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Press. (TV series) Press is a six-part British television drama series first aired on BBC One on 6 September 2018. Created and written by Mike Bartlett, the series depicts two rival British newspapers and the lives of their senior employees. It was broadcast in the United States in October 2019 and December 2020 – January 2021.
Press: Created by Mike Bartlett. With Charlotte Riley, Priyanga Burford, Al Weaver, Paapa Essiedu. Press is set in the world of newspapers - its past riven by hacking scandals, its present at the mercy of the digital age and the 24 hour news cycle, its future uncertain.
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She also played Helen on the TV series Misfits and appeared in the 2009 award-winning film An Education. MASTERPIECE fans may also recognize Kendrick from her role as Anne Frank in The Diary of ...
- Masterpiece
- Charlotte Riley Plays Holly Evans
- Ben Chaplin Plays Duncan Allen
- Priyanga Burford Plays Amina Chaudury
- Paapa Essiedu Plays Ed Washburn
- Al Weaver Plays James Edwards
- Ellie Kendrick Plays Leona Manning-Lynd
- Brendan Cowell Plays Peter Langly
- Shane Zaza Plays Raz Kane
- David Suchet as George Emmerson
Who is Holly Evans?As The Herald’s deputy news editor, Holly is a gifted and ferociously hardworking journalist, but she tends to bury herself in her work to the detriment of her social life. As the series goes on and she rediscovers the thrill of on-the-ground reporting, Holly begins to wonder whether editing behind a desk is really what she wants...
Who is Duncan Allen?The editor of The Post, Duncan is whip smart and charming, but also morally challenged and manipulative. He is a dogged journalist who is determined to get a story – by any means necessary. His personal life is in a bit of a mess and worsens as the series continues. Where have I seen Ben Chaplin before? Many will recognise Chapl...
Who is Amina Chaudury?As The Herald’s editor, Amina is principled and ambitious. She is struggling to balance the newspaper’s liberal values with pragmatism – and a need to sell stories – during a period of decline in print journalism. Recently divorced, Amina faces battles in her personal life, too. Where have I seen Priyanga Burford before? As we...
Who is Ed Washburn?A recent Oxford graduate who’s just got a job as a reporter at The Post, Ed is struggling to reconcile his liberal idealism with his duties at the paper and his desire to progress. Ed turned to the tabloid only after his application to The Herald was unsuccessful and his activities at work play on his conscience. Where have I see...
Who is James Edwards?Investigative reporter James has a reputation for being one of the best journalists in his field, but even so, his role at The Herald is far from secure. He knows needs to land a story big enough to justify his place on the payroll or risk losing it. Him and Holly are close friends, but their relationship is tested after James ...
Who is Leona Manning-Lynd?One of the youngest journalists at The Herald, Leona is super keen but is very much on a learning curve and is being mentored by Holly. Where have I seen Ellie Kendrick before? Perhaps best known for her role as Meera Reed in Game Of Thrones, Kendrick has also appeared in MisFits, Upstairs Downstairs and The Diary Of Anne ...
Who is Peter Langly? The Herald's deputy editor Peter is Amina’s right-hand man. He is married to Susie and they seem to live a life of domesticated bliss with their children, but when a high-pressure story brings him closer to Amina, a flicker of attraction between them threatens to change everything. Where have I seen Brendan Cowell before? Cowel...
Who is Raz Kane?As The Post’s news editor, Raz is the walking, talking embodiment of the tabloid’s populist instincts. In contrast to Ed, Raz seemingly has no ethical or moral qualms over The Post’s often problematic journalistic methods. Where have I seen Shane Zaza before?Zaza played a copper in Happy Valley, and you might have also seen him in B...
Who is George Emmerson? George is the CEO of Worldwide News, a huge conglomerate of multimedia companies, one of which is The Post. His position means he wields enormous influence on British public life. George is perhaps the only man who can bring Duncan Allen to heel. Where have I seen David Suchet before? Best known for playing the titular detec...
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Meet the Cast of Press . We’ve got the scoop! Get to know Charlotte Riley, David Suchet, Ben Chaplin, Ellie Kendrick and other stars of Press.Learn where you’ve seen them before, and read all about the real-life investigating they did to prepare for their roles as modern day newspaper reporters and editors – and the new appreciation they have for them.
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Series 1. Press. Drama series about the lives of the editors and journalists working at a left-leaning broadsheet and a populist tabloid.
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