Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years(1981)
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years Synopsis
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years is an 8-part 1981 drama serial based on the life of Winston Churchill, and particularly his years in enforced exile from political position during the 1920s and 30s. It was written and directed by Ferdinand Fairfax and Churchill was played by Robert Hardy. Hardy's brilliant performance as Churchill won critical acclaim and a BAFTA award in 1982. He reprised the role in The Sittaford Mystery, Bomber Harris and War and Remembrance and at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the end of World War II in 1995 when he quoted a number of Churchill's wartime speeches in character.
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981) is a documentary series that premiered on September 6, 1981, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars Robert Hardy, Eric Porter, Peter Barkworth and Nigel Havers. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1981-09-06
- Last aired:
- 1981-10-25
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Hardy
as Winston Churchill
Eric Porter
as Neville Chamberlain
Peter Barkworth
as Stanley Baldwin
Nigel Havers
as Randolph Churchill
Siân Phillips
as Clementine Churchill
Edward Woodward
as Sir Samuel Hoare
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Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many seasons of Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years are there?
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Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 6, 1981.
Is Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years still running?
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No. Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 25, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years?
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Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981) stars Robert Hardy, Eric Porter, Peter Barkworth, Nigel Havers and Siân Phillips. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years any good?
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Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981) is rated 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.