The Wayne Manifesto

The Wayne Manifesto

  • 1997
  • 1 Seasons
  • 26 Episodes
  •  6.5  (2)
  •   Ended

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.

The Wayne Manifesto
Seasons
Wayne in the Wings
26. Wayne in the Wings
July 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.
Dad's Ad
25. Dad's Ad
July 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.
Where's Wilson
24. Where's Wilson
July 03, 1997
Wayne receives an after-school detention which upsets his plans to judge a bake-off.
The Harder They Fall
23. The Harder They Fall
July 02, 1997
Wayne reluctantly drags himself away from Violet to help his mother with the shopping.
A Wayne's Gotta Do ...
22. A Wayne's Gotta Do ...
July 01, 1997
Wayne would prefer to go to the cinema with Violet but is forced to face the school bully instead.
Witch Wayne
21. Witch Wayne
June 30, 1997
It is Halloween and Violet decides to find out the truth about the neighbourhood 'witch'
Amy Pastrami Day
20. Amy Pastrami Day
June 27, 1997
Violet is back from America and her stories of 'Amy Pastrami Day' ignite the imagination of the drama teacher.
Soap
19. Soap
June 26, 1997
It is Father's Day, but Wayne and Charlene are too preoccupied with their own troubles to find a real present.
Elementary, My Dear Squocka
18. Elementary, My Dear Squocka
June 25, 1997
Violet and Squocka turn detective when Wayne is accused of cheating on an exam. Violet leaves for the States.
Special Operations
17. Special Operations
June 24, 1997
It is limited specials day at the local supermarket and Wayne's mum wants everyone to help.
Wheels Within Wheels
16. Wheels Within Wheels
June 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.
Fancy Dress
15. Fancy Dress
June 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.
Now You See It, Now You Still See It
14. Now You See It, Now You Still See It
June 19, 1997
Squoka needs an assistant for his magic act and Grandpa moves into a home.
Wise Words
13. Wise Words
June 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.
Work Experience
12. Work Experience
June 17, 1997
Wayne tries his hand at baby-sitting while Squocka and Violet do their work experience on a building site.
Junk
11. Junk
June 16, 1997
Wayne's mum decides that his father's ever-expanding toilet collection has got to go.
You Can't Take Him Anywhere
10. You Can't Take Him Anywhere
June 13, 1997
Grandpa comes to stay, taking over Wayne's room and causing endless embarrassment for Wayne and Charlene.
Harris Weed
9. Harris Weed
June 12, 1997
Visiting relatives cause problems for Wayne. The Wilson's furniture finally arrives.
There's Good in Everybody
8. There's Good in Everybody
June 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.
The Wayne Manifesto
7. The Wayne Manifesto
June 10, 1997
Wayne discovers his first chest hair and, to celebrate, compiles his six-point manifesto.
Rites and Wrongs
6. Rites and Wrongs
June 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.
Pizza
5. Pizza
June 06, 1997
Wayne boasts that he can cook; Charlene finally meets Rupert.
A Slave to Fashion
4. A Slave to Fashion
June 05, 1997
Wayne wants to be accepted; Rosie has feelings for Wayne.
This Guy Dellafield
3. This Guy Dellafield
June 04, 1997
School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.
The Alien
2. The Alien
June 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.
A Wayne in a Manger
1. A Wayne in a Manger
June 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.
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    June 02, 1997
  • Rating
    6.5  (2)