Sophie Cookson, Ellie Bamber - The Trial of Christine Keeler s01e01-02 (2019)

"The Trial of Christine Keeler" is a British television series that aired on BBC One, dramatizing the infamous Profumo affair of the 1960s. Sophie Cookson plays Christine Keeler, and Ellie Bamber portrays Mandy Rice-Davies in the series. Regarding nude scenes in episodes 1 and 2 of season 1 (2019), there are moments that include implied nudity and sexual content, reflecting the scandalous nature of the historical events.
In episode 1, Sophie Cookson, as Christine Keeler, appears in a scene where she is topless, briefly showing her bare back and side profile as part of an intimate moment that sets the tone for her character's relationships. Ellie Bamber, as Mandy Rice-Davies, does not have a fully nude scene in these episodes but is featured in revealing outfits and suggestive situations that align with the show's depiction of the era's hedonistic undertones. Episode 2 continues with similar themes, including a scene where Sophie Cookson’s character is involved in a sexual encounter, though the nudity is more implied than explicit, focusing on the emotional and narrative context rather than graphic exposure.
These scenes are crafted to reflect the characters' experiences and the societal attitudes of the time, as interpreted by the show's all-female creative team, aiming to reclaim the narrative from a female perspective. The portrayal is tasteful yet evocative, fitting the series' dramatic tone rather than being gratuitous.