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.

Cast

John Neville, Susan Hampshire, John Standing, Robert Robinson, Margaret Tyzack, Roger Mutton, John Ringham

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What is "The First Churchills" about?

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.

When was "The First Churchills" released?

The First Churchills was released in 1969.

Who stars in "The First Churchills"?

The cast includes John Neville, Susan Hampshire, John Standing, Robert Robinson.

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