Nancy Astor — Season 1, Episode 3: Mr and Mrs Shaw
Drama • 60 min • 1 season, 9 episodes • ★ 7.7/10
Episode synopsis
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.
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.