Tested to Destruction

Press release time!

Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction returns for a second season on ABC in August

The ABC is delighted to confirm the return of Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction for another season – six brand-spankingly new episodes of existential angst, heart-rending confession, and unqualified psychoanalysis.

Premiering Wednesday 13 August at 8:30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview, this season promises more of the same – one question, two guests, and a barely competent host.

The question remains: If your house was about to be destroyed, what two things would you save?

The guests?  Ah, but that would be telling. For example, Lisa McCune is one of them. And there are others as well. A fine series it would be if we only had one guest.

Says Shaun about his return to what he does best, “I’m not doing Mad as Hell, am I? I thought I was doing the interview show again. I am? Oh, I see. Yes, I’m very pleased to be back. Great guests. People who wouldn’t talk to me normally. I’m looking forward to it.”

Join us for another season of unexpected revelations, surprising objects, and impertinent questions. Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction – the only interview show where only the guests have prepared.

Like a lot of Micallef projects, Eve of Destruction got better as it went along. We’d even go so far as to say the Christmas special was worth watching even if you’re not a fan of interview shows. Sure, this will no doubt once again be budgeted on the smell of an oily rag. It’ll probably feature multiple segments that don’t so much click as clunk. We’re still glad to have it back.

After all, we’re talking about the ABC here: it’s not like there are better options on offer.