Series synopsis
Round the Twist is an Australian comedy kids sci-fi & fantasy documentary television series that premiered on ABC TV on April 6, 1990. It ended on May 2, 2001. It was created by Paul Jennings. It stars Richard Moir, Andrew S. Gilbert, Rian McLean and Joelene Crnogorac.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. Have you ever, ever felt like this?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Moir as Tony Twist
- Andrew S. Gilbert as Tony Twist
- Rian McLean as Pete Twist
- Joelene Crnogorac as Linda Twist
- Ebonnie Masini as Linda Twist
- Ben Thomas as Pete Twist
- Mathew Waters as Bronson Twist
- Jeffrey Walker as Bronson Twist
Supporting cast
- Robyn Gibbes as Fay James
- Brook Sykes as James Gribble
- Esben Storm as Ralph Snapper
- Tamsin West as Linda Twist
- Sam Vandenberg as Pete Twist
- Tom Budge as Tiger Gleeson
- Rodney McLennan as Bronson Twist
- Mark Mitchell as Harold Gribble
- Jan Friedl as Matron Gribble
- Christine Keogh as Matron Gribble
- Marion Heathfield as Nell
- Samuel Marsland as Rabbit
Guest cast
- Richard Young as James Gribble
- Charles Tingwell as Derek
- Jared Daperis as Barnaby Von Clapp
- Judith McGrath as Matron Gribble
- Bunney Brooke as Nell Rickards
- Wayne Hope as Ronnie the Rat
- Mark Pegler as Policeman #1
- David Glazebrook as Robber #1
- Marzena Godecki as Beautiful Girl
- Frankie J. Holden as Harold Gribble
- Lachlan Jeffrey as James Gribble
- Cameron Nugent as Tiger Gleeson
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | April 6, 1990 | July 6, 1990 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 4, 1992 | June 26, 1992 |
| Season 3 | 13 | February 29, 2000 | March 16, 2000 |
| Season 4 | 13 | January 31, 2001 | May 2, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Skeleton on the Dunny The 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. |
April 6, 1990 |
| 2 |
Birdsdo The 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. |
April 13, 1990 |
| 3 |
A Good Tip for Ghosts Pete 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. |
April 20, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Next Time Around Linda has hyptonized Pete to act like a chicken for 10 seconds when someone says ""now"". But how does she undo it? |
April 4, 1992 |
| 2 |
Copy Cat Mr. Gribble's political campaign includes a competition for a flying machine. So, with a magic copy hat, Linda mimics a seagull and flies high. But others want a go of the copy hat too... |
April 11, 1992 |
| 3 |
Little Squirt Bronson is determined to prove he isn't a little squirt. Joining forces with a water spirit, he sets out to prove he can be as good at anything (even a peeing competition) as the rest. |
April 18, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Big Burp Pete meets a beautiful tree spirit and discovers he is going to be ..... a mum? |
February 29, 2000 |
| 2 |
Viking Book of Love When Vikings Chief Snorri and Snorrison travel to Port Niranda through time with an enchanted book of Love, Linda falls under their spell. |
March 1, 2000 |
| 3 |
The Whirling Derfish Bronson swallows a rare whirling derfish and his life starts spinning out of control |
March 2, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome Back Mr. Snapper is directing a play for the bicentenary of Port Niranda. Fay has a secret (she's pregnant) and a the ghosts of the Von Clapp family want their 15 minutes of fame. |
January 31, 2001 |
| 2 |
Monster Under The Bed The dirt of the house has compiled itself into the Lint Monster and Bronson is headed for a showdown. Meanwhile, Fay jostles with the idea of telling the family about the baby, unaware the kids already know. |
February 7, 2001 |
| 3 |
Linda Godiva Linda has the power to become invisible. After ruining Gribbs' reputation she agrees to help Pete win a horserace but ends up revealing a lot more than the fact she's holding the reins. |
February 14, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 1990 |
| Last aired | May 2, 2001 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday |