Name: The Trial of Christine Keeler
Released: 2019-12-29T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Sophie Cookson, James Norton, Ellie Bamber

TV Show · Drama · History

The Trial of Christine Keeler takes a fresh and thrilling look at one of the most iconic and infamous scandals in British history: the chain of events in the 1960s that became known as ‘The ProfumoAffair’ and forced the resignation of Prime Minister Macmillan.

2019 · 59m

Starring Sophie Cookson, James Norton, Ellie Bamber

Director Andrea Harkin

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Model Christine Keeler hides from a love triangle with society doctor Stephen Ward. War Minister John Profumo seeks press attention.

44 min
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Court proceedings against Christine's former lover Johnny brings press attention to Christine and Mandy, which leads to Christine selling her story to the tabloids while Stephen Ward finds himself still under MI5 surveillance.

44 min
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Profumo orders Stephen Ward to intervene as Christine’s story nears publication. Christine considers fleeing abroad.

44 min
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Despite Christine's tabloid article being axed, Christine and Mandy find themselves hot topics for newspapers and magazines. Elsewhere, Stephen finds his lifestyle under scrutiny when the police open an investigation.

44 min
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

The truth of the affair is out which exposes Christine, Mandy and Stephen to Britain's moral outrage. Christine is determined to try and protect herself and Stephen while shielding herself from the glare of public opinion.

44 min
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

In the fallout of Stephen’s trial, Christine is arrested for perjury. John Profumo seeks to rebuild his reputation.

44 min