''Shaun Micallef's On The Sauce'' is an Australian television factual three-episode documentary series, about drinking alcohol, on
ABC, starring comedian and writer
Shaun Micallef
Shaun Patrick Micallef (; born 18 July 1962) is an Australian comedian, actor, writer and television presenter. He is currently the host of the satirical news comedy series ''Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell'' on the ABC. He also hosted the game sh ...
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Shaun Micallef, a former binge-drinker,
at
university, journeys around the nation to look at
Australia's drinking culture.
He is confronted by the highs and lows
of alcohol consumption and the changing shape of Australia's national pastime.
Micallef, with his sons approaching drinking age, considers what to advise them about alcohol. Later, in tears, says he lost his sister-in law to alcoholism complications, weeks before filming.
Reception
''Shaun Micallef’s On the Sauce'' was the highest-viewed,
Screen Australia–supported, television documentary during 2020–2021, with 985,000 viewers.
''Shaun Micallef’s On the Sauce'' was an
Australian Teachers of Media Finalist, ''Best Factual Television Series''.
References
External links
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2020 Australian television series debuts
Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
2020s Australian comedy television series
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