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November 12th 2019
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What’s On TV? Monday 11 November – Sunday 17 November

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 Inbestigators – Series 2 (NEW!), 4.45PM on ABC ME

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Episode 1
The Case of the Concert Catastrophe
Maudie is crushed when her tickets to a pop concert go missing, especially since it seems likely that she herself has misplaced them.


TUESDAY: Woven Threads on ABC iView
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Through beautiful and powerful animations, Woven Threads presents the varied and moving stories of refugees.

The colourful and intricate tapestry of Woven Threads reminds us that regardless of creed or colour, we all belong to the same human family.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 9.30AM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.

 

WEDNESDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV
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Episode 1
Tasmanian Devil – Cradle Mountain, Tasmania
Deep in the wilds of Cradle Mountain National Park lurks the notorious Tasmanian Devil. With the help of a local ‘Devil Whisperer’, Kayne and Brandon track down a den inhabited by a feisty Devil family to complete their mission of giving one of Australia’s most cantankerous animals a kiss! They also explore the area on quad bikes, and Brandon tempts Kayne with some local bush tucker specialties.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 9.30AM on NITV.

 

THURSDAY: Little J and Big Cuz on SBS On Demand

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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: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 9.30AM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.


FRIDAY: The Unlisted on ABC iView

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Twelve-year-old identical twins Dru and Kal discover that the world’s wealthiest individuals have created a secret society named The Infinity Group, who plan to impose global control over the world’s youth.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 9.30AM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.

 

SATURDAY: Little Lunch on ABC iView

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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.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 9.30AM on NITV.

 

SUNDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 9.30AM on ABC ME
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Episode 8
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