The Trial of Christine Keeler

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  1. Episode 1

  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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  2. Episode 2

  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.

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  3. Episode 3

  60m

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

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  4. Episode 4

  60m

  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.

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  5. Episode 5

  60m

  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?

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  6. Episode 6

  60m

  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 MP