William Pitt the Younger his strengths and weaknesses with his father: William Pitt is depicted in several films and television programs. Robert Donat portrays Pitt in the 1942 biopic "The Young Mr Pitt", which chronicles the historical events of Pitt's life. Pitt's attempts during his tenure as Prime Minister to cope with the dementia of King George III are portrayed by Julian Wadham in the 1994 film "The Madness of King George". The 2006 film "Amazing Grace", with Benedict Cumberbatch in the role of Pitt, depicts his close friendship with William Wilberforce, the leading abolitionist in Parliament. Pitt is caricatured as a boy-prime minister
William Baker Pitt buried alongside her husband. They lie facing the west door of the church in a grave marked by a large stone cross. William Baker Pitt Reverend William Baker Pitt (18 January 1856 – 21 November 1936) was the founder of Swindon Town Football Club and also curate of Christ Church, Swindon until 1881 and rector of Liddington from then on. Pitt was born in Exeter, England. His father, Thomas, was a grocer of some standing in his local community. In 1861 the family employed a servant and also a governess for William, who was five years old at the time.