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29th October 2021
06:44pm BST
Claire Foy as Margaret Campbell[/caption]
The divorce between the Duke and Duchess of Argyll was one of the most notorious and brutal legal cases of the 20th century.
In her fall from grace, Margaret retained her bravery and resilience, refusing to go quietly as she was betrayed by her friends, family, and shamed by a society that sought to vilify her.
The Emmy-winning actress has said the show will also look at the "shame, judgment and controversy that surrounds a woman’s sexuality."
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The Duke (Paul Bettany) and Duchess of Argyll.[/caption]
The limited series, written by Sarah Phelps, will consist of three hour-long episodes.
The TV show's synopsis reads: "Famed for her charisma, beauty, and style, Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, dominated the front pages as a divorce featuring accusations of forgery, theft, violence, drug-taking, secret recording, bribery, and an explicit polaroid picture – all played out in the white-hot glare of the 1960s media."
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Maureen (Julia Davis) and Margaret (Claire Foy)[/caption]
Others joining the cast include Julia Davis (Gavin and Stacy) as Maureen The Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, Amanda Drew (Eastenders, Trust), Richard McCabe (Poldark), Phoebe Nicholls (The Elephant Man).
A Very British Scandal is coming soon to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK and will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in 2022.Explore more on these topics:
