The pair had an affair which became public after Stonehouses attempt to fake his death emerged. It's unbelievable to us, the family, that my father should do something as cold-hearted as having a conversation with two widows with a view to adopting their husbands' names. It's so out of character for the John Stonehouse we knew. John tragically died in 1988 at 62 after having a heart attack after suffering multiple heart attacks throughout his life. But on other occasions the conflict between his various personas left him emotionally exhausted. What really happened when West Midlands MP John Stonehouse faked his own death A new drama is currently being shown on ITV about the former Wednesbury MP who faked his own death amid the assertion that he was a Czechoslovak spy - here are 11 photos of the real John Stonehouse By Joe Forte 4th Jan 2023, 12:43pm Sheila left the car. [28] After release [ edit] At a party for After Dark in 1987 John is widely remembered for his unsuccessful attempt at faking his death in 1974, leaving a pile of clothes in Miami Beach to make it appear he had drowned or been eaten by a shark. But the net was closing in. The three-part drama, which stars Matthew Macfadyen in the titular role, tells the story of disgraced Labour minister John Stonehouse, who attempted to fake his own death in 1974. The ITV drama isnt the only thing to have attracted criticism from the family, Johns great-nephew Julian Hayes wrote his own book Stonehouse: Cabinet Minister, Fraudster, Spy. He was once seen as one the the partys most promising prospects, but his career ended in bizarre fashion when he faked his own death in 1974. She thought he sounded suicidal. The true story of John Stonehouses entanglement with espionage and faked death was far more fascinating than the television drama airing this week, according to his great-nephew Julian Hayes. He also had a son with his mistress and second wife Sheila Buckley, whom he wed in 1981 following his failed attempt to fake his own death in 1974. 'It was then that he told me he was also Mr Mildoon, which had the result of leaving me totally confused,' Sheila would later tell the Old Bailey. Stonehouse's daughter Julia, author of the forthcoming Stonehouse: My Father, adamantly disputes that her father ever spied for an adversary, as does much of the family, according to Hayes. Stonehouse was accused of being a spy for Czechoslovakia in 1969 by Josef Frolk, a defector from the Czech secret services. Starring Matthew Macfadyen as Stonehouse, the drama tells the story of how the MP vanished from a Florida hotel . Stonehouse and Buckley were extradited and charged with conspiracy, fraud and theft. John Stonehouse, My Father: The True Story Of The Runaway MP, by Julia Stonehouse, is published by Icon on July 19 at 16.99. Sheila Buckley, in Australia. By 'Why do you do this to me?' 'At one stage, we thought it might have been Lord Lucan.'. Its a classic case of truth being stranger than fiction.. Taken with alcohol, it can be fatal. Born in 1925, John Stonehouse was active in the co-operative movement and a longtime anti-colonial campaigner who was elected as a Labour MP in 1957. The courts agreed. He has never been found. John Stonehouse's mistress Sheila Buckley is pictured today (left) some 47 years after she was at the centre of the rogue MP's spectacular downfall when he faked his own death. Five weeks later, he was arrested in Australia, where he had been joined by his lover. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. Stonehouses actions were the result of meticulous planning of the most premeditated nature fake identities, false bank accounts and credit cards, taking money out of his businesses, said Hayes. Thats why Im quite certain that a honeytrap was never on the agenda, he said. He was in total shock. John wed Sheila Elizabeth Buckley in Hampshire on January 31 1981. Early on the morning of Wednesday, December 4, he phoned Sheila. Nobody had any inkling of his dependence on these drugs. By ITVs latest three-part drama Stonehouse tells the true story of Labour MP John Stonehouse, played by Successions Matthew Macfayden, who faked his death to set up a new life in Australia with his secretary Sheila Buckley (Emer Heatley). After satisfying themselves that he was, in fact, John Stonehouse MP, the hospital gave him about five names. It says its based on a true story, and thats really as far as it goes. In early July 1974, my father phoned a hospital in his constituency of Walsall, telling them he had money to distribute to young widows and asking if they could give him the names of men who had recently died. John married his mistress, Sheila Elizabeth Buckley, in Hampshire on January 31, 1981. By now, it had been revealed that Stonehouse, a serial philanderer, was in a long-term affair with his secretary, Sheila Buckley, who was 21 years younger. Sheila Buckley, an inconspicuous woman who once scandalized British politics by dating John Stonehouse, a Communist traitor turned MP, is shown in the center of this image from a small market villa News Phobia @NewsPhobia1 Jan 3 A brainstorm, as he described it, brought on by the demands of his profession, was what inspired him to his weird escapade. For Ms Buckley, then a 22-year-old ingenue impressed by her dashing boss, Stonehouse was not just her mentor, but also a shoulder to cry on after she discovered her husband had cheated on her and began divorce proceedings. In court, Stonehouse had tried to mount a defence that he'd been in the throes of a mental breakdown and had taken on the alter ego of his dead constituent, even convincing psychiatrists of his split personality. In January 1972, more than 400,000 was presented to the president of Bangladesh. 4 January 2023. 'We thought we might have a big, international criminal on our hands,' said one senior officer later. After divorcing his loving wife Barbara Smith and marrying his mistress Sheila Buckley, Stonehouse attempted to turn his life around, but died at the age of 62. ITV viewers are getting ready to watch the latest drama surrounding the scandal of a disgraced Labour MP who faked his own death. If theyd said, John, wed like you to spy for us, hed have said no. The writer has also vigorously defended him after he was suspected of being a spy. Stonehouse died of a heart attack aged 62 on April 14, 1988, in Southampton. READ MORE:The true story behind ITV's Stonehouse and MP who faked his own death. 48 Sheila Buckley Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 48 Sheila Buckley Premium High Res Photos Browse 48 sheila buckley stock photos and images available or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. She is seen as a lovely, compassionate person who was swayed by Stonehouse, she got herself drawn into doing something she should never have done. She stood by Stonehouse during his incarceration and stayed with him till his passing. Moreover, he'd already made basic, stupid mistakes in Australia. What Happened To Sheila Buckley? Its side effects include depression, anxiety, paranoia, mental confusion, poor decision-making and an increased risk of suicide. Plainly, I respected that. But shortly afterwards, rumours began swirling that the fund had once topped 1 million, and that approximately 600,000 was missing. He was not a spy in the sense of James Bond or the novels of John Le Carr. But by 1974, he was at the point of financial ruin, and faked his death and disappeared. Stonehouse was a member of Harold Wilsons cabinet as aviation minister and postmaster general, but his career crashed when he was named in 1969 as an agent of the Czech secret service. I am an undergraduate in English Literature from Andhra Pradesh. He remembered that in Frederick Forsyth's book The Day Of The Jackal, another identity could be obtained by presenting a birth certificate to the Passport Office. His lovercumsecretary, Sheila Buckley, was the only person with whom he maintained contact. 'But who was screaming was it Stonehouse or was it Markham? Ms Buckley. Shiela and John had been having an illicit affair for five years before his scuppered plans to fake his death. She has had a very modest life and seldom ever discusses her romance. Stonehouse writer reveals real-life Barbara and Sheila's reaction to ITV series Matthew MacFadyen stars in the drama January 05, 2023 - 19:02 GMT Nicky Morris Stonehouse writer John Preston. Shoppers say this new no-needle 'instant filler' is a game changer for lines and wrinkles, This 'curated ear design' brand is a go-to for fashion influencers - and we have a discount, 6 of our favourite bags from the luxe new accessories label to know. The reporter mentioned a number of names including Sheila, whom Barbara and the family had known well because she was Johns secretary. This wasn't the behaviour of an arch criminal. The script was written by John Preston, whose credits include A Very English Scandal, about the Jeremy Thorpe affair, which became a TV drama starring Hugh Grant, and The Dig, about the archaeological site Sutton Hoo, which was made into a 2021 film starring Ralph Fiennes and Carey Mulligan. My mother hoped Jim's presence would help her husband maintain his emotional equilibrium. Stonehouse subsequently faced a 68-day trial, making the longest dock statement in British history, lasting six days the ancient right was later abolished as a result. Upon his release, he married Buckley, and the couple were together until he died in 1988. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. She was young, attractive, and she clearly loved him very much., Tom Hiddleston Is Officially Returning For 'The Night Manager' Season 2, Michelle Keegan Takes The Lead In Netflix's New Harlan Coben Adaptation, Nicola Coughlan Just Leaked The Funniest BTS Snap From 'Bridgerton' S3, ITVXs 'You & Me' Is A Romantic Drama With A Major Twist. He was found guilty of various counts of theft, fraud and deception in August 1976, and was sentenced to seven years in prison, serving three. He asked for a single room, but they didn't have one so accommodated him for the same price in their best suite, the largest my father had ever seen. The series concluded on January 4, but this isnt the end of the story with ITV1 airing a companion documentary The Real Stonehouse yesterday (January 5) at 9pm on ITV1. 2nd Jan 2023, 3:40pm. Work: where is Sheila Buckley now? Sheila Buckley. At a meeting with the producers, he expressed certain views about the drama. Here's a plot recap for the first episode, which premiered on ITV1 at 9pm on Monday 2nd January 2023: Miami, 1974. Succession star Matthew Macfadyen played disgraced Labour MP John Stonehouse with the series charting his spectacular fall from grace. All Rights Reserved. But one of the most scandalous episodes in British political history is about to be excavated as two of Stonehouse's family members have written books about the events leading to his capture and imprisonment. Hayes is also one of the contributors featured in the ITV documentary The Real Stonehouse, alongside many others including Edwina Currie and Harold Wilsons Private Secretary Robin Butler. 'It's little wonder nobody has any respect or indeed any trust in the political establishment. ', By At Melbourne Airport he showed the documentation proving he didn't have tuberculosis. By the middle of 1974, he had decided he had had enough. After three days on the phone trying to track her down, my mother finally caught up with Sheila and they arranged to meet. They said a girl lived there, and read out some names. Matthew Macfadyen best known for playing Tom Wambsgans in Succession and Mr Darcy in Pride and Prejudice plays John Stonehouse, a Labour politician who spent almost two decades as an MP. Hayes was nine years old when Stonehouse faked his death. 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His first wife remained married to him for several more years but Barbara and John parted ways in 1978 and he went on to marry Sheila in 1981. He also had a son with his mistress and second. 'When Julia got wind of the book, there were then a number of quite, how shall we put it, terse emails,' Hayes said. Later that afternoon my father was allowed to make a call to my mother. Wednesday, 1st March 2023See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. The following evening, John Stonehouse, Labour MP and privy counsellor, walked from his hotel to the beach in Miami, left his clothes with the beach cabana attendant and effectively vanished off the face of the Earth. In fact, he was going to start to a new life in Australia with his secretary and mistress Sheila Buckley. Just over a month after his disappearance, Stonehouse was arrested in Australia by police who initially mistook him for Lord Lucan, the aristocrat who had gone missing 12 days before Stonehouse did. When asked if the real-life figures had seen the series or had a say in the making of it, John revealed that he had spoken to John's daughter Julia: "I had one brief meeting with Julia Stonehouse quite a long time ago. On 6 September 1978 Stonehouse suffered a coronary ischemia attack which required him to spend three days in hospital. The author has previously offered insight into how her sister felt about their fathers affair with Sheila after they found out the truth. Sheila Buckley, former secretary to British MP John Stonehouse, outside the Horseferry Road Magistrates' Court, London, 1976. . Stonehouse airs on Tuesday 3 January at 9pm on ITV. Stonehouse writer John Preston has revealed the real-life Barbara and Sheila's reaction to the ITV drama, Stonehouse star Matthew Macfadyen reveals concerns ahead of working with wife Keeley Hawes, Stonehouse viewers saying same thing about Matthew Macfadyen drama, Everything you need to know about Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen's relationship. Leading the cast as John Stonehouse is Matthew Macfadyen (Pride & Prejudice), with his real-life partner Keeley Hawes (The Durrells) playing Stonehouse's wife, Barbara.. They're joined by Emer Heatley (Showtrial) as Stonehouse's mistress Sheila Buckley, Kevin R McNally (The Crown) as Harold Wilson, and Dorothy Atkinson (All Creatures Great and Small) as Betty Boothroyd. READ MORE:We look at disgraced MP John Stonehouse's family. Obituary Of Sheila Buckley Stonehouse, the mistress of rogue MP John Stonehouse. the former politician was released in 1980, talk briefly about his declining health in 1978, former parliamentary secretary is now in her eighties, having visited Stonehouse on multiple occasions. His wife Sheila said he collapsed at their home, and ambulance attendants weren't able to revive him. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. What happened to John Stonehouse's children? Unfortunately, the lack of that scar brought Stonehouses way to a different kind of problem, which revealed his actual identity. Just over a month after his disappearance, Stonehouse was arrested in Australia by police who initially mistook him for Lord Lucan, the aristocrat who had gone missing 12 days before Stonehouse. My father would later acquire copies of birth certificates for both Clive Mildoon and Joseph Markham, and falsely obtain one passport in the name of Markham. John Stonehouse, the Labour MP and cabinet minister who famously faked his own death in the 1970s, is the subject of a new ITV drama series. According to the series, Stonehouse, a high-ranking official in Harold Wilsons administration, faked his death by swimming into the sea after disappearing from the beach of a lavish resort in Florida circa November 1974. I fully understand and sympathise with why shes made that case. Sheila has remained private and rarely speaks out about her late husband. My father's bathroom cabinet was full of bottles of Mandrax, a drug then widely prescribed for insomnia and anxiety but now banned for more than 30 years because of its negative impact on mental health. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Matthew Macfadyen, Keeley Hawes and Emer Heatley. My father was a trained RAF pilot. A week or so later, my father visited a Mrs Mildoon, the widow of a man named Donald Clive Mildoon, at her newsagent's shop in Walsall Road, Wednesbury, introducing himself as John Stonehouse MP and saying he'd read of her husband's death in the newspapers. Barbara and John got married in 1948 when he was just 23 and had three children together: Jane, Julia and Matthew with the couple married for 30 years. She went on to say the entire family found the series emotionally damaging and didnt collaborate on it. Emer's entry into the filming industry was marked in 2021 when she graced the role of PC Cuts . After disappearing in Florida, the dishonest politician, who was in financial distress, reappeared in Australia, where he freed himself from his former family and his financial obligations. Stonehouse died of a heart attack aged 62 on April 14, 1988, in Southampton. A British politician fakes his own death. But when his duplicity was unveiled, then-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher decided not to pursue charges of treason. Stonehouse was eventually arrested in Melbourne and deported back to the UK, where he remained a Labour MP because the party did not expel him, owing to their narrow majority in the House of . On 25 March 1988, Stonehouse collapsed on set during an edition of Central Weekend in Birmingham during the filming of a programme about missing people. 's newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and accepted hellomagazine.com's privacy policy, the cookies policy, and the website terms of use, and that you consent to hellomagazine.com using your data according to the established laws. Unsurprisingly, this erratic activity aroused suspicion. The story of John Stonehouse may be little known stateside, but you almost wouldn't believe the tale told in BritBox's three-part drama Stonehouse spins if it wasn't based on true events. What he did was very carefully planned, it required a clear head', Hayes said. He knew that his wife and children would believe he was dead. Most of Johns family is not in the spotlight, however, his daughter Julia has spoken and written prolifically about her father. Julia has stated not only has she, her mother Barbara and her siblings had previously been hurt by the spy claims, but Sheila and her son too were left upset. She has kept her life very private, and rarely if ever speaks about her relationship. After he was caught, Stonehouse phoned his wife to tell her that he was in fact, not dead. He obtained two fake passports, left his clothes on a Miami beach and fled to Australia via Hawaii, leaving his wife in shock and three children believing their dad was dead. Before her marriage to John, Sheila was married but the relationship broke down amid accusations of her spouses infidelity. Sheila Buckley now: What happened to John Stonehouse's second wife portrayed by Emer Heatley in ITV drama,Stonehouse was once seen as one the the party's most promising prospects, but his career ended in bizarre fashion when he faked his own death in 1974 Succession star Matthew Macfadyen leads the cast of new ITV1 drama Stonehouse as the titular politician who faked his own death in a bid to start a new life in Australia. You might or might not be aware of the famous Stonehouse controversy. Today she lives alone in a 700,000 detached home in Romsey on the River Test, the Daily Mail reports. 00:03:09. He knew what he was doing., Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you through the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning, Hayes said he pored over detailed files in Czech archives while researching his biography. RME113E5 - Jul. Being Mr Markham or Mr Mildoon was a safety valve, a release, a life-saver. My mother told Sheila he'd had several affairs but always came back to her, adding: 'If he reappears, you're welcome to him. He arrived there on November 29 and wandered the streets for several days looking for British newspapers to find out what was going on back home. The upcoming three-parter, written by John Preston, explores John. 'From the newspaper accounts it was evident that some people and certain sections of the press themselves were not only dancing on the grave of the missing man, they were trying to dig up the corpse to tear it limb from limb,' he would later write. She was wrong. He told her he wanted to see her. Who Does Tanjiro End Up With In Demon Slayer. Sheila Buckley, former secretary to British MP John Stonehouse, outside the Horseferry Road Magistrates' Court, London, 1976. , updated They stayed together until Stonehouse's death from a major heart attack. Lucan was the other big character the world was looking for at the time, having gone missing in the same month as my father after allegedly killing his children's nanny. They were also keeping the flat he had begun renting under constant surveillance. My father booked into an expensive hotel and that afternoon and the following day made several visits to two banks, withdrawing and depositing large sums of money using the names of both Markham and Mildoon. TheCrown and Blakes 7 actor Stephen Greif dies at 78, ITVdramatises life of John Stonehouse MP who faked his death in 1974, John Major dismisses The Crown as a barrel-load of nonsense, Actors pay tribute to warrior woman Kay Mellor, Kenneth Branagh as Boris Johnson revealed in This England teaser, Insulting!: viewers criticise accents in canoe man drama, Only Fools and Horses actor Ron Pember dies aged 87, TheCrowns jewels stolen in Yorkshire raid on TV shows vehicles. 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