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The Wayne Manifesto

The Wayne Manifesto

★ 7.0/10•1997•23m•L•Comedy•Kids
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The Wayne Manifesto is an Australian children's television series that aired on the ABC in 1996. Based on the children's books by David McRobbie, it is centred around the life 12-year-old Wayne Wilson, showing the world both as the way he would like it and the way it really is. Filmed in Brisbane, Australia, it aired most weekdays in the afternoon at 4pm on the ABC.

David McRobbie · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime23m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 2, 1997

Episodes

E123m

A Wayne in a Manger

Wayne Wilson and his family move into their new home in suburban Melbourne. On arrival they discover that the previous owner has emptied almost the whole house, and the the moving truck carrying their possessions has gotten lost. They must start their new life in a practically bare house, compensating in ways such as using Mr. Wilson's (a plumber) toilet collection for chairs, while waiting for the truck to find its way. On top of this, Wayne must adjust to a new school, make friends such Squocka, Violet (the girl next door) and Rosie (her sister), and put up with the school bully, Kevin, and his accomplice, Patrick, as well as his nagging parents and sister.

Jun 2, 1997

E223m

The Alien

Wayne leaves home and continues his pursuit of the alien. Charlene tries to unearth information about the cute boy in the car. Wayne feels guilty after he turns the alien in to the police.

Jun 3, 1997

E323m

This Guy Dellafield

School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.

Jun 4, 1997

E423m

A Slave to Fashion

Wayne wants to be accepted; Rosie has feelings for Wayne.

Jun 5, 1997

E523m

Pizza

Wayne boasts that he can cook; Charlene finally meets Rupert.

Jun 6, 1997

E623m

Rites and Wrongs

Wayne's surprise birthday present is a family camping trip. The trip is a washout but Wayne encounters Violet and Rosie, who are on a camping trip of their own, and makes a daring rescue.

Jun 9, 1997

E723m

The Wayne Manifesto

Wayne discovers his first chest hair and, to celebrate, compiles his six-point manifesto.

Jun 10, 1997

E823m

There's Good in Everybody

Taking his parents' advice, Wayne tries to see the good side of the bully Kevin Merry and invites him over for a cookout. Rosie forms a gang but is too bossy to keep it together.

Jun 11, 1997

E923m

Harris Weed

Visiting relatives cause problems for Wayne. The Wilson's furniture finally arrives.

Jun 12, 1997

E1023m

You Can't Take Him Anywhere

Grandpa comes to stay, taking over Wayne's room and causing endless embarrassment for Wayne and Charlene.

Jun 13, 1997

E1123m

Junk

Wayne's mum decides that his father's ever-expanding toilet collection has got to go.

Jun 16, 1997

E1223m

Work Experience

Wayne tries his hand at baby-sitting while Squocka and Violet do their work experience on a building site.

Jun 17, 1997

E1323m

Wise Words

Wayne wants to go to the fete but first he needs to earn some money—he decides to raise money by salvaging golf balls.

Jun 18, 1997

E1423m

Now You See It, Now You Still See It

Squoka needs an assistant for his magic act and Grandpa moves into a home.

Jun 19, 1997

E1523m

Fancy Dress

Wayne tries to impress Violet by being more sensitive and tolerant. Wayne and Charlene teach Harris Weed a lesson at a birthday party.

Jun 20, 1997

E1623m

Wheels Within Wheels

Wayne finds a way to reconcile Rupert and Charlene, but the Merry brothers are up to no good when they steal the wheels to Rupert's Volvo.

Jun 23, 1997

E1723m

Special Operations

It is limited specials day at the local supermarket and Wayne's mum wants everyone to help.

Jun 24, 1997

E1823m

Elementary, My Dear Squocka

Violet and Squocka turn detective when Wayne is accused of cheating on an exam. Violet leaves for the States.

Jun 25, 1997

E1923m

Soap

It is Father's Day, but Wayne and Charlene are too preoccupied with their own troubles to find a real present.

Jun 26, 1997

E2023m

Amy Pastrami Day

Violet is back from America and her stories of 'Amy Pastrami Day' ignite the imagination of the drama teacher.

Jun 27, 1997

E2123m

Witch Wayne

It is Halloween and Violet decides to find out the truth about the neighbourhood 'witch'

Jun 30, 1997

E2223m

A Wayne's Gotta Do ...

Wayne would prefer to go to the cinema with Violet but is forced to face the school bully instead.

Jul 1, 1997

E2323m

The Harder They Fall

Wayne reluctantly drags himself away from Violet to help his mother with the shopping.

Jul 2, 1997

E2423m

Where's Wilson

Wayne receives an after-school detention which upsets his plans to judge a bake-off.

Jul 3, 1997

E2523m

Dad's Ad

Dad brings home a video camera to make a commercial for the local television station. Wayne spots the camera and thinks up a different project.

Jul 4, 1997

E2623m

Wayne in the Wings

It is Christmas again, but Wayne is not happy because it looks like Violet might be going to a different high school next year.

Jul 7, 1997

Actors

Jeffrey Walker

Jeffrey Walker

Wayne Wilson

Simon James

Simon James

Kevin Merry

Remi Broadway

Remi Broadway

Rupert Pringle

Brooke Harman

Brooke Harman

Rosie

Cassandra Magrath

Cassandra Magrath

Charlene Wilson

Mark F. Hill

Patrick

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The Brady Bunch
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The Patrick Star Show
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