Series

Nancy Astor

7.719821 seasonDrama

Creator: Richard Stroud
Year: 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.

Episodes

Top cast

Lisa Harrow

Nancy Astor

Created by

Richard Stroud

Directed by

Richard Stroud

Written by

Derek Marlowe

Produced by

Philip Hinchcliffe