Drama following the life and times of disgraced Labour politician John Stonehouse, a high-flying minister under Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s government vanished from the beach of a large luxury hotel in Florida in Nov. 1974, leaving a neatly folded pile of clothes as he swam into the sea, intent on faking his own death.
The best episode of "Stonehouse" is "Episode 2", rated 7.2/10 from 157 user votes. It was directed by Jon S. Baird and written by John Preston. "Episode 2" aired on 1/3/2023 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".
When John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia to confront him.
Director: Jon S. Baird
Writer: John Preston
In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.
Director: Jon S. Baird
Writer: John Preston
With Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.
Director: Jon S. Baird
Writer: John Preston