Media - Tabloids, Tories and Telephone Hacking

Dispatches examines allegations that during Andy Coulsons time as editor of News of the World, phone hacking was a routine practice at the paper and carried out with his knowledge.Political journalist Peter Oborne investigates the papers working relationship with the police and claims of undue influence together with claims of intimidation against politicians, and explores the broader links between News International and the current government.Andy Coulson resigned as David Camerons Director of Communications on 21 January 2011. (playlist -48 minutes)