Jay's Jungle

Australia

The story

Jay's Jungle is an Australian children's television show, which was broadcast every weekday on 7TWO from 12 January 2015 to 25 May 2018. The series was created and produced by Ambience Entertainment.

Premise

Jay the lighthouse keeper lives inside a sentient lighthouse named C-MOR on a J-shaped island. C-MOR uses his light to seek out ideas and questions for the show's characters to explore. Supporting characters include the monkey Funk-E, marine biologist Tash, and park ranger Lani. Funk-E is part of a band called the Tree Top Trio, which includes fellow monkeys Jess-E and Leonard. The Jungle Crew, consisting of preschool-aged children, assists the main characters.

Cast

Jay Laga'aia as Jay
Kenneth Moraleda as C-MOR, a sentient lighthouse
Mat McCoy as Funk-E
Emma De Vries as Jess-E
Mal Heap and Mark Simpson as Leonard
Courtney Stewart as Tash
Emily McKnight as Lani
Neila Manson as Tiny Dancer

Reception

Manning River Times called the show "a fun filled engaging rumble through a stylised jungle, where questions are asked and ideas explored through music, story and playful characters who captivate and inspire young minds".