The first episode of a drama inspired by an extraordinary true story. In 1974, ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.

Episode 1 of 3

Drama

Thriller

Drama starring Matthew Macfadyen as the ambitious British politician who, in 1974, hatches an outlandish plan to disappear. Inspired by the extraordinary true story.

Stonehouse

Series 1

Ambitious British politician John Stonehouse hatches an outlandish plan to disappear.

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Drama based on an extraordinary true story. When John Stonehouse - who is now hiding out in Melbourne - draws suspicion from the local police, Barbara and Sheila fly to Australia.

Episode 2 of 3

The concluding part of the drama based on an extraordinary true story. With Harold Wilson's fate undetermined, John Stonehouse and Sheila go on trial to face the consequences.