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Jonathan Smith - The Last Bark of the Bulldog

June 1953: Prime Minister Winston Churchill suffers a stroke and a political crisis ensues. Stars Benjamin Whitrow.

The United Kingdom suffered a political crisis in June 1953.

It was Winston Churchill's last period in office as prime minister.

What happened when he suffered a stroke at 10 Downing Street?

Starring Benjamin Whitrow.

Events dramatised by Jonathan Smith.

Winston Churchill .... Benjamin Whitrow
Clementine Churchill .... Sian Phillips
Lord Moran .. Christian Rodska
Anthony Eden .... Michael Cochrane
Jock Colville.... Robert Portal
Nurse.... Emma Callander

Director: Bruce Young

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in June 2003.

1 hour

Last on

Mon 6 Dec 2021 04:00
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  • Sun 29 Sep 2019 16:00
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  • Mon 6 Dec 2021 04:00
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