Nancy Astor

1. S01E01The Longhornes of VirginiaFebruary 10, 1982—Born in 19th century Virginia into a large family, young Nancy Langhorne is shipped off to a New York finishing school.
2. S01E02The Gentleman from BostonFebruary 17, 1982—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
3. S01E03Mr and Mrs ShawFebruary 24, 1982—Nancy and Robert Shaw now live on a large estate near Boston leading a grand social life, which Nancy finds increasingly shallow. With marit
4. S01E04The Passenger on the Ocean LinerMarch 3, 1982—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
5. S01E05A House in BuckinghamshireMarch 10, 1982—Nancy and Waldorf marry, move into their new home and after a year have their first child. Nancy encourages Waldorf to become a politician.
6. S01E06The First LadyMarch 17, 1982—Nancy discovers Christian Science and throws herself into war work. Waldorf's father - Viscount Astor - dies, leaving the title to Waldorf.
7. S01E07ScandalsMarch 24, 1982—Nancy makes her maiden speech and is a success. She becomes a celebrity, but her private life is threatened by scandals involving her first
8. S01E08Guest for the WeekendMarch 31, 1982—Nancy has conflict with her children as they grow up, and as war looms she and Waldorf are publicly accused of harbouring the Cliveden Set.
9. S01E09The Last of the Southern BellesApril 7, 1982—Nancy fights for the people of Plymouth. As war ends, the mood of the country changes and Nancy loses popularity at Westminster. Waldorf tri

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