Frontline - Series 1 (1994)
Medium level coarse language, mature themes, nudity
Based at an unspecified commercial network, Frontline goes behind the scenes of the ratings-obsessed world of commercial current affairs.
Covering everything from the use of hidden cameras, foot-in-the-door bullying interview techniques and cheque-book journalism, take a satirical look at the egos, the dubious practices, and the occasional hypocrisy of a medium that purports to objectively present public affairs.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 345mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
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Member Reviews (11)
11 Member
Reviews
Rita M.
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Deborah H.
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classic
James J.
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Wonderful series about the trials and tribulations of tabloid journalism. As has been stated by another reviewer, it adds to the fun if you have knowledge of TODAY TONIGHT; for a series 13 years old, it's disturbing to reflect this could now be a genuine documentary series, rather than a 'way out' exaggeration.
mick
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Loved this series when it originally aired on the ABC. It's just as relevent today as you still see "current affairs" shows doing the same things for the almighty ratings.
Danny
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Seeing Bruno Lawrence again was a real treat. The original and best series of
Frontline, although the others aren't far behind.
Warwick P.
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Zoe R.
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Another classic from the D-Gen. It makes it very difficult to watch Today Tonight anymore. Absolutely spot on.
Eric Holroyd
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Very funny satirical look at the workings of a fictitious Current Affairs program on a non-existent TV network. Unfortunately the picture quality looks like a dub from tape, but it doesn't detract from the fun.
Eric Holroyd
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Satirical cynicism is at its best in this mythical Current Affairs program on a fictional TV station. Great characters and thought provoking plots make you wonder how close to the truth it all is.
John 1
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Modern day classic!
Mark O'brien
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