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Originally on: ABC (Australia) (30 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: April 3, 1989    Last Aired: May 2, 2001
Show Categories: Comedy, Children
Welcome to the Round the Twist guide at TV.com. Round The Twist is a wacky TV series written by the hilarious children's author, Paul Jennings. It follows the bizarre lives of the Twist family. Tony Twist (aka dad) and his three children--the twins, Pete and Linda, and youngest son, Bronson--move from "The Big Smoke" (the city) to the sea-side village of Port Niranda. They move into...
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Last episode: Isle Of Dreams
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, Tiger, Rabbit, Gribbs and Bronson are all initially thrilled to get the chance but learn they can never come back if they go. After Pete realises what he feels for Fiona and the rest of the group realise how much they like Port Niranda they realise they can't go. Meanwhile, Fay handcuffs herself to Mr. Gribble and then goes into labour!
Aired: Wednesday May 2, 2001
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Cast

 
Judith McGrath - Matron Gribble (Season 1)
Frankie J. Holden - Harold Gribble (Season 1)
Jan Friedl - Matron Gribble (Season 2)
Lachlan Jeffrey - James "Gribbs" Gribble (Season 1)
Stuart Atkin - Rabbit (Season 1)
Drew Campbell - Rabbit (Season 2)
Samuel Marshalnd - Rabbit (Season 3-4)
Nick Mitchell - Tiger Gleeson (Season 2)
Katie Barnes - Fiona (Season 3-4)
Brook Sykes - James "Gribbs" Gribble (Season 3-4)
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Community Reviews (7)

 
7.0
Good
"Bring it back!"
One of the best kids shows of the 90's.
Continue » Posted Mar 31, 2008 8:19 am PST
10.0
Perfect
"Classic"
Great show about the strange adventures of a family who live in a lighthouse
Continue » Posted Mar 30, 2008 3:44 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Absolutely fabulous"
I always loved this show since I was seven years of age.
Continue » Posted Jul 2, 2007 4:11 am PST
9.5
Superb
"Bring it back!"
Round the Twist was possibly the best children's tv show ever made in Australia.
Continue » Posted Jul 1, 2007 5:47 pm PST
10.0
Perfect
"Cutting edge"
Great
Continue » Posted Jun 11, 2007 11:33 am PST
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Show: Round The Twist
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Ratings Rank: 3,215 of 17,580  ( 15)
Show Reviews: 7
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