Nancy Astor

Overview

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

Network

• BBC Two

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Lisa Harrow

  Nancy Astor

  9 eps

• 

  Lise Hilboldt

  Phyllis Langhorne / Phyllis Brand

  8 eps

• 

  James Fox

  Waldorf Astor

  6 eps

• 

  Dan O'Herlihy

  Chiswell 'Chillie' Langhorne

  4 eps

Themes

• parliament
• based on true story
• miniseries
• period drama
• socialite
• female empowerment
• historical drama
• member of parliament
• 20th century
• based on real person
• biographical drama

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