Nancy Astor

1. E1. The Longhornes of Virginia

   Feb 10, 1982 · 60m

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

2. E2. The Gentleman from Boston

   Feb 17, 1982 · 60m

   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.

3. E3. Mr and Mrs Shaw

   Feb 24, 1982 · 60m

   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.

4. E4. The Passenger on the Ocean Liner

   Mar 3, 1982 · 60m

   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.

5. E5. A House in Buckinghamshire

   Mar 10, 1982 · 60m

   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.

6. E6. The First Lady

   Mar 17, 1982 · 60m

   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.

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