A Very English Scandal

A Very English Scandal

A Very English Scandal

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A Very English Scandal

2018- 2018

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.1(171 votes)

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Drama

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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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Hugh Grant

Jeremy Thorpe

Hugh Grant

Acting

Ben Whishaw

Norman Scott

Ben Whishaw

Acting

Alex Jennings

Peter Bessell

Alex Jennings

Acting

Monica Dolan

Marion Thorpe

Monica Dolan

Acting

Jonathan Hyde

David Napley

Jonathan Hyde

Acting

Jason Watkins

Emlyn Hooson

Jason Watkins

Acting

Patricia Hodge

Ursula Thorpe

Patricia Hodge

Acting

Naomi Battrick

Diana Stainton

Naomi Battrick

Acting

David Bamber

Lord Arran

David Bamber

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