The Thorpe affair revolves around the secret homosexual relationship between Liberal MP Jeremy Thorpe and stable boy Norman Scott, which occurred during a time when sodomy was illegal in Britain. The story builds up to Jeremy's 1979 trial for conspiracy and incitement to murder, as he attempted to have Norman killed to eliminate him from his life and advance his political career, including becoming British Prime Minister. The narrative highlights the power imbalance between Jeremy and Norman, with Jeremy being an older, ambitious man from a privileged background and Norman being a younger, disadvantaged individual with mental health issues who was unafraid to be open about his sexuality.
Aired: May 20, 2018In 1960s Britain, Liberal MP Jeremy Thorpe begins an affair with a young man,...
