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The First Churchills

6.8(4)

1969

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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.

Release Date

September 27, 1969

Seasons

1

Episodes

12

Production

BBC

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Cast

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John Neville

John Neville

John Neville

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

Acting

Susan Hampshire

Susan Hampshire

Susan Hampshire

Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough

Acting

John Standing

John Standing

John Standing

Sidney Godolphin

Acting

Sheila Gish

Sheila Gish

Sheila Gish

Queen Mary

Acting

Episodes

12 total

Season 112 episodes1969

No episodes available for this season.

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