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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this DVD box set as a Christmas present for my 79 year old father who has always been a long-time fan and an avid admirer of Sir Winston Churchill. As my father's knowledge of Churchill is already extensive, I thought it would be almost impossible to purchase anything that could enhance his knowledge and interest, however, this 12 DVD boxset really ticked all the boxes. It offers a new and unique insight to this great war time leader through the experiences of his Bodyguard Walter H Thompson over a period of some 19 years. Wonderfully narrated by Robert Powell, and Dennis Waterman as the voice of Walter Thompson, these DVDs with previously unseen footage of truly gripping events really brings the WWll era alive in the 21st century. In fact, I thoroughly enjoyed watching these DVDs myself! Whilst highly educational, I feel that this is a 'must purchase' for those who have an interest in WWll & for Churchill fans everywhere. A truly excellent buy and one which made my father's Christmas!! Highly recommended viewing!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Walter Thompson Churchill's bodyguard was a good match the chemistery was there. It shows Churchill as being a cantankerous man some times deliberatley putting himself in great danfer, to the frustration of Thompson his bodyguard. I never realised how desperate the Germans were to assasinate Churchill and how much Hitler hated and detested Churchill, the rancour when Churchill became Prime Minister and harnessed a British nation to dig their heels in a fight. Britian was being pounded and morale was sinking ,but Churchill kept stiring the British nation to get ready and be prepared to fight. When Churchill was told of Hitlers suicide, he commented that's what I would have done in his circumstances. Germany was totally defeated and in ruins. Hitler had wrecked havoc with his evil ragime
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this series on television when it was first shown and before having a Sky box which cleverly records a series without my having to remember; I missed a few and bought this to catch up.
Prior to the series, I had never thought much about what is now obvious - Churchill's need for a bodyguard. Always a contentious figure, he made many enemies. These four DVDs covering their nineteen years together, narrated by Robert Powell, is the story of Walter Thompson's time with Churchill and the times they lived through, sometimes only just, thanks to Thompson. It is from his daily diary which Churchill agreed could be published and the DVDs are made up of mostly original footage.
For anyone with an interest in WWII or Churchill, this is essential viewing. Follow this with a visit to the Cabinet War Rooms to create a real impression of the times and conditions in which they lived in Whitehall to gain a full insight into the distances they travelled, one of the excellent displays.
Prior to the series, I had never thought much about what is now obvious - Churchill's need for a bodyguard. Always a contentious figure, he made many enemies. These four DVDs covering their nineteen years together, narrated by Robert Powell, is the story of Walter Thompson's time with Churchill and the times they lived through, sometimes only just, thanks to Thompson. It is from his daily diary which Churchill agreed could be published and the DVDs are made up of mostly original footage.
For anyone with an interest in WWII or Churchill, this is essential viewing. Follow this with a visit to the Cabinet War Rooms to create a real impression of the times and conditions in which they lived in Whitehall to gain a full insight into the distances they travelled, one of the excellent displays.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A wonderful documentary
Churchill's Bodyguard is a fascinating insight into what I can only imagine was an incredible job with the swashbuckling Winston Churchill as your body to guard. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tangerine
Churchills Bodygaurd
All in all a good DVD series to watch.
Very narrative heavy and could have perhaps used interviews with people who were involved in the events themselves instead of what they... Read more
Very narrative heavy and could have perhaps used interviews with people who were involved in the events themselves instead of what they... Read more
Published 4 months ago by H. T. I. Anson
A pleasure to watch.
Really enjoyed this. As I love history about the war years. Walter Thompson is presented as a real gentlemen and must have had a heavy weight on his shoulders, protecting one of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Labrador
Excellent historical document
I am very impressed with this series. It gives an incredible insight into Churchill's personality- His bodyguard's dedication is amazing and the series shows how he gave up his... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A great fan of Churchill
Enchanting.
This is a great way to learn about the life a of hugely imprtant man (W. Churchill) during a time of massively important events for the freedom & creation of the wastern 21st... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ms. E. Lawson
Churchill's bodyguard
Extremely interesting book. Churchill was a great man who was also a humanitarian.
His bodyguard did a difficult job, well and very efficiently. Read more
His bodyguard did a difficult job, well and very efficiently. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ms. C. C. Ramshaw
great to see
This is a great disc set at the right price. it uses a lot of unseen film. with a great comantry. i did not no winston was so welld traveld. a good peace of history. trevor thomas.
Published on 4 May 2010 by Trevor B. Thomas
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