Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981)

Synopsis: This mini-series, originally aired on PBS, is based on Sir Martin Gilbert's acclaimed biography of Churchill. Covering his "wilderness years," the period between 1933 and 1939, the series begins as Churchill resigns from his post as Chancellor of the Exchequer and heads into an uncertain... This mini-series, originally aired on PBS, is based on Sir Martin Gilbert's acclaimed biography of Churchill. Covering his "wilderness years," the period between 1933 and 1939, the series begins as Churchill resigns from his post as Chancellor of the Exchequer and heads into an uncertain political future. Absorbing and well acted, this mini-series is a fascinating portrait of the 20th century's greatest political figure during that century's most troubled time. [More]