From the Canadian Television Fund:
Review: The Border goes to Afghanistan
From former Border writer Denis McGrath of Dead Things on Sticks:
- The Border goes to Afghanistan; DMc stays on couch
“That old meeting with the ex-girlfriend can be super awkward. But I didn’t have time to think about that, because a few minutes in, I was too sucked into the show. Awesome. Never thought in a million years that would happen.” Read more.
Monday ratings: Battle of the Blades, Little Mosque, Canada’s Worst Driver
From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:
- A Week in, CBC’s Big News Stand Falls Flat
“CBC’s Battle of the Blades results show (1,143,000). … Little Mosque on the Prairie (543,000). Discovery’s Canada’s Worst Driver (479,000).” Read more.
New tonight: The Tudors on CBC – Ep 6
Matchmaking begins in earnest. Cromwell schemes to secure the Reformation by marrying Henry to a Protestant wife – but the king’s marital reputation precedes him across Europe. The condition of Henry’s wounded leg turns life-threatening.
Directed By: Jeremy Podeswa
Written By: Michael Hirst
Season two of Disband on MuchMusic premieres Nov. 17
From a media release:
MuchOriginal Series DISBAND Returns for Season 2 on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. ET
- More than 2,000 applications received from young artists hoping for their dream of music industry attention
- DISBAND Season 2 gives 13 new artists the chance of a lifetime
- Sneak Peek audition episode airs Tuesday, Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. ET
MuchMusic’s Gemini-nominated, breakout original series DISBAND makes its triumphant rock ‘n roll return on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. ET. With one jam packed audition sneak peak and 13 brand new episodes, DISBAND’s Season 2 puts aspiring bands through a one week rock star boot camp. Under the watchful eye of DISBAND Guru Greig Nori and host Much VJ Sarah Taylor, the bands receive direct industry exposure, an all-important, true-to-life insider’s look at what the music biz is really all about, and a chance to perform in front of the country’s music industry elite. A panel of judges decide if their future is bright enough to be in the music biz or, if not, to DISBAND. The 13 new artists chosen for Season 2 to be announced soon.
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