Nancy Astor

S1 E1

Nancy Astor — Season 1, Episode 1: The Longhornes of Virginia

Drama60 min1 season, 9 episodes7.7/10

Episode synopsis

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

About 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 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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