Churchill

In June 1944, the Second World War is approaching its climax and Winston Churchill (Brian Cox), who drove the British to oppose Hitler's blitzkrieg, is tired of the war and the bloodshed. Nevertheless, Churchill is faced with a decision of immeasurable importance, namely whether or not the Allied forces should invade the parts of Europe occupied by the Nazis and their allies. If Operation D-Day fails, he fears, he will be the one singled out for blame. Churchill's wife Clementine (Miranda Richardson) stands by her husband with advice and support during this difficult phase, but the long years of war have shattered their relationship. As a result, not only the fate of the world but also the Churchills' marriage is at a turning point...