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The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty

The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty

NR2020•59m•7.0/10
Documentary

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7.0/10(8)

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.

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Production

72 Films, BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 14, 2020

Last Aired

July 28, 2020

Networks

BBC Two

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Kingmaker
E1
Kingmaker
Air date: 2020-07-14
Rupert Murdoch must decide who he wants to be Britain’s next prime minister, whilst a battle for succession begins within his own family.
The Rebel Alliance
E2
The Rebel Alliance
Air date: 2020-07-21
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.
The Comeback
E3
The Comeback
Air date: 2020-07-28
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.

Cast

Kate Fleetwood

Kate Fleetwood

Narrator (voice)

Rupert Murdoch

Rupert Murdoch

Self (Archival Footage)

Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon

Self

Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell

Self

Hugh Grant

Hugh Grant

Self

Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage

Self

Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan

Self

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