Episode 4
Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man. Now he examines his subject's overspill of emotions. And why was he such a famous 'crier'?
Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man:
'While researching my biography of him, I found scores of occasions when Churchill burst into tears. Including dozens when he was prime minister..' Not only this, but was there a method or aim behind the tears?
Producer Duncan Minshull
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