Wombat (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wombat |
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| Genre | Children's television series |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 12 |
| Production | |
| Production location(s) | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Release | |
| Original network | Seven Network |
| Picture format | 4.3 PAL |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 1979 – 1990 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Boris' Breakfast Club |
| Followed by | Agro's Cartoon Connection |
Wombat was a popular Australian TV show made just for kids! It was shown on the Seven Network from 1979 to 1990. The show was made in Brisbane and was on TV all over Australia. You could usually watch it in the afternoons during the week, and sometimes on weekend mornings too.
What Was Wombat About?
The show had different hosts who were joined by a very funny puppet co-host named Agro. Agro was voiced by comedian Jamie Dunn. He was already well-known from another show called Boris' Breakfast Club.
Wombat was all about learning new things in a fun way. It had many short segments that taught viewers about different topics. The show featured lots of regular reporters. Some of these included Eric Summons, Cecelia Martine, Craig Campbell, and Fiona MacDonald.
Other familiar faces were Fran Morrison, Bob La Castra, and the identical twins Gayle & Gillian Blakeney. Rob Elliott, Tony Gordon, Jill Ray, Sam Harvey, and Gary Hardgrave also reported.
Kids as Reporters
What was really cool is that Wombat also had kids as regular reporters! Scott Sutherland was one of them. Some reporters, like Bob La Castra and the Blakeney twins, even took turns being the main host.
Other special guests who appeared on the show included Laurel Edwards, Michael Futcher, and Stacey Thomson, also known as "Ranger Stacey."
Awards and Achievements
Wombat was a very successful show and won several awards!
- It won four Logie Awards in a row for "Most Popular Children's Program." These wins happened from 1987 to 1990.
- The show also received a United Nations Media Peace Award. This was for a special episode in 1988 that celebrated Australia's Bicentennial.
- Agro, the puppet co-host, even won his own award! He received a Penguin Award from the Television Society of Australia.
What Happened Next?
After Wombat ended, some of the cast members went on to appear in a similar show called Totally Wild. Agro, the puppet, became even more famous! He went on to host his own shows, including Agro's Cartoon Connection and The Super Sunday Show.
