The Chaste Nymph

Summary John Churchill is an able soldier who has proved himself on many occasions and is a favorite of Kings on both sides of the English Channel. He quickly became a senior officer, based on his skill and not his aristocratic background. He was also a ladies man having affairs with several aristocratic ladies including King Charles II's mistress, the Duchess of Cleveland. At a ball he first meets Sarah Jennings, a pretty young girl who has the good fortune of having the support of Mary, the second Duchess of York. He's immediately taken with her but she doesn't reciprocate. She does however show a spirit that Churchill much admires.

S1.E1 ∙ The Chaste Nymph

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : John Standing John Neville Susan Hampshire Robert Robinson

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Genres : Drama Romance History War Biography

Release date : Sep 26, 1969

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Summary John Churchill is an able soldier who has proved himself on many occasions and is a favorite of Kings on both sides of the English Channel. He quickly became a senior officer, based on his skill and not his aristocratic background. He was also a ladies man having affairs with several aristocratic ladies including King Charles II's mistress, the Duchess of Cleveland. At a ball he first meets Sarah Jennings, a pretty young girl who has the good fortune of having the support of Mary, the second Duchess of York. He's immediately taken with her but she doesn't reciprocate. She does however show a spirit that Churchill much admires.

Details

Genres : Drama Romance History War Biography

Release date : Sep 26, 1969

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Filming locations : Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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