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March 6th 2019
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What’s On TV? Monday 11 March – Sunday 17 March

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 Flamin Thongs, 3.47PM on ABC ME


Episode 26
Meat the Queen
When they learn that the Queen is sailing by, the Thongs decide to give her an Aussie barbie on their boat. But a crook leg, a bung eye and a parrot make Trevor look like a pirate and the royal yacht responds by launching their sawgies, corgis with circular saws on their heads.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.37AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 8.51PM on ABC ME and Dance Academy – Series 1, 9.03PM on ABC ME.    

 

TUESDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV

Episode 13
Seasons and Weather
There are maar keny bonar, six seasons. Birak is hot time, time for djiba-djobaliny, swimming time.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.37AM on ABC2; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 8.51PM on ABC ME and Dance Academy – Series 1, 9.03PM on ABC ME.

 

WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 10.50AM on ABC ME


Episode 3
1858: Benjamin
 
Benjamin’s one wish is for his wandering American family to be able to celebrate a proper Thanksgiving dinner in their new place, with a real roast turkey. But his efforts to earn the money to buy a turkey plunge him into escalating rivalry with a local Chinese boy, Leck. Their competition leads to one mishap after another, until they realise they might be better off cooperating than fighting. But, is it too late? And if Ben does succeed, will his family move on again? 

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 8.51PM on ABC ME and Dance Academy – Series 1, 9.03PM on ABC ME.     

 

THURSDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2


Episode 2 
Big Squidgie
Ziggy wants to take a photo of everyone in Hoopla, with the tallest at the back and shortest at the front. Squidgie is the shortest, but she doesn’t want to stand at the front. She wants to find a way be taller.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV; You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 8.51PM on ABC ME and Dance Academy – Series 1, 9.03PM on ABC ME.

 

FRIDAY: Lockie Leonard – Series 2, 10.00AM on ABC ME


Episode 12
The Big Questions
Lockie figures it's time for an image overhaul, if he's ever going to win Egg back from Curtis. However, when Curtis challenges Lockie to prove how 'tough' he is, Lockie and Egg are placed in a precarious situation. Meanwhile, Mum and Rev question their career prospects.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla!, 6.37AM on ABC2; Waabiny Time – Series 1, 3.00PM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 3.54PM on NITV.   

 

SATURDAY: You’re Skitting Me – Series 3, 8.51PM on ABC ME


Australian sketch comedy You're Skitting Me returns for a third series. Performed by a new feature cast of teens, You're Skitting Me is an edgy mix of animations and great characters that will tickle everyone’s funny bone.

The series introduces regular characters such The Ultra Boy, The Unwrapping Guy, Young Shakespeare, Martine The Sick Bay Monitor, Child Lawyer - Roland McAllister, clueless Amanda Coyne and The Green Team. Animations are also a popular feature of the series, with characters such as Iron Man, and chats between emoticons, flies, and school bags. Nothing is too absurd! 

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 6.37AM on ABC2; Balloon Barnyard, 10.20AM on Disney Junior and Dance Academy – Series 1, 9.03PM on ABC ME.  

SUNDAY: Dance Academy – Series 1, 9.03PM on ABC ME

Episode 20
Ballet Fever
When the Board decides to cut hip-hop and jazz from the curriculum, Kat goes on the warpath, blaming her mother for this change. Tara and Christian find themselves together at the beach, and their spark is rekindled - so much so that they lose track of time, and are running late for the Patron's Showcase performance, when Tara trips and badly injures herself.

Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 10.20AM on Disney Junior.

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