# Shaun Micallef’s Parents’ Evening **URL:** \ **Category:** Ten Network\ **Created:** [June 26, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194 "2026-06-26T00:42:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Pozpa](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/ee59a6/32.png) [@Pozpa](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Pozpa)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/41 "2026-09-29T07:43:29Z")
That’s why I think ten should revisit takeaway or the big show from the UK. I loved takeaway but think that Julia morris is polarizing at have worked with other hosts ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/42 "2026-09-29T07:57:11Z")
> [@greenpea](#): > > The type of genre that Network 10, and the other networks, really need is genuine entertainment/variety programming with the feel and structure of a live show. > > By “variety”, I mean a format where the variety of entertainment itself is the central premise. A traditional variety program can move between musical performances, comedy, celebrity guests, interviews, sketches, audience participation, novelty acts and other entertainment segments without being built around one dominant game, competition, panel or comedy mechanic. The format is defined by that broad mixture of entertainment and the sense of a live stage or event. That sounds like the old variety shows from 1960s and 1970s. Not sure that would be popular in 2026. ---
**Author:** ![nationalnews](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nationalnews/32/16922_2.png) [@nationalnews](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/nationalnews)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/43 "2026-09-29T08:58:57Z")
> [@Pozpa](#): > > I loved takeaway but think that Julia morris is polarizing at have worked with other hosts I thought Takeaway was alright and I think Julia is good for that type of show. From memory, I think the timeslot was problematic and too close too I’m a Celeb… > [@JBar](#): > > This is exactly the type of show 10 excels at and should produce more like this. It felt too safe and ‘family’ for 10 IMO. I’d much prefer Thank God ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/44 "2026-09-29T09:16:24Z")
> [@nationalnews](#): > > It felt too safe and ‘family’ for 10 IMO. I’d much prefer Thank God How is “Thank God You’re Here” less family and not safe? To me they’re pitched at the same audience. ---
**Author:** ![nationalnews](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/nationalnews/32/16922_2.png) [@nationalnews](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/nationalnews)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/45 "2026-09-29T10:05:53Z")
Well Thank God has more variety and the humour is less haha Callum is dumb and Joel doesn’t like sport… I’m not saying this was bad. I just found it a bit meh. ---
**Author:** ![yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/34f0e0/32.png) [@yellow\_sock](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/yellow_sock)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/46 "2026-09-29T10:14:42Z")
We can have a show where Jenna Martin reviews Meryl Streep’s movies. ---
**Author:** ![turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/turdall/32/217_2.png) [@turdall](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/turdall)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/47 "2026-09-29T23:00:41Z")
I thought this was really enjoyable. It’s the type of shows I would like to see more of. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/48 "2026-10-01T22:52:30Z")
### Episode 2 **Monday 5 October** > Tonight, comedian and broadcaster Nick Cody and his dad Geoff pit their brains against actor Felix Cameron (_Boy Swallows Universe_) and mum Sharni, plus Allegra Overton and her newsreader mum, Jessica Rowe. ![Parents-Evening_S1_Ep5_-25376-scaled](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/c/7/6/c761de1ab8ddb4a743f237c602cb17de9f12f5c2.jpeg) ![Parents-Evening_S1_Ep5_-13772-scaled](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/9/8/e/98e760ffc36f5d7a90cc764d070de4e8bef9b3f3.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/49 "2026-10-05T09:48:02Z")
### Episode 3 ![Parents-Evening-S1_Ep2_-0214-scaled](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/3/e/0/3e0b4c6ade5d6ee6672fd3b8e2f8725865605ca0.jpeg) **Monday, 12 October, 7:30 pm** > Tonight, TV and radio presenter Amanda Keller and son Jack do battle with mullet sporting comedian Brett Blake and his non mullet sporting dad Charles, plus podcaster Abbie Chatfield, winner of _I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!_, and her mum Laura. ![Parents-Evening-S1_Ep2_-6608-scaled](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/6/6/c/66cc251f5f445cbd6571e883afede31a110d12e2.jpeg) ![Parents-Evening-S1_Ep2_-0239](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/a/8/f/a8faf20a4c0ce25bac28d2a55061744aba0972dc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@David](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/David)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/50 "2026-10-05T09:50:31Z")
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**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/51 "2026-10-05T10:55:15Z")
Brilliant episode tonight. I thought that guessing the animals used in AFL teams would be up Nick Cody’s alley. Instead he missed out on two teams: Tigers and Kangaroos. Nick’s misses in the AFL animals category round was costly as he and his father eventually lost to Jessica Rowe and Allegra Overton by just $50. Jess and Allegra then managed to double their prizemoney by correctly guessing five types of penguins, raising $6900 for Beyond Blue. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/52 "2026-10-05T11:02:31Z")
Thanks corrected ---
**Author:** ![Blake](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/a9a28c/32.png) [@Blake](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Blake)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/53 "2026-10-05T12:00:35Z")
> [@JohnsonTV](#): > > Brilliant episode tonight. Episode 2 tonight but on 10 Play it’s listed as Episode 5 ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/54 "2026-10-05T12:05:14Z")
Looks like 10 is showing the ten episodes in random order following episode one last week. ---
**Author:** ![jag3146](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jag3146/32/498231_2.png) [@jag3146](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/jag3146)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/55 "2026-10-05T15:11:13Z")
Where does this and Sam Pang go when BB starts? ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/56 "2026-10-05T20:11:52Z")
Good question. My solution is to show Big Brother at 7pm, Parents Evening at 8pm and Sam Pang Tonight at 9pm. ---
**Author:** ![JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/jbar/32/151177_2.png) [@JBar](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JBar)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2026, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/57 "2026-10-05T22:11:25Z")
Big Brother used to br 30 minutes at 7pm when it first started. They could go back to doing that. ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/58 "2026-10-07T02:38:57Z")
Shaun Micallef was in the ABC Southbank studio this afternoon, appearing on ABC Melbourne Afternoons to talk about his new book Matthew Flinders, as well as Parents’ Evening. At the end of the chat, presenter Brigitte Duclos said that Parents’ Evening is on the ABC (instead of 10) but Shaun did not correct her. Hopefully the audio will be on ABC Listen or ABC Melbourne website soon. ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/chris/32/542_2.png) [@Chris](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/59 "2026-10-12T09:30:02Z")
> [@jag3146](#): > > Where does this and Sam Pang go when BB starts? I assume there are only a handful of episodes, or if there are more they will hold them back for filler somewhere else in the schedule early next year. Is anyone else finding this show increasingly difficult to watch as the weeks go on? I want to like it but the format has become repetitive very quickly and the pacing is painfully slow. Most sections are just one team answering one topic, followed by constant score checks. The couple faster paced rounds are so much better than the rest of the show and really highlight what it could be. It needs more variety in games and a better overall pace. As it stands, it relies too heavily on having big personalities to keep things entertaining. Some weeks like tonight, it feels very flat. ---
**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/shaun-micallef-s-parents-evening/31194/60 "2026-10-12T09:38:07Z")
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