Deliverance
Churchill and Britain's influence begins to wane as the Soviet Union and the United States grow into the most significant players of the war, and his warnings about Soviet intentions following victory are ignored. Before victory in the war has been achieved, his own electorate vote him out in the first general election since war was declared.
Episodes
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Deliverance
S1 E104 - 50m 3s
Churchill and Britain's influence begins to wane as the Soviet Union and the United States grow into the most significant players of the war, and his warnings about Soviet intentions following victory are ignored. Before victory in the war has been achieved, his own electorate vote him out in the first general election since war was declared.
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A Perfect Unity
S1 E103 - 50m 3s
Churchill makes crucial decisions and navigates big changes as Britain gains a powerful ally and the war rages on. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the Germans declare war, the United States has joined the fight. In Eastern Europe, Stalin and the Soviets are in a desperate struggle for survival. Churchill faces terrible reverses in Asia where forces are stretched too thin.
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Victory at all Costs
S1 E102 - 50m 3s
The story continues with a look at his time as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, a time known for his notable speeches. Within days of his ascent he finds himself leading a country that is fighting alone, evacuating British troops from Dunkirk as France falls. Churchill unsheathes the weapon that will influence the morale of his people and ensure his place in history — the English language.
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Danger Gathers Upon Our Path
S1 E101 - 50m 3s
Born into the aristocracy, Winston Churchill began his career with stints in the British cavalry and as a war correspondent, followed by political appointments including Home Secretary and then First Lord of the Admiralty, before serving on the Western Front during World War I.
Schedule
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Winston Churchill's War
Victory at All Costs
Monday
Jun 5
1 Hour
Winston Churchill's time as prime minister of the United Kingdom, a time where his notable speeches were born. -
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Winston Churchill's War
A Perfect Unity
Monday
Jun 5
1 Hour
Churchill must make crucial decisions and figure out how to navigate big changes as the war rages on and Britain makes a powerful ally. -
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Winston Churchill's War
A Perfect Unity
Saturday
Jun 10
1 Hour
Churchill must make crucial decisions and figure out how to navigate big changes as the war rages on and Britain makes a powerful ally. -
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Winston Churchill's War
A Perfect Unity
Sunday
Jun 11
1 Hour
Churchill must make crucial decisions and figure out how to navigate big changes as the war rages on and Britain makes a powerful ally. -
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Winston Churchill's War
A Perfect Unity
Sunday
Jun 11
1 Hour
Churchill must make crucial decisions and figure out how to navigate big changes as the war rages on and Britain makes a powerful ally. -
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Winston Churchill's War
Deliverance
Sunday
Jun 11
1 Hour
Britain's influence begins to shrink as the Soviet Union and the United States grow into the most significant actors in the war. -
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Winston Churchill's War
Deliverance
Monday
Jun 12
1 Hour
Britain's influence begins to shrink as the Soviet Union and the United States grow into the most significant actors in the war. -
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Winston Churchill's War
Deliverance
Monday
Jun 12
1 Hour
Britain's influence begins to shrink as the Soviet Union and the United States grow into the most significant actors in the war. -
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Winston Churchill's War
Deliverance
Saturday
Jun 17
1 Hour
Britain's influence begins to shrink as the Soviet Union and the United States grow into the most significant actors in the war. -
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Winston Churchill's War
Deliverance
Sunday
Jun 18
1 Hour
Britain's influence begins to shrink as the Soviet Union and the United States grow into the most significant actors in the war. -
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Winston Churchill's War
Deliverance
Sunday
Jun 18
1 Hour
Britain's influence begins to shrink as the Soviet Union and the United States grow into the most significant actors in the war. -
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Winston Churchill's War
Sunday
Jun 18
1 Hour
Winston Churchill's career throughout World War II and beyond, exploring the difference he made and the legacy he left.
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