The First Churchills (1969) is a drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The First Churchills online in HD.
The First Churchills — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Donald Wilson
- Starring: John Neville, Susan Hampshire, John Standing, Sheila Gish
The First Churchills — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1969-09-27 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC Two |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6.8/10 (4 votes) |
The First Churchills — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: The Chaste Nymph (1969-09-27) — At the court of Charles II, young John Churchill advances his career by serving the king’s bastard son, Monmouth, in the field of battle, and by bedding the king’s mistress, the Du
- E2: Bridals (1969-10-04) — In 1675 a masque was performed at the Court of Charles II at Whitehall. There the young soldier John Churchill, Groom of the Bedchamber to the King's brother, fell in love with a p
- E3: Plot Counter-Plot (1969-10-11) — John and Sarah have married. Lord Shaftesbury has threatened Charles with rebellion. To appease his Protestant Parliament, Charles has arranged a marriage between Mary and the Prin
- E4: The Lion and the Unicorn (1969-10-18) — The rage against Popery in England continues. James, Duke of Monmouth, has become the protégé of Shaftesbury who plans to make him King. But Churchill has refused to support Monmou
- E5: Rebellion (1969-10-25) — Charles has been forced to send James into exile and to dissolve his factious parliament at Oxford. The Princess Anne has married George, Prince of Denmark, and has chosen Sarah to
- E6: The Protestant Wind (1969-11-01) — Monmouth, the hope of the Protestant rebels, was defeated by John Churchill at Sedgemoor.
- E7: Trial of Strength (1969-11-08) — John Churchill owed much to James II. But the King was clearly determined to destroy the Protestant religion and the laws of England, so John decided to support William of Orange a
- E8: The Queens Command (1969-11-15) — William III, with Churchill's help, has defeated James' attempted invasion of Ireland. John has been suspected of treason and dismissed from Court. Princess Anne has refused to obe
- E9: Reconciliation (1969-11-22) — In an atmosphere of national panic John, falsely accused of Jacobite treachery, has been imprisoned for a time in the Tower. After Mary's death, William receives Anne at Court.
- E10: A Famous Victory (1969-11-29) — Before he died William III recognised Marlborough as his successor in the task of defeating France. With the accession of Anne, John and Sarah have risen to a position of pre-emine
- E11: Breaking the Circle (1969-12-06) — To save the Holy Roman Empire from French invasion Marlborough led his allied troops into Germany and defeated the French at the Battle of Blenheim.
- E12: Not Without Honour (1969-12-13) — Marlborough continues his success in the war against France, but his prestige at home and with Anne has been impaired by the devious backstairs intrigue of Robert Harley.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The First Churchills have? 1 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Who created The First Churchills? Donald Wilson.
Where can I watch The First Churchills? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
