The Trial of Christine Keeler
“One affair changed an entire country forever.”
About
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.
Cast
Sophie Cookson
as Christine Keeler
James Norton
as Stephen Ward
Ellie Bamber
as Mandy Rice-Davies
Ben Miles
as John Profumo
Emilia Fox
as Valerie Profumo
Michael Maloney
as Lord Astor
Rosalind Halstead
as Bronwen Astor
Anthony Welsh
as Aloysius “Lucky” Gordon
Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
as Johnny Edgecombe
Anton Lesser
as Michael Eddowes
William Gaminara
as John Hobson
Tim McInnerny
as Martin Redmayne MP
Paul Ryan
as Rees-Davies
Visar Vishka
as Eugene Ivanov
Jack Greenlees
as Paul Mann
Dorian Lough
as Len
Sam Crane
as Alan
George Kemp
as clerk of the court
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
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.
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.
Episode 3
Pressure mounts and Christine flees to Spain. Profumo orders Stephen Ward to intervene as her story nears publication.
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.
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?
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.
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