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The First Churchills

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The First Churchills is a 1969 twelve-part BBC television serial starring John Neville as John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and Susan Hampshire as his wife, Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough. Written and produced by Donald Wilson, and directed by David Giles, the series is notable as being the first programme shown on PBS's long-running Masterpiece series in the United States.

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Budget

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

09 December 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

John Neville

John Neville

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

Susan Hampshire

Susan Hampshire

Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough

John Standing

John Standing

Sidney Godolphin

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