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Against the Law

In the midst of a society where homosexuality was criminalized, a romantic affair between a man named Peter Wildeblood and a charming serviceman he met in Piccadilly sets off a chain of devastating consequences.

Journalist Peter Wildeblood begins a love affair with RAF corporal Eddie McNally in 1952, at a time when same-sex relationships were criminalized. They conduct their affair through letters, and Peter introduces Eddie to Edward, Lord Montagu, and Michael Pitt-Rivers. However, Peter's love letters to Eddie lead to his arrest, along with Montagu and Michael, and they are put on trial.

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Studio(s): BBC Studios, The Wellcome Trust

Originally Released: United States, Mar 16, 2017

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Biography, Drama, History, Romance