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Winston Churchill
Episode 3 of 6
AJP Taylor tells the story of Winston Churchill's wartime career and analyses his character and achievements. He is controversially outspoken about some of Churchill's failings and equally frank in his assessments of Churchill's heroic successes.
Last on
Mon 19 May 2025
23:10
Clips
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The initial reaction to Churchill's leadership
Duration: 01:38
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Churchill's first great contribution
Duration: 01:02
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History was part of Churchill's life
Duration: 01:13
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Churchill's belief in "Victory at all costs"
Duration: 00:55
Did You Know?
AJP Taylor was a Fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford from 1938 until 1976. He was also the first 'television don', delivering his historical lectures, throughout a 30-year broadcasting career, largely unscripted and without the aid of modern technology such as an autocue.
Credit
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | AJP Taylor |
Broadcasts
- Wed 18 Aug 1976 22:50
- Wed 4 Feb 2015 13:20ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two England, Wales, Northern Ireland & HD only
- Wed 4 Feb 2015 15:20ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Scotland
- Mon 19 May 2025 23:10
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