The First Churchills

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.

Cast

John Neville

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

Susan Hampshire

Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough

John Standing

Sidney Godolphin

Sheila Gish

Queen Mary