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A Very English Scandal
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A Very English Scandal

Sun, May 20, 2018
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

It's the late 1960s, homosexuality has only just been legalised and Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal party, has a secret he's desperate to hide.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Hugh Grant
    Hugh Grant
    as Jeremy Thorpe
  • Ben Whishaw
    Ben Whishaw
    as Norman Scott
  • Alex Jennings
    Alex Jennings
    as Peter Bessell
  • Monica Dolan
    Monica Dolan
    as Marion Thorpe
  • Jonathan Hyde
    Jonathan Hyde
    as David Napley
  • Jason Watkins
    Jason Watkins
    as Emlyn Hooson
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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

Ended · 3 aired
Season 1
3 episodes · 3 aired
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  • E1
    Episode 1
    Aired · Sun, May 20, 2018 · 60m

    It is 1960s England, homosexuality is illegal and the politician Jeremy Thorpe begins a whirlwind affair with a young stable hand, Norman Scott. But when the relationship turns sour and Jeremy's career goes from strength to strength, Norman becomes a secret that Jeremy is desperate to hide…In 1967, Jeremy becomes the leader of the Liberal Party and the youngest leader of any British political party in a hundred years, but as long as his ex-lover Norman is around, his brilliant career is at risk. Behind the oak-panelled doors of Parliament, Jeremy turns to his friends for decisive action. He can see only one way to silence him for good.

  • E2
    Episode 2
    Aired · Sun, May 27, 2018 · 60m

    As Jeremy gets one step closer to becoming Prime Minister, Norman demands that old promises should be honoured. With Jeremy's right-hand man Peter Bessell having left for California, pressure mounts on Jeremy - and events conspire, leading to a hapless shooting...

  • E3
    Episode 3
    Aired · Sun, Jun 3, 2018 · 60m

    Having survived a bungled attempt on his life, Norman accuses Jeremy of being behind the murder attempt - and goes public.After years of acrimony between them, Norman and Jeremy finally go head to head in court, with the world watching on.