Stonehouse

1h

Drama

Comedy

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.

Production Companies

Snowed-In Productions

UK Indie Films

Banijay Rights

Moving Picture Logistics

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

54min

2nd Jan 2023

In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

47min

3rd Jan 2023

When John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia to confront him.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

48min

4th Jan 2023

With Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.

First air date

2nd Jan 2023

Last air date

4th Jan 2023

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks