The Newsreader
“The end of an era.”
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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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.
1.Three, Two, One…
6.615-08-202154mIn 1986, the cutthroat world of commercial television news throws ambitious reporter Dale and newsreader Helen together.
2.Once in a Lifetime
6.422-08-202153mHelen 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 thr...
3.The White Marquis Matinee Jacket
6.329-08-202152mWhen 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 "in...
4.A Step Closer to the Madness
6.705-09-202151mHelen 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...
5.No More Lies
6.612-09-202152mDale's career and his relationship with Helen couldn't be going any better, until his prized interview with an HIV-positive mother goes horribly wrong. In the eye of a media storm,...
6.Meltdown
7.019-09-202152mWhile 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...
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