John Neville (John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough), Susan Hampshire (Sarah Jennings Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough), James Villiers (Charles II), John Standing (Sidney Godolphin), John Westbrook (James, Duke of York), Margaret Tyzack (Princess Anne), Richard Pearson (Robert Harley). Originally produced as a mini-series on BBC1 in 1969. Special features: Conversation with Susan Hampshire (19 min.); Photo gallery [slide show]; Cast filmographies [text feature].
Contents:
(45 min.). Plot counter-plot (43 min.) -- Part two Bridals (45 min.) -- Part three Plot counter-plot (45 min.). (45 min.). The Protestant wind (45 min.) -- Part five Rebellion (45 min.) -- Part six The Protestant wind (45 min.). (45 min.). Reconciliation (43 min.) -- Part eight The queen commands (45 min.) -- Part nine Reconciliation (45 min.). (43 min.). Not without honour (45 min.) -- Part eleven Breaking the circle (45 min.) -- Part twelve Not without honour (43 min.).
Summary:
Tells the story of the 50-year marriage of John and Sarah Churchill, the first Churchills to make their mark on British history. John was a handsome and charismatic general who won the battles that shaped the future of England. Sarah was a fiery beauty whose passion and intellect made her a favorite at court and won the undying devotion of her husband. The turbulent history of 17th century England is seen through the eyes of Sarah, and are filtered through her love for John and their shared love of England.
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