The Rest Is History: 65. A Very British Scandal

Jack Davenport Jack Davenport 6/21/21 - Episode Page

Jeremy Thorpe was the most flamboyant politician of his day. Leader of the Liberal Party for nine years he was tried at the Old Bailey for conspiracy to murder his former lover Norman Scott. Although acquitted, the case destroyed Thorpe’s career. Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss this extraordinary story, which includes the murder of Scott’s dog Rinka.

A Goalhanger Films & Left Peg Media production
Produced by Jack Davenport
Exec Producer Tony Pastor

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