Shaun Micallef's on the Sauce(2020)

Shaun Micallef's on the Sauce is a documentary series exploring Australia's relationship with alcohol through a personal lens. After decades of sobriety following heavy drinking in his university years, comedian Shaun Micallef confronts his anxieties as his own sons approach legal drinking age. Rather than preach abstinence, he embarks on a curious investigation into the nation's drinking culture—its history, rituals, and social norms. Micallef meets brewers, distillers, health experts, and everyday Australians to understand what kind of alcohol culture his sons are inheriting. The series balances humour with genuine inquiry, examining how attitudes toward drinking have shifted and what responsible consumption might look like for a new generation. It's both a father's concern and a cultural reckoning.