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.

Comedy

Kids

The Wayne Manifesto

Comedy

Kids

Created By: David McRobbie
First Aired on: Jun 02, 1997
Popularity: 21.6592: 2 votes
Networks: (AU)
Production: Artist Services (AU)Australian Broadcasting Corporation (AU)Burberry Productions (AU)Film Queensland (AU)Film Victoria (AU)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 26 episodes

Season 1

Aired 28 years ago

26 Episodes

Episode 1A Wayne in a Manger23 min
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.
Episode 2The Alien23 min
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.
Episode 3This Guy Dellafield23 min
School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.
Episode 4A Slave to Fashion23 min
Wayne wants to be accepted; Rosie has feelings for Wayne.
Episode 5Pizza23 min
Wayne boasts that he can cook; Charlene finally meets Rupert.