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Churchill and the Generals

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Another chance to see controversial playwright Ian Curteis's classic drama, first shown in 1979, which chronicles Winston Churchill's relationships with the various generals and statesmen of the Second World War during the period May to summer 1944. The title role is played by Timothy West, and is supported by a cast of luminaries including Eric Porter, Joseph Cotten, Richard Dysart and Ian Richardson.

Contributors

Writer:
Ian Curteis
Winston Churchill:
Timothy West
General Sir Alan Brooke:
Eric Porter
General George C. Marshall:
Joseph Cotten
General Dwight D. Eisenhower:
Richard Dysart
General Bernard L. Montgomery:
Ian Richardson
Source: Radio Times

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