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COLLECTION · Series · 1994

Frontline

Frontline is an Australian comedy television series which satirised Australian television current affairs programmes and reporting. It ran for three series of 13 half-hour episodes and was broadcast on ABC TV in 1994, 1995 and 1997.

Source: TMDB
* 7.7 (6)Comedy
Directors
Santo Cilauro · Tom Gleisner · Rob Sitch · Jane Kennedy
Creators
Tom Gleisner · Rob Sitch · Santo Cilauro · Jane Kennedy
Studios
ABC TV
Runtime
26–30 min/ep
Age rating
ViolenceStrong LanguageDrug Use
Release
09/05/1994
Score
7.7 / 10 (6)
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
13 episodes · 1994

Three offbeat news anchors and their hard-nosed producers are here to bring you the latest news — if they don't kill each other first.

The Soufflé Rises
Episode 1. The Soufflé Rises
1994-05-09 · 26 min

Frontline presenter Mike Moore wants to shed his image as the nice guy of current affairs, and tries to raise his status by interviewing people perceived to be soft targets, such as Dr. John Hewson, (not long after the infamous Birthday…

The Desert Angel
Episode 2. The Desert Angel
1994-05-16 · 27 min

This is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.When a beautiful young aid worker is found alive after a month missing in the desert, Brian (Bruno Lawrence) and the Frontline team get into a bidding war with…

City of Fear
Episode 3. City of Fear
1994-05-23 · 27 min

Frontline are accused of being sensationalist after they link two unrelated murders to a mythical serial killer. Meanwhile, Mike is confused over his fan mail

She's Got the Look
Episode 4. She's Got the Look
1994-05-30 · 28 min

When Brian hires an attractive sports star because he likes her, the team (especially Emma)'s moral values come into play.

The Siege
Episode 5. The Siege
1994-06-06 · 26 min

A gunman holding his children hostage is the source of Frontline's latest story. When Mike succeeds in negotiating with the gunman, he becomes a hero. Until, a few weeks later, the consequences of the action arrive...

Playing the Ego Card
Episode 6. Playing the Ego Card
1994-06-13 · 28 min

Mike is looking to gain credibilty, so he travels to Bougainville to do a study on civil war. Back home, the group enjoy his absence and Brooke becomes host.

We Ain't Got Dames
Episode 7. We Ain't Got Dames
1994-06-20 · 27 min

This is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.With the show losing female viewers, Brian and Emma attempt to tailor the show to a stereotypical women's market. Mike, meanwhile, attempts to get a serious story on…

The Art of Gentle Persuasion
Episode 8. The Art of Gentle Persuasion
1994-06-27 · 27 min

Mike is planning a story but the others convince him to do a so-called expose on table-top dancing. When a crocodile victim's husband won't give a story, Marty goes to extreme lengths to get one.

The Invisible Man
Episode 9. The Invisible Man
1994-07-04 · 25 min

A hidden camera story for Brooke backfires while Mike tries to fix up his low profile and the cameramen get an eyeful of Brooke.

Add Sex and Stir
Episode 10. Add Sex and Stir
1994-07-11 · 27 min

This is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.When a woman is dropped from an (unnamed) Australian sport team, she thinks it is because she's not a lesbian. Brooke takes the story, and attempts to transform it…

Smaller Fish to Fry
Episode 11. Smaller Fish to Fry
1994-07-18 · 26 min

Mike does an exclusive case that could ""get"" some of the country's top businessmen, and puts his job on the line at the same time.

Judge and Jury
Episode 12. Judge and Jury
1994-07-25 · 26 min

Brooke does a series on a priest accused of rape and Mike goes up against cross-network promotion. During a story, Marty unwittingly wipes out an entire genus of butterfly.

This Night of Nights
Episode 13. This Night of Nights
1994-08-01 · 25 min

This is an episode of series one of Frontline, which first aired in 1994.When a charity loses thousands of dollars, they ask the media to keep it quiet for the sake of their reputation. Brian and Marty, however, decide to go ahead with…

Season 2
Season 2
13 episodes · 1995

The Frontline anchors navigate working with a new executive producer while struggling to boost the show's declining ratings.

One Big Family
Episode 1. One Big Family
1995-07-24 · 29 min

The network is in chaos with a million things happening at once and the promo idea of ""One Big Happy Family"". New executive producers fly around until Sam Murphey arrives.

Workin' Class Man
Episode 2. Workin' Class Man
1995-07-31 · 25 min

When the working class all reply to Mike as an asshole, the network tries to change it's views. Marty is stuck on a story regarding an ostrich farm.

Heroes and Villains
Episode 3. Heroes and Villains
1995-08-07 · 28 min

While Mike is the beginning of a pointless racism debate, Brooke tries to make an unheroic heart surgeon look like a hero.

Office Mole
Episode 4. Office Mole
1995-08-14 · 26 min

Mike, tiring of his job, is given the official-sounding, pointless job of ""International Story Co-ordinator"" which involves faxing stories to Britain. ""A Current Affair"" appear to be getting all the Frontline stories so Mike searches…

Basic Instincts
Episode 5. Basic Instincts
1995-08-21 · 27 min

A series of problems rocks the team when Stu is bashed, Mike's thoughts on Euthanasia get in the way and Brooke is jealous of Emma due to a new boyfriend.

Let the Children Play
Episode 6. Let the Children Play
1995-08-28 · 26 min

Mike's niece visits the office and begins to discover what really goes on. ACA screens a ""playground challenge"" where a celebrity has 24 hours to build a playground for homeless kids. Frontline borrows the idea but the playground and a…

Keeping Up Appearances
Episode 7. Keeping Up Appearances
1995-09-04 · 27 min

Brooke interviews the victim of an acid attack while Mike appears on the cover of a gay magazine, sparking controversy in the office.

Divide the Community: Multiply The Ratings
Episode 8. Divide the Community: Multiply The Ratings
1995-09-11 · 28 min

Frontline makes an issue of ethnic tension in the community

All Work and No Fame
Episode 9. All Work and No Fame
1995-09-18 · 28 min

Mike is bored again and looking to get his hands dirty on a story.

Changing the Face of Current Affairs
Episode 10. Changing the Face of Current Affairs
1995-09-25 · 25 min

An american consultant is brought in to change Frontline's image.

A Man of His Convictions
Episode 11. A Man of His Convictions
1995-10-02 · 24 min

Mike gets arrested during a wilderness-protest

The Great Pretenders
Episode 12. The Great Pretenders
1995-10-09 · 25 min

Marty bails out a Nazi. Frontline has a new legal adviser. Mike appears on Jackpot representing an unusual home viewer

Give 'em Enough Rope
Episode 13. Give 'em Enough Rope
1995-10-16 · 28 min

Mike interviews the network head and the team attend the premiere of a new soap ""Rainbow Island""

Season 3
Season 3
13 episodes · 1997

No longer on the verge of being canceled, Frontline becomes a beacon in the news world. But not everything is smooth sailing for the crew.

Dick on the Line
Episode 1. Dick on the Line
1997-02-24 · 27 min

It's the end of another successful season at Frontline, but after three years at the helm, Mike Moore is not happy. He feels the show has become lightweight, obsessed with ratings rather than serious public issues. It is time to make a…

My Generation
Episode 2. My Generation
1997-03-03 · 25 min

After giving a talk at a school, Mike becomes concerned that Frontline is presenting a negative view of young people. He sets out to fix the problem, but runs into a small obstacle- his executive producer, Graham Prowse. As Prowsey would…

The Shadow We Cast
Episode 3. The Shadow We Cast
1997-03-10 · 26 min

When an independent Queensland MP makes a controversial maiden speech, the Frontline team swings into action. "Where does she get her prejudiced views from?" demands Mike, before introducing another story on Vietnamese heroin dealers.

One Rule for One
Episode 4. One Rule for One
1997-03-17 · 26 min

After attacking a dubious property developer on air, Mike starts to receive death threats. Prowsey arranges a bodyguard for Mike's protection, but Mike is less than happy about it.

A Hole in the Heart (1)
Episode 5. A Hole in the Heart (1)
1997-03-24 · 26 min

Frontline attempts for save the life of a young boy with a hole in his heart. Brooke makes an announcement.

A Hole in the Heart (2)
Episode 6. A Hole in the Heart (2)
1997-03-31 · 26 min

Mike attempts to play a round of golf with Ian Baker-Finch. Brooke has a decision to make.

The Simple Life
Episode 7. The Simple Life
1997-04-07 · 27 min

While it is revealed that Mike is the fourth richest entertainer in Australia, Frontline profiles the unemployed Baxter family.

I Get the Big Names
Episode 8. I Get the Big Names
1997-04-14 · 27 min

Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.

The Art of the Interview
Episode 9. The Art of the Interview
1997-04-21 · 21 min

Prowsey educates the new Sunday Forum producer in the Art of the Interview.

"I" Disease
Episode 10. "I" Disease
1997-04-28 · 25 min

Frontline has a new segment producer, Mike is writing his life story and has an unfortunate accident with a sign language translator.

Addicted to Fame
Episode 11. Addicted to Fame
1997-05-05 · 30 min

Mike decides to abandon publicity while Geoff's weather special is a big success.

The Code
Episode 12. The Code
1997-05-12 · 28 min

After years of torture, Mike makes the decision to axe Elliott Rhodes while Marty begins researching Mike for an episode of ""This is Your Life""

Epitaph
Episode 13. Epitaph
1997-05-19 · 30 min

Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.

Cast by season
Rob Sitch
Rob Sitch
Mike Moore
Jane Kennedy
Jane Kennedy
Brooke Vandenberg
Bruno Lawrence
Bruno Lawrence
Brian Thompson
Alison Whyte
Alison Whyte
Emma Ward
Tiriel Mora
Tiriel Mora
Martin di Stasio
Santo Cilauro
Santo Cilauro
Geoffrey Salter
Trudy Hellier
Trudy Hellier
Kate Preston
Pip Mushin
Pip Mushin
Stuart O'Hallaran
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