The First Churchills

Follow the tender love story of the first Duke and Duchess of Marlborough?ancestors of Sir Winston Churchill?from their budding romance in the bawdy court of King Charles II, through five decades and five monarchs. Rich in all the wit, lust, ambition and intrigue of the 17th-century English court, this lavishly produced, landmark BBC miniseries launched Masterpiece Theatre. You?ll delight in the Emmy?-winning performance of Susan Hampshire (Monarch of the Glen, The Forsyte Saga) as tempestuous Sarah. John Neville also stars as John Churchill. DVD extras include an exclusive interview with Susan Hampshire, photo gallery and excerpts from the real love letters of Sarah and John.

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Susan Hampshire turned down a Hollywood film career to stay in British television. She conquered America nevertheless, winning our hearts in The Forsyte Saga, The First Churchills and Vanity Fair?plus three US Emmy? Awards!