A Very English Scandal

10 Best Episodes of A Very English Scandal

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 22, 2022.

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A Very English Scandal - S1E1

#3 - Episode 1 (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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 Jeremyโ€™s career goes from strength to strength, Norman becomes a secret that Jeremy is desperate to hideโ€ฆ

The episode was rated 7.42 from 356 votes.

A Very English Scandal - S1E2

#2 - Episode 2 (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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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?

The episode was rated 7.52 from 306 votes.

A Very English Scandal - S1E3

#1 - Episode 3 (Season 1 - 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.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 289 votes.

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