
The Wayne Manifesto
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.
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Cast
Seasons
- Ep 1
1.A Wayne in a Manger
02-06-199723 minWayne 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...
- Ep 2
2.The Alien
03-06-199723 minWayne 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...
- Ep 3
3.This Guy Dellafield
04-06-199723 minSchool troubles include a new teacher and a bully.
- Ep 4
4.A Slave to Fashion
05-06-199723 minWayne wants to be accepted; Rosie has feelings for Wayne.
- Ep 5
5.Pizza
06-06-199723 minWayne boasts that he can cook; Charlene finally meets Rupert.
- Ep 6
6.Rites and Wrongs
09-06-199723 minWayne'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...
- Ep 7
7.The Wayne Manifesto
10-06-199723 minWayne discovers his first chest hair and, to celebrate, compiles his six-point manifesto.
- Ep 8
8.There's Good in Everybody
11-06-199723 minTaking 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.
- Ep 9
9.Harris Weed
12-06-199723 minVisiting relatives cause problems for Wayne. The Wilson's furniture finally arrives.
- Ep 10
10.You Can't Take Him Anywhere
13-06-199723 minGrandpa comes to stay, taking over Wayne's room and causing endless embarrassment for Wayne and Charlene.
- Ep 11
11.Junk
16-06-199723 minWayne's mum decides that his father's ever-expanding toilet collection has got to go.
- Ep 12
12.Work Experience
17-06-199723 minWayne tries his hand at baby-sitting while Squocka and Violet do their work experience on a building site.
- Ep 13
13.Wise Words
18-06-199723 minWayne wants to go to the fete but first he needs to earn some money—he decides to raise money by salvaging golf balls.
- Ep 14
14.Now You See It, Now You Still See It
19-06-199723 minSquoka needs an assistant for his magic act and Grandpa moves into a home.
- Ep 15
15.Fancy Dress
20-06-199723 minWayne tries to impress Violet by being more sensitive and tolerant. Wayne and Charlene teach Harris Weed a lesson at a birthday party.
- Ep 16
16.Wheels Within Wheels
23-06-199723 minWayne 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.
- Ep 17
17.Special Operations
24-06-199723 minIt is limited specials day at the local supermarket and Wayne's mum wants everyone to help.
- Ep 18
18.Elementary, My Dear Squocka
25-06-199723 minViolet and Squocka turn detective when Wayne is accused of cheating on an exam. Violet leaves for the States.
- Ep 19
19.Soap
26-06-199723 minIt is Father's Day, but Wayne and Charlene are too preoccupied with their own troubles to find a real present.
- Ep 20
20.Amy Pastrami Day
27-06-199723 minViolet is back from America and her stories of 'Amy Pastrami Day' ignite the imagination of the drama teacher.
- Ep 21
21.Witch Wayne
30-06-199723 minIt is Halloween and Violet decides to find out the truth about the neighbourhood 'witch'
- Ep 22
22.A Wayne's Gotta Do ...
01-07-199723 minWayne would prefer to go to the cinema with Violet but is forced to face the school bully instead.
- Ep 23
23.The Harder They Fall
02-07-199723 minWayne reluctantly drags himself away from Violet to help his mother with the shopping.
- Ep 24
24.Where's Wilson
03-07-199723 minWayne receives an after-school detention which upsets his plans to judge a bake-off.
- Ep 25
25.Dad's Ad
04-07-199723 minDad brings home a video camera to make a commercial for the local television station. Wayne spots the camera and thinks up a different project.
- Ep 26
26.Wayne in the Wings
07-07-199723 minIt is Christmas again, but Wayne is not happy because it looks like Violet might be going to a different high school next year.
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