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 5

Episode 5

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Stephen Ward's trial begins at the Old Bailey. Has Christine forsaken him?

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’s 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?

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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