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.
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Miniseries
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.
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Cast & Crew
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
David Bamber
Lord Arran
Blake Harrison
Andrew 'Gino' Newton
Paul Hilton
David Holmes
Michele Dotrice
Edna Friendship
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
A Very English Scandal has 1 season with 3 episodes.
A Very English Scandal premiered on May 20, 2018.
No, A Very English Scandal has ended. The final episode aired on June 3, 2018.
A Very English Scandal originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
A Very English Scandal was created by Russell T Davies.
A Very English Scandal has a rating of 7.1/10 based on user reviews.
A Very English Scandal is classified as Drama.