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Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years

The story of Winston Churchill's life between 1929, when he lost his cabinet position, and 1939, when he joined Great Britain's War Cabinet - a period he described as the most difficult in his life.

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Robert Hardy
Winston Churchill
Siân Phillips
Clementine Churchill
Nigel Havers
Randolph Churchill

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Episode 1

Down and Out

When the Tories lose their majority in Parliament, Winston loses his spot in the cabinet. Deciding to take the opportunity to feather his nest he goes to America on a speaking tour and invests the proceeds in a a pre-crash stock market.

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Awards

  • 1982 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actor - winner
  • 1982 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Series/Serial - nominated
  • 1982 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor - nominated
  • 1982 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Design - nominated

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