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04 | The Hungry Truth with Adrian Russell Wills

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Stephen Peacocke (Rob), Anna Torv (Helen) and Sam Reid (Dale) singing the Bicentenary ‘88 station promo song
Stephen Peacocke (Rob), Anna Torv (Helen) and Sam Reid (Dale) singing the Bicentenary ‘88 station promo song.(ABC Supplied)

The News at Six team film a snazzy promo ahead of the network's coverage of the "bicentennial celebrations". Helen is determined to cover the Aboriginal perspective on the anniversary and tries to secure an interview with activist Lynus Preston. Kay is in rehab and Geoff and Evelyn reluctantly participate in family therapy.

Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar meet the writer of the episode, Adrian Russell Wills. He reveals the inspiration behind the character of Lynus, and the very personal connection he has with this storyline.

Plus John Logue, hair and makeup artist for The Newsreader, reveals how he created Helen and Noelene's hairdos, the importance of keeping behind the scenes secrets, and the origin of "Cheryl-ing".

Credits:

  • Hosted by: Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar
  • Executive Producer: Alex Lollback
  • Producer: Michele Weekes
  • Sound Engineers: Angela Grant and Matthew Crawford
  • Manager, ABC Podcasts: Monique Bowley
  • Original Music Composer: Cornel Wilczek 
  • Special thanks to: Adrian Russell Wills, John Logue and Sue Hollins

Production credits:

A Werner Films Production for the ABC. Major production investment from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and financed with support from VicScreen. Worldwide distribution is managed by Entertainment One (eOne). Created by Michael Lucas. Written by Michael Lucas, Kim Ho, Adrian Russell Wills and Niki Aken. Directed by Emma Freeman. Produced by Lucas and Joanna Werner. Executive Producers Werner, Stuart Menzies and Emma Freeman. ABC Executive Producers Brett Sleigh and Sally Riley.

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Television, Journalism
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