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The Newsreader was the ABC’s most watched drama programme of 2021, achieving an average audience of 1.5 million viewers. The show was nominated for more AACTA awards than any other programme, winning Best Drama Series, Best Lead Actress in a Drama, Best Supporting Actor in a Drama, Best Direction in a Drama or Comedy and Best Production Design in Television.
The series ranked fourth in Variety’s top 13 list of the Best International Shows of 2021.
Michael Lucas is one of Australia’s most talented and prolific writer/producers, with credits that include Not Suitable For Children, Offspring, The Wrong Girl, and Wentworth, along with co-creating hit Paramount+ drama Five Bedrooms and creating Party Tricks and The Newsreader.
With the ABC confirming a second series of the show at the recent Screen Forever conference, join Sam Meikle in conversation with Michael as they discuss all aspects of The Newsreader, from the initial creation to final production and beyond.
WHEN: Thursday 28 April 2022 at 7pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom
PRICE: Free, but RSPVs essential. Please RSVP above.
All episodes of The Newsreader are available on ABC iView.
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