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What’s On TV? Monday 5 June – Sunday 11 June

Never miss a moment of your favourite Australian children’s television series. Visit our guide for more information about what’s on free-to-air and pay TV.

MONDAY: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME

Episode 42 - Creepiest Crawlies:
Get ready to squirm, squeal and itch as Ambo, Scotty and Sir Reg brave eight-legged and even no-legged critters to find the creepiest of them all.

Also catch: Bushwhacked!, 6AM and 7.30AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla!, 1.23PM on ABC2; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 5.15PM on ABC ME and Handball Heroes, 6.55PM on ABC ME.

TUESDAY: Handball Heroes, 6.55PM on ABC ME

Episode 12 – Laianie:
Enter Handball Hero Laianie; an island girl whose move is inspired by the legend of the Wongai tree. Once you taste the Wongai’s fruit – and the power of THE WONGAI WALLOP - you’re destined to return to the Torres Strait!

Also catch: Bushwhacked!, 5AM and 7.30AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla!, 1.23PM on ABC2 and You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 5.15PM on ABC ME.

WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 11.35AM on ABC ME

1788: Dan:
Dan is on his second patrol to the Botany Bay area when he’s asked to capture a native dog to take back to the colony’s Governor. Only trouble is, the dog in question – Lapa – belongs to Waruwi, the girl Dan befriended last time he was in the area. Dan protests that it’s stealing but his commander overrules his objection and orders him to stand guard over the dog. At first Dan thinks he can pay Waruwi for her dog but when he sees that all she wants is Lapa back, he decides to disobey orders and return the dog to her. Now Dan is caught in a trap: he can’t stay with Waruwi and he can’t go back unless he wants to be flogged for disobedience.

Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 5AM and 7.30AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla!, 1.23PM on ABC2; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 5.15PM on ABC ME and Handball Heroes, 6.55PM on ABC ME.

THURSDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 5.43AM, 3.50PM on ABC2

Episode 49: The Sneaky Snacker
Jango loses his new pet caterpillar and follows the trail of eaten leaves, vegetables and fruit. He must find him before the others realise his pet has caused all the damage, but Detective Ziggy is close behind.

Also catch: Bushwhacked! 7.30AM on NITV, WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 1.23PM on ABC2; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 5.15PM on ABC ME and Handball Heroes, 6.55PM on ABC ME.

FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 10.00AM on ABC ME

Episode 4 - Pick a Winner:
To silence school yard gossip, Lockie agrees for he and Vicki to complete a revealing quiz. But what’s meant to prove they’re compatible seems to have the opposite effect. Mum is granted a Personal Development Day and makes a slightly disturbing transformation, while Sasha insists it’s time Egg was transformed and inflicts him to a traumatic make over.

Also catch: Bushwhacked! 7.30AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 1.23PM on ABC2; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 5.15PM on ABC ME and Handball Heroes, 6.55PM on ABC ME.

SATURDAY: Worst Year of My Life, Again!, 1.05PM on ABC ME

Episode 11 - November – Concert Tickets:
Alex realises he’s got a chance to win Nicola over when he sees an opportunity to get hold of concert tickets for her favourite band. He’s just got to chase down a garbage truck and dig through his own household rubbish to do it. Gross! Second time around, he tries everything to make sure he is Nicola’s date at the gig of her dreams, even enlisting Simon and Maddy to help convince her he’s a dedicated fan. But he still manages to blow it big time. Or does he...?

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8.00AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 1.23PM on ABC2; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 5.15PM on ABC ME and Handball Heroes, 6.55PM on ABC ME.

SUNDAY: Little Lunch (Double Episode), 6.33PM on ABC1

Episode 13 - The Joke Competition:
Atticus holds a joke telling competition and Melanie, overcome by shyness, is terrified to tell a joke in front of everyone.

Episode 14 - The Old Climbing Tree:
Debra-Jo thinks that the old climbing tree is dangerous and should be chopped down, but the other kids think it should stay. They each embark on a campaign to get their way.

Also catch: Worst Year of My Life, Again! 1.05PM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 1.23PM on ABC2 and You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 5.15PM on ABC ME.