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British Scandal

The Profumo Affair | War Games | 3

British Scandal

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Scandal, Exhibit C, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary, Matt Forde, Alice Levine, British, History, England, Great Britain

4.47.2K Ratings

🗓️ 6 September 2021

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Jack Profumo goes to desperate measures to save his political career, while Stephen Ward tries to stop Christine Keeler selling her story.

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0:00.0

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0:11.0

Hello, Little Baby.

0:12.0

Oh, I can't believe you looked at me when you said that. I'm going to feel cold inside.

0:17.0

Sorry, I know we made a promise to each other. It's the last time. Or is it?

0:21.0

So, Matt, it's fair to say that in the last two or three decades, this country is seen as fair share of political sleaze.

0:27.0

Yes, I'd say that along with financial services, sleaze is probably one of our specialist subjects.

0:32.0

Yes, indeed. But it wasn't the same. Back in 1963, politicians were completely beyond reproach.

0:38.0

I've got a feeling that's where it's changed.

0:43.0

21st of March 1963, Mayfair. Jack Prifumo forces his eyes open. His wife is shaking him.

0:51.0

Jack, wake up. Someone from the Chief Whips offices here.

0:54.0

To be clear, this isn't what a Christine's pals.

0:57.0

Still groggy, he sits up in bed, rubs his eyes. Looks at the clock. It's 2 a.m. He took a pill earlier to help him sleep.

1:05.0

He's still struggling to process his wife's words. He says they have a car waiting to take you to the commons. What's going on, Jack?

1:13.0

Jack's conscious enough to know that visits from government officials at this hour don't happen without a good reason.

1:19.0

His old army instincts take over. He forces himself up. I need a clean shirt.

1:26.0

The government car speeds through a deserted central London to Westminster.

1:30.0

Jack hopes whatever business this is can be quickly taken care of. But when he enters the room, it's clear. It's serious.

1:38.0

Jack is greeted by the Chief Whip, Prifumo's solicitor, the leader of the house and the government's PR advisor.

1:44.0

The Chief Whip Martin Redmain turns to Jack, a grave expression on his face.

1:49.0

It's about Christine Keeler.

1:58.0

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2:05.0

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