Backyard Science

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Backyard Science
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Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series3
No. of episodes78
Production
Running time30 Minutes
Production company Beyond Television Productions
Original release
Network
ReleaseAugust 28, 2003 (2003-08-28) 
2007 (2007)

Backyard Science is an Australian educational children's television show based on the Dorling Kindersley book of the same name that aired from August 28, 2003 until 2007. The series was originally commissioned by Super RTL and TVOntario, and had 78 episodes produced in three seasons. Some airings split this into 156 15-minute episodes.

Contents

In this series, children experiment with everyday items in order to make something fun and practical and also provide scientific insights in a child's world.

International Distribution

The show is broadcast in overseas markets including:

Personalities

The program featured Australian actress Sophie Lowe, Daniela Marie and her brother John, comedian Genevieve Fricker, and twins Lucas Hejtmanek and Priscilla Hejtmanek.

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