Ranked #3 of 3 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg
It is 1960s England, homosexuality is illegal and the politician Jeremy Thorpe begins a whirlwind affair with a young stable hand, Norman Scott. But when the relationship turns sour and Jeremy’s career goes from strength to strength, Norman becomes a secret that Jeremy is desperate
Hugh Grant
Jeremy Thorpe
Ben Whishaw
Norman Scott
Alex Jennings
Peter Bessell
Monica Dolan
Marion Thorpe
Jonathan Hyde
David Napley
Jason Watkins
Emlyn Hooson
Patricia Hodge
Ursula Thorpe
Naomi Battrick
Diana Stainton
David Bamber
Lord Arran
Russell T Davies
Writer
Stephen Frears
Director
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"Episode 1" is episode 1 of A Very English Scandal season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 995 votes, ranking #3 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Russell T Davies, it aired on May 20, 2018.
