The Newsreader

First aired

August 15, 2021

Ended

EnglishDrama

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.

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Cast

Anna Torv
Helen Norville
Sam Reid
Dale Jennings
William McInnes
Lindsay Cunningham
Michelle Lim Davidson
Noelene Kim
Marg Downey
Evelyn Walters
Chum Ehelepola
Dennis Tibb
Stephen Peacocke
Rob Rickards
Philippa Northeast
Kay Walters
Daniel Henshall
Bill McFarlane

Media

Seasons 3

Season 1

20216 Episodes

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.

Season 2

20236 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...

Season 3

20256 Episodes

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.