Bert Newton in hospital with pneumonia complications

Australian television legend Bert Newton has been taken to the emergency department of a Melbourne hospital with pneumonia complications.

Newton was taken to the Epworth Hospital last night with a lingering cough arising from the condition.

Doctors at the hospital told 9NEWS they hope a series of x-rays will be able to determine the cause of his ongoing illness.

The 78-year-old was first diagnosed with pneumonia five weeks ago.

Newton was unable to attend the Logie Awards on Sunday night due to his condition, wife Patti posted on social media.