Careless Teens, MTV Canada – series premiere
This adrenaline-fueled, eight-episode series follows three fearless teens from Shelburne, Ontario – and their friends – risking lives and limbs in a series of jaw-dropping stunts, all captured from their own home video cameras. From stapling their tongues to lighting themselves on fire, nothing is off limits for these daredevils.
Winter season packed with CanCon
From Bill Brioux of the Canadian Press:
- Downton Abbey, Cracked, Transporter kick off TV’s second season in January
Cape Breton native Ron James bring back his Friday night CBC series for a fourth season of Friday nights, starting Jan. 7 at 8:30 p.m. James’ series is one of several returning to the CBC line-up in January. “Dragons’ Den” and “Republic of Doyle” are moving to Sundays (starting Jan. 6) as CBC positions its highest-rated reality show and drama into TV’s most-watched night. Read more.
Wednesday: Bomb Girls, Life Story Project
Bomb Girls, Global – Season premiere
It’s 1942, and with the Axis taking every battle, there’s a real chance the bad guys could win. After meeting Kai, a Chinese-American who has witnessed the horrors of the war in Hong Kong, Gladys is determined to help Canadian POW’s – organizing a fundraiser that her parents aim to usurp as a PR opportunity. Lorna continues to deal with the fallout from her pregnancy, especially when both Bob and Marco learn the truth. Betty finds a vanished friend – but may end up wishing she hadn’t.
Life Story Project, OWN Network – “Falling in Love & Broken Hearts”
Filmed in public areas and on display, Dale and Andrea invite passersby to sit on their purple couch in the middle of a park or a busy street corner, and encourage them to share candid and deeply personal life stories on topics from love and regret; loyalty and betrayal; and examine the significance behind key events in their lives.
Video: Meg Tilly talks Bomb Girls
Bomb Girls shows a less cynical time

From Bill Harris of QMI Agency:
- ‘Bomb Girls’ shares stories of a different time
Occasionally in Bomb Girls, some of the characters seem a bit … well … the first word that comes to mind is naive, but that isn’t exactly right. They certainly aren’t naive in their personal lives. But as for their general “go get ’em, boys” feelings about the war, I’m just curious if the mood of the show is an accurate reflection of the times. Read more.



