A Very British Scandal
Seen it?2021 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a small audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The true story of a duchess publicly shamed in a high society divorce that gripped the nation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Television Awards: Best Sound: Fiction. Also nominated for 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 103K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Sarah Phelps
- Claire FoyMargaret Campbell
- Paul BettanyIan Campbell
- Julia DavisMaureen Guinness
- Richard McCabeGeorge Whigham