Paul Moloney
Director
The Wayne Manifesto (1997)
Season 1
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.
Released June 1, 1997
Episode 23 min
None+
Genres: Children, Comedy, Family, Kids
Keywords: tmdb.family-relationships, tmdb.overalls, tmdb.overflowing-with-imagination, imdb.family-comedy, imdb.overalls, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.boy + 3 more, imdb.toilet, imdb.children, imdb.australia
Production Companies: Artist Services, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Burberry Productions, Film Queensland, Film Victoria
Network: ABC TV
S1E1 - 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.
June 2, 1997, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
June 3, 1997, midnight
S1E3 - This Guy Dellafield
School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.
June 4, 1997, midnight
S1E4 - A Slave to Fashion
Wayne wants to be accepted; Rosie has feelings for Wayne.
June 5, 1997, midnight
S1E5 - Pizza
Wayne boasts that he can cook; Charlene finally meets Rupert.
June 6, 1997, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
June 9, 1997, midnight
S1E7 - The Wayne Manifesto
Wayne discovers his first chest hair and, to celebrate, compiles his six-point manifesto.
June 10, 1997, midnight
S1E8 - 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.
June 11, 1997, midnight
S1E9 - Harris Weed
Visiting relatives cause problems for Wayne. The Wilson's furniture finally arrives.
June 12, 1997, midnight
S1E10 - You Can't Take Him Anywhere
Grandpa comes to stay, taking over Wayne's room and causing endless embarrassment for Wayne and Charlene.
June 13, 1997, midnight
S1E11 - Junk
Wayne's mum decides that his father's ever-expanding toilet collection has got to go.
June 16, 1997, midnight
S1E12 - Work Experience
Wayne tries his hand at baby-sitting while Squocka and Violet do their work experience on a building site.
June 17, 1997, midnight
S1E13 - 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.
June 18, 1997, midnight
S1E14 - Now You See It, Now You Still See It
Squoka needs an assistant for his magic act and Grandpa moves into a home.
June 19, 1997, midnight
S1E15 - 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.
June 20, 1997, midnight
S1E16 - 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.
June 23, 1997, midnight
S1E17 - Special Operations
It is limited specials day at the local supermarket and Wayne's mum wants everyone to help.
June 24, 1997, midnight
S1E18 - Elementary, My Dear Squocka
Violet and Squocka turn detective when Wayne is accused of cheating on an exam. Violet leaves for the States.
June 25, 1997, midnight
S1E19 - Soap
It is Father's Day, but Wayne and Charlene are too preoccupied with their own troubles to find a real present.
June 26, 1997, midnight
S1E20 - Amy Pastrami Day
Violet is back from America and her stories of 'Amy Pastrami Day' ignite the imagination of the drama teacher.
June 27, 1997, midnight
S1E21 - Witch Wayne
It is Halloween and Violet decides to find out the truth about the neighbourhood 'witch'
June 30, 1997, midnight
S1E22 - A Wayne's Gotta Do ...
Wayne would prefer to go to the cinema with Violet but is forced to face the school bully instead.
July 1, 1997, midnight
S1E23 - The Harder They Fall
Wayne reluctantly drags himself away from Violet to help his mother with the shopping.
July 2, 1997, midnight
S1E24 - Where's Wilson
Wayne receives an after-school detention which upsets his plans to judge a bake-off.
July 3, 1997, midnight
S1E25 - 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.
July 4, 1997, midnight
S1E26 - 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.
July 7, 1997, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 23 min.
Released: June 1, 1997
Last Air Date: July 7, 1997, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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