Alex Jennings and Sylvestra Le Touzel read a selection of the personal letters of Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine. From the first days of their courtship Winston and Clementine Churchill wrote to each other almost daily. family matters, friends and politics were discussed between the couple in a...
spontaneous and unselfconscious style. Winston Churchill's political acumen is a matter of record, yet his wife's instinct for these matters was also acute. Their letters throw a fascinating light on some of the major developments of the twentieth century.
Winston's time in the trenches during the First World War and the Suffragette movement for example.
These are not just social commentaries, however. The deep and abiding love that the couple felt for each other and for their children runs beneath all their letters. A fascinating blend of fact, memory and sheer romance.
'Speaking for Themselves' is an intimate and occasionally poignant portrait of one of this century's most successful and long-lasting partnerships. As heard on BBC Radio 4. This recording was previously released on cassette in 1999.
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