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Scandal & deceit - the gripping true story of John Stonehouse, MP
Drama following the life and times of disgraced Labour politician John Stonehouse, a high-flying minister under Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s government vanished from the beach of a large luxury hotel in Florida in November 1974, leaving a neatly folded pile of clothes as he swam into the sea, intent on faking his own death.
Seasons
Episode 1
Episode 1
54m
In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.
Episode 2
Episode 2
47m
When John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia to confront him.
Episode 3Latest episode
Episode 3
48m
With Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.
