The First Lady

The First Lady(1968–1969)

Ended
April 7, 1968
50 min/episode

2

Seasons

54

Episodes

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

Seasons

Season 1

38 episodes • 1968

Season 2

16 episodes • 1969

Cast

Networks

BBC One

Details

Original Language

en

Country of Origin

GB

Type

Scripted

Production

BBC