The Newsreader Podcast

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The official companion podcast for The Newsreader. Journalists Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar delve into every episode of season 2 with the show's writers, directors, and stars. Go back to the newsrooms of the '80s and find out the real-life events that inspired the show. With analysis of the key moments, never before heard stories from the writer's room, and interviews with the stars, it's the podcast to listen to after watching the show.

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06 | Fireworks with Sam Reid and Michael Lucas

Sep 20 2023 45 mins

Well, we didn't see that coming...It's Australia Day 1988, the biggest television event of the 1980s and the News at Six team are bringing the action to their viewers in a marathon live TV extravaganza.Helen makes plans for the future, Dale moves into a new flashy house and Gerry asks Dale for help when he's caught with his pants down.Hosts Lisa Millar and Leigh Sales have a cuppa

05 | A Model Daughter with William McInnes and Michelle Lim Davidson

Sep 19 2023 33 mins

Christmas party season is in full swing and as the cameramen and crew write themselves off. Noelene cooks her first ever roast chook for an awkward pre-Christmas lunch with Rob's family. Kay Walters wants to sell her story of addiction to News at Six and Lindsay sees a huge opportunity to end the year on a ratings high.Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar sit down with William McInnes (Lind

04 | The Hungry Truth with Adrian Russell Wills

Sep 19 2023 31 mins

The News at Six team film a snazzy promo ahead of the network's coverage of the "bicentennial celebrations". Helen is determined to cover the Aboriginal perspective on the anniversary and tries to secure an interview with activist Lynus Preston. Kay is in rehab and Geoff and Evelyn reluctantly participate in family therapy.Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar meet the writer of the episode,

03 I Greed and Fear with Marg Downey

Sep 18 2023 34 mins

The Wall St Crash sees CEO Charlie Tate lose millions, yet he still finds time to help Helen. A gossip columnist threatens to reveal secrets about Helen's past. Evelyn and Geoff Walters discover their daughter Kay has a drug problem.Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar meet Marg Downey, who plays "villain" Evelyn Walters in The Newsreader, and they find out what it was like being on the oth

02 I People Like You and Me with Anna Torv

Sep 17 2023 33 mins

The News at Six team have their journalistic standards challenged by a mass shooting in a sleepy Melbourne suburb. Helen's accused of being too cold and aggressive, while makeup artist, "tea-and-three sugars" Cheryl, is being used by Evelyn to level the score.Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar meet the star of The Newsreader, Anna Torv to hear about the inspiration behind Helen's news voi

01 I Decision '87 with Michael Lucas and Emma Freeman

Sep 10 2023 41 mins

In the first episode of Season Two of ABC TV's The Newsreader, Helen and Dale feel the pressure of a live election broadcast from the 1987 federal election tally room.It's Hawke vs. Howard as we meet the new CEO of News at Six, Charlie Tate. Geoff Walters has a new gig on a rival network, while Geoff and Evelyn's daughter Kay is back from London and acting strangely. Join real-life

INTRODUCING -The Newsreader Podcast with Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar

Aug 08 2023 3 mins

The Golden Couple of News is back. And so are the spiral perms, shoulder pads and boxy '80s cars.