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Nancy Astor

1982Show1 season9 episodes

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Stroud
Written by
Derek Marlowe
Produced by
Philip Hinchcliffe
Music by
Stanley Myers

Everyone

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Facts

February 10, 1982 · April 7, 1982 · Ended

First aired
February 10, 1982
Last aired
April 7, 1982
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 9 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Nancy Astor worth watching?"

Questions about Nancy Astor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Nancy Astor worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch Nancy Astor?

9 h

About 9 hours: 9 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1982.

Is Nancy Astor plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.