Series·1994·M·3 seasons

Frontline

Comedy

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.

Created by Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro

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The Soufflé RisesE1 · 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 Cake Interview). Meanwhile, reporters Brooke Vandenberg and Martin DiStasio attempt to deal with more important matters.

The Desert AngelE2 · 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 Channel Nine for the interview. Elsewhere, Brooke's interview with Pat Cash has the team gossiping about their relationship.

City of FearE3 · 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 LookE4 · 28 min

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

The SiegeE5 · 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 CardE6 · 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 DamesE7 · 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 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.

The Art of Gentle PersuasionE8 · 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 ManE9 · 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 StirE10 · 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 into a hit, but in the process ignites hatred from the sporting community. Meanwhile, Emma attempts to get Marty to take his holiday time.

Smaller Fish to FryE11 · 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 JuryE12 · 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 NightsE13 · 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 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.

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7 credited

Rob Sitch
Rob SitchMike Moore
Jane Kennedy
Jane KennedyBrooke Vandenberg
Bruno Lawrence
Bruno LawrenceBrian Thompson
Steve Bisley
Steve BisleyGraeme Prowse
Alison Whyte
Alison WhyteEmma Ward
Tiriel Mora
Tiriel MoraMartin di Stasio
Santo Cilauro
Santo CilauroGeoffrey Salter

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