Stonehouse
“Scandal & deceit - the gripping true story of John Stonehouse, MP”
2023 · 1 season · 3 episodes · Comedy, Drama
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 November 1974, leaving a neatly folded pile of clothes as he swam into the sea, intent on faking his own death.
Seasons
1 season · 3 episodes- 1
Episode 1
2 Jan 2023 54m
In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.
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Episode 2
3 Jan 2023 47m
When John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia to confront him.
- 3
Episode 3
4 Jan 2023 48m
With Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.
Cast
Matthew Macfadyen John Stonehouse
Keeley Hawes Barbara Stonehouse
Emer Heatley Sheila Buckley
Kevin McNally Harold Wilson
Dorothy Atkinson Betty Boothroyd
Archie Barnes Matthew Stonehouse
Simon Greenall Speaker at The House of Commons
Orla Hill Jane Stonehouse Aoife Checkland Julia Stonehouse
Kemal Shah Member of ParlimentReviews 0
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