The First Churchills
The First Churchills
TV Series

The First Churchills

6.3September 27, 19691 Season12 EpisodesEnded
Drama

Overview

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.

Created by: Donald Wilson
Networks: BBC Two

📺 Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

12 Episodes

Cast

John Neville

John Neville

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

Susan Hampshire

Susan Hampshire

Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough

John Standing

John Standing

Sidney Godolphin

Crew

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill

Book

Christopher Sarson
C

Christopher Sarson

Producer

Donald Wilson

Donald Wilson

Producer