Australian Children's Television
by Philip_Marlowe_ | created - 10 Jan 2022 | updated - 1 month ago | PublicThe TV Shows that every Aussie kid grew up with
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1. Play School (1966– )
28 min | Family
Preschoolers are provided with learning opportunities through music, crafts, stories, games and information. The aim is to encourage a child to wonder, think, feel and imagine, striving to reflect a modern, diverse Australian society.
Stars: Benita Collings, John Hamblin, Noni Hazlehurst, Alister Smart
Votes: 365
2. Bananas in Pyjamas (1992–2001)
TV-Y | Animation, Adventure, Family
The many adventures of full-size bananas, B1 and B2. They live on Cuddles Avenue which is also home to three Teddies (Amy, Lulu and Morgan) and a sneaky Rat-in-a-Hat.
Stars: Karina Kelly, Nicholas Opolski, Taylor Owyns, Jeremy Scrivener
Votes: 3,123
3. Bananas in Pyjamas (2011–2013)
12 min | Animation, Family
Come play with B1 and B2, the mischievous Rat-in-a-Hat, and the three teddy bears: Amy, Lulu, and Morgan.
Stars: Anthony O'Donohue, Meaghan Davies, Dan Wyllie, Troy Planet
Votes: 211
4. Round the Twist (1989–2001)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Tony Twist and his three children--14-year-old twins Pete and Linda and 7-year-old Bronson--move to an old lighthouse on the rugged Australian coast.
Stars: Mark Mitchell, Esben Storm, Rian McLean, Mathew Waters
Votes: 2,868
5. The Koala Brothers (2003–2007)
TV-Y | 15 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Follow the adventures of the Koala Brothers, Frank and Buster, living in the Australian outback whose mission in life is to help others.
Stars: Jonathan Coleman, Lucinda Cowden, Rob Rackstraw, Keith Wickham
Votes: 735
6. The Adventures of Blinky Bill (1993–2004)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Following the destruction of their village by loggers, a young koala and his friends help to rebuild anyway they can.
Stars: Keith Scott, Robyn Moore
Votes: 594
7. Giggle and Hoot (2009–2020)
3 min | Family, Musical
Jimmy Giggle and all his owl pals have awesome adventures and fun together in the Land of Giggle and Hoot.
Stars: James Rees, Mark Simpson, Nicholas Richard, Naomi Young
Votes: 23
8. Bluey (2018– )
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Family
The slice-of-life adventures of an Australian Blue Heeler Cattle Dog puppy as she has fun with her family and friends in everyday situations.
Stars: David McCormack, Melanie Zanetti, Ninthe van Schie, Brad Elliott
Votes: 28,239
9. Ready, Steady, Wiggle! (2013–2024)
11 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Ready, Steady, Wiggle is a brand new series from the early childhood entertainment specialists, The Wiggles. Featuring brand new songs, along with fresh interpretations of classics.
Stars: Anthony Field, Lachlan Gillespie, Simon Pryce, Paul Paddick
Votes: 198
10. The Wiggles: The Wiggles World (2020)
Family
The Wiggles are back with new friends, new songs and old favourites, plus performances from their biggest live shows all around the world. The Wiggles World opens up so many new adventures for children around the world.
Stars: Anthony Field, Emma Watkins, Lachlan Gillespie, Simon Pryce
Votes: 38
11. The Wiggles (1993–2022)
TV-Y | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Get ready to Wiggle with the Wiggles' TV series. Wiggle fans can join in on the fun with the beloved quartet Anthony, Murray, Greg and Jeff.
Stars: Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Anthony Field, Paul Paddick
Votes: 1,049
12. The Wiggles: Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle (2017–2018)
22 min | Family, Music
Featuring all new recordings of over 100 new and classic Wiggles songs, children will once again be engaged and entertained by Australia's fab four of fun, Emma, Anthony, Lachy and Simon.
Stars: Nicholas Cradock, Anthony Field, Lachlan Gillespie, Simon Pryce
Votes: 68
13. The Girl from Tomorrow (1991–1992)
23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
In the year 3000, Alana is kidnapped by evil Silverthorn, after a time travel experiment goes wrong. He takes Alana to the year 1990. With the help of Jenny Kelly and family, Alana must find Silverthorn before the time capsule leaves.
Stars: Katharine Cullen, Melissa Marshall, James Findlay, Andrew Clarke
Votes: 1,313
14. Spellbinder (1995–1997)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
When a prank at a school camp goes drastically wrong, 15-year-old Paul Reynolds is blasted into an alternative reality and has to try to find a way home.
Stars: Zbych Trofimiuk, Gosia Piotrowska, Brian Rooney, Michela Noonan
Votes: 2,359
15. Spellbinder: Land of the Dragon Lord (1997)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Kathy is on a camping trip when she finds a bamboo boat belonging to Mek, a scientist who has discovered a way of travelling between parallel worlds. Kathy meddles with the controls, sending herself and Mek to the world of Spellbinders.
Stars: Lauren Hewett, Ryan Kwanten, Leonard Fung, Anthony Brandon Wong
Votes: 1,229
16. Mirror, Mirror (1995–1998)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
When Jo Tiegan is given a mirror as a gift by the elderly owner of an antique shop, she is amazed to see another girl's image in the mirror instead of her own reflection.
Stars: Antonia Prebble, Ben Revell, Jovita Lee, Simon James
Votes: 620
17. Here's Humphrey (1965–2008)
30 min | Family
Humphrey is designed to entertain and educate its audience as they join in the fun with the character of Humphrey B Bear. Humphrey enjoys exploring and pretending. He likes playing, singing, dancing and being with his friends.
Stars: Anthony O'Donohue, Humphrey B. Bear, Tony Balzan, Joni Combe
Votes: 54
18. Mr. Squiggle and Friends (1959–1999)
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Mr. Squiggle is a marionette with a pencil for a nose, who visits his friends from his home at 93 Crater Crescent on the Moon, flying in his pet rocket (named Rocket).
Stars: Norman Hetherington, Patricia Lovell, Jane Fennell, Rebecca Hetherington
Votes: 165
19. Ship to Shore (1993–1994)
24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The comic adventures of the kids who live on Circe Island, a fishing community off the coast of Western Australia. Some kids call it Paradise, the others call it a prison and long for the mainland.
Stars: Clinton Voss, Kimberley Stark, Greg Carroll, Francoise Sas
Votes: 303
20. The Ferals (1994–1995)
25 min | Comedy, Family
The Ferals was an Australian children's comedy television series created by Wendy Gray and Claire Henderson and produced by the ABC. It ran from 1994 to 1995, and it featured a mixture of people and animal puppets known as the "Ferals."
Stars: MiG Ayesa, Emma De Vries, Mal Heap, Kylle Hogart
Votes: 196
21. Young Talent Time (1971–1988)
60 min | Family, Music
Young Talent Time was produced in Australia by Television House and Johnny Young, for the 18 years. It was a show only intended for a 13 week run, but ended up being a success.
Stars: John Young, Jane Scali, Philip Gould, Evie Hayes
Votes: 55
22. Kangaroo Beach (2020– )
TV-Y | 11 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Welcome to Kangaroo Beach, a sun-soaked seaside paradise, populated by a kooky cast of colourful animals. This seemingly idyllic haven is never far from peril, but beachgoers are safe, thanks to the courageous lifesavers on patrol.
Stars: Jerra Wright-Smith, Millie Egerton, Harriet Hynes, Eliza Hynes
Votes: 48
23. Hoot Hoot Go! (2016)
5 min | Family
Hoot, Hootabelle and Hootly are best friends who live together in the Land of Giggle and Hoot. Whenever someone needs help, these three Owl Pals come together to solve the problem. ... See full summary »
Stars: Cam Ralph, Mark Simpson
24. Johnson & Friends (1990–1995)
Animation, Family
The adventures of Johnson the courageous pink elephant, Alfred the leaky hot water bottle, McDuff the cheeky concertina, Diesel the noisy dump truck, Squeaky the shy robot and Victoria the ... See full summary »
Stars: Garry Scale, Katrina Sedgwick, Doug Scroope, Paul Bertram
Votes: 280
25. Thunderstone (1999–2000)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A comet hit the Earth, destroying all. The world is frozen, but some humans managed to survive. Noah lives in an underground community. While improving the Holodeck, Noah accidentally travels in time.
Stars: Jeffrey Walker, Mereoni Vuki, Daniel Daperis, Kate Keltie
Votes: 408
26. The Wiggles: Fruit Salad TV (2021– )
TV-Y | Family
Fruit Salad TV seeks to inspire a diverse audience with its gender balanced and diverse cast. The Wiggles aim to motivate the child viewer to sing, dance and be active participants in the ... See full summary »
Stars: Evie Ferris, Anthony Field, Lachlan Gillespie, Kelly Hamilton
Votes: 56
27. The Wiggles: Wiggle Town! (2016)
3 min | Family, Music
The Wiggles celebrate their 25th anniversary by singing and dancing to their favorite songs.
Stars: Anthony Field, Emma Watkins, Lachlan Gillespie, Simon Pryce
Votes: 18
28. The Wiggles: Lachy! (2016)
3 min | Family, Music
This is a spin-off starring Lachy, the current Purple Wiggle.
Star: Lachlan Gillespie
Votes: 15
29. The Wiggles: Emma! (2015–2019)
3 min | Family, Music
The 'Emma!' TV Series is a series of episodes of Emma solo.
Star: Emma Watkins
Votes: 21
30. Little J & Big Cuz (2017–2023)
TV-Y | Animation, Family
Five-year-old Little J and nine-year-old Big Cuz are a couple of indigenous Australian kids living with their Nanna and old dog. All their friends are nearby, and school is just a stroll away along a bush track.
Stars: Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman, Aaron Fa'aoso, Renee Lim
Votes: 38
31. Lah-Lah's Adventures (2014)
12 min | Family, Music
Lah-Lah loves music and musical instruments. She loves a good sing-along with the band. Together they play, dance and sing nursery rhymes and lots of other great songs for kids, toddlers and babies.
Stars: Tina Harris, Mark Harris, Matthew Ottignon, Gary Daley
Votes: 17
32. The Justine Clarke Show (2017)
7 min | Family
'The Justine Clarke Show!' is a 15 x 7 minute children's music television series that captures all the backstage drama, excitement and collaboration of putting on a show. In each episode, ... See full summary »
Stars: Justine Clarke, Paul Mercurio, Rhys Nicholson, Shari Sebbens
Votes: 7
33. Get Grubby TV (2014–2017)
Family
Get Grubby TV takes pre-schoolers on imagination-charged adventures. Join Costa, dirtgirl and scrapboy to explore and celebrate dirtgirlworld and the wonderful landscapes of rural, urban and suburban Australia.
Stars: Costa Georgiadis, Michael Balk, Maree Lowes, Leesa Gentz
Votes: 35
34. Dirtgirlworld (2009–2010)
TV-Y | 11 min | Animation, Family
Dirtgirl is a gumboot-wearing girl who grows awesome tomatoes, knows cloud names and drives a big orange tractor. It's a place of bizarre insects, underground tunnels, vaudevillian trained chickens and performing stunt bugs.
Stars: Jabba, Gibson Nolte, Michael Balk, Krew Boylan
Votes: 169
35. The Wonder Gang (2021– )
Family
Willow, Whyla and Wes are the Wonder Gang - a determined team of fact-finding kids who will do whatever it takes to answer any question about amazing animals and nature, no matter how ... See full summary »
Stars: Chenelle Carr, Mischa Heywood, Tristan Ayres, Isaac Trainer
Votes: 17
36. Pencil Pals (2020)
Family
Pencil Pals follows the adventures of Alien, Bee, Cockatoo and Dinosaur, four pencil topper friends who learn about language, literacy and storytelling through stories they read, write and share together.
Stars: Flynn Tinkler, Abigael Bekele, Audrey Tinkler, Pip Nixon
37. Kazoops! (2016–2017)
TV-Y | 7 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Who says the world works the way grown ups think it should? Things can always be different if you just imagine. Monty is a spirited boy of six, with a vivid imagination and his best friend ... See full summary »
Stars: Teresa Gallagher, Reece Pockney, Scott Langley, Alex Babic
Votes: 129
38. Lift Off (1992–1995)
G | 66 min | Comedy, Family
An internationally acclaimed educational television series for children that centres around a group of children who live in the same neighbourhood and share a world of fun and imagination.
Stars: Luke Carroll, Paul Cheyne, Erin Pratten, Maria Nguyen
Votes: 120
39. The Genie from Down Under (1996–1998)
25 min | Family, Comedy, Romance
When Penelope discovers an old trunk in the attic of her home, her curiosity leads her to check its contents. She finds a beautiful, but dusty, opal pendant and is delighted with her find - not realising how much it will affect her life.
Stars: Alexandra Milman, Glenn Meldrum, Rhys Muldoon, Anna Galvin
Votes: 223
40. The Genie from Down Under 2 (1998)
25 min | Family, Comedy, Fantasy
When Penelope Townes finds an opal, she discovers she is now the master of two genies - Bruce and his son Baz. But when Penelope's mother-Lady Diana starts falling in love with Bruce, ... See full summary »
Stars: Alexandra Milman, Glenn Meldrum, Sandy Winton, Anna Galvin
Votes: 82
41. Pig's Breakfast (1999–2000)
25 min | Family, Sci-Fi
When Grob and Meeba, two teenage aliens from the other side of the galaxy, accidentally crash land their school bus on earth, things start to get very extra-terrestrial.
Stars: Eve Morey, Dean Measor, Nick Russell, Catherine Mack
Votes: 34
42. The Book Place (1991–2002)
30 min
An educational reading program, featuring a talking puppet 'Bookworm' who assists the cast in reading recently published children's books to the audience.
Stars: Nuala Hafner, Peter Michell, Amelia McFarlane, Michael Scheid
Votes: 17
43. Mulligrubs (1988–1996)
30 min
Children's television show aimed at preschoolers, featuring storytelling, music, puppets and a animated face.
Stars: Di Kidd, Jo England, Gina Zoia, Coin Pyrlis
Votes: 12
44. Plasmo (1997)
5 min | Animation, Sci-Fi
Plasmo is a two and a half year old space orphan. He lives on the uncharted world of Pynco, with his friends Parsty and Niknik. There are no adults on this planet. Plasmo has no idea who, ... See full summary »
Stars: Abbe Holmes, Pia Morley, Phillip Houghton
Votes: 80
45. Agro's Cartoon Connection
Comedy, Family
Agro's Cartoon Connection was an Australian children's television show that aired on the Seven Network from 1990 to 1997. Shown on weekday mornings, it was primarily hosted by Agro, a puppet played by comedian Jamie Dunn.
Stars: Holly Brisley, Terasa Livingstone, Ann-Maree Biggar, Jamie Dunn
46. Saturday Disney (1990–2016)
120 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Saturday Disney was a long running Australian children's television program which aired on the Seven Network in Australia for over 26 years, with the first episode going to air on 27 January 1990.
Stars: Shae Brewster, Sally Stanton, Jack Yabsley, Daniel Widdowson
Votes: 81
47. Cheez TV (1995–2004)
90 min | Animation, Family
Cheez Tv was a morning show with all the best cartoons ever made. Dragonball Z was made famous in Australia by Jade and Ryan the hosts.
Stars: Lenka, Jade Gatt, Ryan Lappin, Marc Turner
Votes: 198
48. Skippy: Adventures in Bushtown (1998–1999)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The adventures of Skippy the Bush Kangaroo.
Stars: Keith Scott, Robyn Moore, Jamie Oxenbould
Votes: 32
49. Romper Room (I) (1963–1988)
Family
A preschool program created by Bert and Nancy Claster (USA), franchised in Australia, Canada, Japan, Puerto Rico, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Australia first produced it at ATN-7 Sydney in February 1963, hosted by Susan Jamieson.
Stars: Susan Jamieson, Helena Bailey, Patricia Godfrey, Craig Walker
Votes: 45
50. It's a Knockout (1985–1987)
Game-Show
"It's a Knockout" was a loud, colourful and downright silly game show that was a hallmark of 1980s Australian television. Small town representatives from Victoria, New South Wales, South ... See full summary »
Stars: Billy J. Smith, Fiona MacDonald, Max Rowley, Jacki MacDonald
Votes: 62
51. A*mazing (1994–1998)
26 min | Family, Game-Show
Children's game show where contestants compete in a series of spelling challenges and scavenger hunts inside various mazes.
Stars: James Sherry, Mark Malone, Jason Walkerden, Darren de Mello
Votes: 126
52. Ocean Girl (1994–1997)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Set against the beauty of Far North Queensland, Ocean Girl is the story of Neri, a mysterious young girl from the ocean, who is discovered by the young inhabitants of an underwater research colony.
Stars: Marzena Godecki, David Hoflin, Jeffrey Walker, Alex Pinder
Votes: 1,992
53. Sky Trackers (1994)
24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Life under the shadow of an observatory.
Stars: Petra Yared, Zbych Trofimiuk, Emily-Jane Romig, Steve Jacobs
Votes: 89
54. Animalia (2007–2008)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
Animalia tells the story of two human children, Alex and his friend Zoe, who stumble into the magical library which transports them to the animal-inhabited world of Animalia.
Stars: Brooke Anderson, Chris Hobbs, Peta Johnson, R. Martin Klein
Votes: 224
55. Hi-5 (1999–2012)
TV-Y | Family, Music
Australian weekly children's educational series.
Stars: Kellie Crawford, Charli Robinson, Nathan Foley, Tim Harding
Votes: 216
56. Hoopla Doopla! (2014)
12 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Hoopla Doopla is a live action preschool show that is inspired by circus and physical comedy. The show features 6 characters and is set in the colorful town of Hoopla.
Stars: Simon Wright, Katie Wright, Daniel Gorski
Votes: 31
57. Mortified (2006–2007)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A girl has extremely awkward parents and a crazy life.
Stars: Marny Kennedy, Nicolas Dunn, Maia Mitchell, Luke Erceg
Votes: 975
58. The Silver Brumby (1998)
25 min | Adventure, Animation
Tells of the adventures of the magnificent silver colt Thowra, son of the mighty Yarraman who is destined to become king of all the wild horses.
Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Jeffrey Walker, Brett Climo, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
Votes: 173
59. Legacy of the Silver Shadow (2002–2003)
TV-Y7-FV | 25 min | Action, Drama, Family
Four ordinary kids face the extraordinary fact that a superhero really did exist in their city. The Silver Shadow is a forgotten crusader who waged a solitary war against crime and ... See full summary »
Stars: Alex Hopkins, Aljin Abella, Eloise Mignon, Stephen Lopez
Votes: 69
60. Wicked Science (2004– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
While working on a class assignment with the teacher's pet, Toby is struck with a wave of energy that makes him a super genius in science.
Stars: Bridget Neval, André de Vanny, Benjamin Schmideg, Brook Sykes
Votes: 744
61. The Elephant Princess (2008–2011)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Alexandra Wilson is a regular suburban girl who suddenly discovers she is a princess of a mystical kingdom.
Stars: Miles Szanto, Siam, Emily Robins, Maddy Tyers
Votes: 1,081
62. Pirate Islands (2003)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A freak accident sends three Australian kids into a computer-generated world of pirates and swashbuckling heroes. The kids must help a group of adventurers find a buried treasure and a way back to the real world.
Stars: Brooke Harman, Nicholas Donaldson, Eliza Taylor, Oliver Ackland
Votes: 338
63. Cybergirl (2001–2002)
TV-PG | 25 min | Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Cybergirl is a Blue super heroine Human Prototype 6000 living under the secret identity of ordinary teenage girl Ashley Campbell. In reality, she is a Human Prototype 6000 from a distant planet.
Stars: Ania Stepien, Craig Horner, Septimus Caton, Ric Anderson
Votes: 194
64. Crash Zone (1999–2001)
Unrated | 25 min | Family, Sci-Fi
Australian tv show about five teenage computer gamers and a A.I. who helps a gaming developing studio and their ordeals with their lives.
Stars: Cassandra Magrath, Paul Pantano, Damien Bodie, Frances Wang-Ward
Votes: 268
65. Space Nova (2020– )
Animation
It's 2162 and life is a blast for space adventurer siblings, Jet and Adelaide Nova. After all, what tween wouldn't want to divide their days between living on an international space station... See full summary »
Stars: Adelaide Tustian, Zachary Fuller, Michelle Doake, Stephen James King
Votes: 28
66. The Bureau of Magical Things (2018–2021)
TV-G | 25 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
Teenage girl Kyra accidentally discovers an extraordinary world and gains magical powers; when an unexpected threat emerges, she must unite fairies, elves and humans to save them all.
Stars: Kimie Tsukakoshi, Elizabeth Cullen, Mia Milnes, Julian Cullen
Votes: 3,077
67. The InBESTigators (2019–2020)
Comedy, Crime, Family
When Maudie, a ten-year-old puzzle prodigy, forms a detective agency with her classmates Ezra, Ava and Kyle, no crime is left unsolved.
Stars: Abby Bergman, Anna Cooke, Aston Droomer, Jamil Smyth-Secka
Votes: 1,154
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