The Sun King

In this fascinating and sprawling six-part investigation David Dimbleby examines the facts and fiction surrounding life of Rupert Murdoch. It follows and highs and lows of Murdoch's career. In doing so he reveals the man behind the headlines.

The podcast follows Murdoch to America. There he took on the New York Post. Dimbleby then explores his controversial war against the British print unions at Wapping. His continued media dominance under Thatcher went on to gain him unparalleled access to power. Dimbleby also uncovers the media mogul's lowest moment: the phone-hacking scandal. It also examines the origins of Fox News in 1996. Plus its part in supporting the rise of Donald Trump.

All in all a fascinating, and concerning story of the pervasive influence of media in our lives.