In history, Sir Winston Churchill is remembered as the leader who stood up fearlessly to Hitler and rescued Great Britain from the brink of defeat. What is less remembered is that after his unexpected defeat in the general election of 1945, Churchill remained in active politics and led the Conservative Party to victory in the 1951 election. However, his second stint in Downing Street left Britons underwhelmed. Assuming office at the ripe old age of 77, his four-year tenure was marked by grumpiness, erratic behaviour and constant speculation over his health.