The Churchills

Documentary 2012

Available on Acorn TV, Prime Video

David Starkey uncovers the links between Britain’s two greatest war leaders, both called Churchill: Winston, who defeated Hitler, and his ancestor John Churchill, who faced down Louis XIV of France. Starkey tells the story of the two greatest war leaders in British history, both of whom were called Churchill.

Documentary 2012

TV-14

Starring David Starkey

EPISODE 1

The Choice

The story begins at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, on the great estate built by John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough. His descendant, Winston, visited often and, while there, developed an interest in history, war, and writing. Fascinated by his ancestor, Winston later began his biography of John–Marlborough: His Life and Times.

44 min · Jul 26, 2012 TV-14
EPISODE 2

The March to War

In 1932, Winston–then a low-level, out-of-power politician–visited Germany to do research for his biography and saw first-hand the rise of Hitler. Recognizing the patterns in the conflict between John Churchill and French king Louis XIV, Winston predicted imminent war in a time when peace was desired at all costs.

44 min · Jul 26, 2012 TV-14
EPISODE 3

Grand Strategies

As World War II raged, Winston succeeded Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. And while France faced total Nazi occupation, Winston drew upon the lessons of Marlborough’s war leadership, particularly in the Battle of Ramillies, to eventually win the war.

44 min · Jul 26, 2012 TV-14

David Starkey

Host
David Sington

Director
David Sington

Producer
Heather Walsh

Producer

About

The Churchills

DOCUMENTARY

David Starkey uncovers the links between Britain’s two greatest war leaders, both called Churchill: Winston, who defeated Hitler, and his ancestor John Churchill, who faced down Louis XIV of France. Starkey tells the story of the two greatest war leaders in British history, both of whom were called Churchill.

Information

Studio: Acorn TV
Released: 2012
Rated: TV-14

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States), English (United Kingdom)
Audio: English (United Kingdom) (AAC)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.