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Nancy Astor

1982 1 season 9 eps

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60 min

S1 · E1 · Feb 10, 1982

The Longhornes of Virginia Episode 1

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

60 min

S1 · E2 · Feb 17, 1982

The Gentleman from Boston Episode 2

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.

60 min

S1 · E3 · Feb 24, 1982

Mr and Mrs Shaw Episode 3

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.

60 min

S1 · E4 · Mar 3, 1982

The Passenger on the Ocean Liner Episode 4

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.

60 min

S1 · E5 · Mar 10, 1982

A House in Buckinghamshire Episode 5

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.

60 min

S1 · E6 · Mar 17, 1982

The First Lady Episode 6

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.

60 min

S1 · E7 · Mar 24, 1982

Scandals Episode 7

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.

60 min

S1 · E8 · Mar 31, 1982

Guest for the Weekend Episode 8

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.

60 min

S1 · E9 · Apr 7, 1982

The Last of the Southern Belles Episode 9

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.

9 episodes in Season 1

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Nancy Astor

Season 1

The Longhornes of Virginia Episode 1

The Gentleman from Boston Episode 2

Mr and Mrs Shaw Episode 3

The Passenger on the Ocean Liner Episode 4

A House in Buckinghamshire Episode 5

The First Lady Episode 6

Scandals Episode 7

Guest for the Weekend Episode 8

The Last of the Southern Belles Episode 9

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Nancy Astor

Season 1

The Longhornes of Virginia Episode 1

The Gentleman from Boston Episode 2

Mr and Mrs Shaw Episode 3

The Passenger on the Ocean Liner Episode 4

A House in Buckinghamshire Episode 5

The First Lady Episode 6

Scandals Episode 7

Guest for the Weekend Episode 8

The Last of the Southern Belles Episode 9

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