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| The Newsreader | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Michael Lucas |
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| Directed by | Emma Freeman |
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| Composer | Cornel Wilczek |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Production locations | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Running time | 51–60 minutes |
| Production company | Werner Film Productions |
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| Network | ABC Television |
| Release | 15 August 2021 – present |
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The Newsreader is an Australian television drama series created by Michael Lucas and broadcast on ABC Television. Starring Anna Torv and Sam Reid, the series, which explores the personal and professional lives of journalists and crew within a 1980s Australian newsroom, premiered on 15 August 2021.
The first series became the ABC's most-watched drama program of 2021,[1] and was followed by a second, which premiered in September 2023.[2] Both aired to critical acclaim, and achieved the most nominations of any show or film at their respective AACTA Awards.[3][4] A third and final series was officially confirmed in late 2023;[5][6][7] filming began in January 2024 for broadcast in 2025.[8][9][10]
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