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A New Era

The NewsreaderSeries 3
Episode 2 of 6

When news of a dramatic Alaskan oil spill breaks on the day of Public Eye’s launch, Helen is pressured to rethink the format of her show. Dale fears News At Six won’t have enough to compete.

When news of a dramatic Alaskan oil spill breaks on the day of Public Eye’s launch, Helen is pressured to rethink the format of her show while also combatting a brutal act of sabotage from Lindsay.

Meanwhile, Dale fears News At Six won’t have enough to compete with Helen’s show, calling on a heavily pregnant Noelene to help him land a live interview with prime minister Bob Hawke, hoping to address rumours of Hawke’s infidelity.

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Fri 19 Sep 202501:50
BBC Two

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Credits

Helen NorvilleAnna Torv
Dale JenningsSam Reid
Lindsay CunninghamWilliam McInnes
Noelene KimMichelle Lim Davidson
Rob RickardsStephen Peacocke
Dennis TibbChum Ehelepola
Evelyn WaltersMarg Downey
Kay WaltersPhilippa Northeast
Bill McFarlaneDaniel Henshall
DirectorEmma Freeman
WriterMichael Lucas

Broadcasts

  • Fri 12 Sep 202521:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 16 Sep 202521:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Fri 19 Sep 202501:50
    BBC Two