‘Absolutely gross!’ British TV producer Michael Whitehall reveals the one part of Australian culture he REFUSES to embrace
He has spent the last few years reluctantly travelling the world with his son, Jack.
And while Michael Whitehall, 80, has begrudgingly involved himself in numerous customs and traditions across the globe, one part of Australian culture proved to be his final straw.
Appearing on Sunday’s edition of The Project, the British TV producer revealed that he refused to drink goon while filming Down Under for the upcoming fourth season of Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father.
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‘Gross!’ While Michael Whitehall, 80, has begrudgingly involved himself in numerous customs and traditions across the globe, one part of Australian culture proved to be his final straw
When quizzed by host Tommy Little on why he refused to embrace one of Australian culture’s ‘crown jewels’, Michael explained: ‘Because I’m very interested in wine.
‘I’m a bit of a wine buff. It’s quite a call for me to actually drink Australian wine, but given I’m prepared to go that far, why would I drink it out of the bag or a goon bag? Absolutely gross, no, no, no!’ he added.
An amused Tommy replied: ‘I’m hoping they told you the beauty of the goon bag is that it serves two purposes.
‘You can drink it, and when you’re done, you can blow it up, and it doubles as a pillow!’
‘I’m a wine buff’: Appearing on Sunday’s edition of The Project, the British TV producer revealed that he refused to drink goon while filming Down Under for the upcoming fourth season of Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father
Michael responded: ‘I was not aware of that, no.’
Jack, who was also part of the interview, quipped in: ‘I will teach him everything about the goon bag.’
When asked about their concluding thoughts on their time in Australia, Michael said: ‘We had a terrific time. It’s really nice for me to spend time with Jack. I’m very lucky.’
Michael said: ‘I’m a bit of a wine buff. It’s quite a call for me to actually drink Australian wine, but given I’m prepared to go that far, why would I drink it out of the bag or a goon bag? Absolutely gross, no, no, no!’
A shocked Jack replied: ‘Wow, you managed to coax sentimentality out of my father!’
The fourth season of Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic forced the world into lockdown.
He met his girlfriend, British model Roxy Horner, during his time in Australia.
Just in time: The fourth season of Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic forced the world into lockdown. Michael and Jack are pictures on ITV’s This Morning in December