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A Very English Scandal

7.120181 season18+TV SeriesDrama

It's the late 1960s, homosexuality has only just been legalised and Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal party, has a secret he's desperate to hide.

ProducersDiarmuid McKeown·Graham Broadbent

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
May 20, 2018 7.5
E2
Episode 2
May 27, 2018 7.7
E3
Episode 3
Jun 3, 2018 7.8

Cast

HGHugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Jeremy Thorpe
BWBen Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Norman Scott
AJAlex Jennings
Alex Jennings
Peter Bessell
MDMonica Dolan
Monica Dolan
Marion Thorpe
JHJonathan Hyde
Jonathan Hyde
David Napley
JWJason Watkins
Jason Watkins
Emlyn Hooson
PHPatricia Hodge
Patricia Hodge
Ursula Thorpe
NBNaomi Battrick
Naomi Battrick
Diana Stainton
DBDavid Bamber
David Bamber
Lord Arran

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A Very English Scandal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Very English Scandal?

A Very English Scandal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox and Britbox in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Very English Scandal on Netflix?

No, A Very English Scandal is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BritBox.

Is A Very English Scandal on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Very English Scandal is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch A Very English Scandal for free?

A Very English Scandal is available on Amazon Prime Video and BritBox in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in A Very English Scandal?

A Very English Scandal has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of A Very English Scandal out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of A Very English Scandal are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of A Very English Scandal?

No — A Very English Scandal ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is A Very English Scandal based on?

A Very English Scandal is based on A Very English Scandal by John Preston.