Nancy Astor

Nancy Astor

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1982-02-10

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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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.

First Aired

1982-02-10

Last Aired

1982-04-07

Seasons

1

Episodes

9

Director

Philip Hinchcliffe

Status

Ended

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Network

BBC Two

Production

BBC

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