Name: The First Churchills
Director: Donald Wilson
Genre: Drama, Biography, History
Released: 1969-01-01
Duration: PT50mM
Rating: 8.2
Cast: John Neville, Susan Hampshire, John Standing, Sheila Gish

Question 1

What is The First Churchills (1969) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The First Churchills?

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The First Churchills stars John Neville (John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough), Susan Hampshire (Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough), John Standing (Sidney Godolphin), Sheila Gish (Queen Mary). The series was created by Donald Wilson.

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Is The First Churchills worth watching?

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The First Churchills holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. Fans of Drama, Biography, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The First Churchills?

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