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COLLECTION · Series · 1990

Round the Twist

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.

Source: TMDB
* 7.0 (26)ComedyDocumentaryFamilyFantasyScience FictionAustralia · Germany
Creators
Paul Jennings
Countries
Australia · Germany · France
Studios
ABC TV · Seven Network · The Australian Children's Television Foundation
Runtime
24 min/ep
Age rating
NR
Release
06/04/1990
Score
7.0 / 10 (26)

Awards and nominations

  • Children's (TV) Award
  • Children's Award - Narrative Section
  • General Award - Narrative Section
  • Selected for screening — Banff Television Festival, Canada
  • Nominated at Banff Television Festival, Canada — Best Children's Television Drama
  • Winner at Banff Television Festival, Canada — Best Children's Television Drama
  • Best Children's Television Drama
  • Finalist — International Emmy Awards, New York
  • Winner at International Emmy Awards, New York — Primary Student Judging Panel Award
  • Winner at International Emmy Awards, New York — Children's (TV) Award
  • Winner at International Emmy Awards, New York — Age 7-12 Fiction Category
  • Screened — Cairo International Film Festival for Children, Egypt
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
13 episodes · 1990
Skeleton on the Dunny
Episode 1. Skeleton on the Dunny
1990-04-06 · 24 min

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.

Birdsdo
Episode 2. Birdsdo
1990-04-13 · 24 min

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…

A Good Tip for Ghosts
Episode 3. A Good Tip for Ghosts
1990-04-20 · 24 min

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.

The Cabbage Patch Fib
Episode 4. The Cabbage Patch Fib
1990-04-27 · 24 min

Bronson 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.

Spaghetti Pig Out
Episode 5. Spaghetti Pig Out
1990-05-04 · 24 min

Through 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.

The Gum Leaf War
Episode 6. The Gum Leaf War
1990-05-11 · 24 min

After 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…

Santa Claws
Episode 7. Santa Claws
1990-05-18 · 24 min

Pete discovers the truth behind Jolly Old St. Nick when he meets Santa Claws No. 115,302. He offers 2 wishes to each Twist....

Wunderpants
Episode 8. Wunderpants
1990-05-25 · 24 min

Pete 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...

Lucky Lips
Episode 9. Lucky Lips
1990-06-08 · 24 min

Pete 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.

Know All
Episode 10. Know All
1990-06-15 · 24 min

An old trunk of clothes creates all kinds of problems when they begin coming to life

The Copy
Episode 11. The Copy
1990-06-22 · 24 min

A copying machine is a dangerous object, as the twists soon discover. But none worse than when Linda makes a copy of herself.

Without My Pants
Episode 12. Without My Pants
1990-06-29 · 24 min

Ben 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…

Lighthouse Blues
Episode 13. Lighthouse Blues
1990-07-06 · 24 min

The Gribbles are looking to destroy the lighthouse and the ghosts at the attic are not impressed.

Season 2
Season 2
13 episodes · 1992
Next Time Around
Episode 1. Next Time Around
1992-04-04 · 24 min

Linda has hyptonized Pete to act like a chicken for 10 seconds when someone says ""now"". But how does she undo it?

Copy Cat
Episode 2. Copy Cat
1992-04-11 · 24 min

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...

Little Squirt
Episode 3. Little Squirt
1992-04-18 · 24 min

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.

Pink Bow Tie
Episode 4. Pink Bow Tie
1992-04-25 · 24 min

Pete, Gribbs and the gang have a hair problem after fighting off a gang of thieves on board a ferry.

Nails
Episode 5. Nails
1992-05-01 · 24 min

The new boy at school seems to have something under his skin, in fact he is a merman.

Sloppy Jalopy
Episode 6. Sloppy Jalopy
1992-05-08 · 24 min

Being pushed into some toxic sludge is bad enough, and having to smell forever is worse but now Pete is a human junk magnet!

Smelly Feet
Episode 7. Smelly Feet
1992-05-15 · 24 min

While Bronson has been wearing his sneakers for months now, the time has come for Fay's birthday party and Bronson is dying to take off those sneakers..

Grandma's Gifts
Episode 8. Grandma's Gifts
1992-05-22 · 24 min

While the lemon tree begins sprouting instant fruit and Linda gets suspicious, Tony tries to convince Fay to stay after she has one too many fights with Bronson.

Ice Maiden
Episode 9. Ice Maiden
1992-05-29 · 24 min

It seems Bronson has taken an interest in art, in fact he is completely captivated by Tony's ice maiden. But one kiss and now, they've agreed to spend their life together - til death do they part.

Yuckies
Episode 10. Yuckies
1992-06-05 · 24 min

While Mr.Gribble sets out to destroy a rainforest and erect a casino, Nell sets out to save the magic Yuckles from extinction.

Quivering Heap
Episode 11. Quivering Heap
1992-06-12 · 24 min

Pete gets to suck Fiona's neck in Dracula, and Gribbs is jealous. Locked in the school toilets by the gang, Pete meets a ghost who has to scare someone or stay in the dunny forever. But he doesn't have that touch!

Little Black Balls
Episode 12. Little Black Balls
1992-06-19 · 24 min

Nell has a very valuable opal which has just been eaten by a goat. Now the entire town is scrambling to find out which goat dropping contains it.

Seeing the Light
Episode 13. Seeing the Light
1992-06-26 · 24 min

When the entire town is trapped in the lighthouse with some ghosts, all hell breaks loose!

Season 3
Season 3
13 episodes · 2000
Episode 1. The Big Burp
2000-02-29 · 24 min

Pete meets a beautiful tree spirit and discovers he is going to be ..... a mum?

Episode 2. Viking Book of Love
2000-03-01 · 24 min

When Vikings Chief Snorri and Snorrison travel to Port Niranda through time with an enchanted book of Love, Linda falls under their spell.

Episode 3. The Whirling Derfish
2000-03-02 · 24 min

Bronson swallows a rare whirling derfish and his life starts spinning out of control

Episode 4. UMI
2000-03-03 · 24 min

Pete and Mr. Gribble's minds get switched in a gizmo accident.

Episode 5. Truth Hits Everybody
2000-03-06 · 24 min

Anthony and Linda discover a magic microphone that makes everyone tell the truth.

Episode 6. The Nirandathal Beast
2000-03-07 · 24 min

After breaking a tradition, Bronson is cursed with a metre long beard and is mistaken for the Nirandathal Beast.

Episode 7. Mali Boo
2000-03-07 · 24 min

Pete and Tony find an old Malibu surfboard and Pete meets the board's owner, the ghost Moondoggy who never did manage to surf Big Blue, the once every 30 year tidal wave. But with Pete, he just may have a chance.

Episode 8. Brainless
2000-03-09 · 24 min

In an experiment gone wrong, Anthony and Bronson succeed in separating Pete and Linda from their brains. Now, Gribbs' gang have control of the bodies while the brains create havoc in the town.

Episode 9. Toy Love
2000-03-10 · 24 min

When the Twists decide to throw out all their junk, they realise how much of it they really want. The only thing left in the junk pile is Linda's old toy Veronique which she doesn't want. Gribbs, meanwhile is in love with Linda after the…

Episode 10. The Tears of Innocence
2000-03-13 · 24 min

A drought has hit Port Niranda hard and the rainmaker has fallen in with Gribbs! It is up to Pete to save the day.

Episode 11. The Icecream Man Cometh
2000-03-14 · 24 min

Mr. Gribble fires Linda from his icecream parlour so she moves to Paulo's. But Paulo's secret is Giorgio, a freak who makes icecream from his nose and who has lived his whole life in the van. Linda decides to rescue him but he may not be…

Episode 12. If These Walls Could Talk
2000-03-15 · 24 min

Bronson is sick and tired of not being told anything but now every piece of furniture can talk! Bronson decides to rescue Fay from Mr. Snapper by retrieving the Book of Love.

Episode 13. The Big Rock
2000-03-16 · 24 min

Gribbs reads the last poem in the Book of Love and unknowingly turns Fay into a frog. Unfortunately, this is only part one. Snorrison returns when all the adults are transported to the 8th Century AD and the kids take over.

Season 4
Season 4
13 episodes · 2001
Episode 1. Welcome Back
2001-01-31 · 24 min

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.

Episode 2. Monster Under The Bed
2001-02-07 · 24 min

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.

Episode 3. Linda Godiva
2001-02-14 · 24 min

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.

Episode 4. Dog by Night
2001-02-21 · 24 min

At a flea circus, a rare Transylvanian flea named Count Dracumite sinks its teeth in Pete, turning him into a werewolf at night. Not only is he in love with Fiona's dog, but Pete may have to stay that way.

Episode 5. TV or Not TV
2001-02-28 · 24 min

Pete, Bronson and Linda are sucked into the TV and discover the truth behind their ""heroes""

Episode 6. Face The Fear
2001-03-07 · 24 min

While Linda and Pete attempt to face their fears, Bronson spends a night in the cemetery with an escaped convict tries to steal some loot from Old Men Crenshaw's grave.

Episode 7. Hair Brain
2001-03-14 · 24 min

Linda and Gribbs are oppositions in the election for School Council. But when a haircut goes wrong, Linda can hear people's thoughts and decides to use her power for the election, despite the smelly consequences.

Episode 8. The Princess and the Pete
2001-03-28 · 24 min

While Mr. Gribble has discovered a new claim to fame for Port Niranda while Pete's new crush is a force to be reckoned with.

Episode 9. Bird Boy
2001-04-04 · 24 min

A huge boy faced Bird has followed Bronson home and his singing talent is extraordinary - or is it?

Episode 10. The Shadow Player
2001-04-11 · 24 min

In a total eclipse, Linda's shadow breaks free and tells her how boring she is. But the Shadow Master is out to give the now fun-loving Linda a lesson. So, at a concert, Pete, Bronson and Linda must escape the Shadow Player so Linda can…

Episode 11. Radio DA DA
2001-04-18 · 24 min

Using Nell's old radio, Pete and Linda are transported back to WWII. As they soon realise, everything they do in 1945 reflects what happens in 2001. Now, Linda and Pete must make life go back to normal or the Gribbles will have complete…

Episode 12. Skunkman
2001-04-25 · 24 min

There is a new hero in Port Niranda - Skunkman! He fights evil (such as Gribbs) and protects the innocent and is in love with Lois. The reality is - it's just Bronson. Having collected all those strange deliveries for the past few…

Episode 13. Isle Of Dreams
2001-05-02 · 24 min

Remember the strange person who keeps popping up in the lighthouse? It turns out she is Princess Ariel of Atlantis, and is looking for more people for her home. She has chosen the Twist and Gribble kids to join her. While Pete, Linda,…

Cast by season
Richard Moir
Richard Moir
Tony Twist
Tamsin West
Tamsin West
Linda Twist
Sam Vandenberg
Sam Vandenberg
Pete Twist
Rodney McLennan
Rodney McLennan
Bronson Twist
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