What’s On TV? Monday 23 November – Sunday 29 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: Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? on ABC iView
Are You Tougher than Your Ancestors? is a fun and immersive living history series that pits the skills of today’s kids against the exploits of children from Australia’s past, to find out how they measure up!
TUESDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 2.37PM on ABC2
Episode 10
Squidgie's Picnic
Squidgie's garden looks so beautiful that she decides to have a picnic for her friends. But, a big wind sweeps through Hoopla, turning her garden into a mess and breaking her rake. How is she going to clean it, in time for the picnic?
WEDNESDAY: WAC (World Animal Championships), 8.31AM on ABC ME
Episode 23
Coolest
Get ready to chill out as Ambo, Scotty and Sir Reg don both their shades and thermals, and head to the poles in search of the coolest animals on our planet.
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8.22AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.35AM on NITV; Little J and Big Cuz – Series 1, 10.32AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 2.37PM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 3.26PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: MY:24 (Double Episode), 10.03AM on ABC ME
Episode 13
Justin
Justin moved around a lot living in various countries in Asia and as a child had difficult relationships with his family. He moved to Australia at the age of 16 to board at a school in Melbourne. Life at boarding school was difficult for Justin, he found the environment oppressive and didn’t know how to deal with his sexuality. Alone and isolated, Justin was often bullied and had frequent temper tantrums.
Episode 14
Stephanie
As a 15-year-old, Stephanie was a regular teenage girl at a Christian high school in Canberra, hanging out with friends and her first serious boyfriend. But then her world turned upside down when she found out she was pregnant and her relationship with her boyfriend finished.
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8.22AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 8.31AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.35AM on NITV; Little J and Big Cuz – Series 1, 10.02AM on ABC ME; Hoopla Doopla! 2.37PM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 3.26PM on NITV.
FRIDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.22AM on NITV
Episode 1
Sport and Playtime
Waabiny time, playing time is djooradiny, it's fun. It's about keeping walang, keeping healthy. Let's play djenborl football and learn to handball and take on the obstacle course. It's deadly koolangk
Also catch: WAC (World Animal Championships), 8.32AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 9.35AM on NITV and Hoopla Doopla!, 2.37PM on ABC2.
SATURDAY: Hardball, 9.50AM on ABC ME
Episode 9
The Odd Couple
A failed trial of digital locks on the doors at school results in the longest 29 minutes ever. Everyone is locked in their rooms, Ms Crapper included. Mikey and Tiffany realise they are not so different after all.
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.22AM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 9.35AM on NITV.
SUNDAY: Little Lunch, 9.41AM on ABC ME
Episode 6
The Lost and Found Box
After Debra-Jo loses her glasses the children take her to the Lost and Found box to look for them, where they discover all their long-lost own belongings.
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.22AM on NITV; The Flamin’ Thongs, 9.28AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9.35AM on NITV and Mortified, 9.55AM on ABC ME.
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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.