Scandal and gossip have ruled the roost for the past two weeks with the phone hacking scandal, and boy has it been dramatic! We’ve seen high profile arrests, resignations and recriminations. The News of the World was shut down with about an hour's notice for the employees. Rupert Murdoch, Media Mogul extraordinaire, withdrew his bid for BSkyB and faces a grilling in Parliament. The Chief Officer of the Met has stepped down, and even the Prime Minister is up to his neck in it. If ever a story had legs, this one does. There are plenty of people embroiled in this mess, so to save confusion here is the iVillage UK Hacking Who’s Who (AKA ‘They’re All In It Together’). Enjoy! By Sian Claire Owen
The News of the World
The hacking scandal first broke in 2003 when the dark arts of journalism – phone hacking and ‘blagging’ phone numbers – were u
The Family of Milly Dowler
In 2002 Milly Dowler was brutally murdered by a serial killer and her body remained undiscovered for nearly six months.
Glenn Mulcaire, Private Investigator for NOTW
Glenn Mulcaire was a professional footballer who used to play for AFC Wimbledon, but carved a lucrative second career as a sha
Andy Coulson, former NOTW Editor
Andy Coulson was the editor of the News of the World until he resigned in 2007 over the phone hacking scandal ‘Round One’.
Rebekah Brooks, former CEO of News International and NOTW Editor
Rebekah Brooks is the fiery haired ex-chief executive of News International who, despite keeping a low prof
Rupert Murdoch, owner of News International & News Corp.
Ah, Rupert Murdoch – the man behind News International.
James Murdoch, Chairperson of News Corp in Europe and Asia
James Murdoch is one of Rupert’s six children and the heir to Rupert Murdoch’s empire.
Liz Murdoch, CEO of Shine Ltd TV Production
Liz Murdoch, Rupert’s eldest daughter, is another big player in the Murdoch Dynasty.
David Cameron, Prime Minister
Since this scandal came to light, the Internet has been buzzing with the question: 'Where is
Ed Miliband, Leader of the Opposition
Ed Miliband, Leader of the Opposition
Weeks ago Labour Leader Ed Miliband was facing dreadful popularity ratings and party members felt he wasn’t the right man for th
Sir Paul Stephenson, Former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police
Sir Paul Stephenson, Former Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police
The hacking scandal is threatening to engulf the Metropolitan Police. Did they withhold evidence?
Piers Morgan, Former Editor of the Daily Mirror and NOTW
Piers Morgan, Former Editor of the Daily Mirror and NOTW
Piers Morgan is well known for his role on Britain’s Got Talent and for landing the coveted CNN Larry King ch
Hundreds of celebrities
Hundreds of celebrities
And needless to say, the hundreds of celebrities who were hacked are out for revenge.