Stonehouse

Secrets, spies & scandals - Matthew Macfadyen in a gripping true story

Scandal & deceit - the gripping true story of John Stonehouse, MP. How did this high-flying member of Harold Wilson's government pull off the ultimate deception?

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In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan.

In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.

John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police.

When John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia to confront him.

Will John Stonehouse finally face the consequences of his actions?

With Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.

Stonehouse

Stonehouse

Series 1

Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3