
What’s On TV? Monday 21 May – Sunday 27 May
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: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME
Episode 5
It Cooked From Outer Space
After Holden builds the most powerful radio in the universe, Narelle accidentally invites a family of Thong-eating aliens from the planet Kevin to lunch, and the Thongs end up as the meat on the world’s biggest BBQ.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.06AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV
TUESDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.06AM on ABC ME
Episode 4
Albino Kangaroo
It’s a mission that smacks of a needle in a haystack; the boys are in a hot-air balloon above Canberra to spot an incredibly elusive and rare Albino Kangaroo.
Also catch:The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV
WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 11.38AM on ABC ME
Episode 13
Before Time: Barangaroo
Barangaroo’s world would be perfect, if only Mani, the biggest boy in her group of friends, would stop trying to be Number One. Deep down, Mani knows she’s better than he is. That’s why he keeps shutting her out from important adventures – to make himself look good. But when a little boy, Mung, goes missing, Barangaroo and Mani are forced to follow his trail into a scary gully ruled by a legendary monster: the Mumuga. The Mumuga has a ferocious howl that echoes across the land. He’s said to knock kids unconscious with the smell of his horrible farts and drag them away into his cave. Who will have the courage to rescue Mung? What’s the real story about the Mumuga? And what does it take to be a real leader?
Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.06AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV
THURSDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV
Episode 13
Seasons and Weather
There are maar keny bonar, six seasons. Birak is hot time, time for djiba-djobaliny, swimming time.
Also catch:The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME and Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.06AM on ABC ME.
FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 3.00PM on ABC ME
Episode 12
The Big Questions
Lockie figures it's time for an image overhaul, if he's ever going to win Egg back from Curtis. However, when Curtis challenges Lockie to prove how 'tough' he is, Lockie and Egg are placed in a precarious situation. Meanwhile, Mum and Rev question their career prospects.
Also catch: The Flamin’ Thongs, 7.45AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.06AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV
SATURDAY: WAC: World Animal Championships on ABC iView
Hold on to your whiskers, WAC is here!
Animals of the world battle it out for wildlife supremacy. Located centre stage in the WAC Arena, a menagerie of creatures do battle in eccentric categories.
Who is WAC’s strongest animal of them all? Smartest? Grossest? And even most romantic? These burning questions and many more will finally be answered in this fast-paced, fact-packed show for inquisitive kids.
SUNDAY: Little Lunch on ABC iView
Little Lunch is a comedy series, where every episode takes place during that highly-anticipated school day break – morning snack time!
Little Lunch tackles the big issues in the playground. Who gets to go on the monkey bars? Who gets to join whose club? Who gets Mrs Gonsha off the top of the slide pole, when she gets stuck? Little Lunch tells stories that may seem small to adults, but loom large for kids.
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