''Farmkids'' (styled as ''FARMkids'') is an Australian children's

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comedy television series about pampered zoo animals accidentally being shipped to a

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. Thirteen episodes were broadcast in Series 1 and another thirteen in Series 2, both of which aired in 2008.

Overview

The series is based around the irony of farm animals who know nothing about living in the countryside. They are a bunch of fastlane pampered city animals who live a star studded life in a popular nursery petting zoo, but their lives take a funny unexpected turn when they are suddenly relocated. To top it off their new home is nothing like one would expect from a simple old farm. At its core, this series is aiming at twisting and repackaging a strong and timeless farm theme into a fast, edgy comedy. Dude Ranch, the FARMkids new home, is a place where the old, modern and twilight zone elements meet to make this a way out of the ordinary environment. This is not the average city slickers on the Old MacDonald type of situation; ''Farmkids'' represents a twisted and very entertaining approach to a time tested theme.

Voice cast

*Louise Brehmer as Bean, Poppit and Punky *Liz Buchanan as Frizz and Splat * Tiffany Lamb as MooLoo *Todd Levi as Gilly *Danny Murphy as Buster *Andrew Buchanan as Doogie, Rodd and Russ *Bill McDonald as Dumpster *Bryan Probets as Drumstick *John Harmon as Phill *Warren Humphreys as Carlos *Scott Strachan as Stretch

Episodes

Series One (2008)

Series Two (2008)

DVD release

In 2008, 3 DVDs were released entitled ''Chaos in the Country'', ''Dude Ranch Boot Camp'', and ''Hair, Wool, Feathers, and Fur''.

Awards and nominations

As of November 2008, FARMkids and finalists in the Atom Awards for Best Children's Television Series.

References

External links

Official FARMkids website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Farmkids 2000s Australian animated television series 2008 Australian television series debuts 2008 Australian television series endings Australian children's animated comedy television series Australian computer-animated television series Animated television series about mammals Television shows set on farms