About this season
The incredible story of Rupert Murdoch’s influence on world events and the dramatic personal battle for power at the heart of his own family.
Episodes (3)
E1
1. Kingmaker
7.0Aired 14 July 2020 • 59 min
Rupert Murdoch must decide who he wants to be Britain’s next prime minister, whilst a battle for succession begins within his own family.
E2
2. The Rebel Alliance
8.0Aired 21 July 2020 • 59 min
An alliance forms, including Hugh Grant, that is willing to take on the Murdoch empire. A scandal threatens Rupert’s dream of passing on the family business to one of his children.
E3
3. The Comeback
Aired 28 July 2020 • 59 min
With Rupert Murdoch’s reputation in tatters, he mounts an incredible comeback that involves Brexit and Donald Trump, and the issue of family succession finally seems to be resolved.