Broken News
As of April 28, 2026, Broken News is a series that has completed production. The production company attached is ITV Studios (London). Attached are casting director Victor Jenkins; director Lewis Arnold; writer Jack Thorne; producers Abi Bach, Patrick Spence and 1 other; and line producer Rhian Griffiths. Cast includes David Tennant. It was scheduled to start shooting in London, England in February 2024. Production List last updated this listing on April 28, 2026.
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Project Summary
The U.K.'s notorious phone hacking scandal led to the downfall of Rupert Murdoch's News of the World, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper. It started with the revelation that the paper's private investigator had hacked the voicemail of a murdered 13-year-old schoolgirl. Over 100 arrests were made, including the director of communications for Downing Street. The scandal prompted a public inquiry into the ethical practices of the British press and ultimately resulted in the closure of News of the World.
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Cast & Crew
Production
| Producer | Abi Bach |
| Producer | Patrick Spence |
| Producer | Faiza Tovey |
| Line Producer | Rhian Griffiths |
Writing
| Writer | Jack Thorne |
Camera & Lighting
| Cinematographer | Ed Rutherford |
Cast
| Cast | David Tennant |
Directing
| Director | Lewis Arnold |
Casting
| Casting Director | Victor Jenkins |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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Source: Production List, published by the Film & Television Industry Alliance. Cite this page as https://www.productionlist.com/production/broken-news (last updated Apr 28, 2026).