The Trial of Christine Keeler
“One affair changed an entire country forever.”
2019 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Drama, War & Politics
The minister, his mistress, and her lover the spy. The story of the woman at the centre of one of the 20th century's biggest scandals – which changed Britain forever.
Seasons
1 season · 6 episodes- 1
Episode 1
29 Dec 2019 59m
‘Love triangle’ model Christine Keeler is in hiding with the society doctor Stephen Ward, while War Minister John Profumo seeks the attention of the press.
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Episode 2
30 Dec 2019 55m
The shooting at Wimpole Mews leads to press attention, and Christine decides to sell her story. A chill wind begins to blow for War Minister John Profumo.
- 3
Episode 3
5 Jan 2020 1h
Pressure mounts and Christine flees to Spain. Profumo orders Stephen Ward to intervene as her story nears publication.
- 4
Episode 4
12 Jan 2020 1h
Christine’s star rises, while Profumo has to face the music. As the powers that be come after Stephen Ward in retribution, friendships and loyalties are tested to the limit.
- 5
Episode 5
19 Jan 2020 1h
Stephen Ward is on trial at the Old Bailey. He trusts his friends in high places to help him, but will Christine’s lie about Lucky Gordon be revealed in court?
- 6
Episode 6
26 Jan 2020 1h
Stephen’s life hangs in the balance as his sentence is decided. Christine’s lie about Lucky Gordon haunts her as she faces trial for perjury.
Cast
Sophie Cookson Christine Keeler
James Norton Stephen Ward
Ellie Bamber Mandy Rice-Davies
Ben Miles John Profumo
Emilia Fox Valerie Profumo
Michael Maloney Lord Astor
Rosalind Halstead Bronwen Astor
Anthony Welsh Aloysius “Lucky” Gordon
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett Johnny Edgecombe
Anton Lesser Michael Eddowes
William Gaminara John Hobson
Tim McInnerny Martin Redmayne MPReviews 0
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