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The Best Episodes of A Very English Scandal Season 1

Every episode of A Very English Scandal Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Very English Scandal Season 1!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:BBC One

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "A Very English Scandal" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 912 votes. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Russell T Davies, it aired on 5/20/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.7/10912 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/20/2018

    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 to hide…

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Russell T Davies

  • Episode 2
    7.8/10790 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/27/2018

    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?

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Russell T Davies

  • Episode 3
    8.3/10762 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/3/2018

    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.

    Director: Stephen Frears

    Writer: Russell T Davies