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.
- Created by
- Russell T Davies
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 3 episodes
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 pu
S1 E1Episode 1
May 20, 20187.556 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 to strength, Norman
S1 E2Episode 2
May 27, 20187.759 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 to silence him?
S1 E3Episode 3
Jun 3, 20187.858 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 head in court with the world watching.
Starring
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
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch A Very English Scandal?
- A Very English Scandal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of A Very English Scandal are there?
- A Very English Scandal has 1 season and 3 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of A Very English Scandal?
- A Very English Scandal has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 3, 2018.
- Who stars in A Very English Scandal?
- A Very English Scandal stars Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Alex Jennings, Monica Dolan, Jonathan Hyde.
