A Very English Scandal
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Sun, May 20, 2018
Russell T Davies
John PrestonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Very English Scandal: EXCLUSIVE TRAILER | Hugh Grant | Ben Whishaw - BBCOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-05
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell T Davies, John Preston
John Preston
Murray Gold
Danny Cohen
Pia Di Ciaula
Diarmuid McKeown, Graham Broadbent, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Lucy Richer, Peter Czernin
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Winch
Producer
Pia Di Ciaula
Editor
Danny Cohen
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Very English Scandal
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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.
How many seasons does A Very English Scandal have?
A Very English Scandal comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A Very English Scandal?
Key cast members in A Very English Scandal include Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Alex Jennings, Monica Dolan, Jonathan Hyde.
Who created or directed A Very English Scandal?
A Very English Scandal was developed and directed by Russell T Davies, John Preston.