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Scripted series · ABC TV

The Newsreader

The end of an era.

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2021 – 20253 seasons · 18 episodesTV-MAEnded
Drama
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Who's in it

Cast

The principal ensemble across the run of the series.

Anna Torv

Anna Torv

Helen Norville

18 eps

Sam Reid

Sam Reid

Dale Jennings

18 eps

William McInnes

William McInnes

Lindsay Cunningham

18 eps

Michelle Lim Davidson

Michelle Lim Davidson

Noelene Kim

18 eps

Marg Downey

Marg Downey

Evelyn Walters

18 eps

Chum Ehelepola

Chum Ehelepola

Dennis Tibb

18 eps

Stephen Peacocke

Stephen Peacocke

Rob Rickards

18 eps

Philippa Northeast

Philippa Northeast

Kay Walters

12 eps

Rory Fleck-Byrne

Rory Fleck-Byrne

Gerry Carroll

6 eps

Daniel Gillies

Daniel Gillies

Charlie Tate

6 eps

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Geoff Walters

12 eps

Chai Hansen

Chai Hansen

Tim Ahern

11 eps

Daniel Henshall

Daniel Henshall

Bill McFarlane

6 eps

Khisraw Jones-Shukoor

Talk Show Assistant

2 eps

Maria Angelico

Maria Angelico

Cheryl Ricci

11 eps

Nick Simpson-Deeks

Nick Simpson-Deeks

Paul Stricker

6 eps

Jeremy Stanford

Jeremy Stanford

Paddy Hewitt

2 eps

Rhys Mitchell

Rhys Mitchell

Brian Mathers

5 eps

Jackson Tozer

Jackson Tozer

Ross McGrath

8 eps

John Leary

John Leary

Murray Gallagher

5 eps

Hany Lee

Jen Kim

4 eps

Maude Davey

Maude Davey

Val Jennings

6 eps

Dan Spielman

Dan Spielman

Vincent Callahan

6 eps

Jane Harber

Jane Harber

Carla Carroll

2 eps

Catherine Glavicic

Catherine Glavicic

Bev

3 eps

Hunter Page-Lochard

Hunter Page-Lochard

Lynus Preston

2 eps

Paula Nazarski

Paula Nazarski

Aunty Tiny

2 eps

Tony Briggs

Tony Briggs

Uncle Owie

2 eps

The story

What it's about

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.

The run

Seasons

3 seasons · 18 episodes.

  • Official poster for Season 1

    Season 1 · Complete

    Season 1

    20216 episodes

    6.8IMDb

    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.

  • Official poster for Season 2

    Season 2 · Complete

    Season 2

    20236 episodes

    7.7IMDb

    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...

  • Official poster for Season 3

    Season 3 · Complete

    Season 3

    20256 episodes

    6.7IMDb

    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.

Behind the series

Created by

Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.

The craft

Key Crew

Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.

Executive production

Direction

Recognition

Awards

1 win

AACTA Award for Best Television Drama Series

1 win · latest 2024

  • WinnerAACTA Award for Best Television Drama Series2024

    The Newsreader · The Newsreader

Where to watch

Streaming

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