AS SEEN ON TV: LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL

AS SEEN IN:
'Edward The King'

AS PLAYED BY:
Derek Fowlds

From Wikipedia:
He was featured in the [mini-series] 'Edward the King' as a more natural character, sociably similar to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and his other friends. His downfall is represented when he confronted Alexandra, Princess of Wales and demanded her to use her influence with the Prince to stop Lord Aylesford proceeding with a divorce from his wife, Lady Aylesford, after she had planned to elope with Lord Randolph's elder brother, the Marquess of Blandford. He threatens to expose letters from the Prince to Lady Aylesford, so scandalous, so he says, that if they were to be exposed, "the Prince of Wales would never sit on the throne of England." Outraged, the Princess goes to see the Queen, who is equally indignant. The Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, informs the Prince, who is so angry that he challenges Lord Randolph to a duel in the South of France. Eventually, Lord Aylesford does not attempt to seek a divorce from his wife, and Lord Blandford does not elope with Lady Aylesford. Lord Randolph sends a note of apology to the Prince, which is merely acknowledged. Disgraced, Lord Randolph and his wife leave for America.

For the foreseeable future, the ASOTV showcase will be featuring historical figures from the time of Queen Victoria. This is not due to the recent Royal Wedding, but because I'm in the process of watching 'Edward The King' and I have quite a stockpile of such historical characters.

BCnU!