Stonehouse
Miniseries
“Scandal & deceit - the gripping true story of John Stonehouse, MP”
Created by: John Preston
Network: ITV1
Season aired: 2023-01-02
Overview
Drama following the life and times of disgraced Labour politician John Stonehouse, a high-flying minister under Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s government vanished from the beach of a large luxury hotel in Florida in November 1974, leaving a neatly folded pile of clothes as he swam into the sea, intent on faking his own death.
Episodes · 3
Episode 1
In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.
Episode 2
When John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia to confront him.
Episode 3
With Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.
