The Wayne Manifesto (1997)

Jun 2, 1997 - 23m

Wayne Wilson and his family move into their new home in suburban Melbourne. On arrival they discover that the previous owner has emptied almost the whole house, and the the moving truck carrying their possessions has gotten lost. They must start their new life in a practically bare house, compensating in ways such as using Mr. Wilson's (a plumber) toilet collection for chairs, while waiting for the truck to find its way. On top of this, Wayne must adjust to a new school, make friends such Squocka, Violet (the girl next door) and Rosie (her sister), and put up with the school bully, Kevin, and his accomplice, Patrick, as well as his nagging parents and sister.

Jun 3, 1997 - 23m

Wayne leaves home and continues his pursuit of the alien. Charlene tries to unearth information about the cute boy in the car. Wayne feels guilty after he turns the alien in to the police.

Jun 4, 1997 - 23m

School troubles include a new teacher and a bully.

Jun 5, 1997 - 23m

Wayne wants to be accepted; Rosie has feelings for Wayne.

Jun 6, 1997 - 23m

Wayne boasts that he can cook; Charlene finally meets Rupert.

Jun 9, 1997 - 23m

Wayne's surprise birthday present is a family camping trip. The trip is a washout but Wayne encounters Violet and Rosie, who are on a camping trip of their own, and makes a daring rescue.

Jun 10, 1997 - 23m

Wayne discovers his first chest hair and, to celebrate, compiles his six-point manifesto.

Jun 11, 1997 - 23m

Taking his parents' advice, Wayne tries to see the good side of the bully Kevin Merry and invites him over for a cookout. Rosie forms a gang but is too bossy to keep it together.

Jun 12, 1997 - 23m

Visiting relatives cause problems for Wayne. The Wilson's furniture finally arrives.

Jun 13, 1997 - 23m

Grandpa comes to stay, taking over Wayne's room and causing endless embarrassment for Wayne and Charlene.

Jun 16, 1997 - 23m

Wayne's mum decides that his father's ever-expanding toilet collection has got to go.

Jun 17, 1997 - 23m

Wayne tries his hand at baby-sitting while Squocka and Violet do their work experience on a building site.

Jun 18, 1997 - 23m

Wayne wants to go to the fete but first he needs to earn some money—he decides to raise money by salvaging golf balls.

Jun 19, 1997 - 23m

Squoka needs an assistant for his magic act and Grandpa moves into a home.

Jun 20, 1997 - 23m

Wayne tries to impress Violet by being more sensitive and tolerant. Wayne and Charlene teach Harris Weed a lesson at a birthday party.

Jun 23, 1997 - 23m

Wayne finds a way to reconcile Rupert and Charlene, but the Merry brothers are up to no good when they steal the wheels to Rupert's Volvo.

Jun 24, 1997 - 23m

It is limited specials day at the local supermarket and Wayne's mum wants everyone to help.

Jun 25, 1997 - 23m

Violet and Squocka turn detective when Wayne is accused of cheating on an exam. Violet leaves for the States.

Jun 26, 1997 - 23m

It is Father's Day, but Wayne and Charlene are too preoccupied with their own troubles to find a real present.

Jun 27, 1997 - 23m

Violet is back from America and her stories of 'Amy Pastrami Day' ignite the imagination of the drama teacher.

Jun 30, 1997 - 23m

It is Halloween and Violet decides to find out the truth about the neighbourhood 'witch'

Jul 1, 1997 - 23m

Wayne would prefer to go to the cinema with Violet but is forced to face the school bully instead.

Jul 2, 1997 - 23m

Wayne reluctantly drags himself away from Violet to help his mother with the shopping.

Jul 3, 1997 - 23m

Wayne receives an after-school detention which upsets his plans to judge a bake-off.

Jul 4, 1997 - 23m

Dad brings home a video camera to make a commercial for the local television station. Wayne spots the camera and thinks up a different project.

Jul 7, 1997 - 23m

It is Christmas again, but Wayne is not happy because it looks like Violet might be going to a different high school next year.