Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo
2011 · 1 season · 2 eps · ★ 3.3 · Drama
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In early 1972, Ita Buttrose and Kerry Packer got together to create a magazine that became one of the most dramatic sensations in Australian publishing history. CLEO Magazine - begun in a "fit of pique" - went on to help define women, Australia and the relationship between the two.
Created by John Edwards
Network: ABC TV
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Asher Keddie Ita Buttrose -
Rob Carlton Kerry Packer -
Jessica Tovey Leslie Carpenter -
Matt Day Daniel Ritchie -
Ian Meadows Andrew Cowell -
Maeve Dermody Rachel Carr -
Annie Maynard Annie Woodham -
Tony Barry Sir Frank Packer -
Cheree Cassidy Ivana Holbrook -
Octavia Barron-Martin Pat Nigra -
Olivia Pigeot Rosina O'Casey -
Keith Agius Joel
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