The Newsreader on ABC and ABC iview S3E5 – As Public Eye reaches number one, Helen (Anna Torv) is blindsided by a front-page article revealing her history of mental health struggles and institutionalisation.
As she considers how to respond, she focusses her energy on a special report about the closing of mental health institutions across the country, unsure whether her personal story has a place in the report.
Meanwhile, Dale (Sam Reid) spirals under the pressure of Lindsay’s (William McInnes) blackmail, leading to a reckless confrontation at the backyard wedding of cameraman Brian (Rhys Mitchell) and makeup artist Cheryl (Maria Angelico).
Production credit:
Commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. A Werner Films Production. Major production investment from Screen Australia and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in association with VicScreen. Created by Michael Lucas. Written by Michael Lucas, Christine Bartlett, Adrian Russell Wills and Niki Aken. Directed by Emma Freeman. Produced by Lucas and Joanna Werner. Executive Producers Werner, Stuart Menzies and Emma Freeman. ABC Executive Producers Brett Sleigh and Rachel Okine.
The Newsreader on ABC and ABC iview – Sunday 2 March at 8.30pm
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The Newsreader on ABC and ABC iview S3E5
