‘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.
EP2 Episode 2Dec 30, 2019
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.
EP3 Episode 3Jan 05, 2020
Pressure mounts and Christine flees to Spain. Profumo orders Stephen Ward to intervene as her story nears publication.
EP4 Episode 4Jan 12, 2020
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.
EP5 Episode 5Jan 19, 2020
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?
EP6 Episode 6Jan 26, 2020
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.
Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ct7b
Synopsis
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.