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A Very English Scandal•Season 1•Episode 2

Episode 2

7.8/10 · 862 votesMay 27, 201859 min

Ranked #2 of 3 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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As Jeremy gets one step closer to becoming prime minister, Norman demands that old promises should be honoured. With the old affair with Norman threatening to derail his political career, will Jeremy stop at nothing to silence him?

Directed byStephen Frears

Written byRussell T Davies

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Cast9

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

Crew3

Russell T Davies

Writer

Stephen Frears

Director

Jonathan Cohen

Stunts

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Episode Summary

"Episode 2" is episode 2 of A Very English Scandal season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 862 votes, ranking #2 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Russell T Davies, it aired on May 27, 2018.

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