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ITV's 'The Hack': Unraveling Phone Hacking Scandal

8/4/2025

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ITV's gripping new drama, The Hack, delves into the shocking world of phone hacking, led by investigative reporter Nick Davies, portrayed by David Tennant. With a stellar cast and co-produced with Australia's Stan, the series unravels the scandal's devastating fallout, including the closure of News of the World and Rupert Murdoch's troubling confessions. Stay tuned for the premiere date!

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Story summary

ITV's gripping new drama, The Hack, delves into the shocking world of phone hacking, led by investigative reporter Nick Davies, portrayed by David Tennant. With a stellar cast and co-produced with Australia's Stan, the series unravels the scandal's devastating fallout, including the closure of News of the World and Rupert Murdoch's troubling confessions. Stay tuned for the premiere date!