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The first Churchills [videorecording] / BBC ; producer, Donald Wilson ; writer, Donald Wilson ; directed by David Giles.

Contributor Giles, David.

Imprint:Silver Spring, MD. : Acorn Media, c[2004].

Description4 videodiscs (533 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Note:Originally broadcast by BBC1 in 1969.

Note:Based on the biography of Winston Churchill.

Note:Special features: exclusive interview with Susan Hampshire; photo gallery ; cast filmographioes ; full color insert with a sampling of the real love letters of Sarah and John Churchill ; glossary of historical figures and terms ; House of Stuart family tree.

Note:Tells the story of the 50-year marriage of John and Sarah Churchill, the first Churchills to make their mark on British history. John was a handsome and charismatic general who won the battles that shaped the future of Engliand. Sarah was a fiery beauty whoes passion and intellect made her a favorite at court and won the undying devotion of her husband. The turbulent history of 17th century England is seen through the eyes of Sarah, and are filtered through her love for John and their shared love of England.

Note : PerformerSusan Hampshire, John Neville, James Villiers, John Westbrook

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Giles, David.
Wilson, Donald, 1910-2002.
Hampshire, Susan, 1937-
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Villiers, James, 1933-1998.
Westbrook, John, 1922-1989.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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Marlborough, John Churchill, Duke of, 1650-1722 -- Drama.
Marlborough, Sarah Jennings Churchill, Duchess of, 1660-1744 -- Drama.
Churchill family -- Drama.
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Married people -- Great Britian -- Drama.
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Index Term - Genre/Form
Historical films.
Biographical films.
Fiction television programs.