Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Series Overview
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years is an 8-part 1981 drama serial based on the life of Winston Churchill, and particularly his years in enforced exile from political position during the 1920s and 30s. It was written and directed by Ferdinand Fairfax and Churchill was played by Robert Hardy. Hardy's brilliant performance as Churchill won critical acclaim and a BAFTA award in 1982. He reprised the role in The Sittaford Mystery, Bomber Harris and War and Remembrance and at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the end of World War II in 1995 when he quoted a number of Churchill's wartime speeches in character.
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 8 Episodes
60 min per episode
1981 – 1981
Premiered: Sun, Sep 6, 1981
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “What Price Churchill?”
Churchill's warnings come true as Hitler seizes Czechoslovakia and attacks Poland. Still Chamberlain resists admitting that it's to be war and that he must offer Churchill a position in the government.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ferdinand Fairfax
Mark Shivas, Richard Broke
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Shivas
Producer
Ferdinand Fairfax
Writer
Richard Broke
Producer
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PG: Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years about?
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years is an 8-part 1981 drama serial based on the life of Winston Churchill, and particularly his years in enforced exile from political position during the 1920s and 30s. It was written and directed by Ferdinand Fairfax and Churchill was played by Robert Hardy. Hardy's brilliant performance as Churchill won critical acclaim and a BAFTA award in 1982. He reprised the role in The Sittaford Mystery, Bomber Harris and War and Remembrance and at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the end of World War II in 1995 when he quoted a number of Churchill's wartime speeches in character.
How many seasons does Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years have?
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years?
Key cast members in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years include Robert Hardy, Eric Porter, Peter Barkworth, Nigel Havers, Siân Phillips.
Who created or directed Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years?
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years was developed and directed by Not specified.