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All Episodes of Nancy Astor

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All Episodes of Nancy Astor

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...
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Season 1

  • The Longhornes of Virginia
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    The Longhornes of Virginia

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/10/1982

    Born in 19th century Virginia into a large family, young Nancy Langhorne is shipped off to a New York finishing school.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Gentleman from Boston
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    The Gentleman from Boston

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/17/1982

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Mr and Mrs Shaw
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    Mr and Mrs Shaw

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/24/1982

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Passenger on the Ocean Liner
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    The Passenger on the Ocean Liner

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/3/1982

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • A House in Buckinghamshire
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    A House in Buckinghamshire

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/10/1982

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The First Lady
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    The First Lady

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/17/1982

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Scandals
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    Scandals

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/24/1982

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Guest for the Weekend
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    Guest for the Weekend

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/31/1982

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Last of the Southern Belles
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    The Last of the Southern Belles

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/7/1982

    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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown