The story of Nancy Astor who was the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons. Born in Virginia into a large family she is sent for grooming at a NY academy.

Nancy meets and falls in love with Bob Gould Shaw, the debonair son of a Boston millionaire. They enjoy a whirlwind courtship in New York, but Nancy`s immaturity causes problems. Show more

Nancy and Bob are now leading a grand social life that she finds increasingly shallow. With marital happiness eluding her, Nancy adopts a desperate course of action. Show more

After their mother's death, Nancy is sent to socialise with the English high society. She attracts a bevy of suitors including Waldorf Astor, shy heir to a great fortune. Show more

Nancy and Waldorf marry and Nancy encourages Waldorf to become a politician. Discontented with her own life, she discovers a kindred spirit in Philip Kerr. Show more

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. Show more

Nancy makes her maiden speech and is a success. She becomes a celebrity, but her private life is threatened by scandals involving her first husband, Robert Shaw, and their son. Show more

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.

Nancy fights for the people of Plymouth. As war ends, the mood of the country changes and Nancy loses popularity at Westminster. Waldorf tries to persuade her to resign.