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Nearly Killed in New York

Historical documentary, based on suppressed memoirs. On a visit to the USA and Bahamas, Churchill is nearly killed, and danger stalks hospital corridors.

During 18 years' service, Detective Inspector Walter Thompson accompanied Winston Churchill everywhere - travelling with him to meet world leaders, riding with Lawrence of Arabia, and avoiding many assassination attempts. Based on Thompson's memoirs, which Churchill himself tried to suppress, this series reveals his experiences. On a visit to the USA and the Bahamas, Churchill is nearly killed, and danger stalks hospital corridors.

46 minutes

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Tue 8 May 2007 11:10

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