The Newsreader

"When the breaking news is behind the camera."

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 0h 0m

Release: 2021

Rating: 8.0

Season 1 - The Newsreader
15 Aug 2021
"In 1986, ambitious reporter Dale and 'difficult' newsreader Helen are thrown together in the cut-throat world of commercial TV news. Their first story: the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger."
22 Aug 2021
"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."
29 Aug 2021
"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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12 Sep 2021
"Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong. In the eye of a media storm, buried secrets comes to light."
19 Sep 2021
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Season 2 - The Newsreader
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17 Sep 2023
"The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in 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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15 Oct 2023
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