What’s On TV? Monday 9 October – Sunday 15 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 this week.
MONDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 4.37PM on ABC ME
Episode 10 - Wolf Spider:
This creepy crawly episode is an invitation to join the hosts on a lunch date in Gosford, New South Wales.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior and MY:24 (Double Episode), 8.56PM on ABC ME.
TUESDAY: MY:24 (Double Episode), 8.56PM on ABC ME
Episode 11 - Ryan and Rose:
Ryan and Rose’s MY:24s both strongly involve family, though one of them had to leave his to follow his dreams and the other had to step up and take responsibility for hers.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 6.00AM and 7.30AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Balloon Barnyard, 2.37PM on Disney Junior and Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 4.37PM on ABC ME.
WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 1, 11.37AM on ABC ME
2008: Laura:
Laura borrows a tinnie to muck about in the canal. It sinks, taking with it the ashes of its owner's beloved dog. She can't find a way to own up. It's 2008 and the Prime Minister is trying to do the same thing with her mob.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 7.30AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior and MY:24 (Double Episode), 8.56PM on ABC ME.
THURSDAY: MY:24 (Double Episode), 8.56PM on ABC ME
Episode 13 - Dom and Tess:
Dom and Tess’s MY:24’s are both entwined in the art of performance and illustrate how a taste of success can have a big impact on someone’s level of self-confidence.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2 and Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior.
FRIDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2
Episode 21 - Ziggy's Hidden Talent:
Ziggy loves music and is sure that if he had the right instrument he would be a fantastic player. He orders several musical instrument in the mail, but all of his friends seem to be able to play them better than he can.
Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 9.11AM and 2.47PM on Disney Junior and MY:24 (Double Episode), 8.56PM on ABC ME.
SATURDAY: Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior
Episode 5 - Sheep Dog Day
The sheep are moving to a new pen today, but the sheep dog is sick. So Pip and Streak decide they’ll herd the sheep.
SUNDAY: Balloon Barnyard, 2.47PM on Disney Junior
Episode 6 - Talent Show Day
Streak has organised a talent show contest for everyone at Balloon Barnyard. Pip is nervous about performing her secret talent of juggling in front of a large audience. Streak persuades her that she will be fantastic and should perform it.
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