BBC One is coming up with another intense Drama and this one has everyone’s favorite Hugh Grant in the lead role. Based on the book written by John Preston – A Very English Scandal: Sex, Lies and a Murder Plot – the new three part TV series tells the story of disgraced British MP Jeremy Thorpe who was accused of murdering his ex-lover. The case was also important at the time because it was the first time a British MP had to stand trial for murder. Read on for more about the series cast, story and watch the trailer.
A Very English Scandal Cast
The Drama series is written by Russel T Davies and is based on the scandal that unfolded in 1979. Hugh Grant will be seen on British TV after a gap of nearly twenty years.
A Very English Scandal (2017)
Director: Stephen Frears
Cast: Hugh Grant
Network: BBC One
Release Date: May 20 2018, 9 PM
A Very English Scandal Story
A Very English Scandal is about Jeremy Thorpe, who was tried and acquitted in a murder trial in the late 7os. The drama series begins around that time. Britain has decriminalized homosexuality by this time. However, it is still not looked upon in good light. Jeremy, a Liberal MP is on a fast career track.
However, there are some skeletons in his closet. As long his ex-lover Norman Scott is around, his affair can go public and jeopardise his career any time. After trying different ways to ensure that the truth never comes out and failing, there seems to be no sure way of keeping the affair under wraps for ever.
The only way to keep the secret a secret is to silence Scott forever.
A Very English Scandal Trailer
Watch Hugh Grant in action in A Very English Scandal trailer and tell us if you like this sneak peek of the drama.
A Very English Scandal Episode Guide
Can’t wait to find out how it all happened? Take a quick peek at upcoming episodes of the series or catch up with the ones you have missed.
Episode 1
In 1967, Jeremy becomes the leader of the Liberal Party and the youngest leader of any British political party in 100 years – but as long as his ex-lover Norman is around, his brilliant career is at risk. Behind the oak-panelled doors of Parliament, Jeremy turns to his friends for decisive action.
Episode 2
With Jeremy’s right-hand man Peter Bessell having left for California, pressure mounts on Jeremy – and events conspire, leading to a hapless shooting.
Episode 3
Having survived a bungled attempt on his life, Norman accuses Jeremy of being behind the murder attempt – and goes public.
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