What's On TV? Monday 6 September - Sunday 12 September
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MONDAY: Little Lunch – Series 1, 4:46PM on ABC ME
Rory is bewildered and confused when he finds out a grade six girl likes him and Debra-Jo can’t understand why she feels so cross about it.
Also catch: Dogstar, 8:18AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8:22 on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9:34AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9:35AM on ABCE ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; The Unlisted, 2:40PM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 3:26PM on NITV and Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV.
TUESDAY: Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 2:56PM on ABC ME
Episode 1
Felix, Andy, Jake and Sam have returned home, much to the relief of their families and friends. But still the universe seems out of balance - an ominous storm is brewing.
Also catch: Dogstar, 8:17AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8:22 on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9:34AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9:35AM on ABCE ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; The Unlisted, 2:29PM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 3:26PM on NITV and Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV.
WEDNESDAY: Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV
Lara is well and truly infiltrating every aspect of Marnie’s life - her bedroom, her home and her team - and Marnie is totally over it.
Also catch: Dogstar, 8:18AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8:22 on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9:34AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9:35AM on ABCE ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 2:57PM on ABC ME and Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 3:26PM on NITV.
THURSDAY: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9:35AM on ABC ME
Ambo, Scotty and Sir Reg get out their pogo sticks and mini trampolines, to battle it out with the bounciest beasts and best leapers around.
Also catch: Dogstar, 8:17AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22 on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9:34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 2:57PM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 3:26PM on NITV and Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV.
FRIDAY: Red Dirt Riders, 7:30PM on NITV
Episode 2
A trip from the art centre to Bajinhurrba (Cossack) - a ghost town on the coast - involves a stop to see the final resting place of Red Dog - the famous red kelpie about whom three movies have been made. After braving the Ngurin River crossing, the Riders reach the little town, where once upon a time turtles were made into turtle soup. Once there, the Red Dirt Riders create artworks in the heritage Bond Store where the annual art competition is held.
Also catch: Dogstar, 8:18AM on ABC ME; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22 on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9:35AM on ABCE ME; Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2; Nowhere Boys – Series 2, 2:57PM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 3:26PM on NITV and Mustangs FC, 4:03PM on NITV.
SATURDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:34AM on NITV
Bushwhacked’s intrepid hosts are on a mission to the Bullo River in the Northern Territory to explore a potentially new distinct crocodile species – the Freshwater Pygmy Crocodile.
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22 on NITV; Dogstar, 8:39AM on ABC ME; Red Dirt Riders, 10AM on NITV and Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2.
SUNDAY: Summer’s Day, 3:32PM on ABC ME
Summer is 11-years old and she’s just got her period for the first time. Without a mother to guide her, she navigates becoming a woman, and her body image troubles, with the help of her best friend Mackenzie.
Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8:22 on NITV; Dogstar, 8:34AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 9:3AM on NITV and Hoopla Doopla! 10:45AM on ABC 2.
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