Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years

★ 5.0 /10 3 votes

September 6, 1981 - October 25, 1981 1 Season 8 Episodes 60 min Ended

Documentary

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1981 • 8 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Type
                                    Scripted
                                

                                    Rating
                                    5.0/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

Cast & Crew

Robert Hardy

Winston Churchill

Eric Porter

Neville Chamberlain

Peter Barkworth

Stanley Baldwin

Nigel Havers

Randolph Churchill

Siân Phillips

Clementine Churchill

Edward Woodward

Sir Samuel Hoare

Tim Pigott-Smith

Brendan Bracken

Sherrie Hewson

Mrs. Pearman

David Swift

Professor Lindemann

Robert James

Ramsay Macdonald

Paul Freeman

David Quilter

Wing-Commander Torr Anderson

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

How many seasons does Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years have?

Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years has 1 season with 8 episodes.

When did Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years premiere?

Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years premiered on September 6, 1981.

Is Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years still running?

No, Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years has ended. The final episode aired on October 25, 1981.

What is the rating of Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years?

Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years has a rating of 5.0/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years?

Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years is classified as Documentary.