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The NewsreaderSeries 2
Episode 4 of 6

The hype is building for the 1988 bicentenary. As Geoff covers the First Fleet re-enactment for the rival network, it is interrupted by an Indigenous Australian activist.

The hype is building for the 1988 bicentenary. The News at Six team produce a patriotic promo as Geoff covers the First Fleet re-enactment for the rival network - which is interrupted by an Indigenous Australian activist. Helen is convinced that the protestor should provide a vital voice amidst the pageantry.

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Sun 31 Aug 202500:45
BBC Four

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Credits

Helen NorvilleAnna Torv
Dale JenningsSam Reid
Lindsay CunninghamWilliam McInnes
Noelene KimMichelle Lim Davidson
Evelyn WaltersMarg Downey
Dennis TibbChum Ehelepola
Rob RickardsStephen Peacocke
Kay WaltersPhilippa Northeast
DirectorEmma Freeman
WriterAdrian Russell Wills

Broadcasts

  • Fri 17 Nov 202321:00
    BBC Two England & HD only
  • Fri 17 Nov 202321:35
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Fri 17 Nov 202323:05
    BBC Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Mon 4 Dec 202301:30
    BBC Two
  • Sun 31 Aug 202500:45
    BBC Four