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Why do blue-tongue lizards have blue tongues? Why do crocodiles like sitting in the sun? Why don’t emus fly?
These are just some of the challenges for
The Wonder Gang, ABC KIDS newest factual trio ready to get to the bottom of puzzling questions for its preschooler audience.
Buzzing with energy in the ‘question mark-shaped’ Wonder HQ are Willow (Chenelle Carr), Whyla (Mischa Heywood) and Wes (Tristan Ayres).
It’s a master control hub of colourful high-tech, plush lounge, science lab and candy-coloured laptops: there are three puppet Quokkas named Quidget, Quest and Quinton who assist with tasks. Move over
New factual series
The Wonder Gang debuts on ABC Kids next week.
Created and developed by the ABC Children’s Department it is underpinned by Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics principles to ignite the imaginations of preschoolers on Australia’s animals and natural wonders.
The program introduces the powerful art of investigating facts; how to ask a question, where to look for answers, how to filter right and wrong answers and knowing when you have arrived at the solution.
The story development process of
The Wonder Gang encompassed comprehensive consultation with a range of scientific and early childhood specialists.
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John Foreman’s Aussie Pops Orchestra New Year’s Eve Gala
If you are keeping the soft clothes on and signing off on the year that wasn’t from the comfort of your couch this New Year’s Eve, you can now do so while celebrating the return of live music with host and musician John Foreman and a 53-piece Aussie Pops Orchestra.
This contemporary orchestra have performed on New Year’s Eve for over 30 years, but this time, they are reinventing their sell-out show for television so everyone at home can join in on the festivities. Music to one’s ears!
What s on TV: Friday, December 25 to Thursday, December 31
What s on TV: Friday, December 25 to Thursday, December 31
By Craig Mathieson and Debbie Enker
Updated
December 19, 2020 6.30pm
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The inaugural
Royal Command Performance was held in 1912, with King George V and Queen Mary rocking up for a charitable benefit that was not without controversy: music-hall star Marie Lloyd was reportedly not invited because her act was considered risque and she d been married three times. This year s event, hosted by Jason Manford, had to contend with somewhat different issues. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Blackpool Opera House was full of television monitors, providing a virtual audience for the pre-recorded performances. Those facing the sea of screens include Take That s Gary Barlow, robotic pop act Steps, and West End star Samantha Barks, although the real showstopper may be centenarian Sir Thomas Moore, the World War II veteran whose lockdown garden walks for ch