TV Series

The First Lady (1968–1969)

• First aired April 7, 1968
• Seasons: 2 · Episodes: 54
• 50m per episode

• Drama

Overview

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.

Created by

Philip Levene

Starring

Thora Hird, James Grout, Henry Knowles