The first Churchills
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Published
Silver Spring, MD : Acorn Media, [2004].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 533 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
1569387206
UPC
054961720699

Notes

General Note
Contains all 12 episodes of the complete drama.
General Note
Originally broadcast by BBC1 in 1969.
General Note
Based on the biography by Winston Churchill.
General Note
Special features: exclusive interview with Susan Hampshire; photo gallery; cast filmographies; full-color insert with a sampling of the real love letters of Sarah and John Churchill; glossary of historical figures and terms; House of Stuart family tree.
Creation/Production Credits
Production designer, Spencer Chapman.
Participants/Performers
Susan Hampshire, John Neville, James Villiers, John Westbrook, John Standing, Margaret Tyzack, Frederick Peisley, Job Stewart, Alan Rowe.
Description
Tells the story of the 50-year marriage of John and Sarah Churchill, the first Churchills to make their mark on British history. John was a handsome and charismatic general who won the battles that shaped the future of England. Sarah was a fiery beauty whose passion and intellect made her a favorite at court and won the undying devotion of her husband. The turbulent history of 17th century England is seen through the eyes of Sarah, and are filtered through her love for John and their shared love of England.
System Details
DVD, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital.
Local note
DVD

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Wilson, D., Hampshire, S., Neville, J., Villiers, J., Westbrook, J., Standing, J., & Churchill, W. (2004). The first Churchills . Acorn Media.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Donald Wilson et al.. 2004. The First Churchills. Acorn Media.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Donald Wilson et al.. The First Churchills Acorn Media, 2004.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Wilson, Donald, et al. The First Churchills Acorn Media, 2004.

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