Uncovering the Truth About Jeremy Thorpe in A Very English Scandal

A Very English Scandal is a three-part British television drama series, written and directed by Stephen Frears. The show focuses on the 1970s political scandal surrounding Jeremy Thorpe, the then-leader of the Liberal Party. It was based on John Preston's book of the same name, which detailed the events that took place in the United Kingdom in 1979. The show stars Hugh Grant as Thorpe and Ben Whishaw as his former lover, Norman Scott. The series follows Thorpe's trial, which saw him accused of conspiring to murder Scott in an attempt to prevent him from revealing the affair.

The series received critical acclaim for its writing, direction, and performances. Grant's performance in particular was praised by many, with him being nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series. In addition, the series picked up four BAFTA TV Awards, including Best Drama Series, Best Leading Actor (Grant), Best Supporting Actor (Whishaw), and Best Writer (Russell T. Davies).

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Cast: Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Monica Dolan, Alice Orr-Ewing, Alex Jennings.

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Production: Blueprint Television.