Hot Metal - Season 2

Hot Metal - Season 2

Season 2

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Episodes6
DatesMar 6, 1988 - Apr 17, 1988
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Episodes

Religion of the People
Season 2Episode 130 min

Religion of the People

With new Executive Managing Editor Dicky Lipton in place, Russell announces his latest exclusive: a 500-word column each week from God. After all, who else is more qualified to comment on the state of civilisation and society?

Mar 6, 1988
The Joker to the Thief
Season 2Episode 230 min

The Joker to the Thief

Maggie uncovers a potentially massive story entirely by chance. Meanwhile, Lipton's insistence on releasing a woman encaged by the paper as part of a 'health and beauty' stunt leads to her swift death, and Twiggy sues his own publication for libel.

Mar 13, 1988
The Hydra's Head
Season 2Episode 330 min

The Hydra's Head

Dicky sends Greg to South America to get him out of the way, but he soon stumbles onto an equine saga; Russell sends Maggie off to hunt down the suspected murderer judge - alone.

Mar 20, 1988
The Twilight Zone
Season 2Episode 430 min

The Twilight Zone

When Lipton decides it's time to stop featuring topless women on Page 3, girls from across Fleet Street form a union and go on strike. In the New Forest, Twiggy opens a new theme park, and Kettle is busy collecting samples from the EastEnders cast

Mar 27, 1988
Crown of Thorns
Season 2Episode 530 min

Crown of Thorns

Much against his own protestations, Lipton is sent to Japan: when he hears that the paper has bought and is planning to give away the bones of Elvis, he rushes back home. Still hunting for Justice Hitchcock, Maggie finds that the clues are slwoly beginning to fall into place.

Apr 10, 1988
Unleash the Kracken
Season 2Episode 630 min

Unleash the Kracken

A Royal Commission into the press is set to publish a particularly damning conclusion, and Rathbone is eager to stifle the report. Maggie's uncovered the truth behind the deaths at Justice Hitchcock's home, and it's even more shocking than anyone could have imagined.

Apr 17, 1988

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