7.7/10913 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10792 votesLoading...#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
8.3/10764 votesLoading...#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
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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
Worst Episodes Summary
"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "A Very English Scandal". It scored 7.7/10 based on 913 votes. Directed by Stephen Frears and written by Russell T Davies, it aired on 5/20/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".