The First Churchills

Name: The First Churchills
Genre: Drama
Released: 13 Dec 1969
Rating: 6.30
Cast: John Neville, Susan Hampshire, John Standing

1969-12-13 United Kingdom 50 minutes.

6.30 3 votes

Drama historical figure based on memoir or autobiography family british politics 18th century historical drama 17th century queen anne

Episodes
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Season - Episode

1 Season 1 Sep 27, 1969

1 - 1

The Chaste Nymph Sep 27, 1969
1 - 2

Bridals Oct 04, 1969
1 - 3

Plot Counter-Plot Oct 11, 1969
1 - 4

The Lion and the Unicorn Oct 18, 1969
1 - 5

Rebellion Oct 25, 1969
1 - 6

The Protestant Wind Nov 01, 1969
1 - 7

Trial of Strength Nov 08, 1969
1 - 8

The Queens Command Nov 15, 1969
1 - 9

Reconciliation Nov 22, 1969
1 - 10

A Famous Victory Nov 29, 1969
1 - 11

Breaking the Circle Dec 06, 1969
1 - 12

Not Without Honour Dec 13, 1969

Overview

The First Churchills is a 1969 twelve-part BBC television serial starring John Neville as John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and Susan Hampshire as his wife, Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough. Written and produced by Donald Wilson, and directed by David Giles, the series is notable as being the first programme shown on PBS's long-running Masterpiece series in the United States.

Year 1969

Studio BBC Two

Director Donald Wilson

Crew Christopher Sarson (Producer), Donald Wilson (Producer), Winston Churchill (Book), Spencer Chapman (Production Design)

Popularity 1.9524

Language English