The Newsreader

TV Series

2021 TMDB 7.7

EN 3 Seasons

Drama

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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TV Series

The Newsreader

2021 TMDB 7.7

EN 3 Seasons

Drama

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2021-08-15

The Newsreader

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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.

Episode 1: Three, Two, One…

In 1986, the cutthroat world of commercial television news throws ambitious reporter Dale and newsre...

2021-08-15 54min 6.6

Episode 2: Once in a Lifetime

Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return...

2021-08-22 53min 6.4

Episode 3: The White Marquis Matinee Jacket

When news breaks of Lindy Chamberlain's imminent release from prison, Helen, Dale and cameraman Tim...

2021-08-29 52min 6.2

Episode 4: A Step Closer to the Madness

Helen is deeply apprehensive about meeting Dale's mother, while Dale gets lumbered with Royal Weddin...

2021-09-05 51min 6.8

Episode 5: No More Lies

Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be going any better, until his prized intervi...

2021-09-12 52min 6.6

Episode 6: Meltdown

While Helen is still reeling after Dale's revelation, reports emerge of a nuclear accident in Cherno...

2021-09-19 52min 7.0

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...

Episode 1: Decision 87

It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'The Golden Couple of News'. It's Electio...

2023-09-10 52min 8.5

Episode 2: People Like You and Me

The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne. When Helen races to air wi...

2023-09-17 54min 10.0

Episode 3: Greed and Fear

With international stock markets in freefall, Helen is plunged into crisis when a gossip columnist t...

2023-09-24 51min 9.0

Episode 4: The Hungry Truth

As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal act...

2023-10-01 51min 9.0

Episode 5: A Model Daughter

The News At Six is approached by Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay Walters, who offers her story of ad...

2023-10-08 56min 9.0

Episode 6: Fireworks

It's the biggest television event of the decade - Australia Day 1988, featuring a full re-enactment...

2023-10-15 60min

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.