Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill

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A luminous Lee Remick won the best actress Golden Globe and an Emmy® nomination for her performance as Sir Winston Churchill’s mother in this acclaimed British miniseries.
 
"Exquisite portrait"—New York Times

A luminous Lee Remick won the best actress Golden Globe and an Emmy® nomination for her performance as Sir Winston Churchill’s mother in this acclaimed British miniseries. A lost PBS classic, based on private papers from the Churchill family, filmed on location in family homes, it's a captivating portrayal of a spirited American woman. With Ronald Pickup, Christopher Cazenove, Siân Phillips, and Jeremy Brett. "Exquisite portrait"—New York Times. SDH subtitles. 7 episodes; approx. 361 min. on 2 DVDs.
"Exquisite portrait"—The New York Times
BAFTA TV Award Winner for Best Actress (Lee Remick, 1975)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design, Production Design (1975)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design, Costume Design (1975)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Serial (1975)

Director’s Guild of America Award Winner for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series’ – Night (1976)

Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for a Drama or Comedy Series (1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction or Scenic Design – Single Episode (1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series (1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series (Lee Remick, 1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Limited Series (1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series (1976)

Golden Globes Award Winner for Best TV Actress – Drama (Lee Remick, 1976)

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Disc 1
Episode 1:Jennie Jerome
American heiress Jennie Jerome marries British aristocrat Lord Randolph Churchill, despite strong objections by both families.

Episdoe 2:Lady Randolph
Jennie can’t wait until her child is born so she can return to the whirl of London life. However, a feud with the Prince of Wales exiles her family to Ireland.

Episode 3:Recovery
Randolph and Jennie return in triumph as his career finally takes off. Jennie meets Count Kinsky, the man destined to become the love of her life.

Episode 4:Triumph and Tragedy
Appointed chancellor of the exchequer, Randolph abruptly resigns after disputes with Cabinet members and his own health concerns.

Disc 2
Episode 5:A Perfect Darling
Jennie meets the handsome George Cornwallis-West; although he’s the same age as Winston, they marry.

Episode 6:His Borrowed Plumes
Jennie sets out to find suitable spouses for her sons. In need of money, she also turns to playwriting.

Episode 7:A Past and a Future
At age 64, Jennie has too much time on her hands. She marries again and makes plans to follow her young husband to Nigeria.
  • Biography of Lee Remick
  • History of Blenheim Palace
  • Cast filmographies
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 361 minutes
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: N/A
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: NR
"Exquisite portrait"—The New York Times
BAFTA TV Award Winner for Best Actress (Lee Remick, 1975)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design, Production Design (1975)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Design, Costume Design (1975)

BAFTA TV Award Nomination for Best Drama Series/Serial (1975)

Director’s Guild of America Award Winner for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series’ – Night (1976)

Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design for a Drama or Comedy Series (1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction or Scenic Design – Single Episode (1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series (1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series (Lee Remick, 1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Limited Series (1976)

Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series (1976)

Golden Globes Award Winner for Best TV Actress – Drama (Lee Remick, 1976)

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