Duncan’s personal life appears to be in dire straits. James reopens communication with a potential government whistleblower. Ed follows his conscience, and Holly and Duncan go head to head; but who will come out on top?

Ed's pride in his professional achievements is marred by the arrival of a new colleague. Duncan tasks the new arrival with getting the scoop on a secret government program. Holly is accused of losing her professional integrity, Leona finds an opportunity to impress her colleagues, and Amina makes a big announcement.

Amina feels defeated in the immediate wake of the Joshua West scandal. Duncan gets unwelcome news from the Prime Minister. Leona is approached by a source with a particular interest in James. Peter's support proves valuable to Amina, and Holly makes a bold move.

The former protegee of a business tycoon has come forward claiming that he pressured young women into sleeping with him, and Amina gives Holly the nod to investigate. Duncan proposes a deal that could make waves in the political world. Amina and Duncan make bold moves that could risk their careers.

Frustrated by Leona’s lack of follow through, Holly jumps in to investigate a lead at a hospital. Ed struggles with his conscience. The Herald, faced with declining sales, proposes a deal that feels compromising to the staff, and prompts James to do his own research. Holly receives gifts from an unlikely source.

See Charlotte Riley, Ben Chaplin and David Suchet in Press, an all-new drama about the turbulent world of journalism.

Starring Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders, King Charles III) and Ben Chaplin (Apple Tree Yard, The Thin Red Line) and featuring David Suchet (Poirot), the six-part drama explores the turbulent media landscape and the ethical dilemmas journalists face each day. Coming to MASTERPIECE 2019.