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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?"
Metro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV fans binge 'outstanding' true story drama quietly added to Netflix
If you're hunting for a new true story drama to fill the time, Netflix has added a 60s-set British political scandal to its catalogue. The Trial of Christine Keeler, which first aired on BBC One in 2019, is very much what it says on the tin, with a late-stage courtroom drama in the six-parter. So who is Christine Keeler? Most will remember this major political uproar as the Profumo affair, centred around disgraced politician John Profumo. But this drama gives that story a fresh perspective: that of the woman at the eye of the media storm. Keeler, played by Sophie Cookson, is a 19-year-old model living in Notting Hill with her boyfriend Johnny (Nathan Stewart-Jarrett) and having a whale of a time after a difficult childhood. That is, until she meets the osteopath to the stars Stephen Ward (James Norton), who knows everyone worth knowing (including, The Crown fans will remember, Prince Phillip). He spends most of his screen time calling Christine 'little baby'. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. It is Ward who introduces her to John Profumo, played by Ben Miles (again, to The Crown fans, the tragic Peter Townsend). Miles nails the creepiness of this older man – not to mention a secretary of state – leering over a teenage Christine when they first meet at a countryside pool party. Under Ward's watchful eye Christine and Profumo grow close and go on to have an affair. When a possible Russian national security risk is revealed by their relationship, it sets off a series of events that lead to public scandal. If The Crown comparisons weren't already obvious, this is definitely one fans of that Netflix mainstay will enjoy. It plays in the same paddling pool of the upper crust, but approaches it from the perspective of a woman who started life at the opposite end of the class ladder. The real-life Christine Keeler died in 2017, so sadly never got to see this adaptation of her life. Senior TV Reporter Rebecca Cook shares her take on the miniseries… Experiencing the facts of the Profumo affair against the maelstrom of modern politics – which we often go to TV for respite from – makes the scandal that dominated 1962 headlines now seem quaint. A politician who actually resigned after misconduct? Imagine. Said disgraced politician spending the rest of his chastened life devoted to charity work? It may as well be pure fiction. Real-life Christine was only a teen when her life turned upside down and the show goes some way to capturing how utterly disorientating that would be. Depending on what flavour of show you're after, you will either be fascinated or infuriated by James Norton's Ward character. He is an inscrutable man of contradictions, played purposefully enigmatic. The show never really decides whether he is a sinner or a saint in the crossfire. Netflix quietly added the show to its catalogue last week and viewers have already been tuning in to watch all six episodes. More Trending Taking to X to share their thoughts on the show, @pirwany wrote: 'Brilliant acting by Sophie Cookson in Trial of Christine Keeler in #Netflix drama.' @BolandCatherine wrote: 'Absolutely outstanding performance by James Norton in The Trial of Christine Keeler @netflix.' @SharonScot66875 chimed: 'That's my weekend binge catch you over the weekend. Seen The Trial of Christine Keeler on Netflix yet?' View More » The Trial of Christine Keeler is available to watch on Netflix. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Fans thrilled as Netflix 'saves' beloved children's TV show after shock axe MORE: WWE fans furious as surprise return gets 'spoiled' hours before tonight's Raw MORE: Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones' close friendship 'blossoms into deeper connection'
