Speaking to The Malta Independent on Sunday yesterday, Lou Bondi said: “I have been in constant contact with Mr Dalli ,who is abroad, for the past two days. I told him the programme will be broadcast on Tuesday and that it cannot be postponed.

“I have invited him to appear on the programme but so far he has not given me an answer.”

Asked why the programme, first announced for last Tuesday was not broadcast, Mr Bondi said: “ Mr Dalli was still abroad last week and I decided to postpone it, but I do not think I can postpone it any longer.”