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.
Created By | Philip Hinchcliffe | |
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Status | Ended | |
Original Name | Nancy Astor | |
First Air Date | February 10, 1982 | |
Last Air Date | April 7, 1982 | |
Seasons | 1 | |
Episodes | 9 | |
Episode Runtime | 1h 0min | |
Language | English | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
Production Companies | BBC | |
Networks | BBC Two |