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The Genie from Down Under
The Genie from Down Under | Amanda Midlam
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In decaying Townes Hall, 13 yr old Penelope comes across a dazzling opal in an old trunk. She soon finds out that it holds Bruce, an Australian genie, and his son, Baz, who have waited for 130 yrs. to get back to Australia. 8-11 yrs.
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I spotted this in an op shop and instant memories of the tv show and its theme song!!!

I wish Aussie shows from the 90s were a little bit more accessible - like sure I can stream Round The Twist but I want to experience Lift Off, Silversun, Ocean Girl and Cybergirl again… genuinely no one was doing it like Australian kids shows in the 90s.

(Silversun came out in 2004 and I walked home extra fast to make sure I‘d see the whole episode)

Ruthiella I used to watch that too on Nickelodeon in Germany in the‘90s! Fond memories! 5d
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @Ruthiella, I love hearing about what Australian shows escaped confinement to be shown overseas. It looks like it‘s all on YouTube. I was thinking about another one - I think it was called Jeopardy about Scottish teens wandering around the Australian outback looking for ufo sightings? I remember being a bit scared. 5d
CarolynM I used to watch this every Saturday morning when my kids were little. It was the best show on TV 🤩 I‘m delighted to hear you were enjoying it too Sharni and @Ruthiella I don‘t remember that Jeopardy. 2d
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @CarolynM, Mum claims she didn‘t watch it with me - but I‘m sure she did! Jeopardy was on in the afternoon on abc. I don‘t think I watched it often cause I found it a bit scary. 2d
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