Bruno Lawrence as Brian Thompson

Episodes 26

The Soufflé Rises

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May 9, 199426m
1x1

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.

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The Desert Angel

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May 16, 199427m
1x2

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.

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City of Fear

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May 23, 199427m
1x3

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

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She's Got the Look

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May 30, 199428m
1x4

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

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The Siege

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June 6, 199426m
1x5

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...

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Playing the Ego Card

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June 13, 199428m
1x6

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.

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We Ain't Got Dames

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June 20, 199427m
1x7

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.

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The Art of Gentle Persuasion

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June 27, 199427m
1x8

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.

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The Invisible Man

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July 4, 199425m
1x9

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

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Add Sex and Stir

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July 11, 199427m
1x10

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.

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Smaller Fish to Fry

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July 18, 199426m
1x11

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.

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Judge and Jury

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July 25, 199426m
1x12

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.

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This Night of Nights

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Season Finale
August 1, 199425m
1x13

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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Dick on the Line

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February 24, 199727m
3x1

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 stand...

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My Generation

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March 3, 199725m
3x2

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 say, it's an episode "no parent can afford to miss..."

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The Shadow We Cast

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March 10, 199726m
3x3

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.

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One Rule for One

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March 17, 199726m
3x4

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.

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A Hole in the Heart (1)

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March 24, 199726m
3x5

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

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A Hole in the Heart (2)

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March 31, 199726m
3x6

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

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The Simple Life

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April 7, 199727m
3x7

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

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I Get the Big Names

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April 14, 199727m
3x8

Mike seeks an interview with Mel Gibson.

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The Art of the Interview

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April 21, 199721m
3x9

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

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"I" Disease

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April 28, 199725m
3x10

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

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Addicted to Fame

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May 5, 199730m
3x11

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

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The Code

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May 12, 199728m
3x12

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""

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Epitaph

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Season Finale
May 19, 199730m
3x13

Mike goes on an Aboriginal health crusade.

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