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Miniseries
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Miniseries

September 6, 2018

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Follows the contrasting worlds of left-wing The Herald (broadsheet) and right-wing The Post (tabloid), highlighting the challenges of modern journalism, including hacking scandals and the rise of online media.

6
Episodes
7.5
Rating
14
Votes
2018
Year

Cast

Charlotte Riley
Charlotte Riley
Holly Evans
Priyanga Burford
Priyanga Burford
Amina Chaudury
Ben Chaplin
Ben Chaplin
Duncan Allen
Al Weaver
Al Weaver
James Edwards
Paapa Essiedu
Paapa Essiedu
Ed Washburn
Brendan Cowell
Brendan Cowell
Peter Langly
Shane Zaza
Shane Zaza
Raz Kane
Ellie Kendrick
Ellie Kendrick
Leona Manning-Lynd
Stuart Whelan
Stuart Whelan
Press

Episodes

6 episodes
Season 1
Death Knock
TMDB4.2

Death Knock

Sep 6, 201859m4 votes
Director: Tom Vaughan

At the Herald, a left-leaning broadsheet struggling to adapt to the age of digital news, deputy news editor Holly Evans pursues a lead over the death of a young woman following a hit-and-run by a police car. At the Post, Oxford graduate Ed Washburn is given his first 'death knock', interviewing the parents of Shawn Kingsley, a footballer who has committed suicide.

23 guest stars
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Pure
TMDB8.0

Pure

Sep 13, 201859m2 votes
Director: Tom Vaughan

Holly helps Leona investigate a lead at a hospital. Ed struggles with his conscience after a night working on the Post's showbiz desk.

14 guest stars
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Don't Take My Heart, Don't Break My Heart
TMDB8.0

Don't Take My Heart, Don't Break My Heart

Sep 20, 201859m2 votes
Director: Tom Vaughan

When The Herald uncovers a sex scandal, Holly makes a powerful enemy. Ed travels to Warwick to interview Geoff Newman, a man the media suspect of being involved in a local boy’s murder. Duncan proposes a deal that could make waves in the political world.

16 guest stars
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Magic
TMDB8.0

Magic

Sep 27, 201859m2 votes
Director: Tom Vaughan

Amina feels defeated in the immediate wake of the Joshua West scandal. Holly ignores Amina's request to write a front-page apology. Duncan is shocked to learn that The Post has been banned from the daily press conference at Downing Street. Leona is approached by a surprising source who has a particular interest in James. Peter's support proves valuable to Amina as she suffers a personal crisis.

8 guest stars
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Two Worlds
TMDB8.5

Two Worlds

Oct 4, 201859m2 votes
Director: Tom Vaughan

Holly is accused of losing her professional integrity when she mishandles a source. Leona finds an opportunity to impress her colleagues. Peter and Amina clear the way to make a big announcement about the future of The Herald. Ed's pride in his soaring professional achievements is marred by the arrival of a surprise new colleague.

10 guest stars
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Resonance
TMDB8.5

Resonance

Oct 11, 201859m2 votes
Director: Tom Vaughan

Duncan attempts to spend quality time with his son, Fred, but finds it difficult in the face of Sarah’s open hostility. Holly struggles to separate her personal grievances from her professional ambitions. James reopens communication with Jon Brooks. Emmerson presents Duncan with a seemingly impossible task.

8 guest stars
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