British journalist John Preston wrote a report titled "A Typical British Scandal: Sex, Lies and the Murder Conspiracy at the Centre of Power", which pointed to what was once predicted to be the youngest man in British history. Prime Minister Jeremy Thorpe.
He was the leader of the UK Liberal Party from 1967 to 1976, a rising political star, just when everyone thought he would run for the Prime Minister election, he ended his political career and became the first in British history. a politician accused of murder.
Gay scandals and political struggles within the party made it impossible for him to turn around. Yes, homosexuality was a scandal at that time. The UK did not really decriminalize homosexuality until 1967. Before that, homosexuals were punished by law.
The news that broke many years later happened in 1965. The leader of the Liberal Party turned out to be a person who violated the laws of the country.
After his scandal came to light, a man who called himself "Newton" said he was hired by Thorpe to kill his gay man, but Thorpe was not prosecuted at the time until he lost the election three years later and accepted the court's decision. The trial, though acquitted, ended his political career with it.
In 2018, the BBC made the incident into a three-episode mini-series "A British Scandal", a British humorous satire that used a political scandal to amuse the audience.
Hugh Grant starred in a TV drama again after 25 years, and when I saw the wrinkled Thorpe, I didn't recognize it for a while, and the former British lover was 58 years old.
Ben Meow is very familiar with playing gay, and in this play, Norman's sticky and sensitive, strong but neurotic, vulnerable but grasping every hope image, the interpretation is impeccable.
As we all know, he not only admitted that he came out of the closet, but also got married generously. Although the corrupt country has now become another name for the United Kingdom, he recognizes and respects homosexuality. This is the progress of British society and the result of the protests of many people.
Because homosexuality is also love.
On a sunny day, Thorpe went to a friend's house as a guest. He wandered to the stable and met Norman who was washing his hair. The moment he raised his head, his eyes met, and after confirming his eyes, Thorpe met the right person.
When he and his friends ate at the restaurant, he clearly said that he is eight-pointed and two-pointed straight. Although he does not have the ability to change the law, he has the ability to raise a few canaries. No, how many After chatting, he generously handed over his business card and asked Norman to go to London to find him when he needed it.
It turned out that both men and women have no resistance to the self-confidence and chicness of rich men. Thorpe's action of handing over the business card has been repeated many times, but Norman has only received it this time.
Norman really came, hugged a dog, and found the House. When Thorpe heard him coming, he ran over in small steps. This action was very romantic, and it meant that there was expectation in the middle. , there are misses.
Thorpe took Norman to his mother's house that night, and the entanglement between the two of them began from here.
After that, Thorpe found an apartment for Norman, and Norman was in the room every day, waiting for Thorpe's arrival.
The days of doing nothing are difficult, Thorpe has become the only expectation of Norman. He is a little neurotic and gradually inclined to depression in the imprisonment, but Thorpe generously sent business cards to other men at this time, promising to find him when something happened. .
The quarrel finally came. Norman chose freedom. After leaving, he went to the police station to sue Thorpe. The so-called evidence he handed in was handed in layer by layer, and finally locked up.
Although the three-episode miniseries is destined to be fast-paced, the montages here are truly incredible.
Norman, who had left the sponsor, went to Dublin, Ireland, but after no one was able to provide him with food and clothing, he realized that he had no ability to support himself. His social security card was with the original owner because he escaped.
The social security card is the entanglement point between two people. It is equivalent to our ID card. We all need ID cards to prove that we are ourselves. Therefore, he is an unidentified person without a social security card, and he cannot even apply for unemployment benefits.
Thorpe was the only person who could help him at the time.
An amorous man and a ruthless politician, Thorpe does not care about friendship. He only cares about venting his lust, and his political future can be smooth sailing.
Well, then threaten, but Norman's letter was mocked by Thorpe and can't even blackmail.
Although they were all men, how could Norman have the strength to compete with the party leaders.
When he was desperate, Norman turned into a fashion model. The femininity in his body, the melancholy in his eyes, and the fashion darling was right. Suddenly, he was deeply involved in a life of feasting and feasting. The photographer looked at him under the camera and couldn't help it. say yes.
But his depression is getting worse and worse, life can't be separated from alcohol, he is free and rich, he is floating, so he is fired.
In order to survive, he got married. He did not hide his homosexuality, but there was still a woman willing to marry him. This woman has an unusual attitude towards love. Later, he had children, but he did not have a social security card, not even a child. milk powder money can not afford.
This woman didn't mind that he was gay, but that he was poor, spent all the money in the family, and ran away with the child.
Desperate, he thought of Thorpe again. This time, he directly angered him, who had a good career. For the sake of his political future, a homosexual got married and had children, but now there is a threat that may endanger his life. Therefore, this time Thorpe Moved to kill.
And Norman, just wanted Thorpe to help him get a social security card. He promised not to bother Thorpe again, just a social security card. This is not a problem for people in Thorpe's position. It was a difficult matter, but until the murder and the court, the card was not completed.
Norman has always felt that he is a very lucky person, because every time he is in a desperate situation, he will always get timely help. Although he is a little neurotic, he is kind, and kind people will be treated gently. He was content with an ordinary life, did not expect to be known by too many people, and, although he had not received any help from Thorpe, he loved Thorpe.
However, the leader of the political party is different. The person he loves most is himself, and the thing he cares most about is his own political future. They all say that politicians are ruthless, because their feelings will affect their career, not to mention that the person is still a man.
Because of the British social environment at the time, it was difficult to admit that you were gay. Norman and Thorpe were gay, but they both felt it was dirty.
When Norman left Thorpe, he said angrily that Thorpe had infected him with the homosexual virus, and Thorpe had never supported the legal forgiveness of homosexuality.
The older member's younger brother was gay. Looking at his younger brother's body, he said that it was the law of this country who murdered his younger brother, and this eight-pointed party leader did not show any emotion.
Although homosexuality is now legal in the UK, Thorpe and Norman's story has been recorded in history in a scandalous fashion, perhaps not because of his sexuality but because of his hypocrisy as a politician.
Apart from Norman, his two wives also loved him, but he loved none of them.
The shot that killed the dog also killed Norman's hope. He chose to defend himself with the law and did not shy away from being gay. At that time, it undoubtedly gave gays strength. The case ended, and the two of them went their separate ways. life.
Thorpe, who had ended his political career, passed away due to illness. Although Norman was still alive, he still did not get his social security card.
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