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White Mischief

The story of a passionate affair within the British aristocracy in Kenya during the Second World War, which led to a brutal murder. Starring Charles Dance and Greta Scacchi.

Drama, set in Kenya in 1940 and based on a true story. Untouched by World War II, the British aristocrats in Happy Valley continue their life of decadence, drugs and sexual intrigue. Sir 'Jock' Delves Broughton enters this highly-charged atmosphere with his beautiful young wife, Diana, and the stage is set for tragedy. Within days of her arrival, Diana meets and falls passionately in love with Josslyn Hay, Earl of Erroll - an affair destined to rock society and lead to brutal murder.

1 hour, 45 minutes

Last on

Wed 22 Jan 201400:55
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only

Credits

Josslyn Hay, Earl of ErrollCharles Dance
DianaGreta Scacchi
Sir John 'Jock' Delves BroughtonJoss Ackland
Alice de JanzeSarah Miles
Gilbert ColvilleJohn Hurt
Nina SoamesGeraldine Chaplin
MorrisRay McAnally
Gwladys, Lady DelamereSusan Fleetwood
Hugh DickinsonHugh Grant
HarraginAlan Dobie
Jack SoamesTrevor Howard
ProducerSimon Perry
DirectorMichael Radford
WriterMichael Radford

Broadcasts

  • Mon 1 Feb 201022:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 6 Feb 201000:50
    BBC Four
  • Tue 27 Sep 201100:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Wales
  • Tue 27 Sep 201100:50
    BBC One Wales
  • Thu 28 Mar 201300:10
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Thu 28 Mar 201300:35
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Tue 21 Jan 201423:55
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales
  • Wed 22 Jan 201400:25
    BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
  • Wed 22 Jan 201400:55
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only