Nancy Astor

The Longhornes of Virginia

Feb 10, 198260 min

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

The Gentleman from Boston

Feb 17, 198260 min

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.

Mr and Mrs Shaw

Feb 24, 198260 min

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.

The Passenger on the Ocean Liner

Mar 3, 198260 min

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.

A House in Buckinghamshire

Mar 10, 198260 min

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.

The First Lady

Mar 17, 198260 min

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.