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A Very British Scandal

Sex, secrets and suspicion - the true story of a duchess publicly shamed in a high society divorce that gripped the nation.

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Cast & Crew See All

Claire Foy
Margaret Campbell
Paul Bettany
Ian Campbell
Olwen May
Dora

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Fri, Apr 22, 202259 mins

Considered the most beautiful debutante of the 1930s, heiress Margaret Sweeny (Claire Foy) is in the midst of a divorce when she meets the dashing - and married - Ian Campbell, future Duke of Argyll (Paul Bettany).

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Awards

  • 2022 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Drama Mini-Series - winner
  • 2022 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Actress - winner
  • 2022 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Writer - nominated
  • 2022 - BAFTA TV Award - Editing, Fiction - nominated

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