The Wayne Manifesto

The Wayne Manifesto

1997
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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.

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Season

1
26 - Wayne in the Wings
Jul. 07,1997

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

25 - Dad's Ad
Jul. 04,1997

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.

24 - Where's Wilson
Jul. 03,1997

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

23 - The Harder They Fall
Jul. 02,1997

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

22 - A Wayne's Gotta Do ...
Jul. 01,1997

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

21 - Witch Wayne
Jun. 30,1997

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

20 - Amy Pastrami Day
Jun. 27,1997

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

19 - Soap
Jun. 26,1997

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

18 - Elementary, My Dear Squocka
Jun. 25,1997

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

17 - Special Operations
Jun. 24,1997

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

16 - Wheels Within Wheels
Jun. 23,1997

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.

15 - Fancy Dress
Jun. 20,1997

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

14 - Now You See It, Now You Still See It
Jun. 19,1997

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

13 - Wise Words
Jun. 18,1997

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

12 - Work Experience
Jun. 17,1997

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

11 - Junk
Jun. 16,1997

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

10 - You Can't Take Him Anywhere
Jun. 13,1997

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

9 - Harris Weed
Jun. 12,1997

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

8 - There's Good in Everybody
Jun. 11,1997

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.

7 - The Wayne Manifesto
Jun. 10,1997

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

6 - Rites and Wrongs
Jun. 09,1997

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.

5 - Pizza
Jun. 06,1997

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

4 - A Slave to Fashion
Jun. 05,1997

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

3 - This Guy Dellafield
Jun. 04,1997

School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.

2 - The Alien
Jun. 03,1997

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.

1 - A Wayne in a Manger
Jun. 02,1997

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.

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