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TV,eh? What's up in Canadian television

January’s new and returning shows

January 2, 2011 Diane Wild

From Debra Yeo of the Toronto Star:

What to watch in January
If youâ€™re a television fan, your viewing schedule is about to get crowded again after weeks of reruns. January marks the premiere of new shows as networks begin their winter schedules plus the return of old favourites. We list some of your choices below: Read more.

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Village on a Diet aims to inspire

January 2, 2011 Diane Wild

From Bill Brioux of The Toronto Star:

New CBC show aims to inspire a nation to lose weight
First a confession: as I sit to write about the new CBC series Village on a Diet, it is all I can do not to get up and make myself a big, fat sandwich. That urge alone might make this 10-part reality series, which begins Monday night at 9 p.m., required viewing for this craving critic. Read more.

Village on a Diet premieres January 3rd on CBC

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18 to Life’s Peter Keleghan

January 2, 2011 Diane Wild 1 Comment

From Bill Harris of QMI Agency:

Keleghan plays his comedy straight
Thereâ€™s a little bit of John Cleese in Peter Keleghanâ€™s character on 18 to Life. You know, John Cleese at his most comically indignant. “Yes, indignant about virtually everything, with no real reason,” Keleghan agreed. Read more.

Anna & Kristina’s Grocery Bag lands on OWN

January 1, 2011 Diane Wild

From Ashante Infantry of the Toronto Star:

Canadian women’s cooking show debuts on Oprah Winfrey channel
“A pair of Vancouver women credit perseverance and patience for making them rare Canadian headliners Ã¢â‚¬â€ along with Shania Twain Ã¢â‚¬â€ on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) which launches in the U.S. this Saturday.” Read more.