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The State Funeral of Sir Winston ChurchillDocuments: The state funeral of Winston Churchill

These documents, all from 1965, provide context and insight into the death of an ex-Prime Minister beloved by many. From a BBC memo outlining prospective plans in the event of Churchill's death, to a Radio Times dedicated to the funeral itself, the impact on British society is made clear. Also included are letters written by Richard Dimbleby, after a four-hour commentating shift on the BBC's funeral broadcast.

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Radio Times for the state funeral of Winston Churchill

Including the procession route, and Order of Service.

  • Brief to BBC managers on plans for Churchill's funeral in the event of his death (1965)
  • Press release for BBC broadcast of Churchill's state funeral (Part 1)
  • Press release for BBC broadcast of Churchill's state funeral (Part 2)
  • Radio Times for the state funeral of Winston Churchill
  • Radio Times for the state funeral of Winston Churchill (Part 2)
  • Radio Times for the state funeral of Winston Churchill (Part 3)
  • Radio Times for the state funeral of Winston Churchill (Part 4)
  • Radio Times for the state funeral of Winston Churchill (Part 5)
  • Letter from Richard Dimbleby to Harry Middleton
  • Letter from Richard Dimbleby to funeral broadcast producer, Antony Craxton

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