The First Churchills

1969 NR 50m 8.1

The lives of John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, and his wife Sarah.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 The Chaste Nymph

1. The Chaste Nymph

Aired: Sep 27, 1969

John Churchill is an able soldier who has proved himself on many occasions an...

Episode 2 Bridals

2. Bridals

Aired: Oct 4, 1969

John Churchill pursues the young Sarah Jennings but she is convinced they can...

Episode 3 Plot, Counter-Plot

3. Plot, Counter-Plot

Aired: Oct 11, 1969

John is promoted to Brigadier and much to Sarah's dismay, is off to Holland. ...

Episode 5 Rebellion

5. Rebellion

Aired: Oct 25, 1969

King Charles II suddenly falls ill and dies within a few days. He converts to...

Episode 6 The Protestant Wind

6. The Protestant Wind

Aired: Oct 31, 1969

Over time, King James II is not living up to his promise to protect the Prote...

Episode 7 Trial of Strength

7. Trial of Strength

Aired: Nov 7, 1969

King James II travels to Catholic Ireland where he is welcomed by the populat...

Episode 8 The Queen Commands

8. The Queen Commands

Aired: Nov 14, 1969

With King William III away commanding his armies, Queen Mary II is left in ch...

Episode 9 Reconciliation

9. Reconciliation

Aired: Nov 21, 1969

With the death of Queen Mary II, King William III is now the sole monarch as ...

Episode 10 A Famous Victory

10. A Famous Victory

Aired: Nov 28, 1969

With the death of her brother-in-law William III in 1702, Princess Anne becom...

Episode 11 Breaking the Circle

11. Breaking the Circle

Aired: Dec 5, 1969

The close friendship between Sarah Churchill and Queen Anne is severely teste...

Episode 12 Not Without Honour

12. Not Without Honour

Aired: Dec 12, 1969

The war with France, which has so far lasted the entirety of Queen Anne's rei...

Info about The First Churchills

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Drama, War, Romance, History, Biography