From Andrew Ryan of the Globe and Mail:
From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:
Episode 18: Listen or download here or subscribe via iTunes or with any other program via the TV, Eh? feed
Anthony and Diane talk about the Gemini awards given out last week and those to come on Saturday, which (d)evolves into a rant about the awards representing greed and ego above the best in Canadian television.
We gush a little about Gordon Pinsent and his newfound viral success, as well as upcoming role as the voice of Babar.
What IS up with Canada and our exporting of cop shows to the US?
The CRTC wants the power to fine broadcasters. Should they have it? I say HELL YES.
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The year is 1544. Under the supervision of Henry VIII, the Earl of Surrey and his men attempt to tunnel their way into the French castle at Boulogne. Over two thousand men die of disease and starvation and another three thousand fall ill as ‘the flux’ sweeps the King’s camp. The French surrender to a gloating Henry who returns to England in triumph and commands festivities and celebrations throughout the land.
This week Rick is in Craigellachie, BC for the 125th anniversary of the driving of ‘the last spike’ that marked the completion of the cross-country railroad. He learns how to handle a train and gets a lesson in spike driving from the world champion. He also attends the 11th Annual Windsor Weekend drag race event at the Grand Bend Motorplex where he drives a souped-up dragster racer at breakneck speeds.
