S01E01 A Wayne in a Manger
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...
The Wayne Manifesto
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 The Alien
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.
S01E06 Rites and Wrongs
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.
S01E07 The Wayne Manifesto
Wayne discovers his first chest hair and, to celebrate, compiles his six-point manifesto.
S01E08 There's Good in Everybody
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.
S01E09 Harris Weed
Visiting relatives cause problems for Wayne. The Wilson's furniture finally arrives.
S01E10 You Can't Take Him Anywhere
Grandpa comes to stay, taking over Wayne's room and causing endless embarrassment for Wayne and Charlene.
S01E11 Junk
Wayne's mum decides that his father's ever-expanding toilet collection has got to go.
S01E12 Work Experience
Wayne tries his hand at baby-sitting while Squocka and Violet do their work experience on a building site.
S01E13 Wise Words
Wayne wants to go to the fete but first he needs to earn some money—he decides to raise money by salvaging golf balls.
S01E14 Now You See It, Now You Still See It
Squoka needs an assistant for his magic act and Grandpa moves into a home.
S01E15 Fancy Dress
Wayne tries to impress Violet by being more sensitive and tolerant. Wayne and Charlene teach Harris Weed a lesson at a birthday party.
S01E16 Wheels Within Wheels
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.
S01E17 Special Operations
It is limited specials day at the local supermarket and Wayne's mum wants everyone to help.
S01E18 Elementary, My Dear Squocka
Violet and Squocka turn detective when Wayne is accused of cheating on an exam. Violet leaves for the States.
S01E19 Soap
It is Father's Day, but Wayne and Charlene are too preoccupied with their own troubles to find a real present.
S01E20 Amy Pastrami Day
Violet is back from America and her stories of 'Amy Pastrami Day' ignite the imagination of the drama teacher.
S01E21 Witch Wayne
It is Halloween and Violet decides to find out the truth about the neighbourhood 'witch'
S01E22 A Wayne's Gotta Do ...
Wayne would prefer to go to the cinema with Violet but is forced to face the school bully instead.
S01E23 The Harder They Fall
Wayne reluctantly drags himself away from Violet to help his mother with the shopping.
S01E24 Where's Wilson
Wayne receives an after-school detention which upsets his plans to judge a bake-off.
S01E25 Dad's Ad
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.
S01E26 Wayne in the Wings
It is Christmas again, but Wayne is not happy because it looks like Violet might be going to a different high school next year.
Cast
Jeffrey Walker
Wayne Wilson
Simon James
Kevin Merry
Remi Broadway
Rupert Pringle
Brooke Harman
Rosie
Cassandra Magrath
Charlene Wilson
Mark F. Hill
Patrick
