''In Siberia Tonight'' is an Australian

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which aired on SBS from 2005 to 2006. The program was hosted by comedian Steve Abbott and was themed around his Russian heritage. The program commonly featured

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, Steves' mum Evelyn Abbott and Marcello Maio.

References

Sydney Morning Herald - Show debut report
2005 Australian television series debuts 2006 Australian television series endings Special Broadcasting Service original programming Australian television talk shows {{Australia-tv-prog-stub