The Newsreader

The Newsreader

The end of an era.

Ended First aired 15/Aug/2021 AU English 3 season(s) 18 episode(s)
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An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious bisexual reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.
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Season 3 · Season 3
6 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Feb/2025
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After achieving their dreams, Dale reigns as 'King of News' and Helen's fearless reporting earns her acclaim. But when a cynical network move pits the former lovers against each other, their bond will be tested like never before.

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After achieving their dreams, Dale reigns as 'King of News' and Helen's fearless reporting earns her acclaim. But when a cynical network move pits the former lovers against each other, their bond will be tested like never before.

S3E6
The Fall
Air date: 09/Mar/2025 · Runtime: 57 min
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Dale is falling apart, leaning heavily on alcohol to get through his day. When Helen's relationship with Bill deteriorates, her ability to produce her show is questioned, as news breaks of the Berlin Wall falling.

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Dale is falling apart, leaning heavily on alcohol to get through his day. When Helen's relationship with Bill deteriorates, her ability to produce her show is questioned, as news breaks of the Berlin Wall falling.

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S3E5
On the Brink
Air date: 02/Mar/2025 · Runtime: 54 min
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As Public Eye reaches number one, Helen is blindsided by a front-page article revealing her history of mental health struggles and institutionalisation. As she considers how to respond, she focusses her energy on a special report about the mental health system.

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As Public Eye reaches number one, Helen is blindsided by a front-page article revealing her history of mental health struggles and institutionalisation. As she considers how to respond, she focusses her energy on a special report about the mental health system.

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S3E4
One Team, All Brothers
Air date: 23/Feb/2025 · Runtime: 50 min
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As Public Eye climbs ever closer to News At Six's deteriorating numbers, Dale teams up with Rob, pushing the CEO to replace Lindsay. Rob makes a controversial comment on air when discussing Apartheid sports boycotts.

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As Public Eye climbs ever closer to News At Six's deteriorating numbers, Dale teams up with Rob, pushing the CEO to replace Lindsay. Rob makes a controversial comment on air when discussing Apartheid sports boycotts.

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S3E3
Behind The Front Line
Air date: 16/Feb/2025 · Runtime: 53 min
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Dale embraces his success, hosting a lavish birthday party. Meanwhile, Helen is struggling personally and professionally - Public Eye's ratings are dire but when offered an exclusive, she sees an opportunity to save her show.

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Dale embraces his success, hosting a lavish birthday party. Meanwhile, Helen is struggling personally and professionally - Public Eye's ratings are dire but when offered an exclusive, she sees an opportunity to save her show.

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S3E2
A New Era
Air date: 09/Feb/2025 · Runtime: 50 min
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When news of an Alaskan oil spill breaks on the day of Public Eye's launch, Helen is pressured to rethink her show format, whilst combatting a brutal act of sabotage from Lindsay. Dale tries to land an interview with the PM.

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When news of an Alaskan oil spill breaks on the day of Public Eye's launch, Helen is pressured to rethink her show format, whilst combatting a brutal act of sabotage from Lindsay. Dale tries to land an interview with the PM.

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S3E1
Night of Nights
Air date: 02/Feb/2025 · Runtime: 52 min
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In 1989, and Helen and Dale are reaching new peaks of success. Helen has been given her very own current affairs program, and Dale has become the biggest name in news with a Gold Logie nomination.

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In 1989, and Helen and Dale are reaching new peaks of success. Helen has been given her very own current affairs program, and Dale has become the biggest name in news with a Gold Logie nomination.

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Season 2 · Season 2
6 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Sep/2023
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A year on from the events of series one, we meet Helen and Dale, now established as ‘The Golden Couple of News’. To the outside world, they present a glowing image of success and romance... but the truth is more complex. As 1987 rolls along, global stocks will soar and crash, Australia will prepare to celebrate its Bicentennial year, and Helen and Dale grapple with who they really want to be in life - and whether that path can be together...

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A year on from the events of series one, we meet Helen and Dale, now established as ‘The Golden Couple of News’. To the outside world, they present a glowing image of success and romance... but the truth is more complex. As 1987 rolls along, global stocks will soar and crash, Australia will prepare to celebrate its Bicentennial year, and Helen and Dale grapple with who they really want to be in life - and whether that path can be together...

S2E6
Fireworks
Air date: 15/Oct/2023 · Runtime: 60 min
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It's the biggest television event of the decade - Australia Day 1988, featuring a full re-enactment of the first fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour, ceremonies with Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and one of the biggest protests ever seen in Australia.

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It's the biggest television event of the decade - Australia Day 1988, featuring a full re-enactment of the first fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour, ceremonies with Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and one of the biggest protests ever seen in Australia.

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S2E5
A Model Daughter
Air date: 08/Oct/2023 · Runtime: 56 min
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The News At Six is approached by Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay Walters, who offers her story of addiction for a price, plunging Helen and Dale into an ethical dilemma.

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The News At Six is approached by Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay Walters, who offers her story of addiction for a price, plunging Helen and Dale into an ethical dilemma.

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S2E4
The Hungry Truth
Air date: 01/Oct/2023 · Runtime: 51 min
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As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist. Meanwhile, Dale quietly plans an elaborate marriage proposal.

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As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist. Meanwhile, Dale quietly plans an elaborate marriage proposal.

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S2E3
Greed and Fear
Air date: 24/Sep/2023 · Runtime: 51 min
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With international stock markets in freefall, Helen is plunged into crisis when a gossip columnist threatens to expose her troubled past. Feeling hunted, she turns to embattled CEO Charlie Tate for help.

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With international stock markets in freefall, Helen is plunged into crisis when a gossip columnist threatens to expose her troubled past. Feeling hunted, she turns to embattled CEO Charlie Tate for help.

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S2E2
People Like You and Me
Air date: 17/Sep/2023 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 54 min
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The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne. When Helen races to air with confronting footage of the aftermath, she is seen as exploiting the tragedy, and public sentiment shifts against her.

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The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne. When Helen races to air with confronting footage of the aftermath, she is seen as exploiting the tragedy, and public sentiment shifts against her.

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S2E1
Decision 87
Air date: 10/Sep/2023 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 52 min
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It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'The Golden Couple of News'. It's Election Night 1987 - Hawke vs Howard. Competitor Geoff Walters is also making a well-publicised comeback on a rival network.

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It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'The Golden Couple of News'. It's Election Night 1987 - Hawke vs Howard. Competitor Geoff Walters is also making a well-publicised comeback on a rival network.

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Season 1 · Season 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Aug/2021
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Set in 1986, the show follows the unlikely bond between a young TV reporter and a 'difficult' female newsreader as they cover events such as the shock of the Challenger explosion, the hype of Halley's Comet and complexities of the AIDS crisis.

Season Overview

Set in 1986, the show follows the unlikely bond between a young TV reporter and a 'difficult' female newsreader as they cover events such as the shock of the Challenger explosion, the hype of Halley's Comet and complexities of the AIDS crisis.

S1E6
Meltdown
Air date: 19/Sep/2021 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 52 min
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While Helen is still reeling after Dale's revelation, reports emerge of a nuclear accident in Chernobyl. In the face of great fear and uncertainty, the pair must confront who they really are to each other, and to themselves.

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While Helen is still reeling after Dale's revelation, reports emerge of a nuclear accident in Chernobyl. In the face of great fear and uncertainty, the pair must confront who they really are to each other, and to themselves.

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S1E5
No More Lies
Air date: 12/Sep/2021 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 52 min
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Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be going any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong. In the eye of a media storm, buried secrets come to light.

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Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be going any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong. In the eye of a media storm, buried secrets come to light.

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S1E4
A Step Closer to the Madness
Air date: 05/Sep/2021 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 51 min
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Helen is deeply apprehensive about meeting Dale's mother, while Dale gets lumbered with Royal Wedding puff pieces. But their everyday concerns are thrown aside when a bomb goes off on Russell Street.

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Helen is deeply apprehensive about meeting Dale's mother, while Dale gets lumbered with Royal Wedding puff pieces. But their everyday concerns are thrown aside when a bomb goes off on Russell Street.

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S1E3
The White Marquis Matinee Jacket
Air date: 29/Aug/2021 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 52 min
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When news breaks of Lindy Chamberlain's imminent release from prison, Helen, Dale and cameraman Tim fly to Darwin. But they'll face fierce competition as they fight to land the "interview of the century".

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When news breaks of Lindy Chamberlain's imminent release from prison, Helen, Dale and cameraman Tim fly to Darwin. But they'll face fierce competition as they fight to land the "interview of the century".

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Once in a Lifetime
Air date: 22/Aug/2021 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 53 min
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Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return of Halley's Comet. The closer Dale draws to Helen, the more he finds himself thrust into the spotlight.

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Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return of Halley's Comet. The closer Dale draws to Helen, the more he finds himself thrust into the spotlight.

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Anna Torv
Anna Torv
Helen Norville
Sam Reid
Sam Reid
Dale Jennings
William McInnes
William McInnes
Lindsay Cunningham
Michelle Lim Davidson
Michelle Lim Davidson
Noelene Kim
Marg Downey
Marg Downey
Evelyn Walters
Chum Ehelepola
Chum Ehelepola
Dennis Tibb
Stephen Peacocke
Stephen Peacocke
Rob Rickards
Philippa Northeast
Philippa Northeast
Kay Walters
Rory Fleck-Byrne
Rory Fleck-Byrne
Gerry Carroll
Daniel Gillies
Daniel Gillies
Charlie Tate
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor
Geoff Walters
Chai Hansen
Chai Hansen
Tim Ahern
Daniel Henshall
Daniel Henshall
Bill McFarlane
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Khisraw Jones-Shukoor
Talk Show Assistant
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Sorab Kaidobad
Gerry's Floor Manager
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Evan Hocking
Warm Up Guy
Caroline Lee
Caroline Lee
Jean Pascoe
James Saunders
James Saunders
Keith Mitchell

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Adrian Chiarella
Adrian Chiarella
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Emma Freeman
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Brett Sleigh
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Sally Riley
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Stuart Menzies
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Joanna Werner
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Michael Lucas
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Adrian Russell Wills
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Christine Bartlett
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Jonathan Gavin
Writer
Kim Ho
Kim Ho
Writer
Niki Aken
Niki Aken
Writer

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