Best ABC iview shows this week – quick links
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Shaun Micallef’s Christmas Eve of Destruction – from 29 November
Gather the family around the television for a special Christmas treat as Shaun Micallef is joined by Steph Tisdell and Luke McGregor who share the gifts they received during Christmases past and have treasured ever since.
With special musical guests John Foreman and Ella Hooper.
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee Christmas Special – from 29 November
Guy Montgomery and his loyal assistant Aaron Chen are back for a one-off Christmas episode this holiday season. An all new lineup of talented individuals battle it out to win the mandatory right for Guy Montgomery to join their family Christmas dinner.
A (Very) Musical Christmas – 1 December
The ABC’s second annual A (Very) Musical Christmas, proudly supporting Beyond Blue, is hosted by ABC favourite Zan Rowe, and brings together Australia’s finest musical talent on Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre stage.
Songs Inside – 1 December
A group of incarcerated women sign up to learn an instrument and write their own songs as part of a music program in an Australian prison led by Barkindji singer-songwriter Nancy Bates.
The women who come to the program are quickly thrown into a world of creativity and blossoming self-determination. But the process also opens up deep scars around trauma and addiction, threatening a once-in-a-lifetime prison performance alongside the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra.
Whatever It Takes: Inside The eBay Scandal – 1 December
The shocking story of the eBay scandal: stalking, corporate espionage and a series of escalating threats that terrorised an ordinary couple. Exploring themes of corporate ethics, digital harassment, and Silicon Valley’s toxic culture, this timely and gripping documentary reveals a surreal story of obsession, desperation and resilience: exposing how far big tech will go to protect its brand.
Twitter: Breaking The Bird – 1 December
Using first-hand accounts from its founders and early employees, this is the inside story of how Twitter was invented, how it spread across the world through explosive growth and how difficult it became to control the volume of hate speech and misinformation posted on the platform.
Le Concert De Paris – 1 December
Every year, the Orchestre National de France welcomes the summer with a large musical gathering at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with stunning fireworks.
Conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, and accompanied by the Chorus of Radio France, this year‘s Brazilian edition of the Concert de Paris, welcomes the singer Bruno de Sá, whose unique soprano voice now crosses borders, as well as artists such as Bomsori, Benjamin Bernheim, Julie Fuchs, Aida Garifullina, Gautier Capucon and Dom La Nena.
Franklin – 1 December
An epic rafting adventure to retrace the story of Australia’s most significant environmental battle: the saving of the Franklin River. The story is told through the eyes of eighth generation Tasmanian, Oliver Cassidy, as he follows in his activist father’s footsteps and embarks on a solo rafting pilgrimage down the Franklin.
The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland – 1 December
St Nick receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts. He and his dedicated team of reindeer set off to Wonderland to deliver her gift. But when they get there, they’re greeted by the mean and miserable Queen of Hearts who hates all things Christmas… especially presents!
Crime Night! – 5 November
Series. Hosted by Julia Zemiro, Crime Night! is a brand-new panel show where an expert team of criminologists and comedians dive beneath the surface of crime to discover the science and psychology behind it all. Watch the trailer.
Read: Crime Night! review – the real crime is the tired panel show format
Maigret – 7 November
Series. In a new six-part series, Chief Inspector Maigret and his team of maverick but loyal detectives, Les Maigrets, solve a series of complex crimes in Paris. Maigret’s unconventional methods and unique sense of justice put him at odds with his superiors and the judicial system he is supposed to represent.
The Forsytes Season 1 – 9 November
Series. The Forsytes chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy late Victorian stockbroking family, whose generations are torn between the tradition and self-sacrifice versus personal happiness and the pursuit of love. All must decide whether to be ruled by the head or the heart.
Knee High Spies – 10 November
Series. Join teddy bear Jeremy Buttons and his brave team of toy spies as they race the clock to save their beloved human family from mischievous pet guinea pig Silver Paw. Every mission is chock-full of epic action, exciting rescues and interactive puzzles to solve with the help of the audience. Let’s get cracking! Watch the trailer.
