based on true story,docudrama,lgbt,1950s

A Very British Sex Scandal (2007)

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A Very British Sex Scandal tells the story of Peter Wildeblood, a royal correspondent for the Daily Mail newspaper. He is a closet homosexual and like many gay men at that time, lives in secret as homosexuality is against the law. One evening he meets Eddie McNally, who is on leave from the air force and the pair embark on an affair together. However, it is their weekend at the estate of Lord Edward Montagu which eventually leads to a scandal which rocked modern Britain and led to a reconsideration of, and the eventual decriminilisation of homosexuality.

Cast & Crew

Director
Patrick Reams
  • Profile picture of Nicholas Le Prevost
    John Wolfenden Nicholas Le Prevost
  • Profile picture of Sam Heughan
    Edward McNally Sam Heughan
  • Profile picture of Roger Barclay
    Stan Roger Barclay
  • Profile picture of Eric Carte
    Lord Hailsham Eric Carte
  • Profile picture of Orlando Wells
    Lord Edward Montagu Orlando Wells
  • Profile picture of William Chubb
    Chief Constable William Chubb
  • Profile picture of Karl Davies
    John 'Johnny' Reynolds Karl Davies
  • Profile picture of Richard Lintern
    Peter Rawlinson Richard Lintern

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Keywords

  • based on true story
  • docudrama
  • lgbt
  • 1950s