TV series
A Very English Scandal
2018, English, on BBC One. Created by Russell T Davies & John Preston.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 185 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Very English Scandal
A Very English Scandal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 3 June 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Russell T DaviesCreator
- John PrestonCreator
- Hugh GrantJeremy Thorpe · 3 ep
- Ben WhishawNorman Scott · 3 ep
- Alex JenningsPeter Bessell · 3 ep
- Monica DolanMarion Thorpe · 3 ep
- Jonathan HydeDavid Napley · 3 ep
- Jason WatkinsEmlyn Hooson · 3 ep
- Patricia HodgeUrsula Thorpe · 3 ep
- Naomi BattrickDiana Stainton · 3 ep
- David BamberLord Arran · 3 ep
- Blake HarrisonAndrew 'Gino' Newton · 2 ep
- Paul HiltonDavid Holmes · 2 ep
- Michele DotriceEdna Friendship · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 May 2018
- Last aired
- 3 June 2018
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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What A Very English Scandal is based on
A Very English Scandal is based on A Very English Scandal, a 2016 novel by John Preston, published by Viking Press.
Novel · 2016
A Very English Scandal
By John Preston
Published by Viking Press
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Very English Scandal: quick answers
Is A Very English Scandal worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 185 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of A Very English Scandal are there?
A Very English Scandal has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is A Very English Scandal finished?
Yes. A Very English Scandal ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is A Very English Scandal on?
A Very English Scandal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
A Very English Scandal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Very English Scandal is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like A Very English Scandal?
If you liked A Very English Scandal, try Fellow Travelers, Anatomy of a Scandal, The Newsreader.
Who created A Very English Scandal?
A Very English Scandal was created by Russell T Davies and John Preston and stars Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Alex Jennings.
What is A Very English Scandal based on?
A Very English Scandal is based on A Very English Scandal, a 2016 novel by John Preston, published by Viking Press.