ANDYâ S GLOBAL ADVENTURES: BABY ANIMAL MISSIONS - Season 2 - ABC Kids
MONDAY 7 JULY 4.00PM
Andy, Jen & Scout travel the world in their hi-tech explorer, embarking on a series of baby animal missions to find out how natureâs newest arrivals thrive and survive in this world.
Episode 1
This trio of adventurers tackle each mission head-on, relying on their unique skills and teamwork to solve the missions set by HQ.
Whether itâs rescuing new born chicks from a fast flowing river, guiding a baby pond turtle to a nearby river, or finding out how a baby elephant uses its trunk to eat, drink and socialise, our team will be with them every step of the way.
DO NOT WATCH THIS SHOW - ABC FAMILY
MONDAY 7 JULY 7.30PM
ALL EPISODES ON ABC IVIEW FROM 4 JULY
Episode 1
Wizz is a pompous blue monster who is stuck in a television show he doesnât want and is desperate for the audience to switch off!
Wizz tries to trick you into switching off, because a witchâs spell means heâs going to transform into a frog if the episode doesnât stop.
PIRIPENGUINS Season 1 - ABC Kids
MONDAY 14 JULY 7.05PM
Living on an iceberg throws up lots of funny situations and challenges for Pancake, Nugget, Brinicle, Looph and Flutter who learn about life, friendship and have fun along the way.
Theyâre penguins but not like any youâve met before!
Life on an iceberg in the Antarctic throws up lots of funny situations and challenges for best friends Pancake, Nugget, Brinicle, Looph and Flutter from vertigo-inducing ice slides to a tropical island with less than friendly inhabitants, dealing with music mayhem from a flotsam jukebox and sharing an ice- cave with the Worldâs Messiest Penguin.
Along the way they learn about friendship, life in all its fishy glory and have tons of fun along the way.
The Age Green Guide interview with Do Not Watch This Show creator Andy Lee
Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition is on at National Museum of Australia in Canberra from tomorrow (July 4) to October 13. Entry is free but bookings are essential.
Sesame Street season 55 premieres on ABC Kids and iView next Monday, July 7.
The Toronto-based company said it had undertaken a âcomprehensive reviewâ before deciding to wind down ABC Spark, Nickelodeon, Disney French, Disney XD and Disney Jr, effective from September 1.
STEP INSIDE THE THEATREDOME FOR THE ULTIMATE IMPROV BATTLE
PREMIERING AUGUST 4 AT 7.30AM ON 9GO! AND 9NOW
Step inside the TheatreDome for an exhilarating battle of wits and theatrical fun, premiering weekdays from August 4 at 7.30am on 9Go! and 9Now.
TheatreDome is an electrifying new series bringing a fresh wave of creativity and fun to childrenâs television. Breaking new ground, TheatreDome reworks the traditional improv format to resonate with young Aussies, standing out as Australiaâs first improvisational shows for children.
Aspiring drama students step inside the TheatreDome for a series of hilarious improv sketch battles. Guided by professional mentors known as âThe Oraclesâ, two teams, The Fates and The Muses, go head-to-head within the mysterious TheatreDome, under the watchful eye of The Great Overseer. The ultimate goal? To be crowned the undisputed champion of the TheatreDome!
Leading The Fates team is Ashlee Lollback, and leading The Muses is Jack McGirr. They are the Oracles who bring a sibling-like rivalry to each episode, with their competitive nature and friendship shining through. While itâs technically a competition, they canât help but support and cheer on the opposing side.
Tomas Pocilujko steps into the role of The Great Overseer, presiding over the TheatreDome with an insatiable appetite for entertainment. Tomas shared his excitement, stating, âTaking on this role has been an absolute blast. Iâve thoroughly enjoyed the freedom to improvise and play within this theatrical world, something very rare in television. Itâs the perfect blend of the theatre and TV worlds.â
Geoff Cooper, Executive Producer and Programming Manager at Nine Queensland, said: âWe are incredibly excited to bring TheatreDome to Australian screens, a show that breaks new ground in childrenâs television. This program showcases the immense young talent we have, offering an explosion of laughter as it not only entertains but challenges.
âWeâve made sure that a spirit of collaboration, creativity and problem solving is pivotal to the format and its development. Better yet, viewers can play along at home, shout out their guesses and cheer for their favourite teams â itâs perfect for the whole family.â
Gather round, thespians, for the ultimate theatrical battle, when TheatreDome premieres August 4 and then goes to air weekdays at 7.30am on 9Go! and 9Now.
PREMIERING AUGUST 4 AT 7.30AM ON 9GO! AND 9NOW
Interview with Tomas Pocilujko from TheatreDome
Calling curious kids! Fizzy & Suds is back for season 2
The ABC is bubbling with excitement as season 2 of childrenâs series Fizzy & Suds premieres at 3:40pm on Monday 8 September on ABC Kids and iview.
Fizzy and Suds, two animated bubbles with boundless curiosity, are ready to dive into a fresh batch of real-world fascinations, with episodes focusing on Penguins, Garbage Trucks, Railways, Bees, Noodles, Storms, Frogs and more. Theyâll bring viewers along for the ride with their signature sparkle and wonder.
Each episode is a sensory journey that celebrates curiosity, playful exploration and the thrill of discovering a new subject of fascination. Fizzy & Suds champions childrenâs passions and divergent thinking, encouraging audiences to follow their interests and think outside the box.
Production credit : A Tilt Media and Entertainment Production. Major production financing from the ABC in association with Screen NSW. Distribution by ABC Commercial. Producer Sam Griffin. Executive Producer Chris Hilton. ABC Commissioning Editor Emma Rigney.
ABC unveils two new original childrenâs series
The ABC, Screen Australia and the Australian Childrenâs Television Foundation (ACTF) have announced two new childrenâs series at the Australian Childrenâs Content Summit in Coffs Harbour. Animated sit-com Happy House, supported by VicScreen, and live-action comedy Caper Crew supported by Screen NSW, will be coming to the ABC from 2026.
In Caper Crew, Amelia and Kai Delaneyâs quiet lives are upended when their con-artist Grandmother Queenie mysteriously turns up, teaching them the art of the grift â sparking their hunt for the priceless Woodspring Nug. This is the first childrenâs series from acclaimed production company Easy Tiger. Set up director is Guy Edmonds (Hardball), joined with directors Stef Smith (Itâs Fine Iâm Fine) and Shelly Lauman (Birdie). The series is written by Keith Thompson (Lockie Leonard), Matthew Whittet (Heartbreak High), Amy Stewart (Beep and Mort), Jack Yabsley (Gold Diggers) and Erica Harrison (Gold Diggers).
Happy House is set in a world where internet-famous animals are the creators of their own adorable viral content. The series follows a crew of teen animal content creators as they navigate friendships, rivalries and awkward crushes, all while juggling the pressures of being teens in the digital age. Happy House is co-created and written by Alix Beane (Surviving Summer) and Marisa Nathar (Rock Island Mysteries) with animation by 12field Animation and directed by Kelly Lynagh (The Flaminâ Thongs). Produced by Media World Pictures.
ABC Director Screen, Jennifer Collins said, âThe ABC is proud to deliver on our commitment to world-class childrenâs stories and weâre delighted to bring these original series to the screen. Happy House dives into content-creator culture with sharp humour and fun, and Caper Crew brings mystery and mayhem with a uniquely Australian quirkiness.â
ACTF Head of Content, Bernadette OâMahony said, âThese two projects are fresh, clever and original and are set to become family favourites. Happy House is a hilarious and whip-smart animation that kids will relate to, while Caper Crew is a quirky and comedy led live-action series that will keep audiences guessing. Both series are high on laughs and will resonate with audiences here and globally.â
Screen Australiaâs Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough said, âWeâre excited to support Easy Tigerâs first foray into Childrenâs content with Caper Crew, a live action series full of adventure and heart, set to captivate kids and parents alike. Media World Picturesâ animation Happy House offers a timely look at happiness in a contemporary online world, in a fun and adorable way. These series will extend the canon of high-quality Australian stories for children here and around the world.â
Head of Screen NSW Kyas Hepworth said, âScreen NSW is thrilled to support Easy Tiger bring Caper Crew, their first foray into childrenâs content, to the ABC. Through the Made in NSW - TV Drama Fund, Screen NSW are dedicated to creating a pipeline of high-end Australian content and generating new opportunities for NSW creatives, and we are excited to see where this standout creative team, led by executive producers Ian Collie and Rob Gibson, will take this story. Caper Crew is set to be a charming and whimsical mystery, with a sense of Australian nostalgia that is sure to delight children and adults alike.â
VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher said, âHappy House is an imaginative and hilarious animated series with internet-famous animals that will delight young viewers. VicScreen is proud to support the creative team at Media World Pictures (Little J & Big Cuz) and the Victorian screen industry to bring another quality childrenâs show to Australian audiences.â
Always free and Always entertaining, watch all of your favourite childrenâs programs on ABC iview now.
Production credits :
HAPPY HOUSE â 26 x 11 mins
Happy House is a Media World Pictures production for the ABC. Major production investment from Screen Australia, ABC and the Australian Childrenâs Television Foundation. Financed in association with VicScreen. Distribution by the Australian Childrenâs Television Foundation. Co-created and written by Alix Beane and Marisa Nathar. Animation by 12field Animation. Directed by Kelly Lynagh. Producer: Carmel McAloon. Executive Producers: Colin South, Carmel McAloon, Alix Beane and Marisa Nathar.
CAPER CREW â 10 x 30 mins
Caper Crew is an Easy Tiger production for the ABC. Major production investment from Screen Australia, ABC and the Australian Childrenâs Television Foundation. Financed with support from Screen NSW. Distribution by the Australian Childrenâs Television Foundation. Set up director Guy Edmonds, directors Stef Smith and Shelly Lauman. Written by Keith Thompson, Matthew Whittet, Amy Stewart, Jack Yabsley and Erica Harrison. Script Producer: Keith Thompson, Guy Edmonds. Series Producer: Yingna Lu. Executive Producers: Ian Collie, Rob Gibson.
Images â L: The Caper Crew cast in pre-production (Isabella Zhang, Caitlin Neimotko, Luka Sero and Tevita Hau), photo by Lisa Tomasetti; R: Happy House.