From Eye Weekly, a feature on CBC programming, including interviews with George Stroumboulopoulos (The Hour) and Chris Haddock (Intelligence, Da Vinci’s Inquest):
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From the London Free Press, Corner Gas and Slings and Arrows lead the Canadian Comedy Award nominations:
Ratings: Sept. 11-17
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Upcoming series: The Hour, CBC, Oct. 9
From a CBC media release:
George Stroumboulopoulos Kicks off CBC Television’s New Late Night with The Hour Premiering Monday, Oct. 9
Late night has a new face. THE HOUR-one of CBC Newsworld’s most talked about programs-launches on CBC Television Monday, Oct. 9 at 11 p.m., and on CBC Newsworld at 8 p.m. ET. The show will air four nights a week, Monday through Thursday. Hosted by George Stroumboulopoulos, THE HOUR will feature provocative guest interviews and opinion-driven daily take on international news, entertainment, sports, music and fashion-whatever Stroumboulopoulos finds interesting or noteworthy.
With a new set and the addition of a live studio audience, the third season of CBC Television’s THE HOUR will offer viewers a mix of commentary on the day’s big stories, with a more personalized approach. THE HOUR will feature topics and guests that Stroumboulopoulos feels a connection to, has opinions about and wants to share with his viewers.
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