Children's TV



Date of Issue : 6 May 1999
Postmark : Banana QLD 4702
Denomination : 5 x 45c
Stamp Size : 26 mm x 37.5 mm
Paper : Tullis Russell
Printing Process : Offset Lithography

Television began in Australia in 1956 and has had a profound effect on their popular culture. Australia has also consistently produced world class programmes in the field of children's television. This stamp issue features a few of these programmes, namely Here's Humphrey, Bananas in Pyjamas, Mr. Squiggle and Play School.