Round the Twist

1990 - 2001

Skeleton on the Dunny

Episode 1

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

13th April 1990

Episode 2

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 bowel movement.

A Good Tip for Ghosts

20th April 1990

Episode 3

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

27th April 1990

Episode 4

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

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

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 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)

Santa Claws

Episode 7

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

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

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

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

The Copy

Episode 11

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

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 bit of trouble.

Lighthouse Blues

Episode 13

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

Top Cast

Andrew S. Gilbert•Rian McLean•Ebonnie Masini

Writer

Christine Madafferi

Comedy Kids Sci-Fi & Fantasy Documentary

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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Andrew S. Gilbert

Tony Twist

Rian McLean

Pete Twist

Ebonnie Masini Image

Ebonnie Masini

Linda Twist

Mathew Waters Image

Mathew Waters

Bronson Twist

Brook Sykes Image

Brook Sykes

James Gribble

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Esben Storm

Ralph Snapper

Tom Budge Image

Tom Budge

Tiger Gleeson

Mark Mitchell

Harold Gribble

Christine Keogh

Matron Gribble

Marion Heathfield Image

Marion Heathfield

Nell

Samuel Marsland

Rabbit

Susanne Chapman

Fay

Michala Banas Image

Michala Banas

Ariel

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Esben Storm

Screenplay

Christine Madafferi

Writer

Louise Fox

Writer

Robert Greenberg

Writer

Ray Boseley

Writer

Patricia Edgar

Executive Producer

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