The Private Life of Samuel Pepys

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Synopsis:

Steve Coogan stars as the diarist, naval administrator and adulterer in a drama set in 1679, when Pepys is languishing in jail, charged with treason. His arch-rival Lord Shaftesbury hears about his diary and demands he produce it to reveal his record of every bribe he has paid or received, his tempestuous relationship with his fiery French wife and his various affairs. Can Pepys escape the gallows with his reputation intact? Lou Doillon and Tim Pigott-Smith also star

Cast:

Steve Coogan as Samuel Pepys, Lou Doillon as Elizabeth De St Michel, Tim Pigott-Smith as Lord Shaftesbury, Nathaniel Parker as Charles II, Danny Webb as Lord Montagu, Ciaran McMenamin as Will Hewer, Zoe Tapper as Jane, Sally Rogers as Betty Bagwell, Alex Hassell as Balty

Credits:

Ben McPherson - Producer, Oliver Parker - Director, Mike Dormer - Executive-Producer, Guy Jenkin - Scriptwriter, Writer

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