A new drama is coming to BritBox this January, dramatising the life of government minister John Stonehouse. Terrified of being publicly exposed as a Soviet spy and afflicted by financial woes, he decided that the best way to save himself is to flee. However, fleeing means he would be pursued and so armed with a half-baked scheme, the British politician faked his own death.
Available to stream now on demand, find out how to watch episodes of the new drama here.
What’s in this Guide?
Stonehouse TV series preview
In ITV’s new drama, Succession star Matthew Macfadyen portrays MP John Stonehouse, a disgraced government official who, in 1974, faked his own death to escape his deteriorating political career. That is after being accused as an agent of the Czech secret service.
More than worrying about his future in the government, his impending business troubles and complex relationships also aggravated his already chaotic life. Eventually, he resorted to doing the outrageous with Stonehouse deliberately stealing the identity of a constituent who recently died.
Part fictional and part factual, the series is set in November 1974 when he disappeared from the beach of a large luxury hotel in Miami, Florida. His plan is to stay hidden in a failed attempt to escape his floundering reputation. Swimming into the sea, he left his neatly folded pile behind and vanished.
But a flawed plan like his is bound to have consequences, awful ones. Find out how it all unfolds for Stonehouse in this new three-part drama streaming now in Australia.
Stonehouse TV series trailer
You watch the official trailer for the new ITV drama, Stonehouse, here.
Stonehouse TV series episode guide
In Australia, the new ITV series premiered on BritBox on 17th January 2023. All three episodes dropped on streaming TV at once. Here’s an episode guide to help you plan your viewing.
| TV show | Running Time | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 54 mins | BritBox |
| Episode 2 | 47 mins | BritBox |
| Episode 3 | 47 mins | BritBox |
What other streaming services are Stonehouse on?
The Stonehouse drama is an exclusive series on BritBox Australia with no other information yet on whether it will air on other streaming services or not. We’ll update the table below as soon as the miniseries becomes available elsewhere.
Featured| Streaming Services | Stonehouse TV show |
|---|---|
| BritBox | Yes |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| BINGE | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount+ | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Stonehouse in Australia?
With John Preston’s script, best known for his work in A Very English Scandal, viewers are brought to the unbelievable events from John Stonehouse’s vain attempt to escape the repercussions of his actions and ill-advised decisions.
To watch Stonehouse, BritBox is the only streaming service in Australia that has exclusive rights to broadcast all episodes. New customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan, priced at $8.99 and $89.99, respectively.
In addition to an excellent catalogue of content from BBC and ITV like Line of Duty, Doctor Who, Endeavour,and many other best shows on BritBox, the streaming service offers new originals that are just as binge-worthy, including the new TV series. Being a BritBox exclusive, it won’t be available on free-to-air.
Stream Stonehouse on BritBox
BritBox offers a 7-day free trial so you can watch episodes of the new show as soon as they drop on streaming. New customers will need to sign up for an account to access every British show and movie on offer.
With just a single tier, there’s no need to pick more expensive plans in order to stream simultaneously. BritBox allows users to stream on up to five screens at the same time for the monthly price of $8.99. If you want to save a little bit, you can opt for the $89.99 annual plan, which works out to be only around $7.50 per month.
Stonehouse TV show cast
The John Stonehouse story is adapted for television by writer John Preston, starring Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes as John and Barbara Stonehouse. Joining the main cast are Emer Heatley as Sheila Buckley and Kevin McNally as Harold Wilson. Check out the complete cast of the series below.
Other TV shows on BritBox
BritBox is filled with exhilarating content. Check out what’s on BritBox now for a preview of what shows and movies are up for grabs. Once you’re done watching how a British government minister faked his own death, only to get caught, you can watch other TV series on the platform like:
Streaming devices for watching on BritBox
Catch your favourite BritBox shows on a variety of devices and stream from anywhere. You can stream the BritBox original and many other TV shows using the devices below:
Devices supported on BritBox
Streaming Devices
- Apple TV (4th generation and higher)
- Android TV (Android OS 5.0)
- Fetch TV
- Foxtel iQ3, iQ4, or iQ5
Smart TV
- LG Smart TV (2017 versions or newer)
- Samsung Smart TVs (versions of Tizen 2.3 or newer)
- Hisense TV
Mobile devices
- iPhone
- iPad
- Android
Casting
- AirPlay
- Chromecast
Web Browsers
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari, MS Edge, and Internet Explorer on Mac or Windows desktop/laptop
Unfortunately, BritBox isn’t currently available on games consoles like the Nintendo Switch.
