Press
Creator
Mike Bartlett
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.
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Ended
Cast
Charlotte Riley
Holly Evans · 6 eps
Priyanga Burford
Amina Chaudury · 6 eps
Ben Chaplin
Duncan Allen · 6 eps
Ellie Kendrick
Leona Manning-Lynd · 6 eps
Al Weaver
James Edwards · 6 eps
Paapa Essiedu
Ed Washburn · 6 eps
Brendan Cowell
Peter Langly · 6 eps
Shane Zaza
Raz Kane · 6 eps
Stuart Whelan
Press · 6 eps
Kasia Kołeczek
Krystyna · 5 eps
Mark Weinman
Craig · 5 eps
Laura Jane Matthewson
Lucy Redford · 5 eps
Sujaya Dasgupta
Esme · 4 eps
David Suchet
George Emmerson · 3 eps
Natasha Little
Sarah Allen · 3 eps
Joseph Balderrama
Tony · 3 eps
Elliot Levey
Matthew Harper · 3 eps
Susannah Wise
Wendy Bolt · 2 eps
Tom Bell
Jon Brooks · 2 eps
Allison McKenzie
Kelly · 2 eps
Genevieve Barr
Charlotte · 2 eps
David Schofield
Chris Cartwright · 1 eps
Ian Burfield
Jack Kingsley · 1 eps
Lucy Briers
Linda Parks · 1 eps
Thalissa Teixeira
Angie · 1 eps
Sally Rogers
Denise Ashton · 1 eps
Dominic Rowan
Joshua West · 1 eps
David Lonsdale
Geoff Newman · 1 eps
Hebe Beardsall
Grace · 1 eps
Verity Marshall
Susannah Hill · 1 eps
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1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
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