




Season 4 • Episode 13
LatestRemember the strange person who keeps popping up in the lighthouse? It turns out she is Princess Ariel of Atlantis, and is looking for more people for her home. She has chosen the Twist and Gribble kids to join her. While Pete, Linda, Tiger, Rabbit, Gribbs and Bronson are all initially thrilled to get the chance but learn they can never come back if they go. After Pete realises what he feels for Fiona and the rest of the group realise how much they like Port Niranda they realise they can't go. Meanwhile, Fay handcuffs herself to Mr. Gribble and then goes into labour!
Round the Twist is a Logie Award-winning Australian children's television series about three children and their father who live in a lighthouse and become involved in many bizarre magical adventures.
Writing
Paul Jennings' signature blend of body horror and playground poetry.
Practical Effects
Garish 90s effects that somehow make everything more unsettling.
Acting
Child performers selling the absolute madness with straight faces.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Round the Twist remains the definitive text of 1990s Australian children's television, exporting uniquely local storytelling to 70+ countries.
The iconic theme song 'Have You Ever' was performed by Tamsin West, who played Linda in Season 1 before being mysteriously recast.