Series synopsis
House of Maxwell is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on April 4, 2022. It ended on April 18, 2022. It stars Shaun Dooley, Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine Maxwell and Ian Maxwell.
One family, fifty years of scandal. The rise and fall of a media mogul and the unravelling of his deeply troubled family. A staggering tale of money, sex, privacy and power.
Premise
One family, fifty years of scandal. The rise and fall of a media mogul and the unravelling of his deeply troubled family. A staggering tale of money, sex, privacy and power.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shaun Dooley as Narrator (voice)
- Robert Maxwell
- Ghislaine Maxwell
- Ian Maxwell
- Kevin Maxwell
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 4, 2022 | April 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Ghislaine Maxwell’s media mogul father Robert begins the extraordinary Maxwell family saga. Secret tapes tell an inside story of his mysterious death. |
April 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 With the shocking news that Robert Maxwell’s body has been found in the sea, the family is left reeling. Devastated daughter Ghislaine prepares to address the world’s media. |
April 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The story of the latest in a long line of scandals to engulf the Maxwell family: the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. |
April 18, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 4, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 18, 2022 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |