Stonehouse
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.
Seasons
Miniseries
3 Episodes • 2023
Episodes - Season 1
1. Episode 1
54mIn 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.
2. Episode 2
47mWhen John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia to confront him.
3. Episode 3
48mWith Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.
Created by: John Preston
Top Cast
Matthew Macfadyen
John Stonehouse
Keeley Hawes
Barbara Stonehouse
Emer Heatley
Sheila Buckley
Kevin McNally
Harold Wilson
Dorothy Atkinson
Betty Boothroyd
Archie Barnes
Matthew Stonehouse
Available on: ITV1
