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Primeval

Primeval: New World, Space – “Angry Birds”
Evan and Dylan are taken hostage by two drug dealers while investigating an anomaly in a vintage train yard.

Murdoch Mysteries, CBC – “Invention Convention – Invention Convention”
After a ruthless inventor is killed at a convention, Murdoch’s investigation is assisted by his idol, Alexander Graham Bell. Special Guest Star: Arlene Dickinson (Dragons’ Den).

Canada’s Worst Driver, Discovery – “Look Out!”
With Rehab well under way, our remaining 6 delinquent drivers are all attempting to get their licenses back and return to the public roads.

Match Game, Comedy
Tonight, guest stars Susie Essman (CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM), Robin Dunne (SANCTUARY), Ron Josol (COMEDY NOW!), and Emma Hunter (THE L.A. COMPLEX) cure everyone’s case of ‘the Mondays.’

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CBC announces winter season

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From a media release:

CBC TELEVISION LAUNCHES 2013 WINTER SCHEDULE FEATURING A NEW CANADIAN CRIME DRAMA AND A SLATE OF RETURNING HITS

CBC today announced its 2013 winter broadcast season, showcasing a brand new Canadian one-hour crime drama and a roster of home grown hits. With buzz-worthy new programming and some fresh new faces, combined with and a strong slate of established Canadian favourites, CBC Television offers a dynamic and entertaining line-up this winter season.

New this season is the hour-long crime procedural drama, CRACKED. Inspired by real life experiences of frontline police officers and mental-health workers, CRACKED premieres Tuesday, January 8 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC Television. CRACKED stars David Sutcliffe (Gilmore Girls) as Detective Aidan Black, a seasoned officer dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and his new partner, psychiatrist Stefanie von Pfetten (Battlestar Galactica) as Dr. Daniella Ridley.

MARCH TO THE TOP is a groundbreaking, multi-platform programming event that follows the story of 12 wounded Canadian soldiers as they train and summit the 20,305 ft. high summit of Island Peak. MARCH TO THE TOP chronicles the journey as they embark on the climb and face their own personal rediscovery of self, and emotional, physical and mental rehabilitation. It’s about what these soldiers are doing next in their lives, and what they need to do to get there. MARCH TO THE TOP airs Wednesday, January 30 at 8 p.m./8:30 p.m. NT on CBC Television.

BEST RECIPES EVER welcomes new host Christine Tizzard this winter. The Newfoundlander, mother of two, and accomplished chef will share even more tips, tricks and delicious recipes to make everyday life easier for Canadians. Each episode will continue to feature dishes from Canadian Living’s renowned recipe library, as well as cost-saving ideas and helpful nutritional information. BEST RECIPES EVER is Canada’s most-watched daily food show.

ARCTIC AIR – Wednesdays at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) beginning January 9
On the heels of its successful premiere season, CBC’s blockbuster adventure drama, ARCTIC AIR, returns for its highly-anticipated second season on CBC Television. Starring Adam Beach as Bobby Martin, Pascale Hutton as Krista Ivarson and Kevin McNulty as Mel, ARCTIC AIR is a Yellowknife-based series following a maverick airline and the extended family of unconventional people who run it.

DRAGONS’ DEN – Sundays at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) beginning January 6
Canada’s highest-rated reality TV show is back on an all-new night with 10 all new episodes, Sundays at 8 p.m. Catch an array of special episodes including the Second Chance show, where pitchers from past seasons return to the Den for another round with the Dragons, a special Valentine’s Day-themed show, and the season finale, The Year of the Dragon, which will give viewers an exclusive insider’s look at the Dragons’ busy lives outside the Den.

MURDOCH MYSTERIES – Mondays at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) beginning January 7
New to CBC this year is the one-hour, period, crime drama MURDOCH MYSTERIES, now with new never-seen episodes in its sixth season on Monday, January 7 at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC Television. Set in the late 1890’s and early 1900’s, critically acclaimed series MURDOCH MYSTERIES stars Yannick Bisson as William Murdoch, a handsome young detective using radical forensic techniques for the time, to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders.

MR. D – Mondays at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) beginning January 7
MR. D, the breakout comedy that debuted to almost 1.3 million viewers, returns for a second season beginning Monday, January 7, 2013 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) and kicks off its first week featuring a special guest – comedic legend Russell Peters. Based on the stand-up act of comedian Gerry Dee, who was himself a private school teacher for nine years, MR. D centres on an under-qualified teacher trying to fake his way through a teaching job just as he fakes his way through life.

REPUBLIC OF DOYLE – NEW NIGHT – Sundays at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) beginning January 6
REPUBLIC OF DOYLE returns for an explosive fourth season on an all-new night – Sundays at 9 p.m. beginning January 6. As Season Four begins, Private Eye Jake Doyle and Malachy Doyle return to the Republic crushed with guilt over what happened to Des at the end of Season Three, but must attempt to restore their first-rate standing as the best private investigators in the city.

THE RON JAMES SHOW – Mondays at 8:30 p.m. (9 NT) beginning January 7
The uniquely Canadian, poetically charged stand-up comedy that made Ron famous is back and viewers will be laughing from coast-to-coast with season four of THE RON JAMES SHOW returning Monday, January 7 at 8:30 p.m. (9 NT) on CBC Television.

Additionally, a number of viewer-favourite programs return with all-new episodes this winter on CBC Television: STEVEN AND CHRIS (Weekdays at 2 p.m. / 2:30 NT), IN THE KITCHEN WITH STEFANO FAITA (Weekdays at 3:30 p.m. / 4 NT); THE LANG & O’LEARY EXCHANGE (Weeknights at 6:30 p.m. / 7 NT); GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS TONIGHT (Weeknights at 7 p.m. / 7:30 NT); THE RICK MERCER REPORT (Tuesdays at 8 p.m. / 8:30 NT); MARKETPLACE (Fridays at 8 p.m. / 8:30 NT); the fifth estate (Fridays at 9 p.m. / 9:30 NT); THE NATURE OF THINGS (Thursdays at 8 p.m. / 8:30 NT); and family-favourite HEARTLAND remains a Sunday night staple (Sundays at 7 p.m. / 7:30 NT).

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New tonight: Primeval, Canada’s Worst Driver, Murdoch Mysteries, Match Game

Primeval: New World, Space – “Fear of Flying”
When a cargo plane disappears into an anomaly, Evan and Dylan attempt a search and rescue mission into the distant and dangerous past.

Canada’s Worst Driver, Discovery – episode 3
Only seven drivers remain at the Rehab Centre and our drivers begin by all boarding a school bus together as they each take turns attempting to manoeuver the giant school bus around a figure eight track.

Murdoch Mysteries, CBC – “Staircase to Heaven”
After a high stakes card game involving Dr. Grace ends with the death of a player, Murdoch is shocked to learn the true cost of their wagers is the opportunity to die.

Match Game
Adding some spice to the panel are guest panellists Janeane Garofalo (WET HOT AMERICAN SUMMER), Robin Dunne (SANCTUARY), Steve Patterson (DAN FOR MAYOR), and Emma Hunter (THE L.A. COMPLEX).

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New tonight: Primeval, Canada’s Worst Driver, Over The Rainbow, WDYTYA, Murdoch Mysteries, Match Game

Primeval

Primeval: New World, Space – “Sisiutl”
Evan (Niall Matter, EUREKA) and Mac (Danny Rahim, EAST ENDERS) investigate a prehistoric sea-serpent terrorizing the waters near disputed First-Nations territory. Dylan (Sara Canning, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES) faces a crossroads when Evan recruits her to join his team.

Canada’s Worst Driver, Discovery – episode 2
The nominees for Canada’s Worst Driver tackle a series of driving challenges in the hope of getting their keys back and leaving the Driver Rehabilitation Centre.

Over the Rainbow Results, CBC – “Results #8”
The bottom two competitors are announced and will face off to determine who will be eliminated from the show by the judges.

Who Do You Think You Are?, CBC – “Margaret Trudeau”
Margaret begins the journey into her past with the goal of solving a mystery on her mother’s side of the family.

Murdoch Mysteries, CBC – “Stroll on the Wild Side (Part 2)”
After saving his lover Anna (Lisa Faulkner) from the Black Hand, Detective Murdoch bargains for her life. During his investigation into the murder of a shy librarian with a secret life, he encounters another young woman behaving seductively.

Match Game, Comedy
Guest stars Yvette Nicole Brown (COMMUNITY), Colin Mochrie (WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?), Graham Chittenden (COMEDY NOW!), and Laura Cilevitz (VIDEO ON TRIAL) accept the challenge of blanking the blanks.

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New tonight: Primeval: New World, Canada’s Worst Driver, Over The Rainbow, WDYTYA, Murdoch Mysteries

Primeval

Primeval: New World, Space – series premiere
While investigating temporal anomalies, a Special Projects Group battles prehistoric creatures. Led by Evan Cross (Matter), an enterprising inventor and visionary hero, the team is comprised of predator attack expert and specialist in animal behaviour Dylan Weir (Canning), security specialist Mac Rendell (Danny Rahim, EAST ENDERS), and physics prodigy Toby Nance (Crystal Lowe, SMALLVILLE). Ange Finch (Miranda Frigon, HEARTLAND), Evan’s oldest friend and business partner, keeps things afloat while Evan and his group track the escapee dinosaurs, with the overeager help of Lieutenant Ken Leeds (Geoff Gustafson, Hot Tub Time Machine), head of the government’s decommissioned department for investigating alien life and other mysteries.

Canada’s Worst Driver, Discovery – season premiere
CANADA’S WORST DRIVER 8 follows eight drivers, each nominated by a friend or family member, as they are put through their paces in a controlled driving environment and evaluated by a panel of driving experts. Each episode features tried-and-tested challenges with an urban driving-themed twist, designed to push the drivers to their limits and teach them crucial safe driving skills. Each driver must master basic training and more advanced techniques for dealing with Canada’s trickiest city driving situations before graduating from rehab. Can their bad behind-the-wheel behaviours be curbed?

Over the Rainbow Results, CBC – “Results #7”
The bottom two competitors are announced and will face off to determine who will be eliminated from the show by the judges.

Who Do You Think You Are?, CBC – “Chantal Kreviazuk”
Manitoban-born singer songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk traces her Ukrainian roots.

Murdoch Mysteries, CBC – “Stroll on the Wild Side (Part 1)”
Detective Murdoch’s investigation into the disappearance of a quiet librarian leads to a reunion with former love Anna Fulford (Lisa Faulkner)and the discovery of a seamy underworld. Meanwhile, he reconnects with Dr. Ogden (Hélène Joy) after she’s arrested for her progressive ideas.

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