The First Churchills
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.
| Created By | Donald Wilson | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Ended | |
| Original Name | The First Churchills | |
| First Air Date | September 27, 1969 | |
| Last Air Date | December 13, 1969 | |
| Seasons | 1 | |
| Episodes | 12 | |
| Episode Runtime | 50min | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United Kingdom | |
| Production Companies | BBC | |
| Networks | BBC Two | |