Film Category
First Seen:
Mon 6th May 2019
Catalogued: 21st Nov 2024
Synopsis
The Thorpe/Scott Scandal - more or less true to life. Spread over 3 episodes running just under 3hrs.
Reviews
by Roger on Mon 6th May 2019 DVD proj @ home
Review of "A Very English Scandal"
Full review
Excellent performances by both Grant (Thorpe) and Whishaw (Scott/Josiffe) and the supporting cast. Nice period touches by Frears. On the one hand a reminder of how far we have come as a society in 50 years on homosexuality. On the other hand a depressing reminder of how little has changed about the way the English establishment closes ranks and protects, its own even after finally being forced to take action against immorality and cancerous ambition in its midst.