The award-winning team from the acclaimed series A Very English Scandal - actor, Hugh Grant; writer, Russell T Davies; director, Stephen Frears; producer, Dan Winch and executive producer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins, join an exclusive masterclass at the Edinburgh TV Festival, chaired by writer, presenter and broadcaster, Sue Perkins.
Adapted from John Preston’s novel, A Very English Scandal is the shocking true story of Jeremy Thorpe, the former Liberal Party leader who stood trial for conspiracy to murder his secret ex-lover Norman Scott. The three-part drama starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw debuted on BBC One to widespread critical acclaim, recently heading to American audiences on Amazon Prime US.
This exciting masterclass will delve into the sensational adaptation, giving a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and challenges involved in bringing this sensitive true-life story to the screen. Hugh Grant will also talk about his first appearance in a television programme in over a decade and discuss what drew him to this iconic role.
Session Producer: Chris Aylott, Senior Director, Marketing, Channel 5
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