The First Churchills
The lives of John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, and his wife Sarah.
- 1969-1969
- 1 season
- Acorn Media Group
- Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure
The lives of John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, and his wife Sarah.
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Cast & Crew
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
The Chaste Nymph
Sun, Jan 10, 1971 44 mins
John Churchill is an able soldier who has proved himself on many occasions and is a favorite of Kings on both sides of the English Channel. He quickly became a senior officer, based on his skill and not his aristocratic background. He was also a ladies man having affairs with several aristocratic ladies including King Charles II's mistress, the Duchess of Cleveland. At a ball he first meets Sarah Jennings, a pretty young girl who has the good fortune of having the support of Mary, the second Duchess of York. He's immediately taken with her but she doesn't reciprocate. She does however show a spirit that Churchill much admires.
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Awards
- 1970 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actress - Winner
- 1971 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Series - Drama - Nominated
- 1971 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Winner
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