Al Fayed revelations, and the Murdoch succession battle

Update: 2024-09-24

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Following the BBC investigation into Mohamed Al Fayed, David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the circle of reputational protection that existed around the former Harrods boss and allowed him to commit serial sexual abuse for so long and get away with it.

Also, inside the Murdoch family's succession feud and the importance the results could have on the political state of global media.

Producer: Eve Streeter
Editor: Sarah Teasdale
Executive Producer: William Miller
Music by Eclectic Sounds
A Raconteur Studios production for BBC Radio 4

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Al Fayed revelations, and the Murdoch succession battle

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Al Fayed revelations, and the Murdoch succession battle

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Al Fayed revelations, and the Murdoch succession battle