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Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years

1981·Show
8Episodes in1Season
73
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IMDb8.5
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IMDb8.5
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years is an 8-part 1981 drama serial based on the life of Winston Churchill, and particularly his years in enforced exile from political position during the 1920s and 30s. It was written and directed by Ferdinand Fairfax and Churchill was played by Robert Hardy. Hardy's brilliant performance as Churchill won critical acclaim and a BAFTA award in 1982. He reprised the role in The Sittaford Mystery, Bomber Harris and War and Remembrance and at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the end of World War II in 1995 when he quoted a number of Churchill's wartime speeches in character.
Historical DramaPolitical BiographyStatesmanshipBritish HistoryCharacter StudyAcclaimed ActingPre-WWII EraParliamentary IntrigueLeadership Challenges

Crew

Written by:
Ferdinand Fairfax
Produced by:
Mark Shivas, Richard Broke

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Is Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 8.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years air?

It ran from 1981 to 1981 and has ended.

What language is Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years in?

English

It was made in English.

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What tropes does Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years use?

Anti-VillainKid Has a PointJerkass Has a PointWe Used to Be FriendsCigar ChomperThe CassandraKavorka ManFailure HeroPolitically Incorrect HeroThe DragonReformed, but Not TamedThe Reliable Oneand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years, including Anti-Villain, Kid Has a Point, Jerkass Has a Point.