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The Newsreader

Drama · 2021 · Rated 7.5/10

Last aired: S3 E6, The Fall · 2025-02-02

In the maelstrom of a commercial television newsroom in 1986, Dale Jennings is a diligent young reporter, desperate to become a newsreader. Helen Norville is a notoriously ‘difficult' star newsreader determined to build credibility. Paired together over three months, Dale and Helen will cover an extraordinary chain of news events — from the shock of the Challenger explosion, to the hype of Halley's Comet, to the complexities of the AIDS crisis. From messy beginnings, a deep bond is formed that will upend their lives and transform the very fabric of the nightly news bulletin. This is a story of a grand, unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change.

Cast

Anna Torv Helen Norville

Sam Reid Dale Jennings

William McInnes Lindsay Cunningham

Chum Ehelepola Dennis Tibb

Michelle Lim Davidson Noelene Kim

Stephen Peacocke Rob Rickards

Marg Downey Evelyn Walters

Robert Taylor Geoff Walters

Philippa Northeast Kay Walters

Chai Hansen Tim Ahern

Rory Fleck Byrne Gerry Carroll

Daniel Gillies Charlie Tate

Dan Spielman Vincent Callahan

Daniel Henshall Bill McFarlane

Jane Harber Carla Carroll

Hunter Page-Lochard Lynus Preston

Season 3

Season 1 Season 2 Season 3

E1 Night of Nights 2025-02-02 · 52 min 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.

E2 A New Era 2025-02-02 · 50 min 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.

E3 Behind The Front Line 2025-02-02 · 53 min 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.

E4 One Team, All Brothers 2025-02-02 · 50 min 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.

E5 On the Brink 2025-02-02 · 54 min 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.

E6 The Fall 2025-02-02 · 57 min 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. (Final)

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