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Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man. Now he considers the unending influence of his subject's late father, Lord Randolph.

Andrew Roberts' five essays on Churchill that tie in with his new book about the man:

He was the son of Lord Randolph Churchill and was often derided and neglected by him. But - 'his father's influence was to remain with him for the next seventy years'. And what did this influence mean exactly?

Producer Duncan Minshull

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 10 Oct 2018 00:30

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  • Tue 9 Oct 2018 09:45
  • Wed 10 Oct 2018 00:30

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