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Stephen Thomas Ward (19 October 1912 – 3 August 1963) was an English osteopath and artist who was one of the central figures in the 1963 Profumo affair, a British political scandal which brought about the resignation of John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War, and contributed to the defeat of the Conservative government a year later.
Shortly after starting at Murray's, Keeler was introduced to a client, the society osteopath Stephen Ward. Captivated by Ward's charm, she agreed to move into his flat, in a relationship she has described as "like brother and sister"—affectionate but not sexual.
Stephen Ward was an English osteopath, artist and one of the central accused in the sensational ‘Profumo Affair’ sex scandal that rocked the British political society in the 1960s. The scandal caused the resignation of the minister, John Profumo, and ultimately toppled the ruling Conservative government of the time.
Jan 26, 2020 · Stephen Ward: here’s what happened to osteopath who introduced Christine Keeler to John Profumo. Ward took Keeler her under his wing, although their relationship was platonic. By Alex...
Dec 30, 2019 · Dr Stephen Ward was London ’s most peculiar enigma as his tragedy has been dug up for BBC One’s The Trial of Christine Keeler, with James Norton playing the promiscuous pimp. But how did the...
Stephen Ward is a musical with a book and lyrics by Don Black and Christopher Hampton, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The musical is based on the 1963 Profumo affair involving the War Minister John Profumo and the socialite Stephen Ward who introduced Profumo to his mistress Christine Keeler , who was also involved with a Russian spy.
Stephen Ward was one of the key figures in the 1960s Profumo Affair, and his complex role in the scandal is still cause for discussion. Actor James Norton tells Jonathan Wright how he approached playing the society osteopath – and voyeur – in new BBC One drama The Trial Of Christine Keeler...
Apr 5, 2021 · Stephen Ward, who also appears as a character in The Crown, was an osteopath and the one who introduced Keeler to Profumo. He was notorious for his high society connections and lavish...
Dec 2, 2013 · A society osteopath who committed suicide after being put on trial over his role in the Profumo scandal was innocent, according to a book being launched by a leading lawyer.
Dec 20, 2013 · Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new musical, Stephen Ward, has rekindled interest in the Profumo Affair — but the real shock is not so much the sex and sleaze of Sixties London as the way it resonates today
