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Season 1

6 episodes · 15th August 2021

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.

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Episode guide

Episodes

01 Three, Two, One… still Three, Two, One… Episode 115th August 2021 In 1986, the cutthroat world of commercial television news throws ambitious reporter Dale and newsreader Helen together. 02 Once in a Lifetime still Once in a Lifetime Episode 222nd August 2021 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. 03 The White Marquis Matinee Jacket still The White Marquis Matinee Jacket Episode 329th August 2021 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". 04 A Step Closer to the Madness still A Step Closer to the Madness Episode 45th September 2021 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. 05 No More Lies still No More Lies Episode 512th September 2021 Dale'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, buried secrets come to light. 06 Meltdown still Meltdown Episode 619th September 2021 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.
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Cast & Crew

01 Anna Torv profile Anna Torvas Helen Norville 02 Sam Reid profile Sam Reidas Dale Jennings 03 William McInnes profile William McInnesas Lindsay Cunningham 04 Michelle Lim Davidson profile Michelle Lim Davidsonas Noelene Kim 05 Marg Downey profile Marg Downeyas Evelyn Walters 06 Chum Ehelepola profile Chum Ehelepolaas Dennis Tibb 07 Stephen Peacocke profile Stephen Peacockeas Rob Rickards 08 Philippa Northeast profile Philippa Northeastas Kay Walters 09 Daniel Henshall profile Daniel Henshallas Bill McFarlane
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