Swap Shop (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's television |
| Founded | June 20, 1988 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Television series, soundtrack EP, soundtrack album |
Swap Shop is a children's television program from Australia that was broadcast on the ABC beginning in 1988. The series blended humor, storytelling, animation, and showcased musical artists performing original compositions. Its debut episode aired on 20 June, launching an initial 12-episode season. A special Christmas edition was broadcast on 23 December, followed by a second season which commenced on 1 May 1989.
Synopsis
The series centers around Aunt Mimi and George, who operate a store where goods are exchanged rather than sold.
Cast
- Melissa Jaffer portraying Aunt Mimi
- Tim McKenzie as George
- Cecily Polson
- Ernie Dingo
- Jade Gatt
- John Ewart
- Kym Valentine
- Laura Vazquez
- Liddy Clark in the role of Dot
- Paul Chubb
- Penny Cook
- Stephen Leeder as Mr Bradshaw
- Wendy Playfair
Episodes
- Moo
- Shorts
- Snores
- Drips
- Chopsticks
- Aliens
- Birthday
- Thief
- Tea
- Woof
- Tutu
- Vote
- Mummy
- Christmas
- Star - part 1
- Star - part 2
- Video
- Hiccups
- Ole
- Fire
- Air
- Tents
- Shoes
- Hello
- Flyers
- Sing
- Gift
- Novel
- Break
- Renovation
- Tick Tock
- Yeah
- Flood
- Swim
- Hero
- Clubs
- Nightmare
- Cereal
- Treasure Hunt
Reception
Sian Watkins from The Age observed that although the premise of Swap Shop is not groundbreaking, it maintains a lighthearted and amusing tone. Judith Whelan of the Sydney Morning Herald emphasized that the show's peripheral elements play a key role in its appeal. Jim Schembri, also writing for The Age, characterized the opening episode of the second season as friendly but somewhat forgettable and subdued.
Soundtrack
Two music releases accompanied the series: an EP issued in 1988 and a full-length album released in 1989, both carrying the title Swap Shop and containing songs featured on the program.
External links
- 1988 Australian television series debuts
- 1990 Australian television series endings
- Television shows set in Australia
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
- Australian children's television series
- Australian children's education television series
- Australian English-language television shows