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 popularity at Westminster. Waldorf tries to persuade her to resign.
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S1 E9 · The Last of the Southern Belles
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.
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9 episodes · 1 season
1982 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 44 years ago
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Born in 19th century Virginia into a large family, young Nancy Langhorne is shipped off to a New York finishing school.
Created by Philip Hinchcliffe
Nancy Astor has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 7, 1982.
The most recent episode of Nancy Astor, Season 1 Episode 9 "The Last of the Southern Belles", aired on April 7, 1982.
Nancy Astor has 1 season with 9 episodes in total.
Nancy Astor first aired on BBC Two on February 10, 1982.
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