Tune into SBS for a documentary on the Earl of Shaftesbury’s scandalous life, love, and untimely disappearance.
SBS is set to air a gripping documentary tonight, delving into the life and mysterious disappearance of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, the 10th Earl of Shaftesbury. Known as one of the UK’s wealthiest aristocrats, the Earl’s fortune was vast, encompassing luxurious estates both in Britain and France, a sprawling 9,000-acre property, and an art collection valued at millions.
Leading a lavish lifestyle split between his family’s historic home in Dorset and the French Riviera, his days were filled with extravagance, including indulgences in alcohol, narcotics, and promiscuity, all funded by his immense inheritance.
It was in France that the Earl encountered Jamila M’Barek. Their relationship quickly escalated when she announced her pregnancy in 2002, prompting their marriage and her ascension to the title of Countess of Shaftesbury, marking her as his third wife.
However, the union soon deteriorated, leading to their separation. The Earl’s subsequent disappearance sparked widespread media speculation, with theories suggesting his abduction by the Mafia over financial demands. This complex tale weaves through the depths of love, desire, and darkness.
