About
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.
Cast
Jeffrey Walker
as Wayne Wilson
Simon James
as Kevin Merry
Remi Broadway
as Rupert Pringle
Brooke Harman
as Rosie
Cassandra Magrath
as Charlene Wilson
Mark F. Hill
as Patrick
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
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 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.
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.
This Guy Dellafield
School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.
A Slave to Fashion
Wayne wants to be accepted; Rosie has feelings for Wayne.
Pizza
Wayne boasts that he can cook; Charlene finally meets Rupert.
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.
The Wayne Manifesto
Wayne discovers his first chest hair and, to celebrate, compiles his six-point manifesto.
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.
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