While I can appreciate a genuine piece of fiction is fiction. Yet when the
fiction significantly "garbles" if not specifically "changes" the story line to
comply with a preconceived notion of history rather than a reasonable devotion
to accuracy then the criticism heaped upon it is most
Stan..
I am surprised to hear that the author made any attempt to refer to 'concern
for historical accuracy' when referring to a work of fiction.
One thing I can reliably comment on, whilst trusting I'm not saying something I
shouldn't, is that if a glass case containing butterflies was
I think everyone who has commented to date on this film is treating this film
far too seriously.
It is freely based on a work of fiction 'The Churchill Secret KBO' by Jonathan
Smith. The critical word here is 'fiction'. There is no point in trying to
relate it to the actual facts of the
Bravo Cita,
Thank you for illuminating a further demonstration in this dastardly drama's
gross liberties taken with history and the portrayal of the various
personalities. This drama should be accepted as best a romp through one
author's imagination rather than any serious attempt to ensure
Whether "Churchill's Secret", broadcast in the USA last night, was riveting
television I leave to the critics. But that it was historically inaccurate at
one important point there is no doubt. Lindsay Duncan's beautifully acted
television version of Clemmie as a wife competing with his
Just heard on French radio that the new “fiver” (five-pound note) with the
effigy of Churchill is legal tender as of today in the UK.
With all best wishes,
Professor Antoine CAPET, FRHistS
Head of British Studies
University of Rouen
76821 Mont-Saint-Aignan
France
antoine.ca...@univ-rouen.fr
