A very british scandal

Upon the release of his book about the rise and fall of the Liberal politician, John Preston observed that “If homosexuality had been legal, none of this would’ve happened.” In an ideal world, where homosexuality was not only never legally proscribed, but also never the target of intense and widespread social stigma, this would be true. But to emphasize the repressive power of the closet minimizes the responsibility of Thorpe, who, superficial charm aside, was a deeply unsympathetic figure…

Claire Foy and Paul Bettany play the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, whose messy 1963 divorce captured national attention in post-war Britain.

A Very British Scandal actress Claire Foy is one of Britain’s biggest film and TV stars. Claire, 37, has shunned social media platforms, only giving glimpses of her life through rare interviews. She was born in Stockport and grew up in Manchester and Leeds before moving to Buckinghamshire, and explored her love of acting and […]

Claire Foy has cleaned up her north London home, with works finally completed on the 'eyesore' making it fit for a Queen.

Recent TV dramas challenge viewers to rethink the female victims of historic sex scandals. But are they able to change minds, writes Sophia Smith Galer.

First day! Claire Foy was seen arriving on the set of A Very British Scandal as she filmed the first scenes of the new BBC drama on Tuesday

Claire Foy and Paul Bettany are starring in the racy series

Claire Foy was spotted lugging a suitcase to Victoria station, dressed in a lilac sweatshirt, matching bottoms, paired with a Gucci bag across her and a Louis Vuitton tote over the shoulder.

“The Crown” star will play the Duchess of Argyll—the fabulously wealthy socialite whose ’60s divorce scandalized post-war Britain—in a forthcoming BBC series.

The new show “A Very British Scandal,” starring Claire Foy, premieres Fri., April 22, on Amazon. It is about the true story of Margaret, the Duchess of Argyll, and a bitter divorce batt…