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A Very English Scandal (2018)

TV Series ★ 7.1 60 min

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.

Russell T Davies Creator John Preston Creator

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Quick facts

Released
May 20, 2018
Runtime
60 min
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
tt6938856
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Blueprint Television, BBC

Themes

Cast

Hugh Grant Hugh Grant Jeremy Thorpe Ben Whishaw Ben Whishaw Norman Scott Alex Jennings Alex Jennings Peter Bessell Monica Dolan Monica Dolan Marion Thorpe Jonathan Hyde Jonathan Hyde David Napley Jason Watkins Jason Watkins Emlyn Hooson Patricia Hodge Patricia Hodge Ursula Thorpe Naomi Battrick Naomi Battrick Diana Stainton David Bamber David Bamber Lord Arran

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Very English Scandal about?
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.
Who created A Very English Scandal?
A Very English Scandal was created by Russell T Davies, John Preston.
Who stars in A Very English Scandal?
A Very English Scandal stars Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Alex Jennings, Monica Dolan.
When was A Very English Scandal released?
A Very English Scandal is a 2018 drama series.
Where can I watch A Very English Scandal?
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