The story of Winston Churchill’s 1953 stroke and recovery, which occurred during his second stint as prime minister. In order to remain in office, he shields his condition from the world and, with the aid of a nurse, relearns to speak, stand and walk., Dramatisation of Winston Churchill’s stroke related illness in the summer of 1953 which was kept secret from the public., Dramatisation of Winston Churchill’s stroke related illness in1953 which was kept a secret.