Woobinda (Scripted, English)
Status: Ended
Premiered: 1969-06-03
Ended: 1970-02-24
Network: ABC
Country: AU
Airs on: Tuesday
Air time: 20:00
Runtime: 30 minutes
"WOOBINDA - ANIMAL DOCTOR" is an Australian series that primarily showcases the Australian bush, countryside, and its captivating wildlife. The story revolves around a veterinary surgeon who lives near an unnamed country town called Gatten's Creek. The series features appealing human characters, led by the titular animal doctor, John Stevens (played by Don Pascoe), along with his assistant, Peter Fischer (played by Lutz Hochstraate), who is of German descent. John Stevens has a teenage daughter named Tiggie (portrayed by Sonia Hoffman) and an adopted Aboriginal son, Kevin (played by Bindi Williams). He is also supported by an elderly retainer, Jack (portrayed by Slim De Grey). In keeping with television tradition, John Stevens is a widower, continuing the familiar trope in such series.