Series synopsis
A Very British Scandal is a British drama television series that premiered on BBC One on December 26, 2021. It ended on December 28, 2021. It was created by Sarah Phelps. It stars Claire Foy, Paul Bettany, Julia Davis and Richard McCabe.
The true story of a duchess publicly shamed in a high society divorce that gripped the nation.
Premise
The true story of a duchess publicly shamed in a high society divorce that gripped the nation.
Premise: Sex, secrets and suspicion.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Claire Foy as Margaret Campbell
- Paul Bettany as Ian Campbell
- Julia Davis as Maureen Guinness
- Richard McCabe as George Whigham
Guest cast
- Jonathan Aris as Judge Wheatley
- Oliver Chris as George Emslie
- Nicholas Rowe as Walter Fraser
- Amanda Drew as Yvonne MacPherson
- Richard Goulding as Charles Jauncey
- Mitchell Robertson as Lennox
- Sophia Myles as Louise 'Oui Oui' Campbell
- Donald Gallagher as Malcolm Kerr
- Camilla Rutherford as Diana Napier
- Sophie Ward as Janet Kidd
- Daniel Burt as Ian Campbell Jr.
- Miles Jupp as Dr. Ivor Griffiths
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 26, 2021 | December 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Heiress Margaret Sweeny is in the midst of a divorce when she meets the dashing (and married) Ian Campbell, future Duke of Argyll. |
December 26, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Putting aside gnawing doubts about her marriage, Margaret continues with her plan to secure her claim to Inveraray Castle. |
December 27, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Battlelines are drawn as the Duke and Duchess of Argyll enter into a bloody separation, all played out in the white-hot glare of a ravenous press. |
December 28, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 26, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 28, 2021 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |