The Slow Death Of Australian Children’s TV Drama

What memories come to your mind when recalling Round the twist or Lockie Leonard? Mortified, Blue Water High, Spellbinders or Ocean girls.

All these live action shows for children have decreased in the benefit of animation genre.

Dr Anna Potter is a senior Lecturer screen and media studies at the University of Sunshine Coast and she is here with Matt today to talk about the changes in Australian children’s TV drama.