylvia Syms (Nanaire Langhorne), William Hope (Harry Langhorne), Lillian Silverstone (Irene Gibson), Dallas Adams (Dana Gibson), Robert Arden (Quincy Shaw)
- E3 Mr and Mrs ShawFeb 24, 1982 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Lise Hilboldt (Phyllis Langhorne), Dan O'Herlihy (Chiswell 'Chillie' Langhorne), Pierce Brosnan (Robert Gould Shaw), Sylvia Syms (Nanaire Langhorne), William Hope (Harry Langhorne), Lillian Silverstone (Irene Gibson), Dallas Adams (Dana Gibson), Robert Arden (Quincy Shaw)
- E4 The Passenger on the Ocean LinerMar 3, 1982 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Lise Hilboldt (Phyllis Langhorne), Dan O'Herlihy (Chiswell 'Chillie' Langhorne), James Fox (Waldorf Astor), Julian Glover (Lord Revelstoke), Rosalind Knight (Margot Asquith), Erick Ray Evans (Sam), Sian Thomas (Ettie Grenfell)
- E5 A House in BuckinghamshireMar 10, 1982 · 60 min
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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.
Guest stars: Lise Hilboldt (Phyllis Langhorne), James Fox (Waldorf Astor), David Warner (Philip Kerr), Bernard Brown (Robert Brand), Julian Glover (Lord Revelstoke), Rosalind Knight (Margot Asquith)
- E6 The First LadyMar 17, 1982 · 60 min
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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.
Guest stars: Lise Hilboldt (Phyllis Langhorne), James Fox (Waldorf Astor), Nigel Havers (Bobby Shaw), David Warner (Philip Kerr), Bernard Brown (Robert Brand)
- E7 ScandalsMar 24, 1982 · 60 min
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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.
Guest stars: Pierce Brosnan (Robert Gould Shaw), Lise Hilboldt (Phyllis Brand), James Fox (Waldorf Astor), Nigel Havers (Bobby Shaw), David Warner (Philip Kerr), David Yelland (David Astor)
- E8 Guest for the WeekendMar 31, 1982 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Lise Hilboldt (Phyllis Brand), James Fox (Waldorf Astor), Nigel Havers (Bobby Shaw), David Warner (Philip Kerr), Bernard Brown (Robert Brand), Marsha Fitzalan (Wissie Astor), Charles Dance (Edward Hartford-Jones)
- E9 The Last of the Southern BellesApr 7, 1982 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: James Fox (Waldorf Astor), Nigel Havers (Bobby Shaw), Marsha Fitzalan (Wissie Astor), David Yelland (David Astor)
Cast & crew
Created by Philip Hinchcliffe
Lisa Harrow
