TV series

The First Lady

Name: The First Lady
Genre: Drama
Released: 1968-04-07
Rating: 10
Cast: Thora Hird, James Grout, Henry Knowles, Bob Keegan

1968 0hr : 50m Drama ★ 10.0

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.

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Seasons

2View all seasons ›

Season 138 episodes

Season 216 episodes

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Cast

Thora HirdSarah Danby

James GroutGeorge Kingston

Henry KnowlesTom Danby

Bob KeeganWill Tarrant

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Is The First Lady right for you?

Why it may be worth watching

The First Lady combines Drama storytelling.
The principal cast includes Thora Hird, James Grout, Henry Knowles.

Who may enjoy it

Best suited to viewers looking for Drama. The available catalogue spans 2 seasons.

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A regional age classification is not currently listed. Ratings vary by country; use this as a quick screening note rather than a complete parental guide.

Themes and topics

government official