Watch The Life and Times of David Lloyd George

1981
1 Season
8.4 (42)

With Europe descending quickly into war, Lloyd George battles to provide enough arms. His fears of bloodshed in Ireland grow, while the Suffragettes unleash some explosive anger.

The Life and Times of David Lloyd George is a series that ran for 1 seasons (9 episodes) between March 4, 1981 and on BBC

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9. Footnotes of History

April 29, 1981

Watching politics from the sidelines with frustration, Lloyd George finds he can no longer split his time between the two long-suffering women in his life.

8. Win or Lose

April 22, 1981

At Versailles, Lloyd George argues against punitive treatment for Germany, while Megan frustrates her father's getaway with Frances. At home, an Ireland deal goes to the wire.

7. An Honourable Peace

April 15, 1981

The Prime Minister's daughter bitterly confronts his mistress - and amid the victory celebrations, Frances learns a harsh truth. News from Russia provokes optimism and then fury.

6. Number Ten

April 8, 1981

Lloyd George becomes Prime Minister, determined to banish defeatism and shake up wartime decision-making. Meanwhile, Frances and Margaret must co-exist in close proximity.

5. Well We're In

April 1, 1981

With Europe descending quickly into war, Lloyd George battles to provide enough arms. His fears of bloodshed in Ireland grow, while the Suffragettes unleash some explosive anger.

4. All Flesh and Grass

March 25, 1981

Now Chancellor, Lloyd George paves the way to the welfare state, but risks gridlock in parliament when he hikes tax on the rich. He soon gets close to his daughter's new governess

3. He Is Wise and Merciful

March 18, 1981

A family tragedy leaves Lloyd George, now a cabinet minister, distraught. At Westminster, he tries to avert a damaging rail strike, and is caught up in a divorce scandal.

2. A Wicked War

March 11, 1981

Newly-elected as an MP, Lloyd George makes a barnstorming start, but struggles with loneliness in London. While campaigning for Church reform, his private life becomes complicated.

1. Don't Try, Do It

March 4, 1981

David Lloyd George's career as a lawyer takes a fateful turn when he marries the daughter of a wealthy landowner and becomes a Liberal Party parliamentary candidate.

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