A Very English Scandal

Overview

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.

Episodes

Episode 1

S01E01 Episode 1

May 20, 2018 7.6 56 min
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...
Episode 2

S01E02 Episode 2

May 27, 2018 7.8 59 min
As Jeremy gets one step closer to becoming prime minister, Norman demands that old promises should be honoured. With the old affair with Norman threatening to derail his political career, will Jeremy stop at nothing...
Episode 3

S01E03 Episode 3

June 3, 2018 7.7 58 min
Having survived a bungled attempt on his life, Norman Scott publicly accuses Jeremy Thorpe of being behind a plot to kill him. After years of acrimony between them, Norman and Jeremy finally go head to...

Cast

Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Jeremy Thorpe
Ben Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Norman Scott
Alex Jennings
Alex Jennings
Peter Bessell
Monica Dolan
Monica Dolan
Marion Thorpe
Jonathan Hyde
Jonathan Hyde
David Napley
Jason Watkins
Jason Watkins
Emlyn Hooson
Patricia Hodge
Patricia Hodge
Ursula Thorpe
Naomi Battrick
Naomi Battrick
Diana Stainton
David Bamber
David Bamber
Lord Arran

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