Episode 308 - The Ferals (1994-1995)
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"Ferals" was an Australian children's TV gem that aired on ABC from 1994 to 1995. In a zany share-house setting, puppet pals like Rattus P. Rattus and Mixy wreaked havoc, challenging their human landlord, Joe, at every turn. With uproarious antics and a rebellious spirit, this cult classic delivered laughs and life lessons in equal measure, captivating young audiences Down Under with its unforgettable characters and offbeat charm. Join Holly & Matthew as they wander down Nostalgia Avenue again, and argue about what the Ferals actually were. Clips copyright of their respective owners.  Sources Used: Feral Minds - Feral TV Ep 2 Series 2 | 11 Jul 2023 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieJsFmsdM64Feral TV Intro | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWlx0F0Pd3wObviously Fantasy | Margot Date | The Canberra Times | Mon 13 Mar 1995 | Page 5 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127517655Teletubbies: Ned’s Bicycle |Torres News | Feb 13 1998 | Page 1 | https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/254380345The Ferals – An Explosion of Talent | Australian Screen | Tammy Burnstock | https://aso.gov.au/titles/tv/the-ferals-explosion-of-talent/notes/The Ferals - S01-E01- An Explosion Of Talent | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4UED_cHDOYThe Ferals Intro/Opening | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSC4pZBYcsgThe Ferals were dangerous. We need them on kids' TV more than ever, puppeteer says | Leigh Tonkin, Dave May and Richard Mockler | ABC | 25 Aug 2018| https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-26/the-ferals-puppeteer-tina-matthews/10159876Tina Matthew’s creations: The Ferals “spoke what was unspeakable” | Throwback | ABC | 28 Aug 2018 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuEPzwTHrOsToni Collette auditioned for The Ferals…and more things you didn't know about the cult '90s TV show | 9 Honey | Yasmin Vought | April 08, 2016 | https://celebrity.nine.com.au/tv/toni-collette-auditioned-for-the-ferals-and-more-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-cult-90s-tv-show/6f98c5f2-88a7-494c-9061-b4ec02d51fd5 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.
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