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Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.1/10
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.
This production, originally released in 2018, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Hugh Grant
Jeremy Thorpe
Ben Whishaw
Norman Scott
Alex Jennings
Peter Bessell
Monica Dolan
Marion Thorpe
Jonathan Hyde
David Napley
Jason Watkins
Emlyn Hooson
Patricia Hodge
Ursula Thorpe
Naomi Battrick
Diana Stainton
Seasons
Miniseries
3 Episodes • Aired 2018-05-20
The shocking true story of the first British politician to stand trial for conspiracy to murder. Jeremy Thorpe (Hugh Grant), the leader of the Liberal party, has a secret he's desperate to hide. His ex-lover Norman Scott (Ben Whishaw) is putting Thorpe's brilliant political career at risk so Thorpe schemes and deceives until he realizes there’s only one way to silence Scott for good.