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New tonight: Heartland, Battle of the Blades, Cover Me Canada on CBC

Heartland

“The Slippery Slope” – A friend from Jack’s past shows up at Heartland when one of their old band mates passes away. Lou and Lisa secretly try to gather the other remaining members for a reunion performance to celebrate Jack’s birthday.

Battle of the Blades

A fan-favourite from season one, international figure skating superstar Katarina Witt returns to BATTLE OF THE BLADES’ judging panel as Guest Judge along with Head Judge Sandra Bezic and Resident Judge Jeremy Roenick. Viewers will enjoy Witt’s candid remarks as the five remaining pairs compete as characters in full costume for this week’s Hallowe’en theme live on Sunday, October 30 at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. NT) and on Monday, October 31 at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. NT).

Cover Me Canada

“Fan Favorites” – Music acts compete for a chance to win $100,000 and a single to be released by Universal Music Canada. The nationwide voting results are in and one band wins immunity from elimination and one goes home.

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The Tudors and Call Me Fitz among Directors Guild winners

From the Canadian Press:

  • Canadian films celebrated at Directors Guild awards
    CBC-TV’s “The Tudors,” about the reign of King Henry VIII, nabbed trophies for best television drama series and best direction for Jeremy Podeswa. Other winners included CBC-TV’s “Heartland,” HBO Canada’s “Call Me Fitz,” and the documentary “Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie.” Read more.
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Interview: Alex House and Chris Leavins of Todd & The Book of Pure Evil

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By Diane Wild of TV, eh?

As a squeamish woman beyond the 18-34 demographic, I may not the target audience for Todd and the Book of Pure Evil. But as I’ve said more than once on the TV, eh? podcast, I’m glad this distinctive show exists and that it got a second season, premiering tonight on Space.

In an interview that will be available in Tuesday’s podcast, stars Alex House (Todd) and Chris Leavins (Atticus) explained why Todd is more than a high school horror show.

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