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Summary
Drama with Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw. It explores the real-life case of the former leader of the Liberal Party Jeremy Thorpe, who was accused of conspiring to murder his lover.
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Cast
rolenameJeremy ThorpeHugh GrantUrsula ThorpePatricia HodgePeter BessellAlex JenningsNorman ScottBen WhishawEdna FriendshipMichele DotriceMarion ThorpeMonica DolanDiane KellyFlora Montgomery
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rolenameDirectorStephen Frears
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Season 1
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News & features about A Very English Scandal
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Where to watch and stream A Very English Scandal - is the historical miniseries on Netflix?
The well-received miniseries based on a real-life political scandal earned praise for stars Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw.
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Killing Eve and A Very English Scandal lead Bafta TV Awards 2019 nominations
Jodie Comer, Sandra Oh, Benedict Cumberbatch, Hugh Grant and Keeley Hawes are all up for acting gongs – but Richard Madden has been snubbed
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A Very English Scandal gets a sequel focusing on first public 'slut-shaming' case
The first follow-up to the BBC drama which starred Hugh Grant will explore the life of Margaret Campbell, Duchess of Argyll
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A Very English Scandal, Killing Eve and Patrick Melrose win big at Bafta Craft Awards
The awards ceremony, which celebrates the work of behind-the-scenes talent, was hosted by Stephen Mangan
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Killing Eve and A Very English Scandal win big at Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2019
The BBC America drama earns yet more awards ahead of its highly anticipated second series
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Russell T Davies explains why he won't return to write A Very English Scandal sequel
The writer said writing the follow-up to the BBC anthology series would be like "getting lightning to strike twice"
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Why A Very English Scandal should win every award going
"Fill up the trophy cabinets of Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw and Russell T Davies with a bunch of silverware because this is proper quality TV," says Eleanor Bley Griffiths
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Guess which scene in A Very English Scandal made Hugh Grant’s dad stop watching...
“I really am quite tired, I might go to bed...”
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How accurate is A Very English Scandal episode 2? Your burning questions – answered
Did Norman Scott actually get married? What happened to Jeremy Thorpe's wife? What was Andrew Newton playing at? Let's take a look at the real story behind A Very English Scandal
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The makers and stars of A Very English Scandal discuss why comedy is so important to the story
Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw were drawn to the humour of the Jeremy Thorpe scandal – even though it very nearly had a tragic ending
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Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw clash in dramatic first trailer for A Very English Scandal
The BBC drama tells the story of Jeremy Thorpe, who was accused of conspiracy to murder his former lover
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New images of Hugh Grant as Jeremy Thorpe in BBC1 drama A Very English Scandal
Radio Times gets an exclusive first look at BBC1's upcoming drama starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw
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Stephen Frears reveals the reason Ian McKellen turned down a role in A Very English Scandal
The drama's director says McKellen was the first choice to play Sir Joseph Cantley whose summing up was famously parodied by Peter Cook
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First look at Hugh Grant in Russell T Davies’ A Very English Scandal
The ex-Doctor Who showrunner’s new drama begins filming today, and has added some new cast
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Dramatic first-look images for A Very English Scandal episode 2 reveal the fate of Norman Scott's Great Dane
The Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison makes his debut as inept gunman Andrew Newton in these preview images for part two of the BBC drama
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Viewers say Paddington has taken an "unexpected turn" as Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw reunite in A Very English Scandal
"If you close your eyes it sounds like Phoenix Buchanan seducing Paddington Bear"
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Ben Whishaw to play Hugh Grant's ex-lover in A Very English Scandal
The BAFTA-winning Bond star joins Russell T Davies's three-part real-life drama
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Hugh Grant to star in BBC1's A Very English Scandal from Russell T Davies
The Love Actually star is appearing on TV as disgraced politician Jeremy Thorpe in the new BBC political drama
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Meet the cast of A Very Royal Scandal
Ruth Wilson and Michael Sheen star as Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew.
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A Very Royal Scandal review: Rises above Scoop with a more thoughtful take
The second dramatisation of Emily Maitlis's 2019 Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew paints a more complex, personal portrait, but pitfalls remain.
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A Very Royal Scandal true story: How much of the drama really happened?
Emily Maitlis and writer Jeremy Brock have weighed in.
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A Very British Scandal release date: Cast, trailer and plot for BBC One drama
Everything we know about A Very British Scandal, the new BBC drama starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany.
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Meet the cast of A Very British Scandal
Everything you need to know about the cast and characters in BBC One's A Very British Scandal, about the infamous "headless man" divorce case between the Duke and Duchess of Argyll.
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The true story behind A Very British Scandal
The real-life history behind BBC One's A Very British Scandal, starring Claire Foy as Margaret, Duchess of Argyll and Paul Bettany as Ian Campbell, Duke of Argyll.
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