Episode 5
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?
London, Summer 1963. Stephen Ward is on trial at the Old Bailey in the trial of the decade. Christine and Mandy鈥檚 statements against Stephen lead them to appear for the prosecution, which exposes them to the full force of screaming and morally outraged crowds outside the court.
As the trial begins, journalists descend from around the world. Stephen trusts his friends in high places will come forward in support of his character, but while he faces the full force of the law and Mandy thrives on the publicity, Christine is terrified that her lie about Lucky Gordon will be revealed at his appeal. Has she made a pact with the devil and forsaken Stephen?
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Christine Keeler | Sophie Cookson |
| Stephen Ward | James Norton |
| Mandy Rice-Davies | Ellie Bamber |
| Valerie Profumo | Emilia Fox |
| John Profumo | Ben Miles |
| James Burge | Peter Davison |
| Lucky Gordon | Anthony Welsh |
| Writer | Amanda Coe |
| Director | Leanne Welham |
| Producer | Rebecca Ferguson |
| Production Company | Ecosse Films |
| Production Company | Great Meadow Productions |
Broadcast
- Sun 19 Jan 2020 21:00
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