From perilous early years through clashes with the BBC and BT, not to
mention the News Corporation bid for full control that failed in the
wake of 2010's phone hacking scandal, there has been no shortage of
drama in Sky's history - nor in its likely future.
The organisation is now the target of bids from two true titans of the
global media industry - Disney and Comcast - who are fighting it out for
ultimate ownership. Throw in an industry already shaken by the arrival
of newer media players such as Netflix, the declining circulation of
Murdoch newspapers such as The Sun and The Times, as well as the UK
government's scrutiny of the Murdoch family's influence on UK media, and
the scene is set for a major corporate battle.
But how will the story play out? Who will win in the battle for
shareholder votes? And how will the Murdoch empire fare when the dust
finally settles?
Featuring interviews with key individuals and stakeholders from around
the world, The Battle for Sky offers a timely and intriguing glimpse
into the workings of media empires.