Richard Desmond: The man, the mogul, the scandal

As the Robert Jenrick planning scandal unfolded, investigative reporter Gabriel Pogrund wanted to speak directly with one of the men at the centre: Richard Desmond. 

The former newspaper owner and porn publisher has had a unique career. 

So who is he, and how did he get close to the British political establishment? 

Guests: 

Gabriel Pogrund is a politics and investigations reporter at The Sunday Times  

Host: Manveen Rana

Clips: BBC, ITV News, Channel 4 News, The Daily Express, The Telegraph 

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