The Wayne Manifesto(1997)

6.5
1 Seasons
ComedyKids

Overview

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.

Created By: David McRobbie

Episodes

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Ep 1

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.

02/06/199723 min
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Ep 2

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.

03/06/199723 min
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Ep 3

This Guy Dellafield

School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.

04/06/199723 min
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Ep 4

A Slave to Fashion

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

05/06/199723 min
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Ep 5

Pizza

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

06/06/199723 min
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Ep 6

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.

09/06/199723 min
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Ep 7

The Wayne Manifesto

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

10/06/199723 min
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Ep 8

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.

11/06/199723 min
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Ep 9

Harris Weed

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

12/06/199723 min
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Ep 10

You Can't Take Him Anywhere

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

13/06/199723 min
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Ep 11

Junk

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

16/06/199723 min
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Ep 12

Work Experience

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

17/06/199723 min
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Ep 13

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.

18/06/199723 min
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Ep 14

Now You See It, Now You Still See It

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

19/06/199723 min
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Ep 15

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.

20/06/199723 min
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Ep 16

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.

23/06/199723 min
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Ep 17

Special Operations

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

24/06/199723 min
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Ep 18

Elementary, My Dear Squocka

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

25/06/199723 min
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Ep 19

Soap

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

26/06/199723 min
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Ep 20

Amy Pastrami Day

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

27/06/199723 min
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Ep 21

Witch Wayne

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

30/06/199723 min
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Ep 22

A Wayne's Gotta Do ...

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

01/07/199723 min
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Ep 23

The Harder They Fall

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

02/07/199723 min
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Ep 24

Where's Wilson

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

03/07/199723 min
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Ep 25

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.

04/07/199723 min
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Ep 26

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.

07/07/199723 min

Top Cast

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

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Mark F. Hill

Patrick

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkABC TV
TypeScripted

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