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About Nancy Astor

Nancy Astor is a drama TV series that premiered on BBC Two on February 10, 1982. It has 1 season and 9 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 9 "The Last of the Southern Belles", aired on April 7, 1982.

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.

  • Drama

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Episodes

9 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1982 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 44 years ago

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  1. E9

    9. The Last of the Southern Belles

    Finale

    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.

  2. E8

    8. Guest for the Weekend

    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.

  3. E7

    7. Scandals

    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.

  4. E6

    6. The First Lady

    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.

  5. E5

    5. A House in Buckinghamshire

    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.

  6. E4

    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 society. Here she attracts a bevy of suitors including Lord Revelstoke and Waldorf Astor, shy heir to a great fortune.

  7. E3

    3. Mr and Mrs Shaw

    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.

  8. E2

    2. The Gentleman from Boston

    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.

  9. E1

    1. The Longhornes of Virginia

    Born in 19th century Virginia into a large family, young Nancy Langhorne is shipped off to a New York finishing school.

Cast & crew

Created by Philip Hinchcliffe

  • Lise Hilboldt

    Lise Hilboldt

    Phyllis Langhorne

  • Dan O'Herlihy

    Dan O'Herlihy

    Chiswell 'Chillie' Langhorne

  • Pierce Brosnan

    Pierce Brosnan

    Robert Gould Shaw

  • Sylvia Syms

    Sylvia Syms

    Nanaire Langhorne

  • William Hope

    William Hope

    Harry Langhorne

  • Annabelle Lanyon

    Annabelle Lanyon

    Young Nancy

  • Jeni Toksvig

    Young Phyllis

  • James Fox

    James Fox

    Waldorf Astor

  • Nigel Havers

    Nigel Havers

    Bobby Shaw

  • David Warner

    David Warner

    Philip Kerr

  • Lillian Silverstone

    Irene Gibson

  • Dallas Adams

    Dallas Adams

    Dana Gibson

  • Bernard Brown

    Robert Brand

  • Julian Glover

    Julian Glover

    Lord Revelstoke

  • Robert Arden

    Robert Arden

    Quincy Shaw

  • Marsha Fitzalan

    Marsha Fitzalan

    Wissie Astor

Nancy Astor FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Nancy Astor?

Nancy Astor has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 7, 1982.

When did the latest episode of Nancy Astor come out?

The most recent episode of Nancy Astor, Season 1 Episode 9 "The Last of the Southern Belles", aired on April 7, 1982.

How many seasons of Nancy Astor are there?

Nancy Astor has 1 season with 9 episodes in total.

When did Nancy Astor first air?

Nancy Astor first aired on BBC Two on February 10, 1982.

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