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The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty

Season 1
Over the last 50 years, one man has played an unparalleled part in transforming British society. That man is Rupert Murdoch. Feared and fêted by politicians, Murdoch has built the biggest media operation on the planet. His empire has given him extraordinary power and influence. This is its story.
20203 episodesTV-14
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Kingmaker
    July 13, 2020
    50min
    TV-14
    In 1995 Rupert Murdoch presided over two important dilemmas - who he wants to be Britain's next prime minister and which of his children he wants to take over his business.
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  2. S1 E2 - The Rebel Alliance
    July 20, 2020
    50min
    TV-14
    As huge scandal threatens Rupert's dream of passing on the family business, an alliance forms, including celebrities like Hugh Grant, that is willing to take on the Murdoch Empire.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Comeback
    July 27, 2020
    50min
    TV-14
    The story of Rupert Murdoch's remarkable journey from 'the most humble day' of his life to arguably his most powerful moment and the final conclusion to the question of family succession.
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