What is Stonehouse (TV) About?
Stonehouse is a British television series that strikes a balance between comedy and drama while unraveling the complex story of John Stonehouse, a Labour MP and former minister who famously attempted to fake his own death in 1974. The narrative invites viewers to delve into the life of a high-flyer in Harold Wilson's government who, following a series of fraudulent transactions, espionage, and theft, contrived his own disappearance from a Miami beach, leaving behind his clothes to suggest a drowning. The show portrays how his plans to escape from a collapsing career and potentially serious legal repercussions unravel, leading to his eventual arrest and extradition from Australia. With Matthew Macfadyen in the role of Stonehouse and Keeley Hawes portraying his wife, the series, directed by Jon S. Baird and penned by John Preston, blends real historical events with dramatized storytelling to explore themes of ambition, scandal, and the fallibility of public figures.
The first episode of Stonehouse aired on January 02, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on January 04, 2023.
