Season 1 1992

Biography of the great wartime leader. The first part follows Churchill's life through his early political career to his inauguration as prime minister.

Looking at the period between May 1940 and October 1942 when Winston Churchill became prime minister, Britain faced the crises of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, as well as the first great victory at El Alamein.

Martin Gilbert looks at the life of Winston Churchill, exploring the period between victory at El Alamein and V-E Day.

The documentary series written and presented by Martin Gilbert looks at the later period of Winston Churchill's life.