1 00:00:03,212 --> 00:00:06,955 Narrator: This is the story of britain's greatest leader, 2 00:00:06,966 --> 00:00:11,043 Seen in color for the first time. 3 00:00:11,053 --> 00:00:12,970 [gunfire] 4 00:00:13,047 --> 00:00:17,299 A born fighter, he's drawn to the sound of guns. 5 00:00:17,309 --> 00:00:18,967 [gun firing] 6 00:00:18,978 --> 00:00:21,895 The first world war tests his skills... 7 00:00:21,972 --> 00:00:23,805 [gunfire] 8 00:00:23,816 --> 00:00:26,808 ...And his character. 9 00:00:26,819 --> 00:00:28,235 Winston churchill: I have nothing to offer 10 00:00:28,312 --> 00:00:33,732 But blood, toil, tears, and sweat. 11 00:00:33,743 --> 00:00:39,071 Narrator: He is a maverick who makes catastrophic blunders. 12 00:00:39,081 --> 00:00:41,406 Rarely seen home movies 13 00:00:41,417 --> 00:00:42,666 Record his ups... 14 00:00:42,743 --> 00:00:43,917 And downs... 15 00:00:44,828 --> 00:00:46,253 [gunfire] 16 00:00:48,582 --> 00:00:53,135 ...Peaking as prime minister in the crucible of world war ii. 17 00:00:56,098 --> 00:00:58,673 He boosts morale and national resolve 18 00:00:58,684 --> 00:01:00,601 In britain's darkest hour... 19 00:01:02,679 --> 00:01:04,354 Churchill: We shall fight on the beaches. 20 00:01:04,431 --> 00:01:06,848 We shall fight on the landing grounds. 21 00:01:06,859 --> 00:01:09,276 We shall never surrender. 22 00:01:09,353 --> 00:01:12,696 Narrator: ...Leading britain to victory. 23 00:01:12,773 --> 00:01:15,357 Churchill: Advance britannia. 24 00:01:15,367 --> 00:01:17,993 Long live the cause of freedom. 25 00:01:21,957 --> 00:01:23,624 Narrator: And cementing his place 26 00:01:23,700 --> 00:01:26,293 In the nation's heart. 27 00:01:26,370 --> 00:01:29,621 This is the story of winston churchill, 28 00:01:29,632 --> 00:01:32,290 As you've never seen it before. 29 00:01:32,301 --> 00:01:39,056 ♪ 30 00:01:44,897 --> 00:01:47,064 Princess elizabeth: ...I'll be devoted to your service. 31 00:01:47,141 --> 00:01:51,527 ♪ 32 00:01:57,651 --> 00:01:59,660 Narrator: 1942. 33 00:01:59,736 --> 00:02:01,995 El alamein, egypt. 34 00:02:02,072 --> 00:02:05,323 [guns firing] 35 00:02:05,334 --> 00:02:07,000 British forces begin to beat back 36 00:02:07,077 --> 00:02:09,962 German troops occupying north africa. 37 00:02:12,424 --> 00:02:16,751 It's a decisive moment in world war ii. 38 00:02:16,762 --> 00:02:18,253 Churchill: A bright gleam 39 00:02:18,264 --> 00:02:22,591 Has caught the helmets of our soldiers 40 00:02:22,601 --> 00:02:25,853 And warmed and cheered all our hearts. 41 00:02:27,931 --> 00:02:29,931 Narrator: Prime minister winston churchill 42 00:02:29,942 --> 00:02:32,934 Delivers the news at a lunch at mansion house, 43 00:02:32,945 --> 00:02:35,020 The lord mayor's residence in london. 44 00:02:35,030 --> 00:02:37,272 Churchill: Rommel's army has been defeated. 45 00:02:37,283 --> 00:02:42,619 Narrator: Inside and out, people hang on every word. 46 00:02:42,696 --> 00:02:45,697 Churchill: Now, this is not the end. 47 00:02:45,708 --> 00:02:50,627 It is not even the beginning of the end. 48 00:02:50,704 --> 00:02:54,039 But it is perhaps the end of the beginning. 49 00:02:54,049 --> 00:02:55,624 [applause] 50 00:02:55,634 --> 00:02:58,126 Narrator: Churchill is nearing his zenith, 51 00:02:58,137 --> 00:03:01,805 A journey he's been on for 68 years. 52 00:03:01,882 --> 00:03:06,718 ♪ 53 00:03:06,729 --> 00:03:09,888 As a boy, winston leonard spencer churchill 54 00:03:09,899 --> 00:03:11,940 Loves all things military. 55 00:03:14,737 --> 00:03:17,070 He marshals brigades of toy soldiers 56 00:03:17,147 --> 00:03:19,823 In the sprawling grounds of his ancestral home, 57 00:03:19,900 --> 00:03:21,316 Blenheim palace, 58 00:03:21,327 --> 00:03:26,154 Where he was born on November 30, 1874. 59 00:03:26,165 --> 00:03:27,497 His father randolph 60 00:03:27,574 --> 00:03:31,335 Is a maverick conservative politician. 61 00:03:31,411 --> 00:03:34,913 His mother, jennie jerome, here with two-year-old winston, 62 00:03:34,924 --> 00:03:38,675 Comes from a wealthy american family. 63 00:03:38,752 --> 00:03:40,502 Even aged 16, 64 00:03:40,512 --> 00:03:43,505 Churchill is already certain destiny has chosen him. 65 00:03:43,515 --> 00:03:46,683 He tells a friend, "I see into the future. 66 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:51,179 I shall save london and England from disaster." 67 00:03:51,190 --> 00:03:53,106 It seems unlikely. 68 00:03:53,183 --> 00:03:55,776 He fails the entrance exam at the royal military academy 69 00:03:55,852 --> 00:04:00,030 At sandhurst twice before finally enrolling at 18. 70 00:04:01,441 --> 00:04:04,109 His military training will serve him well 71 00:04:04,119 --> 00:04:06,286 Through his long and varied career. 72 00:04:09,700 --> 00:04:11,283 1899. 73 00:04:11,293 --> 00:04:12,701 South africa. 74 00:04:12,711 --> 00:04:17,956 [gunfire] 75 00:04:17,967 --> 00:04:20,625 Films capture british highlander troops 76 00:04:20,636 --> 00:04:23,044 Fighting descendants of dutch settlers, 77 00:04:23,055 --> 00:04:24,629 Known as boers, 78 00:04:24,640 --> 00:04:26,715 For control of the colony. 79 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:28,809 Eager for action and glory, 80 00:04:28,885 --> 00:04:32,312 Churchill, just 25, heads to the frontline 81 00:04:32,389 --> 00:04:36,308 As war correspondent for the morning post. 82 00:04:36,318 --> 00:04:37,818 His skill as a writer 83 00:04:37,894 --> 00:04:40,070 Makes him the highest paid journalist there, 84 00:04:40,147 --> 00:04:42,489 Earning 250 pounds a month-- 85 00:04:42,566 --> 00:04:46,568 A staggering 25,000 pounds today. 86 00:04:46,578 --> 00:04:48,912 [whistle blows] 87 00:04:48,989 --> 00:04:50,739 On November 15, 88 00:04:50,749 --> 00:04:53,417 He's aboard a british armored train on a scouting run 89 00:04:53,493 --> 00:04:57,829 When boers derail and attack the locomotive. 90 00:04:57,840 --> 00:05:00,173 Churchill is captured. 91 00:05:02,177 --> 00:05:05,012 After 27 days imprisoned in pretoria, 92 00:05:05,088 --> 00:05:07,339 He stages a daring escape. 93 00:05:07,349 --> 00:05:11,685 ♪ 94 00:05:11,762 --> 00:05:16,514 The boers offer 25 pounds for his capture. 95 00:05:16,525 --> 00:05:19,776 But over 11 days, trekking 300 miles, 96 00:05:19,853 --> 00:05:22,771 The fugitive evades the foe. 97 00:05:22,781 --> 00:05:26,199 The escapes makes him a national hero. 98 00:05:26,860 --> 00:05:29,828 [cheering] 99 00:05:33,116 --> 00:05:36,868 Back in britain, churchill turns his newfound fame 100 00:05:36,879 --> 00:05:38,628 Into political office. 101 00:05:38,705 --> 00:05:40,705 In October 1900, 102 00:05:40,716 --> 00:05:43,375 The 25-year-old is elected conservative mp 103 00:05:43,385 --> 00:05:46,878 For oldham in lancashire. 104 00:05:46,889 --> 00:05:50,724 This busy mill town is home to 35,000 cotton workers. 105 00:05:53,145 --> 00:05:57,022 Churchill now represents ordinary working men and women. 106 00:06:00,560 --> 00:06:04,062 He begins to call for social reform. 107 00:06:04,073 --> 00:06:09,326 Four years later, he defects and boldly joins the liberals. 108 00:06:12,989 --> 00:06:19,628 [mendelssohn's wedding March playing] 109 00:06:21,164 --> 00:06:23,915 September 12, 1908. 110 00:06:23,926 --> 00:06:27,260 St. Margaret's, westminster. 111 00:06:27,337 --> 00:06:30,347 It's churchill's wedding day. 112 00:06:30,424 --> 00:06:32,924 He's marrying clementine hozier. 113 00:06:32,935 --> 00:06:36,094 She's from an established liberal family 114 00:06:36,105 --> 00:06:39,856 And will be her husband's rock and social conscience. 115 00:06:39,933 --> 00:06:42,350 His star rises. 116 00:06:42,361 --> 00:06:45,278 By 1910, churchill is home secretary, 117 00:06:45,355 --> 00:06:47,697 In charge of prisons and the police, 118 00:06:47,774 --> 00:06:50,450 And about to face his first crisis. 119 00:06:57,292 --> 00:07:00,368 Early on January 3, 1911, 120 00:07:00,379 --> 00:07:03,705 200 police officers besiege a house on sidney street 121 00:07:03,715 --> 00:07:05,382 In east london. 122 00:07:05,459 --> 00:07:08,969 Inside are three anarchists who have killed policemen. 123 00:07:09,045 --> 00:07:11,221 [gunfire] 124 00:07:13,467 --> 00:07:15,633 [gunfire] 125 00:07:15,644 --> 00:07:18,812 Churchill makes the newsreels-- a personal first-- 126 00:07:18,889 --> 00:07:22,056 By edging close to the firing line. 127 00:07:22,067 --> 00:07:24,058 [gunfire] 128 00:07:24,069 --> 00:07:28,813 Controversially, he deploys the scots guards. 129 00:07:28,824 --> 00:07:32,159 For six hours, the sides exchange shots. 130 00:07:32,235 --> 00:07:35,487 [gunfire] 131 00:07:35,497 --> 00:07:39,833 Hundreds gather to witness the firefight. 132 00:07:39,910 --> 00:07:42,410 Eventually the hideout catches fire, 133 00:07:42,421 --> 00:07:46,590 And two of the three robbers burn to death. 134 00:07:46,666 --> 00:07:50,418 Critics fault churchill for using excessive force. 135 00:07:50,429 --> 00:07:54,088 But his no-nonsense approach means the siege of sidney street 136 00:07:54,099 --> 00:07:57,601 Builds his reputation as a military man. 137 00:07:57,677 --> 00:08:00,020 That October, aged 36, 138 00:08:00,096 --> 00:08:03,440 Winston churchill is named first lord of the admiralty, 139 00:08:03,517 --> 00:08:06,601 The royal navy's political head. 140 00:08:06,612 --> 00:08:11,022 ♪ 141 00:08:11,033 --> 00:08:15,527 The former soldier takes to navy life, 142 00:08:15,537 --> 00:08:19,206 Often sailing the admiralty yacht, enchantress, 143 00:08:19,282 --> 00:08:21,333 To visit bases and warships. 144 00:08:24,546 --> 00:08:26,379 Churchill and king george v 145 00:08:26,456 --> 00:08:29,049 Inspect hms new zealand at portsmouth. 146 00:08:35,140 --> 00:08:36,548 Churchill warns the king 147 00:08:36,558 --> 00:08:40,310 That germany is expanding its navy for war. 148 00:08:40,387 --> 00:08:41,803 He persuades the government 149 00:08:41,813 --> 00:08:44,722 To modernize and reshape the royal navy. 150 00:08:44,733 --> 00:08:46,808 He commissions super-dreadnoughts, 151 00:08:46,818 --> 00:08:50,737 The latest and fastest battleships. 152 00:08:50,814 --> 00:08:55,483 ♪ 153 00:08:55,494 --> 00:08:59,204 By 1914, europe is at war. 154 00:09:03,001 --> 00:09:05,076 Outside buckingham palace, 155 00:09:05,087 --> 00:09:07,337 King george and queen mary 156 00:09:07,414 --> 00:09:10,757 Review british, australian, and new zealand troops. 157 00:09:13,753 --> 00:09:15,095 Below the podium, 158 00:09:15,171 --> 00:09:17,806 Churchill doffs his hat in salute. 159 00:09:21,603 --> 00:09:24,020 The first lord orders the british fleet 160 00:09:24,097 --> 00:09:26,856 To sail with all speed to the north sea 161 00:09:26,933 --> 00:09:29,109 To prevent a german invasion. 162 00:09:32,022 --> 00:09:33,438 [guns firing] 163 00:09:33,448 --> 00:09:34,864 [explosion] 164 00:09:36,952 --> 00:09:40,203 February 19, 1915. 165 00:09:40,280 --> 00:09:43,123 The dardanelles strait. 166 00:09:43,199 --> 00:09:47,118 This 38-mile waterway links europe and asia. 167 00:09:47,129 --> 00:09:50,797 The strait also controls access to constantinople-- 168 00:09:50,874 --> 00:09:52,707 Today, istanbul-- 169 00:09:52,718 --> 00:09:54,884 Capital of the ottoman empire, 170 00:09:54,961 --> 00:09:57,804 A german ally. 171 00:09:57,881 --> 00:10:00,890 Hoping to weaken the ottoman turks, 172 00:10:00,967 --> 00:10:03,384 Churchill authorizes a naval assault. 173 00:10:03,395 --> 00:10:06,804 [firing] 174 00:10:06,815 --> 00:10:09,641 He badly miscalculates. 175 00:10:09,651 --> 00:10:12,569 The turks sink three allied ships, 176 00:10:12,646 --> 00:10:14,821 Killing 700 men. 177 00:10:14,898 --> 00:10:17,282 The war cabinet pushes to withdraw. 178 00:10:18,735 --> 00:10:21,653 Ignoring political and military advice, 179 00:10:21,663 --> 00:10:25,573 Churchill throws another 30,000 australians and new zealanders 180 00:10:25,584 --> 00:10:26,991 At the gallipoli peninsula 181 00:10:27,002 --> 00:10:29,210 On the north shore of the dardanelles. 182 00:10:32,832 --> 00:10:37,218 In nine months of fighting, 46,000 men perish. 183 00:10:38,838 --> 00:10:42,674 Stubbornly, churchill stands by his actions. 184 00:10:42,684 --> 00:10:46,094 But gallipoli, infamous as "churchill's folly," 185 00:10:46,104 --> 00:10:49,356 Will haunt him for the rest of his days. 186 00:10:49,432 --> 00:10:52,317 Disgraced, he resigns from government. 187 00:10:55,364 --> 00:10:58,490 Clementine thinks he might die of grief. 188 00:11:01,778 --> 00:11:03,119 But within a year, 189 00:11:03,196 --> 00:11:07,374 Churchill hungers to return to office. 190 00:11:07,450 --> 00:11:10,460 He and clementine attend an event in chelmsford 191 00:11:10,537 --> 00:11:13,037 To raise money for scottish prisoners of war. 192 00:11:13,048 --> 00:11:13,963 [boom] 193 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:19,043 His reputation as a speaker is growing. 194 00:11:19,054 --> 00:11:21,137 10,000 come to hear him. 195 00:11:22,966 --> 00:11:26,559 "we must not weaken our resolve," he tells them. 196 00:11:26,636 --> 00:11:28,478 "whilst the germans may be reeling, 197 00:11:28,555 --> 00:11:30,138 They are not beaten. 198 00:11:30,148 --> 00:11:31,481 Far from it." 199 00:11:31,558 --> 00:11:37,821 ♪ 200 00:11:37,897 --> 00:11:41,315 In 1916, with the war still raging, 201 00:11:41,326 --> 00:11:43,568 New liberal prime minister lloyd george 202 00:11:43,578 --> 00:11:45,995 Forms his cabinet. 203 00:11:46,072 --> 00:11:47,822 At some personal risk, 204 00:11:47,833 --> 00:11:51,084 He appoints churchill minister of munitions. 205 00:11:53,588 --> 00:11:56,164 In his new role, he tours factories 206 00:11:56,174 --> 00:11:58,666 Like manchester's westinghouse works, 207 00:11:58,677 --> 00:12:02,262 Which makes trains for the war department. 208 00:12:02,338 --> 00:12:05,265 Churchill's job is to keep allied armies shooting, 209 00:12:05,341 --> 00:12:09,853 Supplying more than 50 million shells a year. 210 00:12:09,929 --> 00:12:13,356 This is a day's supply of rounds for a single gun. 211 00:12:21,107 --> 00:12:25,860 By 1918, as the tide turns against the central powers, 212 00:12:25,871 --> 00:12:31,541 Churchill visits liberated areas in France. 213 00:12:31,618 --> 00:12:35,670 He goes to lille for a parade by the 47th london division. 214 00:12:39,959 --> 00:12:41,468 Never far from the action, 215 00:12:41,544 --> 00:12:45,379 He takes up position on the saluting base. 216 00:12:45,390 --> 00:12:50,477 Fourteen days later, an armistice ends the war. 217 00:12:50,553 --> 00:12:52,386 Back in london, 218 00:12:52,397 --> 00:12:55,982 Churchill survives the shift to a peacetime cabinet. 219 00:12:56,059 --> 00:12:57,567 But once again, 220 00:12:57,644 --> 00:13:00,487 His maverick tendencies lead him to a fall. 221 00:13:05,744 --> 00:13:09,162 Trafalgar square, london. 222 00:13:09,239 --> 00:13:11,739 On March 19, 1924, 223 00:13:11,750 --> 00:13:14,667 With the liberals tilting sharply left, 224 00:13:14,744 --> 00:13:16,753 Churchill stands as an independent 225 00:13:16,830 --> 00:13:19,413 In the westminster by-election... 226 00:13:19,424 --> 00:13:21,007 And loses. 227 00:13:24,095 --> 00:13:26,513 In that October's general election, 228 00:13:26,589 --> 00:13:29,349 He again crosses party lines. 229 00:13:29,425 --> 00:13:32,093 In epping, he rejoins the conservatives 230 00:13:32,103 --> 00:13:33,770 And wins-- 231 00:13:33,847 --> 00:13:37,023 Part of a wave bringing that party back to power. 232 00:13:37,100 --> 00:13:40,693 But fellow mps mistrust his disloyalty. 233 00:13:40,770 --> 00:13:44,447 They protest when conservative prime minister stanley baldwin 234 00:13:44,524 --> 00:13:47,441 Names him chancellor of the exchequer. 235 00:13:47,452 --> 00:13:49,110 Churchill's new office 236 00:13:49,120 --> 00:13:51,454 Is one door down from 10 downing street. 237 00:13:58,547 --> 00:14:02,549 The war has wrecked britain's economy. 238 00:14:02,625 --> 00:14:04,634 With no previous experience, 239 00:14:04,711 --> 00:14:09,881 Churchill takes an enormous and controversial risk. 240 00:14:09,891 --> 00:14:12,049 To steady the fluctuating currency, 241 00:14:12,060 --> 00:14:14,727 He returns britain to the gold standard, 242 00:14:14,804 --> 00:14:18,723 Linking the pound to the price of gold. 243 00:14:18,733 --> 00:14:21,109 It will be a disastrous move. 244 00:14:28,401 --> 00:14:32,987 Britain's limited gold reserves render the pound overvalued. 245 00:14:32,998 --> 00:14:36,666 It means goods like coal, britain's biggest export, 246 00:14:36,743 --> 00:14:38,668 Cost too much to sell abroad. 247 00:14:41,748 --> 00:14:44,916 Miners balk at the resulting pay cuts. 248 00:14:44,926 --> 00:14:46,593 Unemployment rises. 249 00:14:51,850 --> 00:14:54,267 On may 4, 1926, 250 00:14:54,344 --> 00:14:57,762 1.7 million workers join a general strike, 251 00:14:57,772 --> 00:14:59,188 Paralyzing britain. 252 00:15:02,602 --> 00:15:06,362 The military has to step in to deliver milk and food. 253 00:15:08,617 --> 00:15:12,535 Critics call churchill the worst chancellor ever. 254 00:15:12,612 --> 00:15:15,622 Churchill says he's inclined to agree with them. 255 00:15:18,034 --> 00:15:19,617 His gold standard decision 256 00:15:19,628 --> 00:15:24,121 Leads to the conservative defeat in 1929. 257 00:15:24,132 --> 00:15:26,123 Churchill remains an mp, 258 00:15:26,134 --> 00:15:30,628 But has held his last ministerial office for a decade. 259 00:15:30,639 --> 00:15:33,547 The wilderness years begin. 260 00:15:33,558 --> 00:15:37,477 ♪ 261 00:15:37,553 --> 00:15:39,303 In August 1929, 262 00:15:39,314 --> 00:15:42,065 Churchill crosses the atlantic to his mother's homeland 263 00:15:42,141 --> 00:15:45,142 For the first time in almost 30 years. 264 00:15:45,153 --> 00:15:47,570 He's supposed to be on holiday in america, 265 00:15:47,647 --> 00:15:52,733 But uses the trip to promote his book about the great war. 266 00:15:52,744 --> 00:15:55,903 Brother jack brings along a movie camera. 267 00:15:55,914 --> 00:15:58,489 The churchills stay at white eagle, 268 00:15:58,500 --> 00:15:59,907 The long island home 269 00:15:59,918 --> 00:16:02,085 Of their cousin, frederick edward guest, 270 00:16:02,161 --> 00:16:03,503 And family. 271 00:16:05,164 --> 00:16:06,664 In california, 272 00:16:06,675 --> 00:16:09,258 Tycoon and politician william randolph hearst, 273 00:16:09,335 --> 00:16:10,918 To churchill's left, 274 00:16:10,929 --> 00:16:14,681 Hosts the author and studio boss louis b. Mayer. 275 00:16:16,926 --> 00:16:20,011 Actor-director charlie chaplin welcomes his countryman 276 00:16:20,021 --> 00:16:24,348 On the set of "city lights" at his studios on sunset boulevard. 277 00:16:24,359 --> 00:16:26,851 Chaplin's crew films his visitors-- 278 00:16:26,861 --> 00:16:28,185 Churchill, 279 00:16:28,196 --> 00:16:30,938 Son randolph, right, and at left, 280 00:16:30,949 --> 00:16:33,324 British ambassador alexander moore. 281 00:16:36,538 --> 00:16:40,123 For once, churchill is happy to be upstaged. 282 00:16:40,199 --> 00:16:41,866 In a letter to clementine, 283 00:16:41,876 --> 00:16:46,129 Churchill describes chaplain as "a marvelous comedian, 284 00:16:46,205 --> 00:16:49,924 Bolshie in politics and delightful in conversation." 285 00:16:53,555 --> 00:16:54,962 Back in britain, 286 00:16:54,973 --> 00:16:57,131 Churchill delivers a newsreel message 287 00:16:57,142 --> 00:16:59,967 To his american hosts. 288 00:16:59,978 --> 00:17:02,887 Churchill: In every part of the united states 289 00:17:02,897 --> 00:17:06,223 I have found a friendly welcome, 290 00:17:06,234 --> 00:17:10,903 And I find it a matter of absorbing interest 291 00:17:10,980 --> 00:17:14,899 To travel about throughout this vast land. 292 00:17:14,909 --> 00:17:19,078 ♪ 293 00:17:19,155 --> 00:17:21,164 Narrator: At home, now 60, 294 00:17:21,240 --> 00:17:25,126 Churchill retreats to chartwell, his residence in kent. 295 00:17:27,422 --> 00:17:30,423 He says with his happy family around him, 296 00:17:30,500 --> 00:17:31,674 He dwelt at peace... 297 00:17:33,920 --> 00:17:36,253 Reflecting, recharging, 298 00:17:36,264 --> 00:17:39,340 And planning how to battle back into public life 299 00:17:39,350 --> 00:17:42,343 From an all-time low. 300 00:17:42,353 --> 00:17:43,936 This amateur film, 301 00:17:44,013 --> 00:17:46,773 Thought to be shot by his friend lord cherwell, 302 00:17:46,849 --> 00:17:49,275 Captures churchill and son randolph 303 00:17:49,352 --> 00:17:52,153 Away from the ups and downs of politics. 304 00:17:55,691 --> 00:17:58,034 With his children, churchill enjoys the swimming pool 305 00:17:58,111 --> 00:18:01,362 He's just built. 306 00:18:01,372 --> 00:18:06,534 Happy moments against a backdrop of his infamous black-dog moods. 307 00:18:06,544 --> 00:18:10,463 ♪ 308 00:18:10,540 --> 00:18:13,716 Escaping to the french riviera with family and friends, 309 00:18:13,793 --> 00:18:16,803 He starts writing a second book about the great war. 310 00:18:19,390 --> 00:18:21,766 Randolph and daughter diana join him. 311 00:18:29,484 --> 00:18:32,226 Another guest is aristocratic socialite 312 00:18:32,237 --> 00:18:33,903 Doris castlerosse. 313 00:18:35,481 --> 00:18:37,731 Decades later, rumors circulate 314 00:18:37,742 --> 00:18:40,568 About both winston and son randolph 315 00:18:40,578 --> 00:18:42,736 Having an affair with her. 316 00:18:42,747 --> 00:18:44,738 But in this footage, no one seems worried 317 00:18:44,749 --> 00:18:47,125 About being caught with their pants down. 318 00:18:49,745 --> 00:18:53,172 In 1935, epping re-elects churchill, 319 00:18:53,249 --> 00:18:56,008 Though he still holds no cabinet post. 320 00:18:56,085 --> 00:18:59,428 Churchill: I'm very glad to begin my fourth contest 321 00:18:59,505 --> 00:19:01,589 For the epping division, 322 00:19:01,599 --> 00:19:05,184 And in an election of such momentous consequence 323 00:19:05,261 --> 00:19:07,928 To our country, both at home and abroad. 324 00:19:07,939 --> 00:19:10,189 [cheering] 325 00:19:10,266 --> 00:19:13,851 Narrator: German belligerence and the growing shadow of war 326 00:19:13,862 --> 00:19:15,102 Consumes him. 327 00:19:15,113 --> 00:19:19,023 [crowd chanting and cheering] 328 00:19:19,033 --> 00:19:21,450 However, prime minister stanley baldwin 329 00:19:21,527 --> 00:19:23,703 Opposes rearming britain. 330 00:19:23,779 --> 00:19:25,872 Stanley baldwin: I will never stand for a policy 331 00:19:25,948 --> 00:19:27,707 Of great armament. 332 00:19:27,783 --> 00:19:29,617 And I give you my word, 333 00:19:29,627 --> 00:19:32,128 And I think you can trust me by now. 334 00:19:32,205 --> 00:19:35,456 Narrator: Churchill, here in essex, disagrees 335 00:19:35,466 --> 00:19:38,551 And argues tirelessly that britain must prepare for war. 336 00:19:38,628 --> 00:19:41,888 Churchill: Many people think that the best way to escape war 337 00:19:41,964 --> 00:19:44,798 Is to dwell upon its horrors. 338 00:19:44,809 --> 00:19:46,967 But how would it help us 339 00:19:46,978 --> 00:19:50,563 If we were attacked or invaded ourselves? 340 00:19:50,640 --> 00:19:52,732 That is the question we have to ask. 341 00:19:54,986 --> 00:19:58,312 Narrator: His predictions will come all too true 342 00:19:58,323 --> 00:20:00,114 And all too soon. 343 00:20:06,080 --> 00:20:10,082 When neville chamberlain becomes prime minister in 1937, 344 00:20:10,159 --> 00:20:12,168 Germany is openly aggressive. 345 00:20:16,174 --> 00:20:18,424 In munich the following year, 346 00:20:18,501 --> 00:20:22,678 Chamberlain negotiates with hitler. 347 00:20:22,755 --> 00:20:24,597 The prime minister returns, 348 00:20:24,674 --> 00:20:28,842 Brandishing a scrap of paper promising "peace in our time." 349 00:20:28,853 --> 00:20:31,512 Chamberlain: Here is the paper 350 00:20:31,522 --> 00:20:35,691 Which bears his name upon it as well as mine. 351 00:20:35,768 --> 00:20:38,102 [cheering] 352 00:20:38,112 --> 00:20:39,528 Narrator: Less than a year later, 353 00:20:39,605 --> 00:20:42,782 Germany reneges and invades poland. 354 00:20:42,858 --> 00:20:47,703 [bell tolling] 355 00:20:47,780 --> 00:20:51,448 September 3, 1939. 356 00:20:51,459 --> 00:20:53,951 After three years of appeasing hitler, 357 00:20:53,962 --> 00:20:57,713 An ill-prepared britain declares war on germany. 358 00:20:57,790 --> 00:21:00,633 Churchill is vindicated. 359 00:21:00,710 --> 00:21:03,460 Chamberlain invites the veteran into his war cabinet 360 00:21:03,471 --> 00:21:06,806 To serve as first lord of the admiralty again. 361 00:21:09,135 --> 00:21:12,886 A few weeks later, ever eager to put himself forward, 362 00:21:12,897 --> 00:21:15,314 Churchill addresses the nation. 363 00:21:15,391 --> 00:21:18,392 Churchill: We are in a very different position 364 00:21:18,403 --> 00:21:23,480 From that we were in ten weeks ago. 365 00:21:23,491 --> 00:21:26,993 We are far stronger than we were ten weeks ago. 366 00:21:27,069 --> 00:21:29,745 We are far better prepared 367 00:21:29,822 --> 00:21:34,417 To endure the worst malice of hitler and his huns 368 00:21:34,493 --> 00:21:36,752 Than we were at the beginning of September. 369 00:21:36,829 --> 00:21:38,045 [guns firing] 370 00:21:39,832 --> 00:21:41,215 [explosion] 371 00:21:42,677 --> 00:21:44,835 Narrator: The worst comes. 372 00:21:44,846 --> 00:21:47,930 Germany invades neutral nations denmark and norway 373 00:21:48,007 --> 00:21:51,517 With ground troops and its luftwaffe air force. 374 00:21:53,521 --> 00:21:55,095 For years, governments have ignored 375 00:21:55,106 --> 00:21:57,773 Churchill's warnings about german air power. 376 00:22:01,612 --> 00:22:03,687 Denmark surrenders. 377 00:22:03,698 --> 00:22:07,491 And after only nine weeks, norway falls, too. 378 00:22:17,545 --> 00:22:20,463 The conservatives turn on neville chamberlain, 379 00:22:20,539 --> 00:22:25,709 Forcing him out on may 10, 1940. 380 00:22:25,720 --> 00:22:29,722 Reflecting popular will and despite cabinet opposition, 381 00:22:29,799 --> 00:22:32,641 Churchill is appointed prime minister. 382 00:22:35,638 --> 00:22:41,067 It's as if his whole life has been building up to this moment. 383 00:22:41,143 --> 00:22:44,278 He later writes that he was "walking with destiny." 384 00:22:47,233 --> 00:22:48,565 Three days into the job, 385 00:22:48,576 --> 00:22:50,818 He addresses the house of commons. 386 00:22:50,828 --> 00:22:54,738 As always, he's ready for a fight. 387 00:22:54,749 --> 00:22:56,990 Churchill: I have nothing to offer 388 00:22:57,001 --> 00:23:02,663 But blood, toil, tears, and sweat. 389 00:23:02,673 --> 00:23:05,499 You ask what is our aim? 390 00:23:05,510 --> 00:23:07,334 I can answer in one word. 391 00:23:07,345 --> 00:23:08,594 Victory. 392 00:23:08,671 --> 00:23:10,763 Victory at all costs. 393 00:23:10,840 --> 00:23:13,682 Victory in spite of all terror, 394 00:23:13,759 --> 00:23:18,595 Victory, however long and hard the road may be. 395 00:23:18,606 --> 00:23:21,690 For without victory, there is no survival. 396 00:23:21,767 --> 00:23:24,351 Narrator: This tenacity earns him the nickname 397 00:23:24,362 --> 00:23:26,186 "british bulldog." 398 00:23:26,197 --> 00:23:30,074 But his confidence seems to fly in the face of reality. 399 00:23:31,035 --> 00:23:33,869 [explosions] 400 00:23:36,207 --> 00:23:38,374 [gunfire] 401 00:23:38,451 --> 00:23:42,286 German troops are advancing on France's northern coast, 402 00:23:42,296 --> 00:23:45,381 Threatening allied forces. 403 00:23:45,458 --> 00:23:49,301 At dunkirk, over 300,000 troops are stranded 404 00:23:49,378 --> 00:23:51,137 And facing annihilation. 405 00:23:53,975 --> 00:23:56,559 A desperate churchill calls civilian boats 406 00:23:56,635 --> 00:23:59,970 To join allied warships to cross the channel, 407 00:23:59,981 --> 00:24:02,314 Defying the relentless luftwaffe. 408 00:24:05,394 --> 00:24:07,987 He rallies his nation by radio. 409 00:24:09,991 --> 00:24:11,824 Churchill: We shall fight on the beaches. 410 00:24:11,901 --> 00:24:14,651 We shall fight on the landing grounds. 411 00:24:14,662 --> 00:24:18,330 We shall fight in the fields and in the streets. 412 00:24:18,407 --> 00:24:20,491 We shall fight in the hills. 413 00:24:20,501 --> 00:24:22,334 We shall never surrender. 414 00:24:24,747 --> 00:24:26,338 Narrator: The miracle of dunkirk 415 00:24:26,415 --> 00:24:30,417 Momentarily lifts britain's spirits. 416 00:24:30,428 --> 00:24:32,503 But the germans are closing in. 417 00:24:32,513 --> 00:24:39,268 [cheering] 418 00:24:39,345 --> 00:24:44,273 On June 14, 1940, paris falls. 419 00:24:44,350 --> 00:24:45,983 Hitler rejoices. 420 00:24:48,604 --> 00:24:51,280 France capitulates to germany. 421 00:24:53,201 --> 00:24:57,203 Churchill is certain britain is the reich's next target. 422 00:24:58,456 --> 00:25:00,080 [gunfire] 423 00:25:01,375 --> 00:25:03,250 [explosion] 424 00:25:08,716 --> 00:25:11,708 German bombers blitz britain night after night 425 00:25:11,719 --> 00:25:13,677 For eight months. 426 00:25:15,464 --> 00:25:16,972 As the country burns, 427 00:25:17,049 --> 00:25:19,558 Churchill once again turns to his words 428 00:25:19,635 --> 00:25:22,219 To inspire a beleaguered nation. 429 00:25:22,230 --> 00:25:25,305 Churchill: Though fury and might of the enemy 430 00:25:25,316 --> 00:25:28,225 Must very soon be turned on us, 431 00:25:28,236 --> 00:25:33,313 Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duties. 432 00:25:33,324 --> 00:25:36,733 If the british empire and its commonwealth 433 00:25:36,744 --> 00:25:39,820 Last for a thousand years, 434 00:25:39,830 --> 00:25:45,251 Men will still say this was their finest hour. 435 00:25:52,176 --> 00:25:54,418 Narrator: But the prime minister is clearly shocked 436 00:25:54,428 --> 00:25:58,672 By the ruins of coventry cathedral. 437 00:25:58,683 --> 00:26:01,809 Still, he maintains a fierce public presence. 438 00:26:08,684 --> 00:26:12,403 Bombed-out londoners cheer their tenacious leader. 439 00:26:15,032 --> 00:26:17,608 Police restrain the crowds. 440 00:26:17,618 --> 00:26:19,201 But one woman breaks through the cordons 441 00:26:19,278 --> 00:26:22,696 To get an autograph. 442 00:26:22,707 --> 00:26:25,198 Churchill works tirelessly, 443 00:26:25,209 --> 00:26:29,369 But with 43,000 civilians dead, 444 00:26:29,380 --> 00:26:32,840 Britain is teetering on the edge of defeat. 445 00:26:40,641 --> 00:26:44,468 Desperate for help, on August 9, 1941, 446 00:26:44,478 --> 00:26:49,556 Churchill sails west aboard hms prince of wales. 447 00:26:49,567 --> 00:26:50,983 Off newfoundland, 448 00:26:51,060 --> 00:26:52,309 The prime minister boards 449 00:26:52,320 --> 00:26:57,406 U.S. Navy cruiser uss augusta. 450 00:26:57,483 --> 00:27:01,151 He's there to meet with president franklin d. Roosevelt. 451 00:27:01,162 --> 00:27:03,829 Handing him a letter from king george, 452 00:27:03,906 --> 00:27:06,999 Churchill initiates a series of crucial meetings 453 00:27:07,076 --> 00:27:10,586 That occur throughout the war. 454 00:27:10,663 --> 00:27:12,921 Roosevelt wants to help britain, 455 00:27:12,998 --> 00:27:16,759 But americans are wary of joining another european war. 456 00:27:22,683 --> 00:27:25,684 Churchill fears that without america's might, 457 00:27:25,761 --> 00:27:27,269 Britain will fall. 458 00:27:33,778 --> 00:27:37,437 When the japanese bomb pearl harbor a few months later, 459 00:27:37,448 --> 00:27:39,615 America finally enters the fray. 460 00:27:39,692 --> 00:27:44,703 ♪ 461 00:27:44,780 --> 00:27:47,864 Churchill: Now we are not alone. 462 00:27:47,875 --> 00:27:50,459 We have mighty allies. 463 00:27:50,536 --> 00:27:55,964 We shall drive on to the end and do our duty, win or die. 464 00:28:00,137 --> 00:28:01,720 Narrator: He heads straight back to america 465 00:28:01,797 --> 00:28:03,972 To meet president roosevelt 466 00:28:04,049 --> 00:28:07,476 And cement his relationship with the nation and its leaders. 467 00:28:07,553 --> 00:28:10,053 [applause] 468 00:28:10,064 --> 00:28:12,222 As a mark of respect and urgency, 469 00:28:12,233 --> 00:28:16,735 Congress invites churchill to address a joint session. 470 00:28:16,812 --> 00:28:19,229 Churchill: It is not given to us 471 00:28:19,240 --> 00:28:23,316 To peer into the mysteries of the future. 472 00:28:23,327 --> 00:28:26,912 Still I avow my hope and faith, 473 00:28:26,989 --> 00:28:29,990 Sure and inviolate, 474 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:32,251 That in the days to come 475 00:28:32,327 --> 00:28:35,003 The british and american peoples 476 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:38,915 Will, for their own safety and for the good of all, 477 00:28:38,926 --> 00:28:42,335 Walk together in majesty, 478 00:28:42,346 --> 00:28:44,513 In justice, and in peace. 479 00:28:44,590 --> 00:28:48,759 [applause] 480 00:28:48,769 --> 00:28:50,519 Narrator: With america in the fight, 481 00:28:50,596 --> 00:28:54,773 Churchill believes victory is now within their grasp. 482 00:28:54,850 --> 00:28:58,852 ♪ 483 00:28:58,863 --> 00:29:01,605 February 1943. 484 00:29:01,615 --> 00:29:04,608 Tripoli, libya. 485 00:29:04,618 --> 00:29:07,027 Soldiers at castel benito field 486 00:29:07,037 --> 00:29:11,957 Crowd around churchill's commando liberator. 487 00:29:12,034 --> 00:29:14,710 Wearing an honorary raf uniform, 488 00:29:14,787 --> 00:29:18,455 The prime minister congratulates general bernard montgomery 489 00:29:18,466 --> 00:29:21,717 On his triumph at el alamein in egypt, 490 00:29:21,794 --> 00:29:23,543 A battle that has turned the tide 491 00:29:23,554 --> 00:29:25,846 Against the axis powers. 492 00:29:31,729 --> 00:29:34,471 Churchill watches the celebratory parade 493 00:29:34,482 --> 00:29:36,106 From a saluting base. 494 00:29:39,895 --> 00:29:41,645 He later writes, 495 00:29:41,655 --> 00:29:44,898 "before el alamein, we never had a victory. 496 00:29:44,909 --> 00:29:49,569 After alamein, we never had defeat." 497 00:29:49,580 --> 00:29:53,999 [train whistle blows] 498 00:29:54,076 --> 00:29:57,077 A huge reception marks his return 499 00:29:57,087 --> 00:29:59,412 From his north africa tour. 500 00:29:59,423 --> 00:30:02,674 Wife clementine, brother jack, and cabinet ministers 501 00:30:02,751 --> 00:30:05,585 Greet the prime minister. 502 00:30:05,596 --> 00:30:08,430 Grandson julian is happiest of all. 503 00:30:12,853 --> 00:30:15,762 Newly confident crowds cheer their war leader 504 00:30:15,773 --> 00:30:18,431 As he heads back to 10 downing street 505 00:30:18,442 --> 00:30:20,400 Before his next trip abroad. 506 00:30:26,441 --> 00:30:29,776 November 28, 1943. 507 00:30:29,787 --> 00:30:33,956 Tehran, capital of iran. 508 00:30:34,032 --> 00:30:37,167 It's been two years since hitler invaded the u.S.S.R. 509 00:30:39,713 --> 00:30:41,454 At the soviet embassy, 510 00:30:41,465 --> 00:30:43,790 Churchill meets marshall joseph stalin 511 00:30:43,801 --> 00:30:47,627 With president roosevelt. 512 00:30:47,638 --> 00:30:50,964 The big three begin what will be a series of conferences 513 00:30:50,975 --> 00:30:55,018 On how to win the war and organize a peaceful europe. 514 00:30:58,649 --> 00:31:01,391 Working closely with general dwight eisenhower, 515 00:31:01,402 --> 00:31:03,819 Commander of american forces in europe, 516 00:31:03,896 --> 00:31:08,231 Churchill, cigar in hand, plans the liberation of France. 517 00:31:08,242 --> 00:31:11,201 [guns firing] 518 00:31:15,499 --> 00:31:17,824 On June 6, 1944, 519 00:31:17,835 --> 00:31:20,919 Nearly 7,000 allied ships and landing craft 520 00:31:20,996 --> 00:31:22,796 Cross the english channel. 521 00:31:26,927 --> 00:31:30,837 As ever, churchill is desperate to accompany the fleet, 522 00:31:30,848 --> 00:31:32,839 But is forbidden by his great friend, 523 00:31:32,850 --> 00:31:34,683 King george vi. 524 00:31:41,525 --> 00:31:43,191 The vessels land 525 00:31:43,268 --> 00:31:47,187 156,000 american, british, and canadian soldiers 526 00:31:47,197 --> 00:31:49,781 Along a 50-mile stretch of normandy, 527 00:31:49,858 --> 00:31:53,410 Undertaking one of history's largest military assaults. 528 00:31:56,365 --> 00:32:00,459 Churchill's vision of victory is coming true. 529 00:32:05,299 --> 00:32:06,873 As the frontline shifts, 530 00:32:06,884 --> 00:32:09,468 The war leader, with general montgomery, 531 00:32:09,544 --> 00:32:13,380 Visits the rhine city of remagen. 532 00:32:13,390 --> 00:32:16,308 Only days before, american troops captured 533 00:32:16,385 --> 00:32:19,144 One of the last standing bridges across the river. 534 00:32:21,390 --> 00:32:24,483 Ever the daredevil, churchill persuades montgomery 535 00:32:24,559 --> 00:32:27,110 To join him aboard an amphibious vehicle. 536 00:32:30,491 --> 00:32:32,407 The two cross into enemy territory 537 00:32:32,484 --> 00:32:33,951 For thirty minutes. 538 00:32:39,833 --> 00:32:42,492 [cheering] 539 00:32:42,503 --> 00:32:45,921 A delighted churchill returns unharmed. 540 00:32:45,998 --> 00:32:48,164 It's his last tour of a battlefield 541 00:32:48,175 --> 00:32:50,258 Before world war ii ends. 542 00:32:50,335 --> 00:32:55,263 [bell tolling] 543 00:32:55,340 --> 00:32:59,184 May 8, 1945. 544 00:32:59,261 --> 00:33:04,931 A huge crowd celebrates victory in trafalgar square. 545 00:33:04,942 --> 00:33:09,111 The prime minister is to give an historic broadcast. 546 00:33:09,187 --> 00:33:12,864 Churchill: The german war is at an end. 547 00:33:12,941 --> 00:33:15,191 Advance britannia. 548 00:33:15,202 --> 00:33:18,361 Long live the cause of freedom. 549 00:33:18,372 --> 00:33:19,871 God save the king. 550 00:33:19,948 --> 00:33:26,628 [cheering] 551 00:33:28,716 --> 00:33:31,624 Police struggle to control joyous citizens 552 00:33:31,635 --> 00:33:35,211 As churchill leads mps to st. Margaret's, westminster, 553 00:33:35,222 --> 00:33:37,597 To attend a victory service. 554 00:33:38,967 --> 00:33:40,467 Up and down the country, 555 00:33:40,477 --> 00:33:43,395 Britons begin two days of celebrations, 556 00:33:43,472 --> 00:33:47,223 With street parties, dancing, and singing. 557 00:33:47,234 --> 00:33:49,976 Crowd: ♪ once you live down lambeth way ♪ 558 00:33:49,987 --> 00:33:52,729 ♪ any evening, any day ♪ 559 00:33:52,740 --> 00:33:55,657 ♪ you'll find us all ♪ 560 00:33:55,734 --> 00:33:59,402 ♪ doing the lambeth walk, oh! ♪ 561 00:33:59,413 --> 00:34:01,488 Narrator: After years of rationing, 562 00:34:01,498 --> 00:34:03,582 And fond of a drink or two himself, 563 00:34:03,658 --> 00:34:06,501 Churchill gets assurances from the ministry of food 564 00:34:06,578 --> 00:34:10,505 That there's enough beer for all. 565 00:34:10,582 --> 00:34:14,259 Tens of thousands make their way down the mall. 566 00:34:14,336 --> 00:34:15,668 They've come to see their war hero 567 00:34:15,679 --> 00:34:17,087 With the royal family 568 00:34:17,097 --> 00:34:19,839 On the balcony of buckingham palace. 569 00:34:19,850 --> 00:34:25,011 [applause] 570 00:34:25,022 --> 00:34:27,430 Among many great moments, 571 00:34:27,441 --> 00:34:28,857 This is the greatest 572 00:34:28,934 --> 00:34:31,860 In winston churchill's exuberant life. 573 00:34:31,937 --> 00:34:35,697 [cheering] 574 00:34:35,774 --> 00:34:38,441 On may 23, 1945, 575 00:34:38,452 --> 00:34:41,119 Churchill dissolves the war cabinet. 576 00:34:41,196 --> 00:34:42,788 Confident of the outcome, 577 00:34:42,864 --> 00:34:46,533 He calls the first general election in a decade. 578 00:34:46,543 --> 00:34:48,618 The conservatives build their campaign 579 00:34:48,629 --> 00:34:51,880 Around him and his wartime valor. 580 00:34:51,957 --> 00:34:53,632 He criss-crosses the country, 581 00:34:53,708 --> 00:34:57,135 Convinced of the nation's support. 582 00:34:57,212 --> 00:35:00,347 He urges them to help him finish off japan. 583 00:35:05,637 --> 00:35:07,145 Churchill: For the sake of the country 584 00:35:07,222 --> 00:35:09,064 And of your own happiness, 585 00:35:09,141 --> 00:35:14,194 I call upon you to March with me under the banner of freedom. 586 00:35:20,902 --> 00:35:24,454 Narrator: On election day, 25 million people vote. 587 00:35:26,741 --> 00:35:30,168 So do millions of servicemen in the field. 588 00:35:30,245 --> 00:35:34,923 Collection of absentee ballots delays the count. 589 00:35:35,000 --> 00:35:37,259 Churchill spends the three-week interim 590 00:35:37,335 --> 00:35:40,095 Relaxing in the south of France. 591 00:35:40,172 --> 00:35:42,589 As a diversion, he paints, 592 00:35:42,599 --> 00:35:44,349 One of his favorite hobbies. 593 00:35:47,012 --> 00:35:49,846 But mediterranean scenes cannot muffle thoughts 594 00:35:49,857 --> 00:35:52,023 Of the ballots stacked at home. 595 00:35:57,781 --> 00:36:00,940 The count begins. 596 00:36:00,951 --> 00:36:04,953 Churchill is re-elected as an mp. 597 00:36:05,030 --> 00:36:06,955 But in a shock result, 598 00:36:07,032 --> 00:36:10,750 The war-weary voters turn out the conservatives. 599 00:36:15,465 --> 00:36:18,049 A campaign for peace and a welfare state 600 00:36:18,126 --> 00:36:21,845 Has put labour on top by a landslide. 601 00:36:23,974 --> 00:36:28,218 Clement attlee: The country is ready for a new policy 602 00:36:28,228 --> 00:36:31,638 To face new world conditions. 603 00:36:31,648 --> 00:36:34,891 Narrator: Churchill says the power to shape the future 604 00:36:34,902 --> 00:36:37,652 Has been denied him. 605 00:36:37,729 --> 00:36:41,239 In peacetime, no one needs a war hero. 606 00:36:43,818 --> 00:36:47,996 King george names clement attlee prime minister. 607 00:36:48,073 --> 00:36:51,583 As leader of the opposition, a role he loathes, 608 00:36:51,660 --> 00:36:55,745 Churchill looks instead to the world stage. 609 00:36:55,756 --> 00:37:01,092 [cheering and applause] 610 00:37:03,847 --> 00:37:06,097 Americans still love him. 611 00:37:06,174 --> 00:37:10,644 He travels there in March 1946 to a hero's welcome. 612 00:37:16,526 --> 00:37:20,436 President harry truman welcomes the lion of british politics 613 00:37:20,447 --> 00:37:22,030 To fulton, missouri. 614 00:37:25,110 --> 00:37:27,702 30,000 people descend on the town 615 00:37:27,779 --> 00:37:31,706 Where churchill will give yet another historic speech. 616 00:37:31,783 --> 00:37:34,542 Truman: It's one of the great privileges of my lifetime 617 00:37:34,619 --> 00:37:39,297 To be able to present to you that great world citizen, 618 00:37:39,374 --> 00:37:40,715 Winston churchill. 619 00:37:40,792 --> 00:37:41,958 [applause] 620 00:37:41,969 --> 00:37:43,718 Narrator: The man of the hour 621 00:37:43,795 --> 00:37:47,213 Does not disappoint the audience at westminster college. 622 00:37:47,224 --> 00:37:49,724 Churchill: The name westminster 623 00:37:49,801 --> 00:37:53,469 Somehow or other seems familiar to me. 624 00:37:53,480 --> 00:37:56,398 [laughter] 625 00:37:56,474 --> 00:38:00,727 Narrator: Jokes aside, he turns to graver matters. 626 00:38:00,737 --> 00:38:02,988 He popularizes the definitive phrase 627 00:38:03,064 --> 00:38:05,991 Of the post-war era. 628 00:38:06,067 --> 00:38:09,411 Churchill: From stettin in the baltic 629 00:38:09,487 --> 00:38:11,904 To trieste in the adriatic, 630 00:38:11,915 --> 00:38:15,125 An iron curtain has descended across the continent. 631 00:38:18,422 --> 00:38:21,756 Narrator: To guarantee peace and check soviet ambitions, 632 00:38:21,833 --> 00:38:24,834 Churchill believes the continental european states 633 00:38:24,845 --> 00:38:27,762 Must unite. 634 00:38:27,839 --> 00:38:30,765 In 1948, as honorary president, 635 00:38:30,842 --> 00:38:34,761 He attends the congress of europe in the netherlands. 636 00:38:34,771 --> 00:38:37,430 He passionately urges 800 delegates 637 00:38:37,441 --> 00:38:40,767 To work towards a united states of europe. 638 00:38:40,777 --> 00:38:43,695 Churchill: We cannot aim at anything less 639 00:38:43,772 --> 00:38:46,781 Than the union of europe as a whole, 640 00:38:46,858 --> 00:38:49,200 And we look forward with confidence 641 00:38:49,277 --> 00:38:52,787 To the day when that union will be achieved. 642 00:38:52,864 --> 00:38:56,866 Narrator: At home, britons see him as a world statesman 643 00:38:56,877 --> 00:38:59,702 But write him off as a domestic force. 644 00:38:59,713 --> 00:39:03,206 But the british bulldog will be back. 645 00:39:03,216 --> 00:39:08,595 ♪ 646 00:39:11,549 --> 00:39:14,550 October 4, 1951. 647 00:39:14,561 --> 00:39:15,810 London. 648 00:39:15,887 --> 00:39:20,315 Labour calls an election. 649 00:39:20,392 --> 00:39:24,143 In liverpool, churchill arrives to cheering thousands. 650 00:39:24,154 --> 00:39:26,905 He launches the conservative campaign. 651 00:39:26,981 --> 00:39:31,567 [cheering] 652 00:39:31,578 --> 00:39:34,913 At 76, churchill still has the power 653 00:39:34,989 --> 00:39:39,075 To inspire crowds and win elections. 654 00:39:39,086 --> 00:39:41,836 Churchill: We are the same people on the same island 655 00:39:41,913 --> 00:39:45,507 As we were in the great days we can all remember. 656 00:39:45,583 --> 00:39:50,086 Never shall we lose our faith and courage, 657 00:39:50,097 --> 00:39:54,507 And never shall we fail in exertion and resolve. 658 00:39:54,518 --> 00:39:57,685 [cheering and applause] 659 00:39:57,762 --> 00:40:00,438 Narrator: After a conservative victory, 660 00:40:00,515 --> 00:40:01,940 King george vi 661 00:40:02,016 --> 00:40:04,600 Names churchill prime minister once more. 662 00:40:04,611 --> 00:40:10,857 [cheering and applause] 663 00:40:10,867 --> 00:40:15,620 Enthusiastic crowds greet him at 10 downing street. 664 00:40:15,697 --> 00:40:19,782 But not everyone thinks he's up to the job. 665 00:40:19,793 --> 00:40:24,295 There's talk he's senile, unable to lead. 666 00:40:24,372 --> 00:40:27,882 Health issues will dog churchill's second premiership. 667 00:40:33,306 --> 00:40:36,891 In December 1953, amid cold war tensions, 668 00:40:36,968 --> 00:40:40,728 Churchill flies to bermuda for talks with western allies. 669 00:40:45,652 --> 00:40:49,571 The greeting committee is governor sir alexander hood 670 00:40:49,647 --> 00:40:51,063 And billie the goat, 671 00:40:51,074 --> 00:40:53,992 Mascot of the royal welsh fusiliers. 672 00:40:56,746 --> 00:41:01,583 Next to arrive is french premier joseph laniel. 673 00:41:01,659 --> 00:41:03,418 Hours before the conference begins, 674 00:41:03,495 --> 00:41:07,088 The american presidential plane lands. 675 00:41:07,165 --> 00:41:10,758 Churchill welcomes his former wartime associate, 676 00:41:10,835 --> 00:41:13,470 Now president dwight eisenhower. 677 00:41:15,432 --> 00:41:18,174 Talks about the rising threat of the soviet union 678 00:41:18,185 --> 00:41:21,019 Take place privately at the mid ocean club. 679 00:41:24,608 --> 00:41:27,183 But eisenhower ignores churchill's calls 680 00:41:27,194 --> 00:41:30,019 For caution and diplomacy. 681 00:41:30,030 --> 00:41:32,438 Britain's empire is crumbling. 682 00:41:32,449 --> 00:41:35,283 The country is fast losing status. 683 00:41:35,360 --> 00:41:39,329 The once revered leader is almost obsolete. 684 00:41:42,784 --> 00:41:48,838 [drumming] 685 00:41:51,801 --> 00:41:53,376 Westminster hall. 686 00:41:53,386 --> 00:41:57,630 November 30, 1954. 687 00:41:57,641 --> 00:42:01,300 Drummers beat churchill's trademark "v for victory" salute 688 00:42:01,311 --> 00:42:04,062 In morse code. 689 00:42:04,138 --> 00:42:06,147 It's his 80th birthday. 690 00:42:08,401 --> 00:42:13,229 2,500 guests attend the televised celebration. 691 00:42:13,240 --> 00:42:16,574 Clementine, his partner in triumph and failure, 692 00:42:16,651 --> 00:42:19,494 Is by his side. 693 00:42:19,571 --> 00:42:23,748 Clement attlee pays tribute to his formidable opponent. 694 00:42:23,825 --> 00:42:26,501 Attlee: You will realize that I should be in breach 695 00:42:26,578 --> 00:42:29,921 Of my duty as leader of the opposition 696 00:42:29,998 --> 00:42:31,589 Were I to wish you long continuance 697 00:42:31,666 --> 00:42:32,748 In your present office. 698 00:42:32,759 --> 00:42:34,759 [crowd laughs] 699 00:42:34,836 --> 00:42:38,346 But may I hope that you will live to see the beginnings 700 00:42:38,423 --> 00:42:41,266 Of an era of peace in the world 701 00:42:41,342 --> 00:42:45,270 After the storm which has been your lot to encounter. 702 00:42:45,346 --> 00:42:47,847 I ask you to accept this portrait. 703 00:42:47,857 --> 00:42:53,611 [cheering] 704 00:42:53,688 --> 00:42:55,187 Narrator: The painting is the work 705 00:42:55,198 --> 00:42:59,284 Of noted british artist graham sutherland. 706 00:42:59,360 --> 00:43:01,861 Churchill famously hates it. 707 00:43:01,871 --> 00:43:05,790 Churchill: It's a remarkable example of modern art. 708 00:43:05,867 --> 00:43:07,700 [crowd laughs] 709 00:43:07,711 --> 00:43:10,962 Narrator: He is resentful of being shown as old. 710 00:43:11,039 --> 00:43:15,958 Years later, clementine secretly burns the canvas. 711 00:43:15,969 --> 00:43:20,054 Churchill: I'm now nearing the end of my journey. 712 00:43:20,131 --> 00:43:24,392 I hope I still have some services to render. 713 00:43:24,469 --> 00:43:29,639 However that may be and whatever may befall, 714 00:43:29,649 --> 00:43:35,645 I'm sure I shall never forget the emotions of this day 715 00:43:35,655 --> 00:43:39,815 Or be able fully to express my gratitude 716 00:43:39,826 --> 00:43:43,152 To those colleagues and companions 717 00:43:43,163 --> 00:43:46,914 With whom I have lived my life 718 00:43:46,991 --> 00:43:51,169 For this wonderful honor they have done me. 719 00:43:51,245 --> 00:43:53,254 [applause] 720 00:43:53,331 --> 00:43:56,424 Narrator: Rumors grow that churchill is about to resign 721 00:43:56,501 --> 00:43:57,800 Due to ill health. 722 00:44:00,588 --> 00:44:03,014 But first, a highly public farewell 723 00:44:03,091 --> 00:44:05,516 To the young monarch he has mentored. 724 00:44:07,679 --> 00:44:09,929 On April 4, 1955, 725 00:44:09,939 --> 00:44:12,848 The churchills host the first and only dinner 726 00:44:12,859 --> 00:44:14,767 Held at 10 downing street 727 00:44:14,778 --> 00:44:18,613 For queen elizabeth and the duke of edinburgh. 728 00:44:18,690 --> 00:44:22,033 The leader has served under six monarchs. 729 00:44:25,530 --> 00:44:27,789 The next day, under the glare of cameras, 730 00:44:27,865 --> 00:44:30,116 Churchill drives to buckingham palace 731 00:44:30,126 --> 00:44:31,876 To resign as prime minister. 732 00:44:35,965 --> 00:44:38,708 In a political career of 55 years, 733 00:44:38,718 --> 00:44:41,552 He has been home secretary, 734 00:44:41,629 --> 00:44:44,547 First lord of the admiralty twice, 735 00:44:44,557 --> 00:44:47,392 Chancellor of the exchequer, 736 00:44:47,468 --> 00:44:49,644 And twice britain's prime minister. 737 00:44:53,983 --> 00:44:59,987 After a life in public service, his new reality hits hard. 738 00:45:00,064 --> 00:45:03,324 Later that day, returning home to hyde park gate, 739 00:45:03,401 --> 00:45:08,988 Churchill is visibly diminished. 740 00:45:08,998 --> 00:45:11,490 Even so, and despite ill health, 741 00:45:11,501 --> 00:45:14,127 He spends much of his retirement traveling. 742 00:45:21,335 --> 00:45:24,837 After a mediterranean journey in 1959, 743 00:45:24,848 --> 00:45:29,934 His decline is clear to see. 744 00:45:30,011 --> 00:45:32,770 He grows ever more frail. 745 00:45:32,847 --> 00:45:38,184 On January 10, 1965, he has a massive stroke. 746 00:45:38,194 --> 00:45:42,947 Two weeks later, on January 24, aged 90, 747 00:45:43,024 --> 00:45:46,617 Winston leonard spencer churchill dies. 748 00:45:50,540 --> 00:45:54,542 A thick fog descends on westminster. 749 00:45:54,619 --> 00:45:56,294 Outside westminster hall, 750 00:45:56,370 --> 00:46:00,423 300,000 mourners line up silently to pay their respects. 751 00:46:05,555 --> 00:46:10,057 Inside, churchill lies in state for three days and three nights. 752 00:46:14,147 --> 00:46:17,556 Commentator: Winston leonard spencer churchill, 753 00:46:17,567 --> 00:46:18,733 Knight of the garter, 754 00:46:18,810 --> 00:46:20,142 Order of merit, 755 00:46:20,153 --> 00:46:22,061 Companion of honor. 756 00:46:22,071 --> 00:46:23,821 Narrator: In the 20th century, 757 00:46:23,898 --> 00:46:28,159 No other prime minister has yet had a state funeral. 758 00:46:28,236 --> 00:46:32,655 142 soldiers draw his coffin on the gun carriage first used 759 00:46:32,665 --> 00:46:34,415 At queen victoria's funeral. 760 00:46:37,829 --> 00:46:40,505 Outside st. Paul's cathedral, 761 00:46:40,581 --> 00:46:44,583 The lord mayor welcomes queen elizabeth. 762 00:46:44,594 --> 00:46:47,845 As a tribute to churchill's place in the nation's history, 763 00:46:47,922 --> 00:46:52,591 She breaks protocol and arrives before his family. 764 00:46:52,602 --> 00:46:54,927 It's one of very few civilian funerals 765 00:46:54,938 --> 00:46:58,105 Ever attended by a british monarch. 766 00:46:58,182 --> 00:47:04,862 [choir singing hymn] 767 00:47:04,939 --> 00:47:08,440 As eight grenadier guards carry the coffin in, 768 00:47:08,451 --> 00:47:11,285 The churchill family follow solemnly behind. 769 00:47:14,365 --> 00:47:16,115 Inside, everyone joins to sing 770 00:47:16,125 --> 00:47:19,293 The hymn requested by churchill himself, 771 00:47:19,370 --> 00:47:22,204 The american "battle hymn of the republic." 772 00:47:22,215 --> 00:47:27,793 Choir: ♪ ...Is marching on ♪ 773 00:47:27,804 --> 00:47:30,796 [cannons fire] 774 00:47:30,807 --> 00:47:33,799 Narrator: As his cortege moves down the river thames, 775 00:47:33,810 --> 00:47:36,644 The cranes are lowered in salute. 776 00:47:36,721 --> 00:47:41,816 Choir: ♪ glory, hallelujah ♪ 777 00:47:41,893 --> 00:47:44,151 Narrator: It's the end of an era, 778 00:47:44,228 --> 00:47:46,571 But the legend of winston churchill, 779 00:47:46,647 --> 00:47:47,989 The man who led britain 780 00:47:48,065 --> 00:47:51,075 Victoriously through its darkest days, 781 00:47:51,152 --> 00:47:53,578 Lives on. 782 00:47:53,654 --> 00:47:59,041 Choir: ♪ ...Marching on ♪