Randolph Churchill was a British journalist, writer, politician, and the son of former British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. After three unsuccessful attempts to enter Parliament, Randolph finally became a Conservative Member of Parliament for Preston, in 1940. He also served as an intelligence officer in Yugoslavia and the Middle East during the ‘Second World War.’ Randolph wrote many books, such as ‘The Fight for the Tory Leadership,’ ‘The Rise and Fall of Sir Anthony Eden,’ ‘Lord Derby: King of Lancashire,’ ‘Fifteen Famous English Homes,’ and ‘Arms and The Covenant.’ Actor Nigel Havers portrayed Randolph Churchill in the 1981 television series ‘Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years.’ He was also portrayed by Tom Hiddleston in the 2002 television biographical film, ‘The Gathering Storm.’
