Doubling up as courtroom and marital drama, this series comes from the creator of Big Little Lies, David E Kelly, and is set in the shady world of Westminster politics.<\/p>\n
Sienna Miller stars as Sophie Whitehouse, the dutiful wife of an MP whose life and marriage are thrown into the spotlight when her husband is accused of a terrible crime.<\/p>\n
Read on for everything you need to know about Miller and the rest of the cast ahead of the show\u2019s debut.<\/p>
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Sienna Miller plays Sophie Whitehouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Sienna Miller as Sophie Whitehouse.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWho is Sophie Whitehouse?<\/strong><\/p>\nSophie is an Oxford graduate, mother of two, and the wife of an ambitious junior minister. Her blissful marriage and charming life are quiet, until her husband is accused of sexual assault and the illusion shatters. With the world imploding around her, Sophie is desperate to cling onto her perfect life, yet must suddenly navigate the shame and judgement of the court of public opinion all the while searching for the truth.<\/p>\n
What else has Sienna Miller been in?<\/strong><\/p>\nMiller\u2019s first acting breakthrough came in 2004, after she took on roles in British crime film Layer Cake and comedy-drama Alfie. Since then, she has gone on to appear in Stardust, GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and Foxcatcher. She also starred in 2015 war drama American Sniper and has played iconic actress Tippi Hedren in The Girl.<\/p>\n
Young Sophie is played by Hannah Dodd<\/strong>, who has appeared in Find Me in Paris and Harlots.<\/p>\nMichelle Dockery plays Kate Woodcroft<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Kate Woodcroft as Michelle Dockery.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWho is Kate Woodcroft?<\/strong><\/p>\nKate Woodcroft, QC, is a hotshot criminal barrister who specialises in sexual assault crimes. With a steely demeanour and an unshakable sense of justice, she is excited to be handed the most high-profile case of her career. When the case opens, Kate begins a cut-throat prosecution which threatens to tear Westminster, and the Whitehouses, apart.<\/p>\n
What else has Michelle Dockery been in?<\/strong><\/p>\nDockery is best known for her five years as Lady Mary Crawley in the much-loved period drama Downton Abbey. She will soon appear again in the upcoming film Downton Abbey: A New Era<\/a>. She has also starred in a number of American dramas including Defending Jacob, Good Behaviour and Godless, and has recently finished filming the dystopian action film Boy Kills World.<\/p>\n- Anatomy of a Scandal review: MeToo tale is rare misfire from Big Little Lies creator<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Rupert Friend plays James Whitehouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Rupert Friend as James Whitehouse.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWho is James Whitehouse?<\/strong><\/p>\nHe may be charismatic and ambitious to start, but when junior minister James Whitehouse is accused of sexually assaulting his aide, he soon finds his marriage and his career being undone. As a graduate of Oxford and Eton, James has lived a life of privilege that has helped him all the way into parliament and the exclusive \u2018Libertine Club\u2019. With all that wealth and support behind him, it\u2019s up to the prosecution to see if he is truly guilty.<\/p>\n
What else has Rupert Friend been in?<\/strong><\/p>\nFriend has taken on many high-profile parts such as the infamous Mr Wickham in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice and Prince Albert in 2009\u2019s Young Victoria, alongside Emily Blunt. He has also appeared in The Boy in Striped Pyjamas, The Death of Stalin, and The French Dispatch. His biggest TV role was as Peter Quinn in US espionage thriller Homeland.<\/p>\n
Young James is played by Ben Radcliffe, who has appeared in Pandora and The Evermoor Chronicles.<\/p>\n
Naomi Scott plays Olivia Lytton<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Naomi Scott as Olivia Lytton.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWho is Olivia Lytton?<\/strong><\/p>\nOlivia is a young, high-achieving parliamentary researcher, whose life changes forever when she begins an affair with James Whitehouse. Yet after a non-consensual encounter with him, she is left reeling and confused at what to do. She decides to tell her story but worries about the consequences for her career and the trauma of having to relive the incident on the stand.<\/p>\n
What else has Naomi Scott been in?<\/strong><\/p>\nNaomi Scott rose to stardom after her performance as Princess Jasmine in the 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin. Before then she appeared in Disney TV movie Lemonade Mouth and the Power Rangers movie. She has since been in Charlie\u2019s Angels and will soon be working on Aladdin 2 and the TV series Modern Love Tokyo.<\/p>\n
Josette Simon plays Angela Regan<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Josette Simon as Angela Regan.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWho is Angela Regan?<\/strong><\/p>\nOpposite Kate Woodhouse is irreverent defence barrister Angela Regan, who is determined to see James Whitehouse cleared of his crimes. She finds the pomp of the courtroom hard to take seriously, but also has her mind set on only one goal: winning. Her feelings towards the case don\u2019t matter as she sets out to get James off, no matter what.<\/p>\n
What else has Josette Simon been in?<\/strong><\/p>\nSimon has taken on film roles in the 2020 adaptation of The Witches and Wonder Woman. On TV she has appeared in the likes of The Witcher, Small Axe and The Girlfriend Experience. She also played Cleopatra in a live RSC performance of Anthony and Cleopatra.<\/p>\n
Joshua McGuire plays Chris Clarke and Geoffrey Streatfeild plays Tom Southern<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Joshua McGuire as Chris Clarke and Geoffrey Streatfeild as Tom Southern.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n\nWho is Chris Clarke?\u00a0<\/strong>Chris Clarke is the slimy Downing Street communications chief who is concerned that the Prime Minister\u2019s refusal to distance himself from James will jeopardise his standing among his colleagues and the public.<\/p>\nWhat else has Joshua McGuire been in? <\/strong>Joshua McGuire has appeared in Cheaters, Industry and Lovesick, among others.<\/p>\nWho is Tom Southern?<\/strong> Tom Southern is the Prime Minister and a personal friend of James\u2019, who chooses to publicly support him following the rape allegation. The pair attended Oxford University together.<\/p>\nWhat else has Geoffrey Streatfeild been in? <\/strong>Geoffrey Streatfeild\u2019s CV includes Life, The Miniaturist, The Thick of It and Spooks.<\/p>\nAnatomy of a Scandal is streaming on Netflix<\/a> from Friday 15th April. Check out more of our Drama<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a> to see what else is on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Who is Sophie Whitehouse?<\/strong><\/p>\n Sophie is an Oxford graduate, mother of two, and the wife of an ambitious junior minister. Her blissful marriage and charming life are quiet, until her husband is accused of sexual assault and the illusion shatters. With the world imploding around her, Sophie is desperate to cling onto her perfect life, yet must suddenly navigate the shame and judgement of the court of public opinion all the while searching for the truth.<\/p>\n What else has Sienna Miller been in?<\/strong><\/p>\n Miller\u2019s first acting breakthrough came in 2004, after she took on roles in British crime film Layer Cake and comedy-drama Alfie. Since then, she has gone on to appear in Stardust, GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra, and Foxcatcher. She also starred in 2015 war drama American Sniper and has played iconic actress Tippi Hedren in The Girl.<\/p>\n Young Sophie is played by Hannah Dodd<\/strong>, who has appeared in Find Me in Paris and Harlots.<\/p>\n Who is Kate Woodcroft?<\/strong><\/p>\n Kate Woodcroft, QC, is a hotshot criminal barrister who specialises in sexual assault crimes. With a steely demeanour and an unshakable sense of justice, she is excited to be handed the most high-profile case of her career. When the case opens, Kate begins a cut-throat prosecution which threatens to tear Westminster, and the Whitehouses, apart.<\/p>\n What else has Michelle Dockery been in?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dockery is best known for her five years as Lady Mary Crawley in the much-loved period drama Downton Abbey. She will soon appear again in the upcoming film Downton Abbey: A New Era<\/a>. She has also starred in a number of American dramas including Defending Jacob, Good Behaviour and Godless, and has recently finished filming the dystopian action film Boy Kills World.<\/p>\n Who is James Whitehouse?<\/strong><\/p>\n He may be charismatic and ambitious to start, but when junior minister James Whitehouse is accused of sexually assaulting his aide, he soon finds his marriage and his career being undone. As a graduate of Oxford and Eton, James has lived a life of privilege that has helped him all the way into parliament and the exclusive \u2018Libertine Club\u2019. With all that wealth and support behind him, it\u2019s up to the prosecution to see if he is truly guilty.<\/p>\n What else has Rupert Friend been in?<\/strong><\/p>\n Friend has taken on many high-profile parts such as the infamous Mr Wickham in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice and Prince Albert in 2009\u2019s Young Victoria, alongside Emily Blunt. He has also appeared in The Boy in Striped Pyjamas, The Death of Stalin, and The French Dispatch. His biggest TV role was as Peter Quinn in US espionage thriller Homeland.<\/p>\n Young James is played by Ben Radcliffe, who has appeared in Pandora and The Evermoor Chronicles.<\/p>\n Who is Olivia Lytton?<\/strong><\/p>\n Olivia is a young, high-achieving parliamentary researcher, whose life changes forever when she begins an affair with James Whitehouse. Yet after a non-consensual encounter with him, she is left reeling and confused at what to do. She decides to tell her story but worries about the consequences for her career and the trauma of having to relive the incident on the stand.<\/p>\n What else has Naomi Scott been in?<\/strong><\/p>\n Naomi Scott rose to stardom after her performance as Princess Jasmine in the 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin. Before then she appeared in Disney TV movie Lemonade Mouth and the Power Rangers movie. She has since been in Charlie\u2019s Angels and will soon be working on Aladdin 2 and the TV series Modern Love Tokyo.<\/p>\n Who is Angela Regan?<\/strong><\/p>\n Opposite Kate Woodhouse is irreverent defence barrister Angela Regan, who is determined to see James Whitehouse cleared of his crimes. She finds the pomp of the courtroom hard to take seriously, but also has her mind set on only one goal: winning. Her feelings towards the case don\u2019t matter as she sets out to get James off, no matter what.<\/p>\n What else has Josette Simon been in?<\/strong><\/p>\n Simon has taken on film roles in the 2020 adaptation of The Witches and Wonder Woman. On TV she has appeared in the likes of The Witcher, Small Axe and The Girlfriend Experience. She also played Cleopatra in a live RSC performance of Anthony and Cleopatra.<\/p>\n Who is Chris Clarke?\u00a0<\/strong>Chris Clarke is the slimy Downing Street communications chief who is concerned that the Prime Minister\u2019s refusal to distance himself from James will jeopardise his standing among his colleagues and the public.<\/p>\n What else has Joshua McGuire been in? <\/strong>Joshua McGuire has appeared in Cheaters, Industry and Lovesick, among others.<\/p>\n Who is Tom Southern?<\/strong> Tom Southern is the Prime Minister and a personal friend of James\u2019, who chooses to publicly support him following the rape allegation. The pair attended Oxford University together.<\/p>\n What else has Geoffrey Streatfeild been in? <\/strong>Geoffrey Streatfeild\u2019s CV includes Life, The Miniaturist, The Thick of It and Spooks.<\/p>\n Anatomy of a Scandal is streaming on Netflix<\/a> from Friday 15th April. Check out more of our Drama<\/a>\u00a0coverage or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a> to see what else is on tonight.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l<\/strong>isten to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a> with Jane Garvey.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/body><\/html>\n By Olivia Garrett Published: Thursday, 14 April 2022 at 12:00 am Netflix political thriller Anatomy of a Scandal, which is based on Sarah Vaughan\u2019s best-selling book of the same name, is a six-part series that details the inner lives and lies of Britain\u2019s political elite, and what happens to their perfect world when scandal erupts. 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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Rupert Friend plays James Whitehouse<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Naomi Scott plays Olivia Lytton<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Josette Simon plays Angela Regan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Joshua McGuire plays Chris Clarke and Geoffrey Streatfeild plays Tom Southern<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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