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2018- 2018

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.0(31 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

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.

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Lookout Point

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BBC Studios

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

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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Creative team

Created by: Mike Bartlett
Showrunner: Mike Bartlett
Faith Penhale
Produced by: Paul Gilbert

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