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The First Lady

1968–1969 · 2 seasons

A grounded, talky drama of council chambers and community problems, carried by a warm, stubborn lead performance.

Created by
Philip Levene
Genres
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.
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About
Politics, power, class, family
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Created by
Philip Levene
Genres
Drama
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Created by
    Philip Levene
    Written by
    Elwyn Jones, Gerry Davis
    Starring
    Thora Hird, James Grout, Henry Knowles, Bob Keegan, John Stratton, Ralph Watson, Brenda Bruce, Roger Hammond
    Length
    2 seasons, 54 episodes, 50 min each
    Network
    BBC One
    Country
    United Kingdom
    Languages
    English

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