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Degrassi, Heartland, Ratings

Ratings: The Border, The Week the Women Went, Degrassi, Heartland

From Bill Brioux at TV Feeds My Family:

  • Viewers Run Back to The Border
    “That “Yes!” you just heard came from CBC where The Border rocketed back up to 716,000 viewers Monday night. The Week The Women Went had another solid outing Monday, drawing 802,000 viewers. … CTV’s Degrassi: The Next Generation continues to underwhelm at 455,000 Monday. CBC, meanwhile, continues to get bonus numbers from the under the radar family offering Heartland, which quietly scored another 625,000 viewers Sunday night.” Read more.
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In the news: Dave Foley of Robson Arms

From Brad Oswald of What’s on Winnipeg:

  • Foley’s move into Robson Arms adds to show’s weirdness factor
    “Dave Foley is no longer a kid. And as far as Robson Arms is concerned, he most certainly isn’t in the hall. Instead, the veteran Canadian comic actor is taking up residence in the fictional Vancouver apartment block’s swankiest suite, joining the show’s cast as Robson Arms’ newly transplanted American owner.” Read more.
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Ratings

In the news: The Week the Women Went ratings grow

From Marise Strauss in Media in Canada:

  • Strong numbers for Week; + other sked movers & shakers
    “The Week the Women Went – the reality series that examines how the men and children in a small Alberta town cope when their wives, girlfriends and mothers temporarily leave home – is based on the BBC series of the same name. It has grown its audience in the Monday 8 pm time slot from 548,000 for episode three to 929,000 for episode five, which aired opposite the winter finale of Global’s Prison Break (1.3 million) on Feb. 18.” Read more.
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In the news: Jane McGregor of Robson Arms

From CTV:

  • Jane McGregor goes geek in ‘Robson Arms’
    “Hailing from Vancouver means that Jane McGregor is right at home on the set of Robson Arms. ‘It’s cool, you know? As a Canadian you’re used to seeing a lot of American culture around you, but it’s nice that we get to say names that make sense for where we live,’ McGregor tells CTV.ca Robson Arms will be unveiling a sneak peek at the show’s third season on Tuesday, Feb. 26 and Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 9:30 p.m. ET immediately following American Idol.” Read more.
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Upcoming episode: This Hour Has 22 Minutes, CBC, Feb. 26

This week on 22 Minutes …

Premier Danny Williams (Mark Critch) and President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf (Shaun Majumder) have a press conference and Gunther Wilson (Gavin Crawford) of Computer Corner discusses HD DVD and Blueray.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes with audience favorites Cathy Jones, Gavin Crawford, Mark Critch, Shaun Majumder and Geri Hall airs Tuesday, Feb 26, 2008 at 8:30 pm on CBC Television.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is produced by Halifax Film, a DHX Media company in association with CBC Television. www.cbc.ca/22minutes

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