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The Newsreader(TV show/series, 2021-)

Genre: Drama

Scripted Reality in 2 seasons with 12 episodes

The NewsreaderRating: 4.0/5 (with 13 votes)
The Newsreader is an Australian television drama series created by Michael Lucas and broadcast on ABC Television. Starring Anna Torv and Sam Reid, the series, which explores the personal and professional lives of journalists and crew within a 1980s Australian newsroom, premiered on 15 August 2021. The first series became the ABC's most-watched drama program of 2021, and was followed by a second, which premiered in September 2023. Both aired to critical acclaim, and achieved the most nominations of any show or film at their respective AACTA Awards. A third series was officially confirmed in late 2023; filming began in January 2024 for broadcast towards the end of the year. ()
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Awards & Nominations for The Newsreader

AACTA Award for Best Television Drama Series

About The Newsreader

An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

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The Newsreader Seasons and Episodes

09/10/2023Season 2 - 6 episodes
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...
#1 | 09/10/2023Decision 87
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
It's one year on and Helen and Dale are now established as 'The Golden Couple of News'. It's Election Night 1987 - Hawke vs Howard. Competitor Geoff Walters is also making a well-publicised comeback on a rival network.
#2 | 09/17/2023People Like You and Me
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in the heart of Melbourne. When Helen races to air with confronting footage of the aftermath, she is seen as exploiting the tragedy, and public sentiment shifts against her.
#3 | 09/24/2023Greed and Fear
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
With international stock markets in freefall, Helen is plunged into crisis when a gossip columnist threatens to expose her troubled past. Feeling hunted, she turns to embattled CEO Charlie Tate for help.
#4 | 10/01/2023The Hungry Truth
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist. Meanwhile, Dale quietly plans an elaborate marriage proposal.
#5 | 10/08/2023A Model Daughter
5.0/5 (with 1 vote)
The News At Six is approached by Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay Walters, who offers her story of addiction for a price, plunging Helen and Dale into an ethical dilemma.
#6 | 10/15/2023Fireworks
It's the biggest television event of the decade - Australia Day 1988, featuring a full re-enactment of the first fleet sailing into Sydney Harbour, ceremonies with Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and one of the biggest protests ever seen in Australia.
08/15/2021Season 1 - 6 episodes

Additional Information

Official websites:
Production country: Australia
Shot in: Melbourne
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 12 languages: Czech (CS), German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hungarian (HU), Korean (KO), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Swedish (SV), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Returning series
First episode released on: 08/15/2021
Latest episode released on: 10/15/2023
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Ведущие новостей"

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WatchPlayStream ID: SHOWS:49339, Added: 09/05/2021, Last updated: 04/13/2024