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The Newsreader Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2021 - 2021
Episode 1
Three, Two, One...
Fri, Mar 18, 202254 mins
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.
Episode 2
Once in a Lifetime
Fri, Mar 18, 202253 mins
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.
Episode 3
The White Marquis Matinee Jacket
Fri, Mar 18, 202252 mins
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".
Episode 4
A Step Closer to the Madness
Fri, Mar 18, 202251 mins
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.
Episode 5
No More Lies
Fri, Mar 18, 202252 mins
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.
Episode 6
Meltdown
Fri, Mar 18, 202252 mins
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
