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Daily Record
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix fans can't stop binge-watching 'outstanding' true story drama
Fans have taken to social media to rave about the new six-part series which was quietly listed to the streaming giant after first airing on BBC. Hunting for your next binge-worthy short series? We all love to get stuck into a new programme that we can't pull ourselves away from. Thankfully Netflix have added a new true story drama that's been raved about for your next fix. Netflix fans have been thrilled by the new British political scandal to be added to the streaming giant. The Trial of Christine Keeler, set in the 60s, first aired on BBC One back in 2019. The six-part series embodies the typical set of a late-stage courtroom drama. But who is Christine Keeler? Most of us will recall the major political uproar known as the Profumo affair, with disgraced politician John Profumo at the centre of the controversy. But this drama gives that story a fresh perspective, that of the woman at the eye of the media storm, as reported by the Metro. Actress Sophie Cookson plays the role of Keeler, a 19-year-old model living in Notting Hill. Despite her difficult childhood, she's having a new lease of life alongside her boyfriend Johnny (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett). This is until she crosses paths with osteopath of the famous Stephen Ward (James Norto), who knows many A-listers, including Prince Phillip. He spends most of his time creepily calling Christine 'little baby'. Ward later introduces her to John Profumo, played by Ben Miles (as The Crown fans will recall Peter Townsend). Actor Miles appears to have perfected the creepy nature of the older character and more concerningly, a secretary of state. He is seen leering over a teenage Christine when they first cross paths at a countryside pool party. Under Ward's glaring eye, Christine and Profumo grow close and embark on an affair. When a possible Russian national security risk is revealed by their relationship, it sets off a series of events that lead to a public scandal. For those that couldn't pull themselves away from Netflix's The Crown, it's definitely been hailed for one to watch and that fans will be just as hooked on. The real-life Christine Keeler died in 2017. Netflix quietly added the show to its steaming service last week and viewers have already been tuning in to watch all six episodes. Taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the show, one person wrote: "Brilliant acting by Sophie Cookson in Trial of Christine Keeler in #Netflix drama." Another viewer wrote: "Absolutely outstanding performance by James Norton in The Trial of Christine Keeler @netflix." Someone else chimed: "That's my weekend binge catch you over the weekend. Seen The Trial of Christine Keeler on Netflix yet?"
Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix quietly drop 'fantastic' drama starring 'superb' Happy Valley actor
James Norton has taken on a number of different roles over the years but the actor has certainly been in demand lately as yet another TV show of his hits Netflix Happy Valley sensation James Norton is currently the talk of the town as he dazzles once again in a "superb" drama that's discreetly dropped on Netflix. After recently grabbing headlines with standout performances in Joy and Playing Nice, fans are now lauding the actor as "brilliant" for his portrayal in the gripping real life story premiering on Netflix, where he nabbed one of the pivotal roles. The captivating series The Trial of Christine Keeler, which was shown on the BBC in 2019 and has now dropped on Netflix, delves into one of the 60s' most explosive scandals, infamously tagged the Profumo Affair. The tumultuous tale spotlights Christine's illicit affair with John Profumo, the Secretary of State, while simultaneously being embroiled in allegations of posing a national security threat due to her connections with a Soviet naval attaché, thus stirring a national uproar. In the drama, James embodies Stephen Ward, an osteopath among London's elite and a close confidante of Christine's, whose tragic end comes by suicide after facing charges for immorality offences linked to his role in orchestrating Christine's controversial liaisons, reports Surrey Live. Discussing his part in this enthralling Netflix feature with the BBC, James revealed: "Playing Stephen and having the opportunity to delve into this man's mind was the key draw for me for this project." With evident fascination, he added: "There are extraordinary people involved in this story and I think if you were to meet Stephen Ward now you would be entirely seduced by him and want more of his company. Being in Stephen's presence was a treat, and something his friends really hankered after once they'd had a taste of it." He added to the conversation with the broadcaster: "One can't escape the fact that he did groom young women, and that is inexcusable. But why did he do that, and what it did for him is also what's interesting.. "His voyeurism and peculiar sexual appetite are the things that make him this fascinating, weird and unique man. His was a fascination with femininity." Post-launch, the series set social media alight with fans expressing their exhilaration. One particularly impressed viewer exclaimed on X: "#TrialofChristineKeeler Great acting in the true story of Christine Keeler by @CooksonSophie. The events and trial were topic of the day in homes and working places all over Britain in the 60's." Another was full of acclaim, posting: "Late to the party, as always, but just finished CHRISTINE KEELER. Fantastic drama, with superb performances from both @CooksonSophie and @jginorton. And if that wasn't enough, the fantastic Peter Davison shows up too! Well done all." While a third enthusiast shared their review online: "What a brilliant series the #trialofchristinekeeler was. Superb writing and acting." The true story of The Trial of Christine Keeler is available to stream on Netflix now.
