What’s On TV? Monday 25 September – Sunday 1 October
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: Hoopla Doopla! 10.27AM on ABC2
Episode 2 - Big Squidgie:
Ziggy wants to take a photo of everyone in Hoopla, with the tallest at the back and shortest at the front. Squidgie is the shortest but she doesn’t want to stand at the front, she wants to find a way be taller.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 6.00AM and 7.30AM on NITV; Balloon Barnyard, 3.12PM on Disney Junior; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 4.38PM on ABC ME and Dance Academy – Series 3, 8.32PM on ABC ME.
TUESDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 4.38PM on ABC ME
Episode 3 - Humpback Whale:
The beautiful Noosa coastline is the backdrop for a shower that Kayne won’t be forgetting in a hurry.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 6.00AM and 7.30AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10.27AM on ABC2, Balloon Barnyard, 3.12PM on Disney Junior and Dance Academy – Series 3, 8.32PM on ABC ME.
WEDNESDAY: Balloon Barnyard, 3.12PM on Disney Junior
Episode 14 - Harvest Day:
It’s Harvest Day at Balloon Barnyard, which means it’s time to go around and collect all the ripe fruit and vegetables. The donkeys watch as the farmer tries to start the tractor to start the harvest.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.27AM on ABC2 and Dance Academy – Series 3, 8.32PM on ABC ME.
THURSDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 10.27AM on ABC2
Episode 6 – Hiccups:
Bop has giant hiccups causing the whole town to rumble and shake, and making it impossible for him to fix anything. Bop’s friends come up with all sorts of suggestions for curing his hiccups.
Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 3.12PM on Disney Junior and Dance Academy – Series 3, 8.32PM on ABC ME.
FRIDAY: Dance Academy – Series 3, 8.32PM on ABC ME
Episode 6 - Fake It Until You Make It:
Abigail auditions for a guest role in a dance movie, while Grace does everything she can to ensure she’s allowed to go on the Third Year tour.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.27AM on ABC2 and Balloon Barnyard, 3.12PM on Disney Junior.
SATURDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.00AM on NITV
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 17 - Paint Day
The barn needs a new coat of paint. The donkeys are just about to start painting the barn, when suddenly Pip and Streak are distracted by the three bunnies, who run straight past them. The bunnies have mysteriously changed colour overnight!
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