The Wayne Manifesto (1997)
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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Episode 1 - A Wayne in a Manger
Release Date: 1997-06-02Wayne 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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Episode 2 - The Alien
Release Date: 1997-06-03Wayne 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.
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Episode 3 - This Guy Dellafield
Release Date: 1997-06-04School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.
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Episode 4 - A Slave to Fashion
Release Date: 1997-06-05Wayne wants to be accepted; Rosie has feelings for Wayne.
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Episode 5 - Pizza
Release Date: 1997-06-06Wayne boasts that he can cook; Charlene finally meets Rupert.
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Episode 6 - Rites and Wrongs
Release Date: 1997-06-09Wayne'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.
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Episode 7 - The Wayne Manifesto
Release Date: 1997-06-10Wayne discovers his first chest hair and, to celebrate, compiles his six-point manifesto.
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Episode 8 - There's Good in Everybody
Release Date: 1997-06-11Taking 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.
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Episode 9 - Harris Weed
Release Date: 1997-06-12Visiting relatives cause problems for Wayne. The Wilson's furniture finally arrives.
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Episode 10 - You Can't Take Him Anywhere
Release Date: 1997-06-13Grandpa comes to stay, taking over Wayne's room and causing endless embarrassment for Wayne and Charlene.
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Episode 11 - Junk
Release Date: 1997-06-16Wayne's mum decides that his father's ever-expanding toilet collection has got to go.
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Episode 12 - Work Experience
Release Date: 1997-06-17Wayne tries his hand at baby-sitting while Squocka and Violet do their work experience on a building site.
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Episode 13 - Wise Words
Release Date: 1997-06-18Wayne wants to go to the fete but first he needs to earn some money—he decides to raise money by salvaging golf balls.
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Episode 14 - Now You See It, Now You Still See It
Release Date: 1997-06-19Squoka needs an assistant for his magic act and Grandpa moves into a home.
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Episode 15 - Fancy Dress
Release Date: 1997-06-20Wayne tries to impress Violet by being more sensitive and tolerant. Wayne and Charlene teach Harris Weed a lesson at a birthday party.
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Episode 16 - Wheels Within Wheels
Release Date: 1997-06-23Wayne 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.
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Episode 17 - Special Operations
Release Date: 1997-06-24It is limited specials day at the local supermarket and Wayne's mum wants everyone to help.
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Episode 18 - Elementary, My Dear Squocka
Release Date: 1997-06-25Violet and Squocka turn detective when Wayne is accused of cheating on an exam. Violet leaves for the States.
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Episode 19 - Soap
Release Date: 1997-06-26It is Father's Day, but Wayne and Charlene are too preoccupied with their own troubles to find a real present.
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Episode 20 - Amy Pastrami Day
Release Date: 1997-06-27Violet is back from America and her stories of 'Amy Pastrami Day' ignite the imagination of the drama teacher.
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Episode 21 - Witch Wayne
Release Date: 1997-06-30It is Halloween and Violet decides to find out the truth about the neighbourhood 'witch'
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Episode 22 - A Wayne's Gotta Do ...
Release Date: 1997-07-01Wayne would prefer to go to the cinema with Violet but is forced to face the school bully instead.
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Episode 23 - The Harder They Fall
Release Date: 1997-07-02Wayne reluctantly drags himself away from Violet to help his mother with the shopping.
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Episode 24 - Where's Wilson
Release Date: 1997-07-03Wayne receives an after-school detention which upsets his plans to judge a bake-off.
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Episode 25 - Dad's Ad
Release Date: 1997-07-04Dad brings home a video camera to make a commercial for the local television station. Wayne spots the camera and thinks up a different project.
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Episode 26 - Wayne in the Wings
Release Date: 1997-07-07It is Christmas again, but Wayne is not happy because it looks like Violet might be going to a different high school next year.