2001 in Australian television
Debuts -- Changes to network affiliation
Table:
Program

New Network(s)

Previous Network(s)

Date

Bimble's Bucket

NBN Television

Nine Network

9 June

Sesame Street

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

1 August

/ The Magic School Bus

ABC Kids (digital only)

Network Ten

1 August

Johnny Bravo

Nine Network

Seven Network

14 September

Horrible Histories (2001 cartoon)

ABC TV

ABC Kids (digital only)

17 December

Henry's Cat

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Bob the Builder

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Teletubbies

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Bear in the Big Blue House

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Stickin' Around

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Santo Bugito

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

The Forgotten Toys

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

The Animal Shelf

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Oakie Doke

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Franklin

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Fireman Sam

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Hey Arnold!

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

The Wombles (1996)

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

Tweenies

ABC Kids (digital only)

ABC TV

2001

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NBN Television is an Australian television station based in Newcastle , Australia . The station was inaugurated on 4 March 1962 as the first regional commercial television station in New South Wales , and has since expanded to 39 transmitters throughout the northern half of New South Wales and parts of South East Queensland , including Tamworth , Tweed Heads , Lismore , Coffs Harbour , Hunter Region , Central Coast and the Gold Coast . It is owned and operated by the Nine Network . The station 's call sign , NBN , is an acronym for Newcastle Broadcasting New South Wales . NBN is the only regional station in mainland Australia to produce a one-hour news bulletin seven days a week . Since 2007 , it has been owned by Nine 's parent company Nine Entertainment Co. ( formerly PBL Media ) , making it a sister station to its metropolitan counterparts . However , following the PBL acquisition , NBN at the time continued to operate as an independent regional affiliate of the main network under the name NBN Television . On 1 July 2016 when Nine switched regional affiliations outside Northern NSW and the Gold Coast , NBN was finally folded into the Nine Network adopting the primary logo with the NBN name retired on air .
The Nine Network ( commonly known as Channel Nine or simply Nine ) is a major Australian commercial free-to-air television network , that is a division of Nine Entertainment Co. with headquarters in Willoughby , a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney , Australia . The Nine Network is one of five main free-to-air commercial networks in Australia . As of 2019 , the Nine Network is the highest-rating television network in Australia , ahead of the Seven Network , Network 10 , ABC , and SBS . Since 2017 , the network 's slogan has been We Are the One .
Sesame Street is an American educational children 's television series that combines live action , sketch comedy , animation and puppetry . It is produced by Sesame Workshop ( known as the Children 's Television Workshop ( CTW ) until June 2000 ) and was created by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett . The program is known for its images communicated through the use of Jim Henson 's Muppets , and includes short films , with humor and cultural references . The series premiered on November 10 , 1969 , to positive reviews , some controversy , and high viewership ; it has aired on the U.S. 's national public television provider PBS since its debut , with its first run moving to premium channel HBO on January 16 , 2016 . The format of Sesame Street consists of a combination of commercial television production elements and techniques which have evolved to reflect the changes in American culture and the audience 's viewing habits . With the creation of Sesame Street , producers and writers of a children 's television show used , for the first time , educational goals and a curriculum to shape its content . It was also the first time a show 's educational effects were formally studied . The show , therefore , has undergone significant changes in its history as adjustments to the format and content have been made to reflect change sources to the curriculum . Shortly after creating Sesame Street , its producers developed what came to be called the CTW model ( after the production company 's previous name ) , a system of television show planning , production , and evaluation based on collaborations between producers , writers , educators , and researchers . The show was initially funded by government and private foundations but has become somewhat self-supporting due to revenues from licensing arrangements , international sales , and other media . By 2006 , there were independently produced versions , or co-productions , of Sesame Street broadcast in twenty countries . In 2001 , there were over 120 million viewers of various international versions of Sesame Street , and by the show 's 40th anniversary in 2009 , it was broadcast in more than 140 countries .
ABC Kids ( stylised as ABC KIDS ) is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation 's part-time channel , broadcasting shows between the hours of 5am and 7:30pm in each local Australian market for children 6 and under . ABC Kids shares the same bandwidth as ABC Comedy which broadcasts outside ABC Kids ' scheduled hours and supplements the flagship ABC channel with extra adult-oriented programming .
ABC ( formerly known as The ABC National Television Service or ABC-TV from 1956 until 2008 , and as ABC1 from 2008 until 2014 ) is a national public television network in Australia . Launched on 5 November 1956 it is the responsibility of the ABC 's television division , and is available nationally . The ABC 's headquarters is in Ultimo , an inner-city suburb of Sydney , New South Wales .
The Magic School Bus is an American-Canadian animated children 's television series , based on the book series of the same name by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen . The series has received critical acclaim for its use of celebrity voice talent such as Malcolm-Jamal Warner and combining entertainment with an educational series . Broadcasting & Cable said the show was among the highest-rated PBS shows for school-age children . On September 29 , 2017 a revival series titled The Magic School Bus Rides Again premiered on Netflix .
Network 10 ( commonly known as Channel 10 or simply 10 ) is an Australian commercial television network . One of five national free-to-air networks , 10 's owned-and-operated stations can be found in the state capital cities of Sydney , Melbourne , Brisbane , Adelaide and Perth , while affiliates extend the network to regional areas of the country . The network is owned by Ten Network Holdings , which in-turn is owned by ViacomCBS . As of 2019 , Network 10 is the third rated television network and primary channel in Australia , behind the Nine Network , the Seven Network ahead of the ABC and SBS .
Johnny Bravo is an American animated television series created by Van Partible for Cartoon Network , and the second of the network 's Cartoon Cartoons , which aired from July 14 , 1997 , to August 27 , 2004 . The series centers on the title character , a sunglasses-wearing , muscular young man who tries to get women to date him , though he is usually unsuccessful . He ends up in bizarre situations and predicaments , often accompanied by celebrity guest characters such as Donny Osmond or Adam West . Throughout its run , the show was known for its adult humor and pop culture references . Johnny himself is loosely based on Elvis Presley . Partible pitched the series to Hanna-Barbera 's animation showcase What a Cartoon ! , basing it on his senior thesis project he produced while attending Loyola Marymount University . A pilot short aired on Cartoon Network in 1995 . The series was renewed for a second season in 1999 , during which Partible left and the show was retooled under the direction of Kirk Tingblad . In 2003 , Partible returned for the series ' fourth season , restoring it to its original format and style . A total of four seasons and 67 episodes have aired . The first three seasons were produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons , and the fourth season was produced by Cartoon Network Studios . Johnny Bravo was nominated for four Annie Awards , one YoungStar Award , and two Golden Reel Awards .
The Seven Network ( commonly known as Channel Seven or simply Seven ) is a major Australian commercial free-to-air television network . It is owned by Seven West Media Limited , and is one of five main free-to-air television networks in Australia . Channel Seven 's head office is in Sydney . As of 2019 , the Seven Network is the second-highest rated television network and primary channel in Australia , behind the Nine Network and ahead of Network 10 , the ABC and SBS . The Seven Network is the broadcaster of popular franchises and programs , including the AFL , the Cricket , the Olympics , Sunrise , My Kitchen Rules , Big Brother Australia , The Chase Australia , Australia 's Got Talent , House Rules , Home and Away , Better Homes & Gardens and Seven News . In 2011 the Seven Network won all 40 out of 40 weeks of the ratings season for total viewers . Seven is the first to achieve this since the introduction of the OzTAM ratings system in 2001 . As of 2014 , it is the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach .
Horrible Histories is an American animated children 's television series based on the Terry Deary book series of the same name . The series ran for 26 episodes and two seasons between January 1 , 2001 and March 26 , 2002 and was broadcast on ABC . [ clarification needed ]
Henry 's Cat is a British animated children 's television series , created by Stan Hayward and directed by Bob Godfrey , who was also the producer of Roobarb and Noah and Nelly in . SkylArk . The show starred a yellow feline , known only as Henry 's Cat , and his many friends and enemies . In every episode , narration and character voices were provided by Bob Godfrey . Henry 's Cat was first screened by BBC Television in the United Kingdom on 12 September 1983 , and has enjoyed repeats since then . Five series were made in total .
Bob the Builder is a children 's animated television show created in Britain by Keith Chapman . In the original series , Bob appears in a stop motion animated programme as a building contractor , specialising in masonry , along with his colleague Wendy , various neighbours and friends , and their gang of anthropomorphised work-vehicles and equipment . The show is broadcast in many countries , but originated from the United Kingdom where Bob was voiced by English actor Neil Morrissey . The show later used CGI animation starting with the spin-off series Ready , Steady , Build ! . British proprietors of Bob the Builder and Thomas the Tank Engine sold the enterprise in 2011 to US toy-maker Mattel for $ 680 million . In each episode , Bob and his group help with renovations , construction , and repairs and with other projects as needed . The show emphasises conflict resolution , co-operation , socialisation and various learning skills . Bob 's catchphrase is Can we fix it ? , to which the other characters respond with Yes we can ! This phrase is also the title of the show 's theme song , which was a million-selling number one hit in the UK . In October 2014 , Bob the Builder was revamped by Mattel for a new series to be aired on Channel 5 's Milkshake ! in 2015 . Amongst the changes were a complete overhaul of the cast , with Harry Potter actor Lee Ingleby replacing Neil Morrissey as the voice of Bob , and Joanne Froggatt and Blake Harrison were also confirmed as the voices of Wendy and Scoop respectively .
Teletubbies is a British pre-school children 's television series created by Ragdoll Productions ' Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport . The programme focuses on four multi-coloured creatures known as Teletubbies , named after the television screens implanted in their abdomens . Recognised throughout popular culture for the uniquely shaped antenna protruding from the head of each character , the Teletubbies communicate through gibberish and were designed to bear resemblance to toddlers . The series rapidly became a commercial success in Britain and abroad . It won multiple BAFTA awards and was nominated for two Daytime Emmys throughout its run . A single based on the show 's theme song reached number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in December 1997 and remained in the Top 75 for 32 weeks , selling over a million copies . By October 2000 , the franchise generated over £1 billion ( $ 1.61 billion ) in merchandise sales . Though the original run ended in 2001 , sixty new episodes were ordered in 2014 . They are currently aired on CBeebies in the United Kingdom and on Nick Jr. in the United States . Re-runs of the original 1997-2001 series continue to be shown on relevant television channels worldwide . The original series returned to live TV in the US on Pluto TV on 1 May 2019 but the episodes are shown in the UK format instead of the US which is where the Pluto TV service is based in . The same error occurred with the series ' availability on the NOGGIN app since 25 May 2016 .
Bear in the Big Blue House is an American children 's television series created by Mitchell Kriegman and produced by Jim Henson Television for Disney Channel 's Playhouse Disney preschool television block . Debuting on October 20 , 1997 , it aired its last episode on April 28 , 2006 .
Stickin ' Around is a Canadian animated children 's television series from Nelvana , which originally aired on YTV in Canada and on ABC in Australia in 1996 and Cartoon Network in 2002 . In Latin America , it was broadcast by Nickelodeon under the title Los Grafitos . In United Kingdom it aired on Nickelodeon in 1996 and Pop in 2004 . It was also broadcast on Disney Channel in Japan and TVNZ 2 in New Zealand . It was also aired in the United States on Fox Kids from 1997 to 1998 . Qubo aired it until January 2019 . However , all of the episodes are streaming on the official channel Retro Rerun on YouTube . The show , which originated as a series of 1-minute vignettes on CBS in 1994 , is about two children named Stacy and Bradley , their hand-drawn adventures with their friends and family , and their fantasies . Stacy and Bradley , best friends , encounter many problems they must face as they continue to grow up - if it is with school , bullies , friends , and parents . They always come up with imaginative ideas to eliminate these obstacles , such as becoming a superhero and putting themselves in a different environment where they have no trouble in defeating their enemies . According to Nelvana , it uses the advanced computer graphics of Boiler Paint , virtually convincing us that kids are creating their own animated series . The show won the Gemini Award for Best Animated Program or Series in the spring of 1998 , while being nominated once again during the fall of 1998 , for the Gemini of the same award .
Santo Bugito is a short-lived 1995 animated cartoon series produced and developed by Klasky-Csupo for CBS and created by Arlene Klasky . It ran for thirteen episodes and revolved around the goings on in a fictional community of insects . Notable achievements of this series included a revival of the insect-community genre ( little of which had been seen since Mr. Bug Goes to Town ) , and voice cameos from well known performers such as James Belushi . The regular cast included Tony Plana , William Sanderson Henry Gibson , George Kennedy , Cheech Marin and Joan Van Ark . The show has also aired on YTV in Canada , France 2 in France , ITV , Nickelodeon and Pop in the United Kingdom , Network 2 and TV3 in the Irish Republic , MetroVision in Malaysia , ABC and ABC Kids in Australia , IBC in Thailand , DTV Channel 8 in Guyana and also aired dubbed to Valencian on the Valencian Community 's now-defunct secondary regional public channel Punt 2 .
The Forgotten Toys is a British animated comedy television series based on the children 's book The Night After Christmas . It was made by Hibbert Ralph Entertainment , featuring the voices of Joanna Lumley and Bob Hoskins . It is a poignant tale of abandoned toys who are searching for children to love them . It aired on CITV in the UK , on ABC in Australia .
The Animal Shelf is an animated children 's television series produced by Cosgrove Hall Films and based on the books written and illustrated by British writer Ivy Wallace . Aimed at a pre-school audience , the show first aired on ITV running for four seasons and fifty-two episodes and ran from 1997 to 2000 .
Oakie Doke was a British children 's television programme that was broadcast from September 1995 until September 1997 on the BBC . It was produced by Cosgrove Hall Films and was animated with stop motion animation . The show ran for two series , each containing 13 episodes . It also aired on ABC in Australia , TVNZ 2 in New Zealand , RTÉ Two in Ireland as part of their children 's block The Den , Dubai 33 in the United Arab Emirates , Net 25 in the Philippines , SABC2 in South Africa , Prime 12 and Premiere 12 in Singapore , TVP1 in Poland , ITV in Thailand , Arutz HaYeladim in Israel , ATV in Hong Kong as part of their children 's block Tube Time , BFBS and SSVC Television as part of their children 's block Children 's SSVC in Germany , Yle TV1 in Finland and WETA-TV in the U.S. as part of a programming block for children called Someday School . The theme song was composed and sung by Ernie Wood who also composed the incidental music for the series .
Franklin is a Canadian children 's animated television series , based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois , and produced by Nelvana . It has since been taken off the air and replaced with a new adaptation , Franklin and Friends .
Fireman Sam is a British animated comedy children 's series about a fireman named Sam , his fellow firefighters , and other residents in the fictional Welsh rural village of Pontypandy ( a portmanteau of two real towns , Pontypridd and Tonypandy ) . The original idea for the show came from two ex-firemen from London , England , who took their idea to artist and writer Rob Lee who developed the concept , and the show was commissioned . Fireman Sam first appeared as Sam Tân ( Fireman Sam in Welsh ) on S4C in 1987 , and at the same time on BBC One . The original series finished in 1994 , and a new series that expanded the character cast commenced in 2005 . The series was also shown in Gaelic in Scotland . The series was sold to over 40 countries and has been used across the UK to promote fire safety .
Hey Arnold ! is an American animated children 's television series created by Craig Bartlett that aired on Nickelodeon from October 7 , 1996 , to June 8 , 2004 . The show centers on a fourth grader named Arnold , who lives with his grandparents in an inner-city boarding house . Episodes center on his experiences navigating urban life while dealing with the problems he and his friends encounter . Bartlett 's idea for the show is based on a minor character named Arnold whom he created while working on Pee-wee 's Playhouse . The executives enjoyed the character , and Bartlett completed the cast by drawing inspiration from people he grew up with in Portland , Oregon , and Seattle , Washington . Bartlett created the pilot episode in his living room in 1994 and official production began in 1995 . The animators worked to transform Arnold from clay animation to cel animation , leading to the series premiere . The show finished production in 2001 after 5 seasons and 100 episodes . A feature film based on the series , Hey Arnold ! : The Movie , was released in 2002 . All five seasons have been released on DVD .
Thomas & Friends ( originally known as Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends or simply Thomas the Tank Engine ; later called Thomas & Friends : Big World ! Big Adventures ! ) is a British-American children 's television series . In the United Kingdom , it had its first broadcast on the ITV network in Great Britain in 1984 . In the United States , it had its first broadcast on Shining Time Station in 1989 . It is based on The Railway Series of books by The Reverend Wilbert Awdry and his son , Christopher Awdry . These books follow the adventures of a group of anthropomorphised locomotives and road vehicles who live on the fictional Island of Sodor . The books were based on stories Wilbert told to entertain his son , Christopher , during his recovery from measles . Many of the stories from the first four series are based on events from Awdry 's personal experience .
The Wombles is a Canadian/British animated series for children transmitted in 1997 and 1998 , based on the 1973 series created by Elisabeth Beresford . The Wombles had remained popular with children into the 1980s . After FilmFair was acquired by the Canadian company Cinar Films in 1996 , a new series of episodes was made , with three new Womble characters . In the UK , the series was purchased by ITV .
Tweenies is a British live action children 's entertainment series created by Will Brenton and Iain Lauchlan . The programme is centred on four pre-school aged characters , known as the Tweenies , playing , singing , dancing and learning in a fictional nursery in England . They are cared for by two adult Tweenies and two dogs . 390 episodes were broadcast between 6 September 1999 and 25 July 2002 . In 2000 , the show won a BAFTA award for Best Pre-school Live Action series , and singles featuring exclusive songs spent some weeks in the charts during the early 2000s . The series premiered on the BBC 's children 's block , and was repeated on CBeebies from the channel 's launch in 2002 until 2016 .