Little Lunch (TV series)
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's television |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Danny Katz (original books), Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope (TV adaptation developers) |
Area served | Australia, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Vietnam |
| Products | Television series, books, DVDs |
Little Lunch is a children's mockumentary series from Australia that debuted on ABC Me in 2015. Comprising 26 episodes of 12 minutes each, the show is adapted from books written by Danny Katz with illustrations by Mitch Vane. The television adaptation was developed by Robyn Butler and Wayne Hope, focusing on six elementary school pupils—Atticus, Debra Jo, Rory, Melanie, Tamara, and Battie—and their teacher Mrs. Gonsha during their snack break in the schoolyard.
In 2016, two special episodes were released: "The Halloween Horror Story" and "The Nightmare Before Graduation." Production took place at St Kilda Primary School located in Melbourne.
Main plot
Little Lunch is set within a typical Australian suburban primary school and follows six Grade 5 students during their morning recess period. The narrative of each episode revolves around playground events or extracurricular activities such as walk-a-thons, playground contests, or birthday parties.
Cast and characters
- Flynn Curry portrays Rory: A playful, easily distracted, yet endearing boy who is friends with Atticus.
- Joshua Sitch plays Atticus Busby: A kind-hearted, academically inclined child who often feels hungry and occasionally annoyed by Rory.
- Madison Lu acts as Melanie Woo: A determined, ethically brave, and reserved student.
- Faith Seci is Debra-Jo: Intelligent, driven, and well-organized, sometimes perceived as bossy.
- Olivia Deeble features as Tamara Noodle: Confident and athletic.
- Oisín O'Leary depicts Battie: A gentle and imaginative dreamer with an Irish accent who has a fear of dogs.
- Heidi Arena appears as Mrs. Gonsha: A patient educator who sometimes dozes off during lessons.
Episodes
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International broadcasts
In the United States, Little Lunch is broadcast on Universal Kids and currently airs on BYUtv, a family-oriented channel based in Provo, Utah, with streaming available through BYUtv.org. The series also airs in Canada on TVO and remains accessible on Netflix UK. It was originally available in the US from November 2015 until March 2020 before returning to the lineup on April 1, 2025. In Vietnam, it began airing on VTV7 (Vietnam Television) starting December 2019.
Home media
The Australian Children's Television Foundation released a complete collection of all 26 episodes on a two-disc DVD set (PAL, Region 4) in 2017. Both the series and the two specials are also offered for digital purchase via ACTF.
Novelisations
Authors Katz and Vane created several novel adaptations based on particular episodes, published by Black Dog Books (an imprint of Walker Books), grouped in volumes of three stories each. These editions contain greyscale images taken from the series:
- Triple the Treats (2016): Episodes 7, 18, 19
- Triple the Trouble (2017): Episodes 22, 11, 9
- Triple the Laughs (2017): Episodes 3, 2, 17
- Triple the Games (2018): Episodes 20, 23, 8
See also
External links
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- 2015 Australian television series debuts
- Australian children's television series
- 2010s Australian comedy television series
- Australian mockumentary television series
- Australian English-language television shows
- Television series about children
- Television shows set in Australia
- Television shows set in Melbourne