
What’s On TV? Monday 28 January – Sunday 3 February
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!, 6.37AM on ABC2
Episode 7
The Dough Monster
Mimi decides to make an extra large pizza for everyone in Hoopla, but when she tosses the sticky pizza dough high in the air, it lands all over her. The others mistake her for a monster - a dough monster.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV; Little Lunch, 8.33AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
TUESDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV
Episode 3
Tiger Snake – Wilderness, Tasmania
Brandon and Kayne come face to face with a Tiger Snake in its natural habitat of the Wesley Vale Marshland, outside of Launceston. One of the world’s most deadly snakes, Brandon and Kayne learn how to handle it safely, as well as milk its venom! The boys also head deep underground for a caving adventure in the honeycomb tunnels of Mole Creek Caves, before getting their hearts racing, speeding high off the ground down a zipline in the treetops of Liffey Forest. And in a surprise even to the crew, the boys got their hands on 10 newborn baby snakes!
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2; Little Lunch, 8.33AM on ABC ME and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
WEDNESDAY: Little Lunch, 8.33AM on ABC ME
Episode 26
The Relationship
Rory is bewildered and confused when he finds out a grade six girl likes him and Debra-Jo can’t understand why she feels so cross about it.
Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2 and Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV
Episode 10
Feelings
Do you feel djoorabiny, do you feel happy? Or do you feel menditj, do you feel sick? Make sure you share how you feel with someone who cares. It's moorditj koolangka!
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
FRIDAY: Mustangs FC – Series 2 (NEW!) on ABC iView
After missing out on the finals trophy last year, the Mustangs are pumped and ready to get back in the game. Problem is - there's a Ruby shaped hole in the team since she defected to the Wildcats, and it's wobbling everyone.
Also catch: Hooopla Doopla!, 6.37AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: Little J and Big Cuz on SBS on Demand
Little J, he’s five, and Big Cuz, she’s nine. They’re a couple of Indigenous Australian kids, living with their Nanna and Old Dog.
Little J and Big Cuz are busy with the ups and downs of playground and classroom. There’s always something surprising going on - whether it’s at school, in the backyard... or beyond. The gaps in Nanna’s ramshackle fence lead to Saltwater, Desert and Freshwater Country. With the help of Nanna and their teacher Ms Chen, Little J and Big Cuz are finding out all about culture, community and country.
Also catch: Hooopla Doopla!, 6.37AM on ABC2.
SUNDAY: Nowhere Boys – Series 1-4 on ABC iView
Four boys return from a school excursion to discover they are stuck in a parallel world into which they were never born.
Combining supernatural, action-adventure elements with comedy and genuine human drama, the series tracks the journey of alpha-jock Jake, Goth Felix, nerd Andy and the golden child, Sam, in their quest to find out what happened to them and how they can return home.
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