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The First Churchills

19691 seasonDonald Wilson
IMDb 8.2

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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.

Drama
Historical FigureBased On Memoir Or AutobiographyFamilyBritish Politics18th CenturyHistorical Drama17th CenturyQueen Anne

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What is The First Churchills (1969) 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.

Who stars in The First Churchills?

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.

How many seasons does The First Churchills have?

The First Churchills has 1 seasons. There are 12 episodes in total.

Is The First Churchills worth watching?

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

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