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Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man. First, he explores his subject's sense of 'destiny' and how this would always push him on.

Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man (which is called Churchill: Walking With Destiny).

During his lifetime he experienced 'very many brushes with death, even in peacetime' - and this shaped his thinking and instincts, and his belief that he would one day save the country from disaster...

Producer Duncan Minshull

14 minutes

Last on

Tue 9 Oct 2018 00:30

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  • Mon 8 Oct 2018 09:45
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