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July 25th 2017
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What’s On TV? Monday 31 July – Sunday 6 August

MONDAY: The Flamin’ Thongs, 6.46AM on ABC ME 


Episode 26 - Meat The Queen:
When they learn that the Queen is sailing by, the Thongs decide to give her an Aussie barbie on their boat. But a crook leg, a bung eye and a parrot make Trevor look like a pirate and the royal yacht responds by launching their sawgies, corgis with circular saws on their heads.

Also catch: Bushwhacked!, 6AM and 7.30AM on NITV; Dance Academy – Series 1, 8.33AM on ABC ME; Wacky World Beaters, 9.30AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla!, 2.03PM on ABC2; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 2.47PM on ABC ME and Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior.

 

TUESDAY: Dance Academy – Series 1, 8.33AM on ABC ME


Fifteen year old Tara Webster has grown up on a farm in outback Australia and has dreamt of being a dancer ever since she was a little girl. When she makes it into the National Academy of Dance - the best school in the country - she is sure her life is about to be spectacular. What Tara doesn't realise is how far behind she is in her training, and that there's a whole lot more to surviving the Academy than just dancing...

Also catch: Bushwhacked! 6AM and 7.30AM on NITV; The Flamin’ Thongs, 6.46AM on ABC ME; Wacky World Beaters, 9.30AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla!, 2.03PM on ABC2 and Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior.

 

WEDNESDAY: Wacky World Beaters, 9.30AM on ABC ME


Episode 17 - Egremont Pole Climbing Competition:
Amberley and Gilly are in Egremont, England where people gather annually to race to the top of a massive pole! Is this contest weird enough to be named the world’s wackiest sport? They’re about to find out as they reach for the sky at the Egremont Pole Climbing Competition.

Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 6.46AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 7.30AM on NITV; Dance Academy – Series 1, 8.33AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 2.03PM on ABC2 and Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior.

 

THURSDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 2.03PM on ABC2


Episode 4 - Zap's Alarm Clock:
Zap sleeps in because his alarm clock is broken and none of his parcels get delivered. His friends all have a loud solution so that Zap won't sleep in ever again.

Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 6.46AM on ABC ME; Dance Academy – Series 1, 8.33AM on ABC ME; Wacky World Beaters, 9.30AM on ABC ME and Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior.

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


Episode 9 - Time and Tide:
When Egg is removed from regular classes for his recent spate of bad behaviour, Lockie realises he needs to make an emergency friend. This proves to be a more challenging task than first thought. Meanwhile, Phillip's shocked to learn Marjorie is about to drift from him, while Sarge attempts to coax Sam towards his way of thinking.

Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 6.46AM on ABC ME; Dance Academy – Series 1, 8.33AM on ABC ME; Wacky World Beaters, 9.30AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 2.03PM on ABC2 and Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior.

 

SATURDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.00AM on NITV


Episode 5
Family and Friends
Waabiny Time is a landmark in Australian TV; a kids variety program that uses Noongar Language. Presenters Kylie Farmer and Lee West take children from the ages of 3 to 6 on an educational and entertaining adventure, guiding our young viewers through 21 half-hour episodes of stories, songs and activities that are authentically indigenous and encourage participation.

Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior.

 

SUNDAY: Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior


Episode 11 - Rainy Day
It’s pouring in Balloon Barnyard, so all the animals take shelter inside the barn.

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