As the episode begins, Jeremy Thorpe (Hugh Grant) gives a speech in parliament. Then, he speaks with Peter (Alex Jennings) about murdering Norman (Ben Whishaw). They contemplate how they can get rid of the corpse. They meet with David Holmes (Paul Hilton). Together, they come up with a plan to get rid of Norman. After the intro, Peter visits Jeremy. He tells him that it is over and that he will never have to worry about Norman again. He insists that it is better than Norman being dead. We see that Norman had gotten married to Susan (Lucy Briggs-Owen). Sue’s father is not happy with the marriage. He belittles Norman for being a homosexual. Norman has a child. We learn that Norman and his wife are very poor. Sue also harassed Norman about being homosexual. Norman goes on the hunt for food for the child. He picks apples and gets eggs.

Sue leaves Norman. She takes the baby with her. Jeremy’s wife passes away. Jeremy tells Peter about his wife’s accident. He doesn’t seem worried in the least. Jeremy and Peter talk about Peter’s new woman. Peter leaves for America. Jeremy reveals that Caroline would wake up with nightmares. He believes it had something to do with Norman’s phone call. He expresses his wishes to have Norman killed. Peters hides some items at the office. We see that Norman has moved into a camper. He gets a visit from Gwen Jones (Eve Myles). She gives him a drink. They speak inside. Norman explains that he is owed money by an influential gentleman. Norman learns that the locals have been gossiping about him. Gwen promises to take up for him. She explains that the night are very long. They end up having intercourse. Afterwards, they decide to contact one of Gwen’s friends about the National Insurance card.

The woman’s friend is Mr. Emlyn Hooson. Hooson reads the letter. He seems excited. Norman and Gwen arrive at parliament. They meet with Hooson (Jason Watkins). Norman is introduced to several MPs. He gives them a complete rundown of his story. Norman denies blackmailing Jeremy. He insists that he still loves him. Gwen breaks down in tears. Afterwards, Jeremy returns. Hooson stops him and asks him about Norman. Hooson wants to take it to the party and the police. He decides to do just that. The following day, Jeremy meets with the Home Secretary, Mr. Maudling (Michael Culkin). Jeremy explains that Hooson just won’t give up. Jeremy encourages Maudling to convince the police to drop their investigation. He insists that Norman is lying. Maudling agrees to take care of it. Hooson learns about it. Gwen learns that the police are not going to pursue it any further.

Norman and the police find Gwen dead a short time later. Jeremy gets in touch with David again. David heads to California and gets in touch with Peter. He tells Peter that Jeremy wants Norman killed in America. He explains that he is going to lure him to Florida. David admits he doesn’t want to go through with it. Peter and David try to come up with a plan to get out of it. Jeremy is getting married again. Jeremy’s party continues growing stronger. Norman listens to the radio and learns about the growing party. Jeremy intends to become Deputy Prime Minister. Soon, Jeremy learns that Wilson is in and people are calling for his resignation. Norman takes up another job in the stables. Jeremy runs into Norman. Jeremy is shocked to see him. Jeremy gets in touch with David. David contacts John Le Mesurier. In return, he contacts George Deakin. Deakin gets in touch with Andrew ‘Gino’ Newton (Blake Harrison).

Newton is offered a deal. Deakin believes that Gino is the man they need. Norman gets a job walking a dog. Gino contacts David. He explains that Norman has disappeared. Gino is given a new location to search. Gino manages to track him down. Norman’s friend writes down Gino’s license plate number. Norman speaks with Gino. Gino tells him that he is in mortal danger. He promises to be in touch. Gino calls Norman. He tells him that the man from Canada is there to kill him. Later, Norman meets up with Gino. Gino tries to lure Norman into his car. Norman is driven to a far away pub. Gino grabs his gun. Gino aims, but he cannot pull the trigger. Norman steps outside with the dog. Gino drives Norman away.

Gino asks about the Great Dane’s aggression. He is worried that it could attack him. Gino breaks freaking out. Norman is forced to drive. The car is stopped. When they get out, Gino pulls out the gun. He aims it at Norman. He fires and the dog is shot. He aims at Norman. Norman manages to get away. Norman returns to the dog. He tells a passerby that Jeremy Thorpe is responsible.

 

A Very English Scandal Review

Sorry for any errors or mistakes above. Have been overwhelmed with work and barely fit in this recap. I am really enjoying A Very English Scandal. Being American, I am not totally familiar with this story. It is fascinating and the acting is spot on. Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw have both been amazing. I can’t complain about anything really. I can’t wait to see how things play out and what type of impact the outcome has on Britain. The episode scores a solid 8.5 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of A Very English Scandal right now!