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Behind The Front Line

Episode 3.03
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Written by Christine Bartlett
Directed by Emma Freeman

Dale embraces his success, hosting a lavish birthday party. Meanwhile, Helen is struggling personally and professionally — Public Eye's ratings are dire but when offered an exclusive, she sees an opportunity to save her show.

Notes: The famous Tiananmen Square "Tank Man" footage was recorded by ABC News cameraman Willie Phua. Series producer/executive producer Joanna Werner appears in a brief cameo as the helpful librarian

Cast (in order of appearance):

  • Anna Torv as Helen Norville
  • Robin McLeavy as Marcia Evans
  • Sam Reid as Dale Jennings
  • Michelle Lim Davidson as Noelene Kim
  • Somi Han as Baby Hana
  • Ruby Roh as Baby Hana
  • Stephen Peacocke as Rob Rickards
  • Chai Hansen as Tim Ahern
  • Chum Ehelepola as Dennis Tibb
  • William McInnes as Lindsay Cunningham
  • Yuchen Wang as Lee Zheng
  • Caroline Lee as Jean Pascoe
  • Maria Angelico as Cheryl Ricci
  • Jackson Tozer as Ross McGrath
  • Damian Callinan as Frank
  • Joanna Werner as Librarian
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  • Daniel Henshall as Bill McFarlane
  • Maria Theodorakis as Leonie Briggs
  • Grant Piro as Wayne
  • Sam Clark as US Correspondent
  • Philippa Northeast as Kay Walters
  • Marg Downey as Evelyn Walters
  • Peter Houghton as ABC Radio News Reporter
  • Elise Jansen as Debra Phillips
  • Maude Davey as Val Jennings
  • Queenie Van De Zandt as Donna Gillies
  • Andrew McFarlane as Richard Bertrand
  • Carolyn Bock as Ann Bertrand
  • Robert John as String Quartet #1
  • Leah Hooper as String Quartet #2
  • Jos Jonker as String Quartet #3
  • Phoebe Green as String Quartet #4
  • Meewon Yang as Soon-Hee Kim
  • Ryan A. Murphy as Public Eye Editor Hugh
  • Dan Spielman as Vincent Callahan