| Description |
4 videodiscs (533 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert (1 folded sheet ([10] pages) : illustrations ; 19 cm.) |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby Digital; 4:3 full screen. |
| Cast |
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). |
| Credits |
Cameraman John McGlashan ; editor, Alastair Mackay, Ron Bowman ; songs composed and music arranged by Marcus Dods ; dances arranged by Geraldine Stephenson. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a mini-series on BBC1 in 1969. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| 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. |
| Contents |
Disc 1 Vol. 1 Part one The chaste nymph (43 min.) -- Part two Bridals (45 min.) -- Part three Plot counter-plot (45 min.). |
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Disc 2 Vol. 2 Part four The lion and the unicorn (45 min.) -- Part five Rebellion (45 min.) -- Part six The Protestant wind (45 min.). |
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Disc 3 Vol. 3 Part seven Trial of strength (43 min.) -- Part eight The queen commands (45 min.) -- Part nine Reconciliation (45 min.). |
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Disc 4 Vol. 4 Part ten A famous victory (45 min.) -- Part eleven Breaking the circle (45 min.) -- Part twelve Not without honour (43 min.). |
| Note |
Special features: Conversation with Susan Hampshire (19 min.); Photo gallery [slide show]; Cast filmographies [text feature]. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Marlborough, John Churchill, Duke of, 1650-1722 -- Drama.
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Marlborough, Sarah Jennings Churchill, Duchess of, 1660-1744 -- Drama.
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Churchill family -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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Married people -- Great Britain -- Drama.
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Television programs -- Great Britain.
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Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- History -- 1660-1714.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical television series.
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Biographical television programs.
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| Added Author |
Giles, David.
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Wilson, Donald, 1910-2002.
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Neville, John, 1925-2011.
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Hampshire, Susan, 1937-
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Villiers, James, 1933-1998.
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Standing, John, 1934-
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Westbrook, John, 1922-1989
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Tyzack, Margaret, 1931-2011.
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Pearson, Richard, 1918-2011.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1569387206 |
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9781569387207 |
| Standard No. |
054961720699 |
| Music No. |
AMP-7206 Acorn Media |
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