Nancy Astor — Season 1, Episode 9: The Last of the Southern Belles
Drama • 60 min • 1 season, 9 episodes • ★ 7.7/10
Episode synopsis
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.
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.