The Newsreader
The end of an era.
Status
Ended
Country
Network
ABC TV
Production
Genre
Creators
Michael Lucas
Actors
Anna Torv, Sam Reid, William McInnes, Michelle Lim Davidson, Marg Downey, Chum Ehelepola, Stephen Peacocke, Philippa Northeast, Rory Fleck-Byrne, Daniel Gillies
All actors and roles (10)
All actors and roles (10)
Scenario
Michael Lucas, Niki Aken
Producer
Joanna Werner, Michael Lucas, Joanna Werner, Sally Riley, Stuart Menzies, Brett Sleigh
Camera operator
Composer
Editing
Short description
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.
Seasons
| Season | Episodes | Release date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
Season 1 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.
|
6 | 2021-08-15 | 6.8 |
Season 2 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 prep…
|
6 | 2023-09-10 | 7.7 |
Season 3 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.
|
6 | 2025-02-02 | 6.7 |
Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
Castingi w Polsce
Кастинги в Україні
