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The Trial of Christine Keeler

The Trial of Christine Keeler
★ 6.7/10•2019•55m•PG•War & Politics•Drama
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One affair changed an entire country forever.

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.

Amanda Coe · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime55m
LanguageEN
First Air DateDec 29, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E159m

Episode 1

‘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.

Dec 29, 2019

Episode 2 - Episode 2E255m

Episode 2

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.

Dec 30, 2019

Episode 3 - Episode 3E360m

Episode 3

Pressure mounts and Christine flees to Spain. Profumo orders Stephen Ward to intervene as her story nears publication.

Jan 5, 2020

Episode 4 - Episode 4E460m

Episode 4

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.

Jan 12, 2020

Episode 5 - Episode 5E560m

Episode 5

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?

Jan 19, 2020

Episode 6 - Episode 6E660m

Episode 6

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.

Jan 26, 2020

Actors

Sophie Cookson

Sophie Cookson

Christine Keeler

James Norton

James Norton

Stephen Ward

Ellie Bamber

Ellie Bamber

Mandy Rice-Davies

Ben Miles

Ben Miles

John Profumo

Emilia Fox

Emilia Fox

Valerie Profumo

Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney

Lord Astor

Rosalind Halstead

Rosalind Halstead

Bronwen Astor

Anthony Welsh

Anthony Welsh

Aloysius “Lucky” Gordon

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett

Johnny Edgecombe

Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

Michael Eddowes

William Gaminara

William Gaminara

John Hobson

Tim McInnerny

Tim McInnerny

Martin Redmayne MP

Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan

Rees-Davies

Visar Vishka

Eugene Ivanov

Jack Greenlees

Jack Greenlees

Paul Mann

Dorian Lough

Dorian Lough

Len

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