Jeremy Thorpe | The Go-Between | 2

Jeremy Thorpe | The Go-Between | 2

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Jeremy Thorpe | Shoot The Dog | 3

Jeremy Thorpe’s star has risen. As Liberal Party leader, he’s busy tackling the problems of 1970s Britain. But there’s a distraction. Norman Scott is telling his story to anyone who will listen. Thorpe will stop at nothing to keep him quiet, but he can’t do it alone. He takes ...

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Jeremy Thorpe | Opening The Closet | 4

If Jeremy Thorpe’s plan had worked, Norman Scott would now be permanently silenced. But he’s alive and able to tell the world about their affair and the terrifying attempt on his life. For years, Norman has felt shackled by Thorpe. Now it’s Thorpe who could end up behind bars. ...

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