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1. This show was first seen on the Seven network in 1981. It featured amongst its cast members a wombat and a pig with a drinking problem. The show played host to many well-known Australian actors including a young Ryan Kwanten, Nicole Kidman and Toni Collette. What was the name of this series?
2. This soap opera first made its debut in 1982. The storyline featured a brother and sister who were twins separated at birth. Amongst the characters was 'Pat the Rat', played by Rowena Wallace. What was the name of this show?
3. This particular drama premiered in 1988. It featured a family with five foster children who relocated from Sydney to a seaside town after buying the local caravan shop. What was the name of this show?
4. This show originally appeared on the Seven network before it was cancelled after less than a year. It was then commissioned by the Ten network which relocated the show to Melbourne. Which drama series was this?
5. This comedy show was originally broadcast on the ABC in the mid 1980's, however, several specials were also filmed for the Seven network. Amongst the actors on this show were Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro and Magda Szubanski. Which comedy show was this?
6. This TV show premiered in 1987 and featured a single dad who was raising his three children. He was an architect who worked from home, hiring a cousin to help him as his secretary. Which TV show was this?
7. Another comedy that premiered in the 1980s featured the Bullpitt family, and in particular, the likes and dislikes of the father of the family, Ted. Which TV show was this?
8. This comedy show premiered in 1989 and featured Gina Riley, Magda Szubanski and Steve Vizard amongst its performers. Amongst the characters featured included a newsreader Dirk Hartog, and Soviet newsreaders Victor and Svetta. Which comedy show was this?
9. As well as comedies and dramas, a number of game shows made their debut in the 1980s. This particular game show was initially filmed in Adelaide, and ran for 23 years on the Seven network. What was the name of this game show where contestants had to guess words or phrases?
10. The first series of this children's TV show was broadcast in 1989. It was based on fantasy stories written by Paul Jennings, a children's author. The family featured in the series lived in a lighthouse. What was the name of this show?
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