Nancy Astor (1982) is a drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Nancy Astor online in HD.
Nancy Astor — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Philip Hinchcliffe
- Starring: Lisa Harrow
Nancy Astor — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1982-02-10 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 9 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (3 votes) |
Nancy Astor — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: The Longhornes of Virginia (1982-02-10) — Born in 19th century Virginia into a large family, young Nancy Langhorne is shipped off to a New York finishing school.
- E2: The Gentleman from Boston (1982-02-17) — 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 unexp
- E3: Mr and Mrs Shaw (1982-02-24) — 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
- E4: The Passenger on the Ocean Liner (1982-03-03) — 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 Wa
- E5: A House in Buckinghamshire (1982-03-10) — 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 disc
- E6: The First Lady (1982-03-17) — 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
- E7: Scandals (1982-03-24) — 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, Bob
- E8: Guest for the Weekend (1982-03-31) — 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.
- E9: The Last of the Southern Belles (1982-04-07) — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Nancy Astor have? 1 season(s) with 9 episodes.
Who created Nancy Astor? Philip Hinchcliffe.
Where can I watch Nancy Astor? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
