The Trial of Christine Keeler
★ 6.7 · 2019 · 55m · War & Politics · Drama
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.
Episodes
1. Episode 159m · ‘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.
2. Episode 255m · 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 360m · Pressure mounts and Christine flees to Spain. Profumo orders Stephen Ward to intervene as her story nears publication.
4. Episode 460m · 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 560m · 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 660m · 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.More Like This
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