The Newsreader Behind The Front Line (Season 3, Episode 3)
TV Episode | 53 min | Drama

The Newsreader

Behind The Front Line (Season 3, Episode 3)

TV Episode | 53 min | Drama

Dale embraces his success, hosting a lavish birthday party. Meanwhile, Helen is struggling personally and professionally - Public Eye's ratings are dire but when offered an exclusive, she sees an opportunity to save her show.

Creator

Michael Lucas (created by)

Director

Emma Freeman

Writers

Christine Bartlett (written by) (developed with) | Kim Ho (developed with) | Andrew Undi Lee (developed with) | Niki Aken (developed with) & 2 more

Producers

Michael Lucas (producer) | Joanna Werner (producer)

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Production Designer

See all filmmakers & crew

Edit Released

Updated Feb 2, 2025

Release date

Feb 2, 2025 (Australia)

Awards

Series awards

16 wins & 35 nominations

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for Behind The Front Line.

Cast	+ Add Cast
37 cast members

Name	Known for
Anna Torv Helen Norville Helen Norville See fewer	Fringe (2008)
Sam Reid Dale Jennings Dale Jennings See fewer	Belle (2013)
William McInnes Lindsay Cunningham Lindsay Cunningham See fewer	Unfinished Sky (2007)
Michelle Lim Davidson Noelene Kim Noelene Kim See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Stephen Peacocke Rob Rickards Rob Rickards See fewer	Hercules (I) (2014)
Chum Ehelepola Dennis Tibb Dennis Tibb See fewer	Lodge 49 (2018)
Marg Downey Evelyn Walters Evelyn Walters See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Philippa Northeast Kay Walters Kay Walters See fewer	My Brilliant Career
Chai Hansen Tim Ahern Tim Ahern See fewer	Play Dirty (III) (2025)
Daniel Henshall Bill Bill See fewer	Snowtown (2011)
Robin McLeavy Marica Evans Marica Evans See fewer	The Loved Ones (2009)
Somi Han Baby Hana Baby Hana See fewer	The Survivors (2025)
Ruby Roh Baby Hana Baby Hana See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Justin Wang Lee Zheng (as Yuchen Wang) Lee Zheng (as Yuchen Wang) See fewer	Erotic Stories (2023)
Caroline Lee Jean Pascoe Jean Pascoe See fewer	The Dressmaker (I) (2015)
Maria Angelico Cheryl Ricci Cheryl Ricci See fewer	Sisters (2017)
Jackson Tozer Ross McGrath Ross McGrath See fewer	Ghosts: Australia (2025)
Damian Callinan Frank Frank See fewer	Backyard Ashes (2013)
Joanna Werner Librarian Librarian See fewer	Riot (2018)
Maria Theodorakis Leonie Briggs Leonie Briggs See fewer	Walking on Water (2002)
Grant Piro Wayne Wayne See fewer	Escape from Pretoria (2020)
Sam Clark US Correspondent US Correspondent See fewer	Neighbours (1985)
Peter Houghton ABC Radio News Reporter ABC Radio News Reporter See fewer	Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
Elise Jansen Debra Phillips Debra Phillips See fewer	Predestination (I) (2014)
Maude Davey Val Jennings Val Jennings See fewer	The Dry (2020)
Queenie van de Zandt Donna Gillies Donna Gillies See fewer	Very Small Business (2008)
Andrew McFarlane Richard Bertrand Richard Bertrand See fewer	Truth (I) (2015)
Carolyn Bock Ann Bertrand Ann Bertrand See fewer	Wentworth (2013)
Robert John String Quartet #1 String Quartet #1 See fewer	Talk to Me (I) (2022)
Leah Hooper String Quartet #2 String Quartet #2 See fewer	Swerve (2011)
Jos Jonker String Quartet #3 String Quartet #3 See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Phoebe Green String Quartet #4 String Quartet #4 See fewer	Rogue (2007)
Meewon Yang Soon-Hee Kim Soon-Hee Kim See fewer	The Newsreader (2021)
Ryan A. Murphy Hugh Hugh See fewer	In Our Blood (2023)
Dan Spielman Vincent Callahan Vincent Callahan See fewer	The Code (2014)
Edward Mylan Sports Reporter (uncredited) Sports Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	The Whistleblower (2019)
Tommy Paccagnan Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited) See fewer	The Family Next Door (2025)