Jeremy Thorpe
Did a dog's murder unmask a flamboyant leader?
4.4 (23)
48 mins
Explore the dramatic rise and sudden downfall of British political leader Jeremy Thorpe as personal secrets threatened his public career. Discover how allegations from former associate Norman Scott escalated from private payments into an explosive murder conspiracy trial. Learn about the infamous trial that ultimately ended in Thorpe's acquittal while permanently shattering his political future.
Ep 1:
The Golden Boy's Hidden Life
From aristocratic promise to parliamentary power, Jeremy Thorpe's rise hides a dangerous secret affair with a vulnerable young groom—one that will haunt him for decades.
Ep 2:
A Slush Fund and a Royal Shield
As Thorpe's star rises, a covert slush fund, forged documents, and a strategic royal marriage work to silence Norman Scott—until a chilling order turns containment into conspiracy.
Ep 3:
Blood on Porlock Hill
A hired gun, a jammed pistol, and a dead Great Dane on a foggy moor—Thorpe's murder plot unravels into scandal, resignation, and an explosive betrayal.
Ep 4:
The Trial That Shocked Britain
Jeremy Thorpe faces trial for conspiracy to murder at the Old Bailey, where class, bias, and a notorious verdict decide a legacy—and leave history unresolved.
Discussions (5)
Keith
Level 9 · 10 hours agoBunnies can and will snitch
Myra
Level 6 · 10 hours agothe judge's summing up being 'disgraceful' feels generous. that wasn't bias slipping through, that was the whole establishment just openly protecting one of their own
Theodosius
Level 9 · 10 hours agoThorpe nearly became Home Secretary. The man covering up a murder plot controlling the police. Absolutely staggering.
