The Phone-Hacking Scandal: How Murdoch’s UK Empire Fell
25 October 2025
Podcast
31 May 2024
Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan tell the wild stories of some of the most extraordinary men and women ever to have lived – and ask whether they have the reputation they deserve.
Should Nina Simone’s role in the civil rights movement be more celebrated than it is?
When you find out what Picasso got up to in his studio, can you still admire his art?
And in their most recent series, they take a look at Margaret Thatcher. Was the Iron Lady an inspirational figure, or the architect of a broken Britain?
Legacy is a scripted, structured podcast (detailing key scenes/moments of the subject’s life story e.g. Napoleon), balanced with free-flowing conversational pieces between the two hosts.
Search Legacy now, wherever you get your podcasts, or binge the entire season ad-free on Amazon Music.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 minute(s) read
Recent Podcasts
The Phone-Hacking Scandal: How Murdoch’s UK Empire Fell
What was the phone-hacking scandal and how did it escalate into a major crisis? How was Alastair himself implicated? What did Rupert Murdoch's marriage to Wendi Deng mean for his family's for... Continue25 October 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
461. Question Time: China’s Spy Web, the Tel Aviv Fan Ban, and Japan’s New Thatcher
Why did Britain drop a clear Chinese spying case? Was banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans the right call? What does Prince Andrew’s latest downfall reveal about the royals? Join Rory and Alastai... Continue23 October 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
460. Inside Trump’s Gaza-Ukraine Playbook: Who Profits from Peace?
Is Trump selling peace to the highest bidder? Is the Farage surge in Wales a warning shot for Westminster? Why is the UK going backwards again on mental health? Join Rory and Alastair as the... Continue22 October 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Dear young Republicans, JD Vance is no role model
Students in the US believe the UK has a free speech problem and the vice president is spinning this myth as a reality... Continue22 October 2025
158. Baroness Hale: The Supreme Court, Boris Johnson, and the ECHR
How did it feel to take on then Prime Minister Boris Johnson when Baroness Hale ruled his suspension of Parliament "unlawful"? Why does the Trump administration present such a threat to the i... Continue20 October 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A Deal With the Devil? Murdoch and New Labour (Part 2)
What was the nature of Rupert Murdoch's relationship with Margaret Thatcher? What led to News Corp's near-collapse in the late 1980s, and how did the company recover? Why and how did Tony Bla... Continue17 October 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
459. Question Time: Reform’s Potential Upside, Why Bad News Sells & Reasons To Stay Hopeful
Who’s offering hope in politics today? Where are the real environmental success stories? And what one law would Rory and Alastair make a reality? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all ... Continue16 October 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell’s diary: Why Trump should never be given the Nobel peace prize
Peace is not just about bombs falling silent, but the humanity that goes into maintaining it... Continue15 October 2025
Leave a Reply