Churchill's Secret (2016)

In the sweltering summer of 1953, two years into his second term as Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, portrayed by Sir Michael Gambon, encounters a life-threatening crisis behind the closed doors of 10 Downing Street. After collapsing during a dinner party, he is diagnosed by Dr. Lord Moran, played by Bill Paterson, with a stroke that sends ripples of fear through the heart of the nation's leadership. While the country is deceived into thinking Churchill is merely suffering from exhaustion, a pact of silence is forged with newspaper owners to keep the alarming truth under wraps. Churchill is whisked away to his country haven, Chartwell, a clandestine refuge from the prying eyes of the public, who remain oblivious to the severity of Churchill's condition. As his concerned children gather around him, familial tensions surface. His son Randolph's, played by Matthew Macfadyen, destructive relationship with alcohol and daughter Sarah's, portrayed by Rachael Stirling, faltering movie career serve as a distracting backdrop to the gravity of Churchill's health. Meanwhile, Churchill's wife Clemmie, embodied by Lindsay Duncan, grapples with her own painful memories of loss while she stands stoically by her husband's side. In this time of crisis, a beacon of hope arrives in the form of the no-nonsense Yorkshire nurse, Millie Appleyard, played by Romola Garai. Her tenacity and dedication, coupled with Clemmie's unwavering devotion, guide Churchill through the darkest hours of his life. Miraculously, he not only survives but is able to address the Conservative Party conference later that year. The nation remains blissfully unaware of Churchill's secret ordeal as he finally steps down from his position as premier two years later. "Churchill's Secret" is a riveting tale of resilience, political intrigue, and the strength of the human spirit, all shrouded under a veil of secrecy and deception.

Churchill's Secret is a drama movie featuring Michael Gambon.

Churchill's Secret is currently streaming on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel.