The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty The Comeback (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-14
TV Episode | 59 min | Documentary, Biography

The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty

The Comeback (Season 1, Episode 3)

TV-14

TV Episode | 59 min | Documentary, Biography

The story of Rupert Murdoch's remarkable journey from 'the most humble day' of his life to arguably his most powerful moment, and the final conclusion to the question of succession within his own family. Following a huge scandal, Rupert ...See moreThe story of Rupert Murdoch's remarkable journey from 'the most humble day' of his life to arguably his most powerful moment, and the final conclusion to the question of succession within his own family. Following a huge scandal, Rupert cuts a lonely figure. His political allies have deserted him, his reputation is in tatters, his beloved mother passes away, and to add insult to injury, revelations come to light about his wife's infatuation with one of his friends, ex-prime minister Tony Blair, contributing to the break-up of his second marriage. But Murdoch is tough - he feeds on conflict and revels in playing the underdog, a role he has cast himself in throughout his career. This film examines the source of his drive, determination and grit and the important influence of his father. When two political hopefuls approach Rupert for help, he senses opportunity, and Murdoch's star begins to rise again. Murdoch's involvement in the US elections and the Brexit vote see political relevance return. Murdoch marries his third wife Jerry Hall, putting him firmly back at the centre of the power elite, and his amazing comeback nears completion. Murdoch's empire is rocked by further scandals, but this time his sons intervene and the family pulls together. Then Murdoch surprises everyone with one final mega business deal worth 71 billion dollars, and finally settles the burning question of which of his children will run the family business when he is gone. See less

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27 cast members

Name	Known for
Kate Fleetwood Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice) See fewer	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
Rupert Murdoch Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Gallipoli (1981)
Roger Ailes Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
Ken Auletta Self Self See fewer	Googled
Stephen Bannon Self (as Steve Bannon) Self (as Steve Bannon) See fewer	Battle for America (2010)
Michael Caine Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Dark Knight (2008)
David Cameron Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Wimbledon (1937)
Sarah Ellison Self Self See fewer	Page One (2011)
Nigel Farage Self Self See fewer	Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul (2007)
Roy Greenslade Self Self See fewer	The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty (2020)
Michael Heseltine Self Self See fewer	Anyone for Pennis? (1995)
Les Hinton Self Self See fewer	ABC News Breakfast (2008)
Megyn Kelly Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Mr. Birchum (2024)
Jane Mayer Self Self See fewer	Frontline (1983)
Piers Morgan Self Self See fewer	Entourage (2015)
James Murdoch Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Australian Story (1996)
Lachlan Murdoch Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The 7.30 Report (1986)
Andrew Neil Self Self See fewer	Parting Shots (1998)
Barack Obama Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Leave the World Behind (2023)
Michelle Obama Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Leave the World Behind (2023)
Dennis Potter Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Gorky Park (1983)
Alan Rusbridger Self Self See fewer	Snowden (2016)
Anthony Scaramucci Self Self See fewer	Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
Gabriel Sherman Self Self See fewer	Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
Donald Trump Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Apprentice (2004)
Melania Trump Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	ESPN College Football (1980)
David Yelland Self Self See fewer	The Rock Pile (2025)