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A Very English Scandal
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A Very English Scandal

2018-05-20 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.1

Drama

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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Creators
Russell T Davies, John Preston
Production companies
Blueprint Television, BBC
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Hugh GrantHugh GrantJeremy Thorpe
Ben WhishawBen WhishawNorman Scott
Alex JenningsAlex JenningsPeter Bessell
Monica DolanMonica DolanMarion Thorpe
Jonathan HydeJonathan HydeDavid Napley
Jason WatkinsJason WatkinsEmlyn Hooson
Patricia HodgePatricia HodgeUrsula Thorpe
Naomi BattrickNaomi BattrickDiana Stainton
David BamberDavid BamberLord Arran

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