Round the Twist is a Logie Award-winning Australian children's television series about three children and their father who live in a lighthouse and become involved in many bizarre magical adventures.
Cast: Andrew S. Gilbert, Rian McLean, Ebonnie Masini
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13 episodes
1. Skeleton on the DunnyThe Twist Family - Tony, his twins Pete and Linda, and Bronson have moved into the lighthouse at Port Niranda. Only the toilet is haunted by the ghost and the kids must defeat him if they ever want to use their septic system again.NRCC24minApr 6, 1990
2. BirdsdoThe Gribble family - Port Niranda's most notorious residents - are trying to get rid of Old Nell, so they can buy her house. The kids must prove Nell is fine but to do this, they must go up against birds who have real problems with their bowel movement.NRCC24minApr 13, 1990
3. A Good Tip for GhostsPete is being made to feel uncomfortable by Gribbs, Jr. and his gang - Tiger and Rabbit. However in a ""duty"" of collecting a skull, Pete gets his own back on the three.NRCC24minApr 20, 1990
4. The Cabbage Patch FibBronson wants to know where babies come from, and an embarrassed Tony tells him the cabbage patch is the answer. Unfortunately, a real green baby awaits Bronson in the cabbage patch and it thinks Bronson is it's parent figure.NRCC24minApr 27, 1990
5. Spaghetti Pig OutThrough one of nature's miracles, a remote control that works on people lands in the Twist's hand. You can Pause people if you want, but Pete's real fun is in the spaghetti-eating competition and the rewind button.NRCC24minMay 4, 1990
6. The Gum Leaf WarAfter an accident, Linda ends up with a broken nose. She dreams of her nose being big, so she escapes to the country with her Aunt Tuneless (who resembles Nell), where she discovers that anyone who plays ""The Wild Colonial Boy"" on a gumleaf from a certain tree can pass illness's onto others. She discovers this after Aunt Tuneless uses it against Foxy(who resembles Mr. Gribble, and has a son that looks like Gribble junior)NRCC24minMay 11, 1990
7. Santa ClawsPete discovers the truth behind Jolly Old St. Nick when he meets Santa Claws No. 115,302. He offers 2 wishes to each Twist....NRCC24minMay 18, 1990
8. WunderpantsPete becomes blessed with magic powers after he uses a microwave to dry his undies. Unfortunately, a frog race and a shrinkage problem leave Pete all alone and a bit undressed...NRCC24minMay 25, 1990
9. Lucky LipsPete and Gribbs are dying for a kiss from Fiona, and the magic lipstick that is irresistible to all women, comes in handy. Unfortunately, it really does mean ALL women.NRCC24minJun 8, 1990
10. Know AllAn old trunk of clothes creates all kinds of problems when they begin coming to lifeNRCC24minJun 15, 1990
11. The CopyA copying machine is a dangerous object, as the twists soon discover. But none worse than when Linda makes a copy of herself.NRCC24minJun 22, 1990
12. Without My PantsBen Byron died trying to save his drowning dog, Shovel. It's when the ghost of Shovel zaps Pete that the hilarious trouble begins. Pete can't say anything with out finishing his sentance with ""without my pants"" which causes him quite a bit of trouble.NRCC24minJun 29, 1990
13. Lighthouse BluesThe Gribbles are looking to destroy the lighthouse and the ghosts at the attic are not impressed.NRCC24minJul 6, 1990
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Round the Twist
★ 7.2/1019904 seasons52 episodesCanceled
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Round the Twist is a Logie Award-winning Australian children's television series about three children and their father who live in a lighthouse and become involved in many bizarre magical adventures.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Paul Jennings
- Studio
- The Australian Children's Television Foundation
Maturity rating
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