Phone hacking comedy clip released by Channel 4 - watch video

Channel 4 has released a video clip of its new satire on the phone hacking scandal that engulfed the UK newspaper industry this year.

Penned by Drop the Dead Donkey and Outnumbered writer Guy Jenkin, Hacks offers a "satirical swipe" on the hacking affair that resulted in the closure of the 168-year-old News of the World in July, and the launch of a judge-led inquiry into press ethics.

Various high profile figures such as Steve Coogan and Hugh Grant have seized on the opportunity to shine a light on the murkier aspects of the British media, while 80-year-old newspaper tycoon Rupert Murdoch had to endure the "most humble" day of his career in July while answering questions at parliament on the scandal.

Hacks features a stellar cast including Claire Foy, Michael Kitchen, Kayvan Novak, Nigel Planer, Phil Davis, Alexander Armstrong, Gordon Kennedy, Russ Abbott and Celia Imrie.

"Any similarities to real events on real newspapers are entirely coincidental," said Channel 4, with tongue presumably firmly in its cheek.

Hacks will air on Channel 4 on New Year's Day at 10pm.

Watch the video clip below (warning: this clip contains strong language and adult humour):