What’s On TV? Monday 16 September – Sunday 22 September
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: Mal.com, 9.23PM on ABC ME
Episode 13
Chas Moves In
Chas notices something is seriously weird in the Mann House, and is determined to save Daisy and Jake from Malcom’s horrifying secret.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 1.32PM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
TUESDAY: The Inbestigators on ABC iView
After Maudie, a ten-year-old puzzle prodigy, solves a crime on her first day at school with her new classmates Ezra, Ava and Kyle, the future is obvious: the four children must form a detective agency together. Operating out of the granny flat in Ezra’s backyard, these funny and disparate kids from Grade Five solve one thorny school playground or neighbourhood mystery after another and become best friends in the process.
Also catch: WAC (World Animal Championships), 8.32AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.00AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 1.32PM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
WEDNESDAY: Hoopla Doopla!, 1.32PM 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: WAC (World Animal Championships), 8.35AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.00AM on ABC ME and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.00AM on ABC ME
Episode 7
Inland Taipan
A matchmaking mission that takes Kayne and Kamil to Lake Eyre and Cooper Pedy, but far from romantic, this adventure involves the world’s most venomous snake!
Also catch: WAC (World Animal Championships), 8.35AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla!, 1.32PM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
FRIDAY: WAC (World Animal Championships), 8.35AM on ABC ME
Episode 45
Chill Out Champ
Lay back and prop up your feet, it’s time to take things easy. Ambo, Scotty and Sir Reg set off at a leisurely pace, to find the Chill Out Champ of the animal world.
Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 1.32PM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: Dance Academy – Series 3, 10.07AM on ABC ME
Episode 2
New Rules
It’s an overwhelming first few days working as fill-in dancers in the Company - and a whole new learning curve. Christian continues to shirk responsibility and avoid returning to the Academy.
SUNDAY: Little Lunch, 9.26AM on ABC ME
Episode 5
The Top Of The Fireman's Pole
After Mrs Gonsha bravely rescues a tiny boy from the top of the playground equipment, she becomes stuck herself, and the kids must get her down.
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New release: Windcatcher learning resource
Our latest resource provides sequenced learning tasks to complement and extend a class or cohort screening of the feature film, Windcatcher.
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Coming soon to cinemas: Runt film adaptation
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NSW Year 9 English unit: ‘Exploring the Speculative’
The New South Wales Department of Education has featured episodes of the comedy-horror series Crazy Fun Park in resources designed for the Year 9, Term 4 program 'Exploring the Speculative'.
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ACTF welcomes additional funding and new Board member
It has been an eventful month for the Australian Children’s Television Foundation (ACTF) with the announcement of additional funding, a meeting with the federal Minister for the Arts, and a new Board member appointed by the Federal Government.