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Frontline

Frontline

7.7 /10 (7) 1994–1997
Comedy
Creator Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch
Director Santo Cilauro
Screenplay Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner
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.
Seasons
3
Episodes
39
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Status
Ended

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Episode Guide

1
The Soufflé Rises
09 May 199426 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 Cake Interview). Meanwhile, reporters Brooke Vandenberg and Martin DiStasio attempt to deal with more important matters.
2
The Desert Angel
16 May 199427 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 Channel Nine for the interview. Elsewhere, Brooke's interview with Pat Cash has the team gossiping about their relationship.
3
City of Fear
23 May 199427 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
4
She's Got the Look
30 May 199428 min
When Brian hires an attractive sports star because he likes her, the team (especially Emma)'s moral values come into play.
5
The Siege
06 Jun 199426 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...
6
Playing the Ego Card
13 Jun 199428 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.
7
We Ain't Got Dames
20 Jun 199427 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 migrant textile workers on the air, while also trying to have 'Friday Night Funnyman' Elliot Rhodes fired, and film a new promo for the network.
8
The Art of Gentle Persuasion
27 Jun 199427 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.
9
The Invisible Man
04 Jul 199425 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.
10
Add Sex and Stir
11 Jul 199427 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 into a hit, but in the process ignites hatred from the sporting community. Meanwhile, Emma attempts to get Marty to take his holiday time.
11
Smaller Fish to Fry
18 Jul 199426 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.
12
Judge and Jury
25 Jul 199426 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.
13
This Night of Nights
01 Ago 199425 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 the story. Elsewhere, Mike and Brooke prepare for the Logie Awards, but Mike finds himself the only one without a date. This is Bruno Lawrence's last episode. He died before season 2 began filming. In the story it was explained at the start of season 2 that his character, Brian, had been fired off-screen.

From the same creator: Tom Gleisner

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Who stars in Frontline? The main cast of Frontline includes Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy, Bruno Lawrence, Steve Bisley, Alison Whyte.
Who directed Frontline? Frontline (1994–1997) is directed by Santo Cilauro.
Who created Frontline? Frontline was created by Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch.
What genre is Frontline? Frontline is a Comedy film. It has a rating of 7.7/10 with 7 votes.
How many seasons does Frontline have? Frontline has 3 seasons and 39 episodes.

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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.

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