Series
Round the Twist
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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.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 13 epS2 · 13 epS3 · 13 epS4 · 13 ep
1Skeleton on the Dunny6 Apr 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.0The 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.
2Birdsdo13 Apr 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.0The 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.
3A Good Tip for Ghosts20 Apr 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.0Pete 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.
4The Cabbage Patch Fib27 Apr 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.0Bronson 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.
5Spaghetti Pig Out4 May 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.0Through 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.
6The Gum Leaf War11 May 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.0After 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)
7Santa Claws18 May 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.0Pete discovers the truth behind Jolly Old St. Nick when he meets Santa Claws No. 115,302. He offers 2 wishes to each Twist....
8Wunderpants25 May 1990 · 24mPete 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...
9Lucky Lips8 Jun 1990 · 24mPete 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.
10Know All15 Jun 1990 · 24mAn old trunk of clothes creates all kinds of problems when they begin coming to life
11The Copy22 Jun 1990 · 24mA copying machine is a dangerous object, as the twists soon discover. But none worse than when Linda makes a copy of herself.
12Without My Pants29 Jun 1990 · 24mBen 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.
13Lighthouse Blues6 Jul 1990 · 24mThe Gribbles are looking to destroy the lighthouse and the ghosts at the attic are not impressed.
Details
- Created by
- Paul Jennings
- First aired
- 6 Apr 1990
- Last aired
- 2 May 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- ABC TV, Seven Network
- Episodes
- 52
- Votes
- 28 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Andrew S. GilbertTony Twist- RRian McLeanPete Twist
Ebonnie MasiniLinda Twist
Mathew WatersBronson Twist
Brook SykesJames Gribble
Esben StormRalph Snapper
Tom BudgeTiger Gleeson
Mark MitchellHarold Gribble- CChristine KeoghMatron Gribble
Marion HeathfieldNell- SSamuel MarslandRabbit
- SSusanne ChapmanFay
Michala BanasAriel
