The Trial of Christine Keeler

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The story of the woman at the centre of one of the 20th century’s biggest scandals.

When 19-year-old model Christine finds herself in a love triangle with a spy and a minister, the whole establishment comes tumbling down. The story that shocked Britain.

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The Trial of Christine Keeler: Series 1: Episode 4

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Christine’s star rises, Profumo faces the music, and Stephen Ward is in the firing line.

Christine’s star rises, while Profumo has to face the music. As the powers that be come after Stephen Ward in retribution, friendships and loyalties are tested to the limit.

London, spring 1963. Christine has returned from Spain as front page news and been put up in a hotel by a newspaper. Her Profumo article has been axed and affair rumours have been temporarily silenced by Profumo’s denial in Parliament. Nevertheless, Christine and Mandy are now hot topics for newspapers and magazines. But as Christine forges a new career, Lucky Gordon continues to circle and threaten. 

Meanwhile, Profumo tries to move on from the rumours. With the establishment fearing another scandal, the police open an investigation into his one remaining vulnerability: the go-between for wealthy men and young women, Stephen Ward. Approaching breaking point, an increasingly desperate Stephen must convince the government to back down.

The Trial of Christine Keeler: Series 1

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The story of the woman at the centre of one of the 20th century's biggest scandals.

The powerful want her silenced – but she won’t play by the rules. The story of the woman at the heart of one of the 20th century's biggest scandals, which changed Britain forever.

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