Episode
The Newsreader: The White Marquis Matinee Jacket
Overview
When news breaks of Lindy Chamberlain's imminent release from prison, Helen, Dale and cameraman Tim fly to Darwin. But they'll face fierce competition as they fight to land the "interview of the century".
Details
- Series
- The Newsreader
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2021-08-29
- Runtime
- 52 min
Episode context
The White Marquis Matinee Jacket is Episode 3 in Season 1 of The Newsreader. It aired on 2021-08-29. The runtime is 52 min.
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