Binge the Best of Real-Life British Scandals on Lionsgate Play
Sep 27, 2024 • 8List Editor
Sep 27, 2024 • 8List Editor
Are you curious about the most shocking scandals that rocked British society? The critically acclaimed A Very… Scandal anthology on Lionsgate Play can scratch that itch. These captivating mini-series delve into the intrigue, drama, and jaw-dropping revelations behind some of the most notorious events in British history. From political intrigue to high-profile divorces and royal controversies, these stories will have you hooked long after the credits roll.
Prepare to be captivated by A Very English Scandal, A Very British Scandal, and A Very Royal Scandal, streaming exclusively this month on Lionsgate Play PH.
In 1960s England, charismatic politician Jeremy Thorpe (Hugh Grant) has set his sights on becoming Prime Minister. But he has a secret: a past affair with young stablehand Norman Scott (Ben Whishaw), which threatens to unravel his carefully constructed life. Desperate to save his career and reputation, Thorpe plots to silence Scott for good. What follows is a shocking true story of ambition, betrayal, and a desperate cover-up that would become one of the most infamous scandals in British history.
Three-part mini-series A Very British Scandal takes audiences back to the 1960s again, this time focusing on the scandalous divorce of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll: Ian Campbell (Paul Bettany) and Margaret Campbell (Claire Foy). Their rocky marriage was mired with accusations of infidelity, forgery, and theft. When the inevitable divorce proceedings came, it turned into a sensational public spectacle after the Duke used Margaret’s private Polaroid photographs against her. The compromising images painted the Duchess as a scandalous figure and forever altered the course of the couple’s lives.
A Very Royal Scandal follows ‘Newsnight’ journalist Emily Matalis (Ruth Wilson) and her controversial 2019 BBC interview with Prince Andrew (Michael Sheen), which tackled the royal’s ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The three-part series chronicles Matalis’s dogged determination to secure the interview, the tense encounter, and the devastating fallout that forced the Duke of York to step back from royal duties. A Very Royal Scandal offers a gripping insider’s look at this pivotal moment, as the series is executive produced by Emily Matalis herself.
Don’t miss out on this compelling anthology now streaming this September on Lionsgate Play through PLDT Home and Smart.
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