First screened in the 1980s, Round the Twist centred on three children and their father who move to a haunted lighthouse. Based largely on Jennings' bestselling books, it was rude, scary, weird and funny.
What does going round the twist mean?
Definition of round the twist British, informal. : not sane : crazy Her constant complaining is driving me round the twist.
Why did they recast round the twist?
All the kids in the cast were recast after the first series and again after the second series, due to having aged. Tony was recast for the last two series due to the original actor having severe Parkinson's Disease. Gilbert replaced Richard Moir as Tony Twist (Dad) in the third and fourth series.
Why did round the twist cast change?
Why does each series have a different cast? The first series of Round The Twist was made in 1989. When the next series was made in 1992, the actors playing Linda, Pete and Bronson cast in the first series had grown up too much so the series had to be totally re-cast.
Why did Tamsin West leave round the twist?
The original Linda Twist may have only appeared in the first series of the show, but Tamsin remained in every single episode, as she was the person who sang the classic theme tune. After having a few minor roles (including as Emma Gordon in Neighbours), she quit acting in 1995.
When did round the twist stop airing?
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How old is Linda from round the twist?
Synopsis. Round the Twist takes place around an old lighthouse on the rugged southwest Victorian coast and features the Twist family: fourteen-year-old twins Pete and Linda, eight-year-old son Bronson, and father Tony, a widowed artist who makes sculptures.
How many episodes are there of Round The Twist?
52
Is Round The Twist on Netflix?
The iconic show will land on Netflix on May 1. Round The Twist is based on Paul Jennings' books, which followed three children and their widowed dad who lived in a lighthouse, living in the fictional town of Port Niranda.
How many seasons does Round The Twist have?
Four seasons
Where does round the twist come from?
Round the Twist is an Australian children's comedy television series that follows the supernatural adventures of the Twist family. The series was created and produced by Patricia Edgar, and developed by the Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF).
Who created round the twist?
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