ACTF News

What’s On TV? Monday 8 February – Sunday 14 February
Feb 08, 2021
What’s On TV? Monday 8 February – Sunday 14 February

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: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3.26PM on NITV

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Episode 12
Manta Rays
It’s one thing to take a “selfie” what about trying to take a happy snap with a giant Manta Ray while swimming underneath it! Yup, that’s the challenge for Kayne today!

 

TUESDAY: Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8.22AM on NITV

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Episode 8
Then and Now
Koora koora, long ago, and yeyi, now, are both important to our moort, our family. Long time ago noongar people grew up in the bush, living the traditional noongar ways. These days most people live in the cities and towns.

Also catch: Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 9.34AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3.26PM on NITV.

 

WEDNESDAY: My Place – Series 2, 10.18AM on ABC ME

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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: Waabiny Time – Series 2, 8.22AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.21AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 9.34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla!, 10.45AM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 3.26PM on NITV.


THURSDAY: WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.21AM on ABC ME

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Episode 9
Funniest
Join Ambo, Scotty and Sir Reg for some side-splitting antics, as they encounter the most hilarious and talented animals on our planet.

Also catch:
Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.22AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 9.34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10.45AM on ABC2 and Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 3.26PM on NITV.  

 

FRIDAY: Hoopla Doopla! 10.45AM on ABC2
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Episode 44
The Hungry Dragon
Everyone in Hoopla loves the dragon boat festival - especially Jango, who loves it because Mimi makes delicious sticky rice dumplings. Jango sneakily eats all the dumplings and pretends that there is a hungry dragon in Hoopla.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.22AM on NITV; WAC (World Animal Championships), 9.21AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 9.34AM on NITV and Bushwhacked! – Series 3, 3.26PM on NITV.

 

SATURDAY: Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 9.45AM on ABC ME

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Episode 5
The Original “Ghan” Trains
Ezekiel and Nathaniel guide a camel train through Australia’s harsh desert country following the route taken in the early 1900s by teenage Afghan Aboriginal cameleer, William Satour.

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.22AM on NITV; Bushwhacked! – Series 1, 9.34AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla!, 10.45AM on ABC2 and Little J and Big Cuz, 2.47PM on ABC2.

 

SUNDAY: Little J and Big Cuz – Series 2, 2.47PM on ABC2

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Episode 12
Big Bruz
Levi is heartbroken when Little J’s imaginary friend takes his place. Little J is jealous - Big Cuz is going away to a science fair without him. Enter imaginary Big Bruz - best friend ever! But soon Levi is heartbroken, isn’t he Little J’s best friend?

Also catch: Waabiny Time – Series 1, 8.22AM on NITV; The Flamin’ Thongs, 9.27AM on ABC ME; Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9.34AM on NITV; Little Lunch, 9.40AM on ABC ME; Mortified, 9.52AM on ABC ME and Hoopla Doopla! 10.45AM on ABC2.

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