The First Churchills (1969– ) |
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The First Churchills (1969– ) |
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Susan Hampshire | ... |
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
(12 episodes, 1969)
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| John Neville | ... |
John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough
(12 episodes, 1969)
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| John Standing | ... |
Sidney Godolphin
(12 episodes, 1969)
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Robert Robinson | ... |
Louis XIV
(11 episodes, 1969)
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| Margaret Tyzack | ... |
Princess Anne
(9 episodes, 1969)
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John Ringham | ... |
Laurence Hyde
(9 episodes, 1969)
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Roger Mutton | ... |
George of Denmark
(8 episodes, 1969)
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Alan Rowe | ... |
William, Prince of Orange
(7 episodes, 1969)
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Michael Culver | ... |
Charles Churchill
(7 episodes, 1969)
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James Villiers | ... |
Charles II
(6 episodes, 1969)
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John Westbrook | ... |
James, Duke of York (later James II)
(6 episodes, 1969)
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Job Stewart | ... |
Lord Shrewsbury
(6 episodes, 1969)
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Lisa Daniely | ... |
Mary II
(6 episodes, 1969)
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James Kerry | ... |
James, Duke of Monmouth
(6 episodes, 1969)
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John Tordoff | ... |
Becket
(6 episodes, 1969)
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Polly Adams | ... |
Henrietta Godolphin
(5 episodes, 1969)
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| Jill Balcon | ... |
Abigail Hill
(5 episodes, 1969)
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| Sheila Gish | ... |
Mary, Duchess of York
(5 episodes, 1969)
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John Humphry | ... |
Sunderland
(5 episodes, 1969)
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Arthur Pentelow | ... |
Earl of Danby
(5 episodes, 1969)
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Austin Trevor | ... |
Lord Halifax
(5 episodes, 1969)
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I saw most of this fine historical mini-series when I was 12 years old( though I missed The Battle of Blenhiem episode)-and I found it very easy to follow.( But then again, I have been a voracious reader of history since I was about six.) The film is faithful to Winston Churchill's somewhat hagiographic treatment of his pretty roguish ancestors, and to the Whig interpretation of history , with brave England saving us all from having to speak French. Still, despite thhese faults, it is a very good costumer. John Neville, John Standing, James Villiers, and the incomparable Susan Hampshire put in excellent performances. I was moved by the death of Godolphins wife, and amused by the great scene when an anti- Catholic mob surrounds Nell Gwynn's carriage, shouting " Its the Catholic whore!". She answers " Be silent, good people, I am THE PROTESTANT WHORE", and they burst into cheers.