As the Bell Rings is a Disney Channel (Australia) original Interstitial program. The format is a selection of short live-action comedy sequences. It is an Australian adaption of the Disney Channel Italy Original Series Quelli dell'intervallo. It has been announced that 26 more episodes of As the Bell Rings to premiere in early 2009 for its second season. A third series of As the Bell Rings completed filming on 17 July, with new cast members to join the set on the new series. Season 4 currently airs on occasional Friday nights, with new character Mia.