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What's On TV? Monday 22 November - Sunday 28 November
Nov 19, 2021
What's On TV? Monday 22 November - Sunday 28 November

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! 10:42AM on ABC Kids

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Episode 38
The Ziggy Hop

Hoopla is having a dance party, and everyone is excited - except Ziggy, who thinks he is far too clumsy to dance. 

Also catch: Kangaroo Beach (Series 1) 8:21AM on ABC Kids, Bushwhacked! - Series 2 (Double Episodes), 8:44AM on NITV, Mortified – Series 1, 3PM on ABC ME and Hardball – Series 1, 4:57PM on ABC Me.

 

TUESDAY: Kangaroo Beach, 8:21AM on ABC Kids

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Episode 20
The Shark Prank

When Reef and Roadie are rejected from the cadets’ safety film, they disrupt the production with a set of pranks but end up learning a valuable lesson about pretending to be in trouble when you’re not.

Also catch: Bushwhacked! - Series 2 (Double Episodes), 8:44AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:42AM on ABC Kids; Mortified – Series 1, 3PM on ABC ME and Hardball – Series 1, 4:57PM on ABC Me.

 

WEDNESDAY: Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 10:34AM on ABC ME

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Episode 7
Plane Sailing!

Caitlyn and Stella learn the ropes on board the three-masted sailing ship the “James Craig” in an attempt to match 1912 sailor Douglas Bull’s seamanship skills.

Also catch: Kangaroo Beach, 8:21AM on ABC Kids; Bushwhacked! - Series 2 (Double Episodes), 8:44AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:42AM on ABC Kids; Mortified – Series 1, 3PM on ABC ME and Hardball – Series 1, 4:57PM on ABC ME.

 

THURSDAY: Hardball – Series 1, 4:58PM on ABC ME

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Episode 9
The Odd Couple

A failed trial of digital locks on the doors at school results in the longest 29 minutes ever. Everyone is locked in their rooms, Ms Crapper included. Mikey and Tiffany realise they are not so different after all.

Also catch: Kangaroo Beach, 8:21AM on ABC Kids; Bushwhacked! - Series 2 (Double Episodes), 8:44AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:42AM on ABC Kids and Mortified – Series 1, 3PM on ABC ME.

 

FRIDAY: Mortified – Series 1, 3PM on ABC ME

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Episode 10
The Cross Country

Out of the blue, the Fry family inherits a Scottish estate, and Taylor mistakenly thinks her problems are solved.

Also catch: Kangaroo Beach, 8:21AM on ABC Kids; Bushwhacked! - Series 2 (Double Episodes), 8:44AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:42AM on ABC Kids and Hardball – Series 1, 4:57PM on ABC ME.

 

SATURDAY: Space Nova, 7:30AM on Go!

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Episode 3
Black Hamster

When Jet creates a nutrient-dense super pickle it attracts a space hamster whose survival instinct allows it to turn into a small black hole. Jet will have to free his new friend in order to guarantee Luna Ports safety.

Also catch: Bushwhacked! - Series 2 (Double Episodes), 8:44AM on NITV; Hoopla Doopla! 10:42AM on ABC Kids and Hardball – Series 1, 4:57PM on ABC ME.

 

SUNDAY: Bushwhacked! – Series 2, 9:09AM on ABC ME

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Episode 13
Emu

Just because the Emu can’t fly, doesn’t mean it can’t run fast… See how our two adventurers go in trying to track an Emu and see if they can borrow one of its eggs!

Also catch: Hoopla Doopla! 10:42AM on ABC Kids and Hardball – Series 1, 4:57PM on ABC ME.

 

 

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Coming Soon: Space Nova Teaching Toolkit

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