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

Brian Thompson: Mike has the network's one hundred percent support right up to the day we sack him.

User Reviews

A hidden gem!

This show came to Canada via PBS in the mid 90s and I really, really loved it then. Even 10 yrs later watching the various news networks, I cant help but think of the cynical manipulation that goes on in the name of ratings and the various "show ponies" we all see on TV as depicted in various Frontline episodes. The scripts are tightly written and the actors all have impeccable comic timing and none of it is encumbered by an idiotic laugh track. There is a lot of funny material here really well executed and we don't need to be told when to laugh and what to laugh at. I don't understand why this show never took off in North America as its truly a gem! I was really excited to see the DVDs available, even though they are PAL format. I figured I would rip them to my computer and then watch the converted files. I took a chance and ordered it from ABC… 6 to 8 weeks later, I had all 3 seasons. Even better it worked on my NTSC DVD player. I suspect any player bought in the past 2 yrs that does xvid/divx will play them. Great stuff! 10 yrs later the episodes all hold up really well! You don't need to know anything about Australian politics to get the humor as it will all be familiar to western audiences. My wife and I had a 10 day Frontline fest and are still chuckling weeks later after watching all 39 episodes