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The First Churchills
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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.
Top Cast
John Neville
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
Susan Hampshire
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
John Standing
Sidney Godolphin
Episodes
1
The Chaste Nymph
Sep 27, 1969
2
Bridals
Oct 04, 1969
3
Plot Counter-Plot
Oct 11, 1969
4
The Lion and the Unicorn
Oct 18, 1969
5
Rebellion
Oct 25, 1969
6
The Protestant Wind
Nov 01, 1969
7
Trial of Strength
Nov 08, 1969
8
The Queens Command
Nov 15, 1969
9
Reconciliation
Nov 22, 1969
10
A Famous Victory
Nov 29, 1969
11
Breaking the Circle
Dec 06, 1969
12
Not Without Honour
Dec 13, 1969
