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★ 7.0/10•2018•59m•TV-14•Drama
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime59m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 6, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1 - Death KnockE159m

Death Knock

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.

Sep 6, 2018

Episode 2 - PureE259m

Pure

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

Sep 13, 2018

Episode 3 - Don't Take My Heart, Don't Break My HeartE359m

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

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.

Sep 20, 2018

Episode 4 - MagicE459m

Magic

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.

Sep 27, 2018

Episode 5 - Two WorldsE559m

Two Worlds

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.

Oct 4, 2018

Episode 6 - ResonanceE659m

Resonance

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.

Oct 11, 2018

Actors

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

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