Morning
Winston Churchill rose at 7:30 am and started the day by eating breakfast and reading the newspaper in bed. After breakfast he’d remain in bed for the next couple of hours and dictate to his secretaries. At 11 am, Churchill would then take a morning stroll around the garden before heading to his study where he’d pour himself a whisky with soda.
Afternoon
At lunchtime, typically 1pm, Churchill lunched with family and guests. The meal was 3 courses and Churchill enjoyed a drink of Pol Roger, port or brandy as well as some cigars. After which he would continue working in his study, supervise his estate, or play cards or board games such as backgammon with his wife – Clementine Churchill. The British prime minster developed the habit of taking 1 ½ hour naps in the late afternoon, usually around 5pm, as it improved his productivity for the remainder of the day.
Evening
Churchill awoke from his nap at around 6:30 pm to bathe and prepare himself for dinner with his guests. Dinner was 8 pm and was accompanied with more drinks and cigars. Dinner would typically last until midnight or later.
Night
When the guests retired, Churchill would sometimes return to his study to work for roughly another hour before bed.
