Description
Original AirdateAug 15, 2021
In 1986, the cutthroat world of commercial television news throws ambitious reporter Dale and newsreader Helen together.
DirectorEmma Freeman
The Newsreader
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Cast & Crew
Anna Torvas Helen Norville Anna Torvas Helen Norville Sam Reidas Dale Jennings Sam Reidas Dale Jennings William McInnesas Lindsay Cunningham William McInnesas Lindsay Cunningham Chai HansenActor Chai HansenActor Stephen PeacockeActor Stephen PeacockeActor Michelle Lim Davidsonas Noelene Michelle Lim Davidsonas Noelene Marg Downeyas Evelyn Walters Marg Downeyas Evelyn Walters Chum Ehelepolaas Dennis Chum Ehelepolaas Dennis Stephanie Panozzoas Jenny Stephanie Panozzoas Jenny Caroline Leeas Jean Caroline Leeas Jean Emma FreemanDirector Emma FreemanDirector
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