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The First Churchills
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The First Churchills

1969-09-27 · 50 min / episode · ★ 6.8

Drama

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.

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Creators
Donald Wilson
Production companies
BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

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John NevilleJohn NevilleJohn Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
Susan HampshireSusan HampshireSarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough
John StandingJohn StandingSidney Godolphin
Sheila GishSheila GishQueen Mary

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