The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty
The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty is a three-part BBC Two documentary from 2020 about Rupert Murdoch, his global media empire, and his political influence. It looks at the News International phone-hacking scandal and the efforts of Murdoch’s children to take over the family business. The show features interviews with politicians such as Nigel Farage, Michael Heseltine, John Prescott and Tom Watson; journalists like Piers Morgan, Andrew Neil, Peter Oborne, Alan Rusbridger and David Yelland; strategists Steve Bannon and Alastair Campbell; and guests including Hugh Grant, Alan Sugar and Max Mosley. Some reviewers compare it to the TV drama Succession for its portrayal of power and family ambition. The Guardian’s Tim Dowling described it as gripping yet sometimes distant, noting how the events feel like they happened more than a decade ago and recalling a time when phone hacking dominated headlines.
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