The First Churchills
Drama
6.8
6.81 Season
12 Episodes
September 27, 1969
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.
Created by
Donald Wilson
Network
BBC Two
Seasons
Cast
John Neville
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
Susan Hampshire
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
John Standing
Sidney Godolphin
Sheila Gish
Queen Mary
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