The Churchills - A privileged insight into their private and public life (DVD)

It was Winston Churchill's destiny to personify the spirit of Britain in time of war. Indomitable and defeat, by sheer force of personality he made the nation share his own faith in its survival. The achievements of his finest hour have earned him a lasting place in history. 

It could be said that he was born to greatness, for he came into the world at Blenheim Palace, bestowed by a grateful nation on another national hero - his direct ancestor John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough.

For two centuries the great duke's descendants had squandered their talents in reckless fashion, until the dormant family genius revived in Winston's father. He married a tempestuous and beautiful American and and they passed on their mixture of vaulting ambition and rush extravagance to new generations of Churchills.

Drawing on Winston's own letters and memories, family archives, and on the reminiscences of his close relations and allies, "The Churchills" strips away the myths and misconceptions about Winston Churchill and his family over three generations.

DVD Extra Features: Churchill's Complete Speeches and the Bonus Feature "I Was There... Churchill's War"

Sleeve Design: Mike Essier

Running Time: 153 mins

ISBN: 5027182611553