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What’s On TV? Monday 2 November – Sunday 8 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: Mustangs FC – Series 2 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.

TUESDAY: Little Lunch (Special) on ABC iView

Episode 1
The Halloween Horror Story
The Halloween Horror Story cracks open the heart of the spooky celebration to explore, beyond a scary costume, what it is that children really fear and how they can overcome it.

WEDNESDAY: First Day on ABC iView

It's Hannah Bradford's first year of high school. As a 12 year-old transgender girl, Hannah has to navigate the challenges that come with starting a new school, and find the courage to live as her most authentic self.

THURSDAY: MY:24 (Double Episode), 10.03AM on ABC ME

Episode 7
Faith
Faith was born in the Philippines but she has also lived in the Middle East and Australia moving countries a lot when she was younger due to the demands of her father’s work. She currently lives with her parents in Brisbane.

Episode 8
Mikey
Mikey grew up with parents who both lived with severe mental illnesses and at times they were unwell his home life was extremely difficult. He would often go hungry and missed a lot of school, and when he did go to school he had no school bag or books. The one thing he always enjoyed though, was learning new tricks at the skate park.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 2.37PM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.26PM on NITV.

FRIDAY: Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors?, 9.27AM on ABC ME

Episode 5
The Original “Ghan” Trains
Ezekiel and Nathaniel guide a camel train through Australia’s harsh desert country following the route taken in the early 1900s by teenage Afghan Aboriginal cameleer, William Satour.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.22AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 8.32AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 9.35AM & 3.26PM on NITV and Hoopla Doopla!, 2.37PM on ABC2.

SATURDAY: Hardball, 9.50AM on ABC ME

Episode 6
Battle of Block Street
It's handball tournament day and Mikey, Salwa and Jerry perform an awesome rap in team outfits Jerry has made. The Battle of Block Street is epic and three players are chosen to represent the school at SASI-WESTS-HAT.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.22AM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 9.35AM on NITV.