The Newsreader

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

Genre: Drama

Cast:Anna Torv , Sam Reid , William McInnes , Michelle Lim Davidson , Chum Ehelepola , Marg Downey , Stephen Peacocke , Robert Taylor , Caroline Lee , Maria Angelico , Chai Hansen , Jackson Tozer , Maude Davey , John Leary , Bert LaBontÃ© , Rhys Mitchell , Philippa Northeast , Rory Fleck Byrne

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Three, Two, One...

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

In 1986, ambitious reporter Dale and 'difficult' newsreader Helen are thrown together in the cut-throat world of commercial TV news. Their first story: the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Once in a Lifetime

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

Helen and Dale's new alliance has become the talk of the office as they cover the much-hyped return of Halley's Comet. The closer Dale draws to Helen, the more he finds himself thrust into the spotlight.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ The White Marquis Matinee Jacket

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

When news breaks of Lindy Chamberlain's imminent release from prison, Helen, Dale and cameraman Tim fly to Darwin. But they'll face fierce competition as they fight to land the "interview of the century".

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ A Step Closer to the Madness

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

Helen is deeply apprehensive about meeting Dale's mother, while Dale gets lumbered with royal wedding puff pieces. But their everyday concerns are thrown aside when a bomb goes off on Russell Street.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ No More Lies

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

Dale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong. In the eye of a media storm, buried secrets comes to light.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Meltdown

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

While Helen is still reeling after Dale's revelation, reports emerge of a nuclear accident in Chernobyl. In the face of great fear and uncertainty, the pair must confront who they really are to each other, and to themselves

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Decision 87

Sun, Sep 10, 2023

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 comeback on a rival network.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ People Like You And Me

Sun, Sep 17, 2023

The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in 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.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Greed And Fear

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

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.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ The Hungry Truth

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

As Australia's 1988 Bicentennial approaches, Helen is determined to interview a fiery Aboriginal activist. Meanwhile Dale quietly plans an elaborate marriage proposal.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ A Model Daughter

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

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.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Fireworks

Tue, Sep 19, 2023

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.