ÉPISODE: In the late sixties, John Stonehouse's political career is booming. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Harold Wilson, he bags ministerial roles in Aviation and then as Postmaster General. He's happily married to Barbara Stonehouse, with three children.The 1970 election proves to be a turning point as Stonehouse, when Labour loses power, goes from flag-waver to scapegoat. He's left out in the cold by Wilson, Marek and the media. Rumours of fraud are circulating too, as his suspect investments are scrutinised. He's becoming desperate. Inspired by The Day of the Jackal, he hatches a secret plan to escape his dire circumstances that involves a dead constituent and forged passports. A ministerial trip to Miami is the perfect opportunity - but can he bear to leave his family, and the real John Stonehouse, behind?
Le drame en trois parties suit la vie et l'époque du politicien travailliste en disgrâce John Stonehouse, un ministre de haut vol du gouvernement du Premier ministre Harold Wilson a disparu de la plage d'un grand hôtel de luxe en Floride en novembre 1974, laissant une pile soigneusement pliée de vêtements alors qu'il nageait dans la mer, dans l'intention de simuler sa propre mort.
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