The Murdochs: Empire of Influence on SBS – tells the definitive story of the world’s most powerful media family.
Featuring exclusive reporting from The New York Times, interviews with people who worked inside the Murdoch companies, and decades of rich archival footage, this documentary series goes behind the scenes of the improbable rise of a media tycoon, his outsized political influence around the globe, and the brutal succession battle between his children over who will inherit his throne.
It’s a story about high-stakes deal making, political maneuvering, and dynastic betrayals – and how the ambitions of one family birthed the largest conservative media empire in history and reshaped the entire world.
Series One, Episode Four: Family Ties
In the lead-up to the Iraq War, as Rupert Murdoch flexes political muscles, the ratings and influence of Fox News skyrocket.
But when his son Lachlan clashes with a powerful executive within the company, Rupert’s succession plans get upended. Meanwhile, James is rising in the family business and proving himself as a potential heir apparent.
The Murdochs: Empire of Influence – New Episode – Thursday, 4 May at 7.35pm on SBS and SBS on Demand (7 Parts)
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