A Very British Scandal

TV Mini Series
2021
10
59m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

7.7K

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The story of events surrounding the notorious divorce of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll during the 1960s.The story of events surrounding the notorious divorce of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll during the 1960s.The story of events surrounding the notorious divorce of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll during the 1960s.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

7.7K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,967

930

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 6 wins & 7 nominations total

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Paul Bettany

Ian Campbell

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Olwen May

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Albertine Kotting McMillan

Jeanne Campbell

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Julia Davis

Maureen Guinness

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Richard McCabe

George Whigham

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Amanda Drew

Yvonne MacPherson

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Richard Goulding

Charles Jauncey

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Mitchell Robertson

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Don Gallagher

Malcolm Kerr

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Camilla Rutherford

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Janet Kidd

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Daniel Burt

Ian Campbell Jr.

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Summary

Reviewers say 'A Very British Scandal' delves into the scandalous marriage of Margaret and Ian, Duke of Argyll, exploring themes of privilege and class. The series highlights the double standards faced by women in the 1950s and 1960s, marked by infidelity and public humiliation. Claire Foy and Paul Bettany's performances are lauded, though some find the characters unlikable. The production is praised for its period detail and costumes, but opinions on the narrative's depth and character portrayals are mixed.

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5alistairio

Dreary

I hate when a drama gets PR to encourage people to watch it when the sad fact is that it is a dreary, miserable, empty story that has no merit and is thoroughly depressing. What an utter waste of human effort depicting these two wretched individuals with no apparent redeeming features.

Absolutely nobody emerges well from this shambles least of all the BBC or the director who mangled this.

5Piccono

Stylish telling of a dull story

A lot of money has been spent on this - with great locations, lavish sets and fine acting. But ultimately it's pretty boring. Unpleasant posh lady marries unpleasant posh man and they spend three episodes being unpleasant to each other. Neither character has any redeeming qualities, there is little insight into those characters, and when it comes to the big court scene at the end it's really neither here nor there who wins.

A visual feast. A snooze of a story that didn't really merit a three part series.

8wentworthstreet

Toxic Toff Marriage

Foy and Bettany kick acting arse in their depictions of two dislikeable people in a marriage from hell. Excellent supporting performances from the rest of the cast make this drama a 'must watch'. Acting awards for the 'Duke and Duchess' to follow please!

8letsbefreinds

Masterfully Done

Clare Foy is a joy to watch. It's very hard to take one's eyes of the screen when she is present. I thoroughly enjoyed the drama I just wished it had more of their back story. Why was the Dutchess the way she was etc.

7bjarias

... these two pretty much always doing very good work

... Foy & Bettany were-are their usual outstanding selves ... the production was very good, the only criticism might be the length ... 1st & 3rd parts were reasonably paced ... the middle dragged a bit as if to fill time ... overall a worthwhile effort even if a bit too lengthy.