What’s On TV? Monday 20 May – Sunday 26 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: 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 instruments in the mail, but all of his friends seem to be able to play them better than he can.
Also catch: Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 9.00AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV and Mustangs FC, 5.00PM on ABC ME.
TUESDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV
Episode 5
Honey Ants – Central Desert Alice Springs, Northern Territory
In the heart of the Central Desert, outside of Alice Springs, Kayne and Brandon go in search of a bush tucker feast to serve to the elders in the remote Aboriginal community of Pupunya. But first, they must join the local women to dig four feet underground to find honey ants, a local delicacy, which they add to their banquet of desert fruits and vegetables, as well as the tasty witchetty grub and local delicacy of kangaroo tail! What Brandon and the elders eat, so too must Kayne!
Also catch: Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 9.00AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Mustangs FC – Series 1, 5.00PM on ABC ME.
WEDNESDAY: 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: Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 9.00AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV and Mustangs FC – Series 1, 5.00PM on ABC ME.
THURSDAY: Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 9.00AM on ABC ME
Episode 6
The search for Andy takes Felix, Jake, Sam and Ellen back to the alternate universe. But they have to be quick, Felix fears the Restoring Demon isn't far behind them.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV and Mustangs FC – Series 1, 5.00PM on ABC ME.
FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 10.00AM on ABC ME
Episode 20
Buried Treasure
Lockie is thrown, when a ghost from his past returns to Angelus to haunt him. Phillip confronts Joe about his true identity, leading to an identity crisis of his own. Meanwhile, Mum battles self-doubt to make her radio station a success.
Also catch: Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 9.00AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV and Mustangs FC – Series 2, 5.00PM on ABC ME.
SATURDAY: Mustangs FC – Series 2, 5.00PM on ABC ME
Episode 2
Shake Up Call
The Mustangs need to get serious before the season officially starts - time for some unusual training methods, player recruitment, and a big shake up of the team's formation.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2.
SUNDAY: Hardball, 10.17AM on ABC ME
Episode 3
Howie the Handball Hero
Bullfrogs footy stars visit school and Daddy is their new recruit. A badly aimed handball from Salwa gets her banned from SASI-WESTS-HAT when Ms Crapper gets sauced, literally. Jerry's Maori legend lie gets Mikey on board.
Also catch: Mustangs FC – Series 2, 9.52AM on ABC ME and Hoopla Doopla! 10.28AM on ABC2.
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November 7th 2024
The ACTF publishes its 2023-24 Annual Report
The Australian Children’s Television Foundation invested or committed nearly $9.5 million in production funding during the 2023-24 financial year, as well as investing more than $380,000 in the development of 14 new projects.
November 7th 2024
Round The Twist The Musical to premiere next week
The world premiere of a new musical based on the iconic television series Round the Twist is just days away, with Round The Twist The Musical opening in Brisbane next week.
October 31st 2024
New research gives insight into the viewing habits of Aussie kids
New research shows Australian children struggle to find and identify locally made screen content among the flood of international options.
October 31st 2024
Windcatcher wins MIPCOM Diversify Award
The heartwarming family film Windcatcher has been recognised for its representation of diversity and inclusion with a MIPCOM Diversify TV Award.
October 7th 2024
Two beloved children’s TV classics hit the stage
A musical adaptation of Li’l Elvis Jones and the Truckstoppers will have its world premiere in Brisbane just weeks after Round The Twist The Musical wraps its first season in the same city.