You've heard the comparisons to much-loved television series Succession, but the Murdoch family drama is now playing out in a courtroom in real-time. 

The battle over who will inherit power and control of the media dynasty is still up for debate, with a decision set to be handed down any day now as to who will have the controlling vote in the family trust.

So, will Rupert and his son Lachlan prove triumphant in their plan for succession? Or will Lachlan's three siblings pip him at the post?

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With thanks to: Paddy Manning, Journalist & Author of The Successor: The High-Stakes Life of Lachlan Murdoch

Senior Producer: Taylah Strano

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

You've heard the comparisons to much-loved television series Succession, but the Murdoch family drama is now playing out in a courtroom in real-time. 
The battle over who will inherit power and control of the media dynasty is still up for debate, with a decision set to be handed down any day now as to who will have the controlling vote in the family trust.
So, will Rupert and his son Lachlan prove triumphant in their plan for succession? Or will Lachlan's three siblings pip him at the post?
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CREDITS
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: Paddy Manning, Journalist &amp; Author of <a href="https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/successor">The Successor: The High-Stakes Life of Lachlan Murdoch</a>
Senior Producer: Taylah Strano Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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