'Love triangle' model Christine Keeler is in hiding with the society doctor Stephen Ward, while War Minister John Profumo seeks the attention of the press.

The shooting at Wimpole Mews leads to press attention, and Christine decides to sell her story. A chill wind begins to blow for War Minister John Profumo.

Pressure mounts and Christine flees to Spain. Profumo orders Stephen Ward to intervene as her story nears publication.