A Very English Scandal - Season 1 - Episode 1
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…
About A Very English Scandal
Title: A Very English Scandal
First Air Date: 2018-05-20
Last Air Date: 2018-06-03
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.055/10 (from 165 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: BBC One
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Blueprint Television, BBC
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.
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
David Bamber
Lord Arran