Stonehouse — Season 1
Scandal & deceit - the gripping true story of John Stonehouse, MP
About this season
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.
Episodes (3)
1. Episode 1
7.3Aired 2 January 2023 • 54 min
In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.
2. Episode 2
7.8Aired 3 January 2023 • 47 min
When John - now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia to confront him.
3. Episode 3
8.0Aired 4 January 2023 • 48 min
With Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.