| Description |
4 videodiscs (533 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 insert (1 folded sheet ([10] p.) : ill. ; 19 cm.) |
| Note |
Originally produced as a mini-series on BBC1 in 1969. |
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Special features: Conversation with Susan Hampshire (19 min.); Photo gallery [slide show]; Cast filmographies [text feature]. |
| 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.). |
| Credits |
Cameraman John McGlashan ; editor, Alastair Mackay, Ron Bowman ; songs composed and music arranged by Marcus Dods ; dances arranged by Geraldine Stephenson. |
| 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). |
| 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. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, full screen (4:3) presentation ; Dolby Digital. |
| 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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Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Drama.
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Great Britain -- History -- 1660-1714.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical television programs
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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, 1942-
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Villiers, James, 1933-1998.
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Standing, John, 1934-
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Westbrook, John, 1922-
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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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