Press

2018 - 2018

Death Knock

6th September 2018

Episode 1

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.

Pure

13th September 2018

Episode 2

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

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

20th September 2018

Episode 3

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.

Magic

27th September 2018

Episode 4

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.

Two Worlds

4th October 2018

Episode 5

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.

Resonance

11th October 2018

Episode 6

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.

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Charlotte Riley•Ben Chaplin•Priyanga Burford

The lives of the editors and journalists working at a left-leaning broadsheet and a populist tabloid.

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Charlotte Riley Image

Charlotte Riley

Holly Evans

Ben Chaplin Image

Ben Chaplin

Duncan Allen

Priyanga Burford Image

Priyanga Burford

Amina Chaudury

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Paapa Essiedu

Ed Washburn

Ellie Kendrick Image

Ellie Kendrick

Leona Manning-Lynd

Al Weaver Image

Al Weaver

James Edwards

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Brendan Cowell

Peter Langly

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David Suchet

George Emmerson

Natasha Little Image

Natasha Little

Sarah Allen

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David Schofield

Chris Cartwright

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Mona Qureshi

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Paul Gilbert

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Mike Bartlett

Executive Producer

Faith Penhale

Executive Producer

Bethan Jones

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Rebecca Eaton

Executive Producer

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