Breaking News (1994–1997)
"Frontline" (original title)

Based on the making of a fictitious Australian CURRENT AFFAIRS show, Frontline blends invented events with REAL LIFE events. A true reflection of THE TIMES we live in.

Creators:

Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Rob Sitch

Stars:

Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy, Tiriel Mora

7 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Rob Sitch	...	Mike Moore (39 episodes, 1994-1997)
Jane Kennedy	...	Brooke Vandenberg (39 episodes, 1994-1997)
Tiriel Mora	...	Martin di Stasio (39 episodes, 1994-1997)
Alison Whyte	...	Emma Ward (39 episodes, 1994-1997)
Santo Cilauro	...	Geoffrey Salter (39 episodes, 1994-1997)
Anita Smith	...	Domenica Baroni (39 episodes, 1994-1997)
Linda Ross	...	Shelley Cohen (39 episodes, 1994-1997)
Pip Mushin	...	Stuart O'Hallaran (38 episodes, 1994-1997)
Trudy Hellier	...	Kate Preston (36 episodes, 1994-1997)
Torquil Neilson	...	Jason Cotter (33 episodes, 1994-1997)
Boris Conley	...	Elliot Rhodes (25 episodes, 1994-1997)
Marcus Eyre	...	Hugh Tabbagh (20 episodes, 1994-1997)
Genevieve Mooy	...	Jan Whelan (17 episodes, 1994-1995)

Storyline

Based on the making of a fictitious Australian CURRENT AFFAIRS show, Frontline blends invented events with REAL LIFE events. A true reflection of THE TIMES we live in.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Behind The Frontline: The Story Behind The Stories

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 May 1994 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Breaking News

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Frontline Television Productions, Working Dog

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (39 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title was changed to "Breaking News" when it aired on PBS, so viewers wouldn't confuse it with the network's real news program "Frontline".

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Quotes

Brooke Vandenberg: Would you be able to cry again?"

User Reviews

Low-key but wickedly hilarious satire

Our local public TV station showed this, though a change of title was necessary ("Frontline" is the title of a very serious investigative/documentary series produced by PBS). It didn't attract a lot of attention (and wasn't heavily promoted), but for those who caught it, many laughs were to be had. The satire was sharp and very funny, but perhaps the most surprising aspect of the show was that just about every character, from the pompously moronic host through the crew of pranksters to the earnest producer (and the Machiavellian Exec producers) managed to remain largely sympathetic. If this makes its way around again, I encourage all to watch it.