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The Sun King
- By: David Dimbleby, Joe Sykes, Peggy Sutton
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Nov 18 201934 mins
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Nov 18 201931 mins
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Nov 18 201940 mins
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- Simon
- 27-11-19
Big Fat Wapping Lies!
First off this is an absolute masterclass in the production of an audio documentary, the sound, the interview selection and the use of music is all absolutely top notch. Dimbleby is quite simply a class act and few people will have more insight into the old Fleet Street scene and indeed UK/US journalism. It's fascinating to see the similarities between how the two men (Dimbleby and Murdoch) started and the huge gulf that lies between them now.
'The Sun King' is a little over four hours of concise, well-produced journalism telling a story that most of us know parts of but almost no-one knows all of it. Murdoch has been a massive innovator, a huge political influence and incredibly single-minded in his pursuit of his goals. He's a strong man and a strong character and I would genuinely have been interested in his side of the story - though he apparently and unsurprisingly declined the opportunity.
I have very strong views about Murdoch and his type, they aren't positive views. However, leaving that aside it's admirable to see how Dimbleby and the team constructed their narrative and told the story. There are of course some jaw-droppingly awful things that have occurred under his watch with the phone-hacking scandal obviously being front and centre. The way that the story is told does shine what, to me at least, was genuine new light on the subject. There are many interviews with people from the inside of Murdoch's empire which make for fascinating listening.
If you're interested in the subject of media influence on our lives, and I'd humbly submit that we all probably should be, then this is a simply brilliant podcast.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-12-19
Scum King
Great listen, a reminder if needed as to what an absolute scumbag Murdoch is. An absolute blight on the world and someone who’s death will be nothing but a good day for mankind.
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- Charlotte Taylor
- 20-11-19
Devoured it in a day!
A fascinating (and terrifying) look at the global impact of Rupert Murdoch, and how he has fundamentally altered Western media and politics. Great podcast.
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- champ
- 25-11-19
REMARKABLE RESEARCH, FLAWLESS PRODUCTION, STUNNING
A random tweet brought this series to my attention. I took a punt. My lord, I'm glad I did, The production & research is quite remarkable. At the risk of sounding nerdy, even the score & sound design are standout.
Ultimately, though - it's the way the narrative [across the six episodes] jumps between decades & continents without ever losing you as a listener. You know exactly where you are and what is happening at all times thanks to a beautifully well-studied/told story.
The closing 5 seconds of the final episode is hilarious, by the way. ha ha.
SCORE: 10/10.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-11-19
Masterpiece! So relevant to today's audience.
I've already listened to three episodes today and can't wait for my commute tomorrow to hear to the next installation. Absolutely loved the ep about the unions vs Murdoch. Great listening!
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-11-19
Pretty darn addictive
For anyone curious about what's keeping Mr Dimbleby busy in retirement... its narrating great content.
Investigative journalism at it's best :-) would have been nice to have a quote from the King himself.
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- Mr J Tomsky
- 21-11-19
Really good but don't be fooled
It tells one side of the story very well but of course a lot could be said about other news organisations such as the BBC
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- Mr Jason Freeborn
- 12-12-19
Excellent. Biography of a revolution
Born in the same year as Murdoch arrived in London, this story is the news track of my life. The effect of the uncouth Australian is one we should understand well. Populism, pragmatism, power, persecution and the press are all here.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-11-19
Good but Important Pieces left out
Should have focused more on the phone hacking scandal and later years. Superb except for that.
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- WaterBloom
- 06-12-20
Perfect: thoughtful and gripping
Superbly crafted. Analytical, engaging and an excellent mix of direct personal account and other voices. I’d have welcomed a little more back story, but that’s a small criticism of a brilliant series, which Is so relevant to understanding the exercise of political and media power in these times. Everyone should listen to this.
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