ITV Unveils Phone Hacking Drama Starring Tennant, Carlyle

ITV is set to release The Hack, a drama series that explores the notorious phone hacking scandal involving Rupert Murdoch's now-defunct tabloid News of the World, which spanned from 2002 to 2012. The series stars David Tennant as investigative journalist Nick Davies, who uncovered the illegal phone hacking practices, and Robert Carlyle as former Met Police Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Cook, who investigated the unsolved murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan. Written by award-winning playwright Jack Thorne and produced by the team behind Mr Bates vs the Post Office, the drama combines two intertwined true stories that exposed unethical journalistic practices and police misconduct. The scandal led to the closure of News of the World, the imprisonment of its ex-editor Andy Coulson, and recent admissions by News Group Newspapers of unlawful activities, including settlements with figures like Prince Harry. The Hack aims to shed light on the complex layers of deceit and the fight for truth underlying this significant media controversy, highlighting the ongoing relevance in an era where truth is increasingly under threat. The series will air on ITV and be available for streaming on ITVX, with a premiere date yet to be announced.