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The First Lady

1968 – 1969Show2 seasons54 episodes

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

The First Lady is a British television drama produced for BBC One, starring Thora Hird as crusading local councillor Sarah Danby, set around the fictional Lancashire borough of Furness. Capitalising on the popularity of its lead actress, The First Lady was a down-to-earth series exploring the inner workings of local government.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Sullivan Proudfoot, Brian Parker, Terence Dudley
Written by
Gerry Davis, Elwyn Jones

Everyone

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Facts

April 7, 1968 · July 17, 1969 · Ended

First aired
April 7, 1968
Last aired
July 17, 1969
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 54 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The First Lady worth watching?"

Questions about The First Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The First Lady worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The First Lady okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The First Lady?

45 h

About 45 hours: 54 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1968 to 1969.

Is The First Lady plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.