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Die Newsreader

The Newsreader

Melbourne in 1986, a newsreader (Anna Torv) and a young reporter (Sam Reid) team up in the hope of getting ahead in their careers. This Australian series takes us behind the scenes of a TV news programme in a fast-paced drama.

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Melbourne, 1986: A rookie reporter and a newsreader in join forces to find their place in a changing world in this fast-paced, behind-the-scenes drama about a television news programme, with characters full of contradictions.

Three, Two, One

Melbourne, 1986: A rookie reporter and a newsreader join forces to find their place in a changing world in this fast-paced drama.

The Newsreader (1/6)

Melbourne, 1986: A rookie reporter and a newsreader wanting recognition join forces to find their place in a changing world. A fast-paced drama in a TV news room. In episode two, the team is excited about the approach of Halley’s comet and Helen and Dale's alliance causes a stir.

Once in a Lifetime

Early February: the newsteam is excited about the return of Halley’s Comet.

The Newsreader (2/6)

Melbourne, 1986: A rookie reporter and a newsreader wanting recognition join forces to find their place in a changing world. In episode three Dale and Helen are sent to Darwin to cover an emerging story and get an exclusive interview.

A White Marquis Matinee Jacket

Dale and Helen are sent to Darwin to cover an emerging story and get a big exclusive interview.

The Newsreader (3/6)

Melbourne, 1986: A rookie reporter and a newsreader wanting recognition join forces to find their place in a changing world. Episode four: March 1986. As Helen anxiously prepares to meet Dale's mother, Geoff experiences the warning signs of a heart attack.

A Step Closer to the Madness

March 1986. As Helen anxiously prepares to meet Dale's mother, Geoff experiences the warning signs of a heart attack.

The Newsreader (4/6)

Melbourne, 1986: A rookie reporter and a newsreader wanting recognition join forces to find their place in a changing world. Episode five: The AIDS epidemic arrives in Australia. Dale produces a good report on the subject, but Lindsay changes his story, provoking a backlash.

No More Lies

The AIDS epidemic arrives in Australia. Dale produces a good report on the subject but Lindsay changes his story, provoking a backlash.

The Newsreader (5/6)

Melbourne, 1986: A rookie reporter and a newsreader wanting recognition join forces to find their place in a changing world. Final episode: Helen is still reeling from Dale’s confession, when reports emerge of a nuclear incident in Chernobyl.

Meltdown

Final episode: Helen is still reeling from Dale’s confession, when reports emerge of a nuclear incident in Chernobyl.

The Newsreader (6/6)

1980s Melbourne is the setting for this smart drama taking us behind the scenes in the cut-throat world of TV news.