ACTF News

What’s On TV? Monday 4 December – Sunday 10 December
Nov 27, 2017
What’s On TV? Monday 4 December – Sunday 10 December

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: Hoopla Doopla! - 5.48AM on ABC2


Episode 24
Trading Places
It is the Lantern Festival, and Bop needs help to make the lanterns. If Zap helps Bop make lanterns, then who will do his deliveries? If Mimi does deliveries, who will make the dumplings? Soon, everyone in town has traded places.

Also catch: Balloon Barnyard, 8.47AM on Disney Junior and WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME.

 

TUESDAY: Balloon Barnyard, 8.47AM on Disney Junior


Episode 10
Hot Day
The donkeys are lying in the shade. Their ears droop and they are a little deflated. It’s such a hot day, Pip thinks they need a nice cold drink.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 5.48AM on ABC2 and WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME.

 

WEDNESDAY: Dance Academy – The Movie, 8.30PM on Masterpiece Movies HD


Dance Academy – The Movie
follows former ballet student Tara Webster, who was destined to become one of the top dancers of her generation, before a devastating injury crippled her career.

Over the last eighteen months she has tried to move on and embrace life as a university student but cannot get over her dream of dancing professionally.

Haunted by her past, by the night she was injured, Tara embarks on a near impossible comeback, leaving her life and love behind in Sydney, determined to prove to the ballet world (not to mention herself) she still has what it takes.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 5.48AM on ABC2; Balloon Barnyard, 8.47AM on Disney Junior; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME and My Place (Double Episode), 11.12AM and 11.36AM on ABC ME.

 

THURSDAY: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME


Episode 15
Strongest
Ambo, Scotty and Sir Reg flex some muscle as they tackle the mightiest of mammals and some beefed up beasts in this super-strong edition of WAC.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 5.47AM on ABC2 and Balloon Barnyard, 9.35AM on Disney Junior.

 

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


Episode 25
Crimes of the Heartless

When Mum's wedding ring goes missing, Sarge is forced to question if his approach to crime prevention in Angelus has fallen on deaf ears all along. Mel won't let Lockie off the hook easily, forcing him to confess his crimes, while Egg is worried he's about to break Sasha's heart.

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 5.47AM on ABC2; Balloon Barnyard, 8.47AM on Disney Junior and WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.35AM on ABC ME.

 

SATURDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 5.47AM on ABC2  


Episode 30
Moonwalk
Zap decides he wants to walk on the moon, so Bop builds him a set of wings - but, they don't seem to work. Zap's friends decide that if they can't get Zap to the moon, they can bring the moon to Zap.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.00AM on NITV

 

SUNDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.00AM on NITV


Episode 6
Animals and Tracks
Djinang, Look! It's a yongka, a kangaroo. And can you see the wetj, the emu full of feathers.

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November 23rd 2017

More Awards

Produced by Gristmill, the Little Lunch special 'The Nightmare Before Graduation' recently won the Japan Prize for Best Primary Series, and is also a finalist in the Kids TV Movie/Mini-Series category at the upcoming 6th International Emmy Kids Awards, with the winners to be announced in April next year. 
November 23rd 2017

Come Visit the ACTF at ATF

The ACTF will join forces next week with ABC Commercial, Beyond Distribution, Escapade Media and Fred Media at the Australia Pavillion at the Asian Television Forum (ATF), Singapore.  
November 23rd 2017

USA’s FNX Acquires ACTF-Supported Indigenous Series

Following the ACTF’s visit to Cannes trade festival MIPCOM, USA broadcaster First Nations Experience (FNX) has acquired a series of ACTF-supported Indigenous titles. 
November 16th 2017

Little Lunch Series and Resources Available in Victoria’s FUSE Portal

ACTF Education is excited to announce that Victorian teachers and students with log in access to the state’s FUSE portal can now access all 26 Little Lunch episodes, along with support materials mapped to the Victorian Curriculum.