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Wednesday: Bomb Girls, Mr. D, Ron James, Arctic Air

image005Bomb Girls, Global – “The Harder We Fight”
When a group of Maritimers arrive at the plant, one of the girls, Reggie, immediately draws Betty’s suspicions and ire. Meanwhile, Lorna’s hot-blooded son Gene convinces Gladys to join him on an adventure that leads where neither expected. Featuring a cameo appearance by ET Canada’s Cheryl Hickey.

Mr. D, CBC – “Overnight Trip”
Gerry concocts a scheme to get his class to go to Boston so that he and Bill can watch a Celtics game. His plans slip away when he’s forced to hang out with a drunk Vice Principal.

The Ron James Show, CBC -“Rules”
In this episode, Ron looks at why we make… and break… ‘The Rules’. With special guests Barry Flatman & Linda Kash.

Arctic Air, CBC – “Stormy Weather”
Bobby, Krista and Blake are trapped in an abandoned Dew Line station — only to find out they’re not alone.

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Acting is the reason to watch Cracked

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From Alex Strachan of Postmedia News:

  • TV Tuesday: Cracked solid, despite fractured storylines
    The real reason to watch Cracked, and what may earn it pickup for a second season once these first 13 episodes have aired, is the acting. As the title suggests, Cracked is a character study of one man’s struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder. And while Cracked has a credible ensemble cast in supporting roles — Stefanie von Pfetten as the departmental psychiatrist who’s both minder and Aidan’s partner-in-crime-fighting; Luisa D’Oliveira as the young, ambitious detective looking for advancement, etc. — it’s Sutcliffe who must shoulder most of Cracked’s burden. Read more.
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Tuesday: Mercer, 22 Minutes, Cracked, Primeval

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Rick Mercer Report, CBC
Rick discovers the magic of Toronto’s Famous People Players theatre company and their unique blacklight technique that brings puppets to life. Then he’s off to Montreal to train with Canada’s National Fencing Team.

22 Minutes, CBC
News of declining sales at Hooters is forcing the restaurant chain to rebrand to attract a broader clientele; 22 Minutes is with Tony Clement for the opening of parliament; A new drama from PBS combines British period drama with British entertainers The Beatles in “Downton Abbey Road”.

Cracked, CBC – “White Knight”
Aidan develops a dangerous relationship with a woman he rescues from a psychotic killer still on the loose.

Primeval: New World – “The Great Escape”
After a Terror Bird attacks a bystander, Dylan and Evan are called in by Dylan’s old colleague Detective Harlow (Adrian Holmes, Red Riding Hood). They’re left puzzled as to where the bird came from, when no Anomaly has been detected — until they recognize LEGGY, whose now grown and dangerous.

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