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The end of an era. - The Newsreader - Season 2
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Title: The Newsreader

Overview: An unconventional relationship in a world on the cusp of change; a star newsreader and an ambitious reporter join forces in a ruthless 1986 newsroom, as events unfold that will change their lives.

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Average Vote: 8 (30 votes)

Cast

  • Helen Norville: Anna Torv
  • Dale Jennings: Sam Reid
  • Lindsay Cunningham: William McInnes
  • Noelene Kim: Michelle Lim Davidson
  • Evelyn Walters: Marg Downey
  • Dennis Tibb: Chum Ehelepola
  • Rob Rickards: Stephen Peacocke
  • Geoff Walters: Robert Taylor
  • The Newsreader - Decision 87 (Season 2 - Episode 1)

    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 well-publicised comeback on a rival network.

    The Newsreader - People Like You and Me (Season 2 - Episode 2)

    The country is rocked by a shock mass shooting in the heart of 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.

    The Newsreader - Greed and Fear (Season 2 - Episode 3)

    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.

    The Newsreader - The Hungry Truth (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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

    The Newsreader - A Model Daughter (Season 2 - Episode 5)

    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.

    The Newsreader - Fireworks (Season 2 - Episode 6)

    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.

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