Churchill: The Finest Half Hour

Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George are two towering figures in 20th century history. Prime Ministers who led their nation in struggles for survival - and won. Politicians who spent decades shaping their times.Now Professor Richard Toye (author of 'Churchill and Lloyd George: Rivals for Greatness') and Dr. Warren Dockter begin this major series on the parallel careers of these two fascinating men. Starting by exploring how two men from very different backgrounds crossed swords and then joined forces on the great issues of the day, from the Boer War to Free Trade and Home Rule for Ireland. All while seeking the great offices of state for each believed he was destined.

How did Churchill learn about the overwhelming defeat he and Conservative Party suffered in Britain's General Election of 1945?And how did Churchill react, both immedidately and in the years of opposition which followed?Was his position as leader of the Conservative Party ever in doubt?Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter address all these questions and more. And in an added bonus, highlight the wit and wisdom of that little know comedian, Josef Stalin...

On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrated victory in Europe with ecstatic crowds thronging the streets of London.Within weeks, Churchill was swept out of office as the Labour Party won a landslide victory in Britain's General Election.Professor Richard Toye and Dr, Warren Dockter explore this spectacular reversal of fortune for Britain's wartime leader - with a particular focus on a radio broadcast which became notorious...

What did the half-American Winston Churchill make of the US Constitution?How did he argue that it helped to bind Britain and America together?And why did he think it was a mistake to try and legislate the prohibition of alchol via the 18th Amendment?With the United States marking the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter cover 40 years as they delve into Churchill's evolving views on the constitution of 'The Great Republic'.

How did painting intersect with Winston Churchill's political career - and what do his experiences as an artist tell us about Churchill's psyche?Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter explore some answers, with the expert help of Timothy Riley, Director and Chief Curator of America's National Churchill Museum.

Special guest Tim Riley - Director and Chief Curator of America's National Churchill Museum - joins Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Docker to discuss how Winston Churchill discovered painting as a pastime during the Great War and its emergence as a significant part of his life.