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Simon Townsend's Wonder World! is an Australian children's television show that aired on Network Ten from 1979 until 1987. It was created and hosted by journalist Simon Townsend . In 1993, the show was relaunched on the Nine Network as Wonder World! , hosted by Pascall Fox .
Aug 30, 2019 · The Origins of Wonder World! Simon Townsend is a name synonymous with children's entertainment in Australia. Simon Townsend with Woodrow, c1982. NFSA Title: 789867. Courtesy Simon Townsend. Having begun his career as a journalist in the 1960s, across print, television and radio, Simon became editor of the children's section of The Weekend ...
Occupation (s) Australian journalist. Television presenter. Known for. Simon Townsend's Wonder World. Children. Nadia Townsend, Michael Townsend, Lisbeth Kennelly. Simon Townsend (born 27 November 1945) is an Australian journalist who became a popular television host during the 1980s. He is now retired.
The music video for 'Wonder World!' by John St Peeters, the theme song for Simon Townsend's Wonder World!. The theme was written by Australian songwriter Chris Pelcer. Townsend commissioned the song specifically for the show. First recorded by St Peeters, it was released as a single on the RCA label in 1980.
2000 x 30 minute episodes. This Australian children’s television series first aired in September 1979, after six years of research and two pilots. It was produced by Network Ten Australia with the constantly chuckling former conscientious objector, Simon Townsend. The show emphasised fun and positive aspects of the world (sometimes painfully ...
Wonder World!: With Simon Townsend, Woodrow, Angela Catterns, Hugh Piper. A hosted television current affairs program, about the world, and how it works from widgets to rock and roll.
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Summary. In the 1000th episode of Simon Townsend's Wonder World!, Simon looks back on how the show began. Starting from Simon's roots as a newspaper and television journalist, to a glimpse of the very first pilot he made for a show called The Ripper Report (1973), which featured three reporters who also hosted the show.
