Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter explore the intertwined, contrasting fortunes of Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George from 1915 to the end of the Great War.

Years in which Churchill would be held responsible for the disaster of the Gallipoli campaign and leave politics to serve in the trenches in France - only to return to government under Britain's new Prime Minister, David Lloyd George. The politican who split his own party in order to take power, before steering Britain from potential defeat to the relief of victory in November 1918.

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When Britain declared war on Germany in August 1914, Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George occupied critical posts in government.

Churchill stood at the head of the world's greatest navy. Lloyd George was responsible for Britain's wartime economy.

Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter explore the actions - and interactions - of the two men as they tried to shape wartime events. Years when the energetic Churchill would suddenly appear from nowwhere with another proposal, like "the swish of the torpedo", according to Lloyd George.

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Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George in Britain's Liberal government as Europe suddenly hurtled towards war in the summer of 1914.

But as the Cabinet debated whether Britain should enter the war, it was not certain that the two men would emerge on the same side of the argument. With the result that Churchill - a supporter of going to war - passed a note to Lloyd George during a meeting, asking whether they would be "comrades - or opponents?"

Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter discuss the crisis of July 1914 as experienced - and shaped - by Churchill and Lloyd George.

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In the Liberal government which took office in 1905, David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill would become huge figures.

Mocking observers called them 'The Heavenly Twins'.

They collaborated closely as the administration laid the foundations of the welfare state and fought great political battles - while paying attention to their own career prospects.

But as Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter explain, the two men were always rivals as well as partners...

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Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George are two towering figures in 20th century history. Prime Ministers who led their nation in struggles for survival - and won. Politicians who spent decades shaping their times.

Now Professor Richard Toye (author of 'Churchill and Lloyd George: Rivals for Greatness') and Dr. Warren Dockter begin this major series on the parallel careers of these two fascinating men. Starting by exploring how two men from very different backgrounds crossed swords and then joined forces on the great issues of the day, from the Boer War to Free Trade and Home Rule for Ireland. All while seeking the great offices of state for each believed he was destined.

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How did Churchill learn about the overwhelming defeat he and Conservative Party suffered in Britain's General Election of 1945?

And how did Churchill react, both immedidately and in the years of opposition which followed?

Was his position as leader of the Conservative Party ever in doubt?

Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter address all these questions and more. And in an added bonus, highlight the wit and wisdom of that little know comedian, Josef Stalin...

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On 8 May 1945, Prime Minister Winston Churchill celebrated victory in Europe with ecstatic crowds thronging the streets of London.

Within weeks, Churchill was swept out of office as the Labour Party won a landslide victory in Britain's General Election.

Professor Richard Toye and Dr, Warren Dockter explore this spectacular reversal of fortune for Britain's wartime leader - with a particular focus on a radio broadcast which became notorious...

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What did the half-American Winston Churchill make of the US Constitution?

How did he argue that it helped to bind Britain and America together?

And why did he think it was a mistake to try and legislate the prohibition of alchol via the 18th Amendment?

With the United States marking the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence, Professor Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter cover 40 years as they delve into Churchill's evolving views on the constitution of 'The Great Republic'.

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