The First Churchills(1969)
The First Churchills Synopsis
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.
The First Churchills (1969) is a drama series that premiered on September 27, 1969, spanning 1 season and 12 episodes. It stars John Neville, Susan Hampshire, John Standing and Sheila Gish. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1969-09-27
- Last aired:
- 1969-12-13
The First Churchills Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Neville
as John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
Susan Hampshire
as Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
John Standing
as Sidney Godolphin
Sheila Gish
as Queen Mary
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The First Churchills Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The First Churchills – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The First Churchills?
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How many seasons of The First Churchills are there?
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The First Churchills has 1 season and 12 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 27, 1969.
Is The First Churchills still running?
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No. The First Churchills is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 13, 1969.
Who is in the cast of The First Churchills?
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The First Churchills (1969) stars John Neville, Susan Hampshire, John Standing and Sheila Gish. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The First Churchills any good?
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The First Churchills (1969) is rated 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.