The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
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198160 Min.Beendet

The Life and Times of David Lloyd George

Sender:BBC Two

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S01E09 - "Footnotes of History"

Ausgestrahlt am Apr 29, 1981, 8:25 PM

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Beschreibung

Biographical drama series about the poor Welsh boy who became prime minister. David Lloyd George's career as a lawyer takes a fateful turn when he marries the daughter of a wealthy landowner and becomes a Liberal Party parliamentary candidate.

Details

Status
Beendet
Sprache
English
Laufzeit
60 min
Erstausstrahlung
March 4, 1981
Beendet
April 29, 1981
Sendeplan
Wednesday um 21:25

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Episoden (1 Staffel · 9 Episoden)

Don't Try, Do It ...

David Lloyd George's career as a lawyer takes a fateful turn when he marries the daughter of a wealthy landowner and becomes a Liberal Party parliamentary candidate.

Mar 4, 1981

60 Min.

A Wicked War

Newly-elected as an MP, Lloyd George makes a barnstorming start, but struggles with loneliness in London. While campaigning for Church reform, his private life becomes complicated.

Mar 11, 1981

60 Min.

He is Wise, and Merciful

A family tragedy leaves Lloyd George, now a cabinet minister, distraught. At Westminster, he tries to avert a damaging rail strike, and is caught up in a divorce scandal.

Mar 18, 1981

60 Min.

All Flesh and Grass

Now Chancellor, Lloyd George paves the way to the welfare state, but risks gridlock in parliament when he hikes tax on the rich. He soon gets close to his daughter's new governess.

Mar 25, 1981

60 Min.

Well, We're In

With Europe descending quickly into war, Lloyd George battles to provide enough arms. His fears of bloodshed in Ireland grow, while the Suffragettes unleash some explosive anger.

Apr 1, 1981

60 Min.

No.10

Lloyd George becomes Prime Minister, determined to banish defeatism and shake up wartime decision-making. Meanwhile, Frances and Margaret must co-exist in close proximity.

Apr 8, 1981

60 Min.

An Honourable Peace

The Prime Minister's daughter bitterly confronts his mistress - and amid the victory celebrations, Frances learns a harsh truth. News from Russia provokes optimism and then fury.

Apr 15, 1981

60 Min.

Win or Lose

At Versailles, Lloyd George argues against punitive treatment for Germany, while Megan frustrates her father's getaway with Frances. At home, an Ireland deal goes to the wire.

Apr 22, 1981

60 Min.

Footnotes of History

Watching politics from the sidelines with frustration, Lloyd George finds he can no longer split his time between the two long-suffering women in his life.

Apr 29, 1981

60 Min.

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