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  • The First Churchills The Lion and the Unicorn (Season 1, Episode 4)
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    TV Episode | 45 min | Biography, Drama, History

The First Churchills

The Lion and the Unicorn (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV-Y
TV Episode | 45 min | Biography, Drama, History

King Charles II knows that many of the Lords are plotting against him and moves to take control of the situation. He relocates temporarily to Oxford forcing Parliament to move there as well. He then dissolves that institution but doesn't ...See moreKing Charles II knows that many of the Lords are plotting against him and moves to take control of the situation. He relocates temporarily to Oxford forcing Parliament to move there as well. He then dissolves that institution but doesn't call elections. He also orders his brother and heir James, the Duke of York, to leave temporarily and relocate to Scotland. Churchill and Godolphin accompanies him but James proves to be difficult and cruel towards the people. Sarah Churchill is going to have a child, much to everyone's delight, though she doesn't necessarily look forward to having her mother stay with her during her lying-in. She also continues her close friendship with Princess Anne, James second daughter, who is to be married to Prince George of Denmark. Anne names her a Lady of the Bedchamber, with a stipend of £200 per year. Written by garykmcd See less
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Director
Writers
Winston Churchill (book) | Donald B. Wilson (as Donald Wilson)
Producer
Donald B. Wilson (as Donald Wilson)
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 18, 1969

Release date
Jan 31, 1971 (United States)

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25 cast members
Name Known for
John Neville
John Churchill John Churchill   See fewer
Susan Hampshire
Sarah Churchill Sarah Churchill   See fewer
James Villiers
Charles II Charles II   See fewer
Margaret Tyzack
Princess Anne Princess Anne   See fewer
John Standing
Sidney Godolphin Sidney Godolphin   See fewer
John Westbrook
James, Duke of York James, Duke of York   See fewer
James Kerry
James, Duke of Monmouth James, Duke of Monmouth   See fewer
Roger Mutton
George of Denmark George of Denmark   See fewer
Sheila Gish
Mary, Duchess of York Mary, Duchess of York   See fewer
Daphne Heard
Mrs. Jennings Mrs. Jennings   See fewer
John Ringham
Laurence Hyde Laurence Hyde   See fewer
Frederick Peisley
Earl of Shaftesbury Earl of Shaftesbury   See fewer
Robert Robinson
Louis XIV Louis XIV   See fewer
David March
Barillon Barillon   See fewer
Austin Trevor
Lord Halifax Lord Halifax   See fewer
Colin Bean
Lord Russell Lord Russell   See fewer
Pauline Loring
Lady Clarendon Lady Clarendon   See fewer
John Dane
Earl of Mulgrave Earl of Mulgrave   See fewer
Alan Lee
Lord Bruce Lord Bruce   See fewer
John Graham
Prosecutor Prosecutor   See fewer
Hugh Martin
Pringle Pringle   See fewer
Peter Morton
Mallard Mallard   See fewer
John Tordoff
Becket Becket   See fewer
Barry Wade
Chiffinch Chiffinch   See fewer
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