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Young Winston

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring Simon Ward
Richard Attenborough 's epic chronicle of the life and times of one of Britain's foremost politicians features a spectacular re-creation of the last British cavalry charge at the infamous Battle of Omudurman.
As a boy, Winston Churchill is a constant disappointment to his father Randolph and an academic failure.
However, Lady Churchill uses her position to ensure a commission for her son in the 21st Lancers, and on the path to greatness.
Screenplay by Carl Foreman based on the book My Early Life by Winston Churchill
0 FILMS: pages 19-20

Contributors

Unknown:
Simon Ward
Unknown:
Richard Attenborough
Unknown:
Winston Churchill
Unknown:
Carl Foreman
Winston Churchill:
Simon Ward
Lord Randolph Churchill:
Robert Shaw
Lady Randolph Churchill:
Anne Bancroft
Mr Wolldon:
Jack Hawkins
George E Buckle:
Ian Holm
Lloyd George:
Anthony Hopkins
General Bindon Blood:
Patrick Magee
Captain Haldane:
Edward Woodward
Gen Kitchener:
John Mills
Source: Radio Times

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