The Newsreader

2 Seasons 2021 - Present TV-MA 5h 13m 7.8

The Newsreader provides an insight into the smoky Australian newsrooms of the 1980s and the people who brought us our nightly news.

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

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Three, Two, One...

1. Three, Two, One...

Aired: Aug 15, 2021

In 1986, ambitious reporter Dale and 'difficult' newsreader Helen are thrown ...

Episode 2 Once in a Lifetime

2. Once in a Lifetime

Aired: Aug 22, 2021

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

Episode 5 No More Lies

5. No More Lies

Aired: Sep 12, 2021

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

Episode 6 Meltdown

6. Meltdown

Aired: Sep 19, 2021

While Helen is still reeling after Dale's revelation, reports emerge of a nuc...

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Info about The Newsreader

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: ABC TV

Genres: Drama