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.
Cast: Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes, Emer Heatley
Miniseries
3 episodes
1. Episode 1In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.12CC54minJan 2, 2023
2. Episode 2When John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia to confront him.12CC47minJan 3, 2023
3. Episode 3With Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.12CC48minJan 4, 2023
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Stonehouse
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- John Preston
- Studio
- Snowed-In Productions, UK Indie Films, Banijay Rights
Maturity rating
12Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
