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Frontline

Created by Tom GleisnerRob SitchJane KennedyBruno Lawrence
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9 May 1994First aired
3Seasons

The series

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.

Episodes

Season 3 · 13 episodes · 1997

  1. Episode 124 Feb 199727m

    Dick on the Line

    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 sta…

  2. Episode 23 Mar 199725m

    My Generation

    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 s…

  3. Episode 310 Mar 199726m

    The Shadow We Cast

    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.

  4. Episode 417 Mar 199726m

    One Rule for One

    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.

  5. Episode 524 Mar 199726m

    A Hole in the Heart (1)

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

  6. Episode 631 Mar 199726m

    A Hole in the Heart (2)

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

  7. Episode 77 Apr 199727m

    The Simple Life

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

  8. Episode 814 Apr 199727m

    I Get the Big Names

    Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.

  9. Episode 921 Apr 199721m

    The Art of the Interview

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

  10. Episode 1028 Apr 199725m

    "I" Disease

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

  11. Episode 115 May 199730m

    Addicted to Fame

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

  12. Episode 1212 May 199728m

    The Code

    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""

  13. Episode 1319 May 199730m

    Epitaph

    Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.

Cast

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