The First Churchills (1969) TV series poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The First Churchills (1969) in the UK

The First Churchills (1969) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

The First Churchills is a 1969 twelve-part BBC television serial starring John Neville as John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, and Susan Hampshire as his wife, Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough. Written and produced by Donald Wilson, and directed by David Giles, the series is notable as being the first programme shown on PBS's long-running Masterpiece series in the United States.

  • TV series
  • 1969
  • 50 min / ep
  • ★ 6.8/10 TMDB
  • 1 season
  • Drama

Streaming options in the United Kingdom

Updated daily from The Movie Database. Outbound links open the provider directly.

We couldn't find any current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings for The First Churchills.

This may be because: (a) the title hasn't been released in the UK yet, (b) it's on physical media only, or (c) the licence has temporarily lapsed. Streaming availability changes frequently — check back daily.

Last verified: — sourced from The Movie Database. Machine-readable: Markdown · JSON.

Cast & crew

Top-billed cast in The First Churchills.

CreatorDonald Wilson

More drama on UK streaming

Browse other titles in the same genres, refreshed daily.

Drama TVUK availability

See what else is on each service right now.

Drama on NetflixUK availabilityDrama on Prime VideoUK availabilityDrama on Disney+UK availabilityDrama on Apple TV+UK availabilityDrama on Paramount+UK availabilityDrama on NOWUK availability

The First Churchills — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The First Churchills in the UK?

The First Churchills (1969) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

Are all seasons of The First Churchills on the same service?

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

Is The First Churchills on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?

The First Churchills is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

How accurate is this TV series's availability data?

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

Looking for something else?

ScreenSearch indexes over a million films and TV shows. Type any title to instantly find where it's streaming in the UK.

Search any title