Churchill
The life of controversial yet iconic British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- Documentary
The life of controversial yet iconic British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Beginnings
45 mins
Churchill's privileged upbringing, his difficult relationship with his father, his fledgling early military and journalistic career, and how his incredible Boer War adventure made him famous.
Episode 2
The Long Grass
45 mins
Revealing the drama of Churchill's First World War, the birth of his bulldog spirit, his ability to bounce back from disaster and his willingness to risk his life for good PR.
Episode 3
A Gathering Storm
45 mins
The remarkable story of Churchill's return from the political wilderness to become the heroic war leader many still celebrate today.
Episode 4
Path to Victory
45 mins
Looking at Churchill's Christmas visit to Washington, DC in 1941, during which he secured the support of US president Franklin Roosevelt.
Episode 5
Fallen Hero
45 mins
In 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill has led Britain to the brink of victory. Banking on his wartime popularity, he calls a general election, but he has mistaken the mood of the nation and finds himself with a real fight on his hands.
Episode 6
Curtain Call
45 mins
A look at Winston Churchill's final years and the reckless behaviour that threatened to undermine his legacy. However, when the end came, his state funeral was one of the largest Britain had ever seen.