Season 1 • Episode 9
LatestNancy 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.
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.
Acting
Lisa Harrow's voice could cut glass and patriarchy.
Production
Cliveden House as itself—where actual history breathes.
Costume
Hats so large they deserved their own billing.
Creator
Philip Hinchcliffe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Nancy Astor hated her portrayal, calling Harrow 'too emotional'—the irony escaped her.
Philip Hinchcliffe made this between Doctor Who stints, trading monsters for institutional sexism.
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