Nancy shows no interest in her admirers until the determined Waldorf Astor appears on the scene. Read by Anna Maxwell Martin. Show more
Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort
3. The Pioneer
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
Nancy embarks on a political career in the face of adversity as the only female MP in the Commons. Read by Anna Maxwell Martin. Show more
Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort
4. A Blitz and a Blow
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
The first female MP helps to steer Plymouth through the horrors of the Blitz during the Second World War. Read by Anna Maxwell Martin. Show more
Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort
5. An Array of Dragons
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
Forced into retirement, Nancy struggles to adapt to non-political life in her twilight days. Concluded by Anna Maxwell Martin. Show more
Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort
1. The Virginian
15 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Available for 6 months
The fascinating life of the first woman to take a seat in the British Parliament in 1919. Read by Anna Maxwell Martin. Show more