| Description |
1 online resource (62 minutes) |
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Churchill's Bodyguard |
| Summary |
Walter Thompson, Winston Churchill's personal bodyguard for over 20 years, saved the great statesman's life on at least 13 separate occasions. But Thompson was much more than simply Churchill's protector. Friend, confidante and companion; Thompson was, for many years, the only person Churchill could turn to for a normal conversation. From Thompson's early years at Scotland Yard to his last day in Churchill's service after his defeat in the 1945 General Election, this series examines the strong personal bond that developed between the two men over the many years they spent together. Drawing content from Thompson's own diaries, and a wealth of archive material, this is a compelling insight into the dedication, bravery and resourcefulness of the man who, in effect, was Churchill's closest friend during some of the most turbulent years of the 20th Century |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed March 15, 2021) |
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Based on the original writings of Walter Thompson |
| Performer |
Narrated by Robert Powell. With the voice of Dennis Waterman as Walter Thompson |
| Notes |
In English |
| Subject |
Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965.
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Thompson, W. H. (Walter Henry), 1890-
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Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965. fast (OCoLC)fst01716876 |
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Thompson, W. H. (Walter Henry), 1890- fast (OCoLC)fst01495058 |
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Bodyguards -- Great Britain -- Biography
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Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography
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Bodyguards.
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Politics and government.
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Prime ministers.
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 20th century. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85056915
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| Subject |
Great Britain.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical television programs.
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Biographies.
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Documentary television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Biographical television programs.
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Documentaires télévisés.
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Biographies télévisées.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Martin, Jonathan, director, producer, screenwriter
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Nugus, Philip, director
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Powell, Robert, 1944- narrator.
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Nugus/Martin Productions, Ltd., production company.
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BBC Worldwide Ltd., film distributor.
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