What’s On TV? Monday 31 August – Sunday 6 September

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MONDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.26PM on NITV

Episode 2
Funnel Web Spider – Lamington National Park, Queensland
Brandon and Kayne face their creepiest, crawliest mission so far, as they head into the Lamington National Park rainforest in South-East Queensland to track down one of the world’s deadliest spiders – a Northern Tree-Dwelling Funnel Web! What does ‘tickling’ a deadly spider really mean? Find out, as the boys start their latest mission high above the trees, hang-gliding into the lush terrain, and begin their search on two-wheeled Segways. Along the way, they meet the local Yugambeh people, who share their knowledge of bush tucker and medicine. Kayne is happy to learn Funnel-web Spider is not on the menu! 

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.48AM on ABC2.  

TUESDAY: Little J and Big Cuz – Series 2, 9.38AM on ABC ME.

Episode 7
Housekeeping
Housework turns into a slapstick disaster when Little J and Big Cuz take over. Nanna is unwell so Little J and Big Cuz eagerly take over running the house - their way! Fun ways to do housework soon descend into slapstick chaos.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.48AM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.26PM on NITV.

WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 10.30AM on ABC ME

Episode 7
1818: Charles
Charles and his older brother, John, are both expected to work on their parents’ farm. Charles loves it, but John is lazy, shirking the work at every turn. Both boys will soon be sent to England to learn how to become refined, young gentlemen. This doesn’t appeal to Charles, who sets out to make himself indispensible on the Owen family property so he won’t have to go. And that’s when he strikes a deal with a stranger: an escaped convict, who agrees to help Charles in exchange for food and freedom. But it’s a devil’s bargain, and Charles finds himself being held to ransom for ever-increasing demands from the convict. In the end, having learned some unexpected things about himself and his brother from the convict, Charles helps the escapee avoid the police by providing him with a hilarious disguise. But, will it help Charles avoid being sent to school in England? 

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10.48AM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.26PM on NITV.

THURSDAY: Hoopla Doopla!, 10.48AM on ABC2

Episode 40
Bop And The Clock
Bop's job is to wind the town clock before everyone wakes up. One day, he decides to move the clock forward, so his friends wake up earlier (and morning tea will be earlier), but everyone in Hoopla relies on the clock being on time.

Also catch: Little J and Big Cuz – Series 2, 9.38AM on ABC ME and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.26PM on NITV.

FRIDAY: Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? on ABC iView

Disgusting chores, mind-bending challenges and incredible feats of ingenuity await as Australian kids of today take on a day in the life of their ancestors. Will they have what it takes to be tougher?

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 10.48AM on ABC Kids and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.26PM on NITV.

SATURDAY: First Day (Series), 9.50AM on ABC ME

Episode 2
Hannah feels left out when it appears she’s the only one not sleeping over at Jasmine’s party. With Olivia’s help, Hannah decides to make the most of the time she is there and has a better night than she expected.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 10.48AM on ABC Kids.

SUNDAY: Thalu, 9.27AM on ABC ME

Episode 4
Random!
When the Kids encounter legendary outlaw stockman Random Dan and his sidekick Big Joey bogged in the middle of a salt flat, he offers them something special if they help dig them out. When Vinka  turns up with one of the special stones, Random Dan reveals that he has something even more precious for them – water! Free at last Random Dan and Big Joey ride towards the Cloud to take on the Takers, their latest sidekick Noodles riding alongside them.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 10.48AM on ABC Kids.