CLT Announces Fall 2007 Lineup Fall Highlights / Canadian Learning Television Posted by RAD on Aug 31, 2007 - 08:16 PM CLT (Canadian Learning Television) is pleased to announce its fall 2007 lineup, offering an exciting selection of new programming that includes the Canadian premiere of Ken Burns’ acclaimed World War II series “The War,” the adventure program “Don’t Forget Your Passport,” a host of classic mini-series, and the award-winning “Profiles of Nature.” “CLT’s fall lineup epitomizes what CLT is all about – the best in enlightening entertainment,” said Jill Bonenfant, Director of Programming for CLT. “We’ve assembled a stellar selection of the finest programming, from historical documentaries and dramas to award-winning nature and science programming.” NEW PRIME-TIME PROGRAMMING Missing Link From the little green men of outer space to the big hairy Sasquatches of the mountains, “Missing Link” delves into the realm of the unusual as it searches out rational explanations to paranormal phenomena. Fridays at 9:00pm ET, starting September 7th Don’t Forget Your Passport “Don’t Forget Your Passport” is your ticket to an adventurous worldwide tour. Awe inspiring cinematography provides the backdrop for crazy, spur-of-the-moment – yet absolutely real – situations. Live with the cave-dwelling Berber tribes of North Tunisia, hike through the polar cap villages of Greenland, or get caught in the middle of a street brawl in Guatemala in this unique adventure series like no other. Sundays at 6:00pm ET, starting October 7th The Intuitives World Premiere Learn how to use your senses, intuition, and faith to make the most out of your life. “The Intuitives” shows you how to channel your innate abilities to enhance your love life, become a better parent, shop smarter, improve your personal space, and more. Saturdays at 7:30pm ET, starting October 6th Profiles of Nature This award-winning series highlights animal stories from around the globe. Meet the beluga whales of western Hudson Bay; the leaping wizards known as frogs; and nature’s vagabond, the coyote. Travel from the Everglades of Florida to the polar ice of Sibera for a panorama of extraordinary wildlife stories. Sundays at 7:00pm & 11:00pm ET, starting October 7th A Haunting Spine-tingling true stories of the paranormal told by those who experienced real-life horror at the hands of the supernatural. Each one-hour episode dramatizes the story of a family whose lives were forever changed by an encounter with the paranormal, revealing a world in which tragedy, suicide, and murder have left psychic impressions so potent that even decades later innocent people are swept up in their terror. Sundays at 10:00pm ET, starting October 7th The Mormons With 11 million members, Mormonism is one of the world’s fastest-growing faiths, and yet most people know little about the religion. Demonized as a polygamist, subversive cult, lauded as an upstanding group of hard-working patriots, few religions have suffered under as much ridicule and misinformation. This revealing documentary series strips away the misconceptions, digging deep into the past to paint a realistic portrait. Mondays at 8:00pm and midnight ET, starting October 15th Victoria’s Empire Nearly three percent of the earth’s landmass is named after one of history’s most influential rulers: Queen Victoria. Britain’s favourite comedian Victoria Wood takes to the road on a quest to discover the old British Empire and the legacy of Queen Victoria. Journeying around the world – from Hong Kong to Borneo, from Ghana to Newfoundland – Wood examines how each locale has evolved since being colonized, meets extraordinary people, and uncovers surprising bits of British culture in the most unlikely places. Mondays at 9:00pm ET, starting October 15th The War Canadian Premiere From acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, “The War” tells the story of the Second World War through the personal accounts of a handful of men and women from four American towns. The series explores the most intimate human dimensions of the greatest cataclysm in history and demonstrates that, in extraordinary times, there are no ordinary lives. Mondays at 9:00pm ET, starting November 5th CLASSIC MINI-SERIES A Woman Called Golda Ingmar Bergman delivers an Emmy-winning performance in this account of the life and times of Golda Meir, Israel's powerful leader, only the third female prime minister in history. Starring: Ingmar Bergman, Franklin Cover, Judy Davis, and Anne Jackson Saturdays at 9:00pm and midnight ET, starting September 15th Peter the Great Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, and Sir Lawrence Olivier headline in this sweeping historical saga of 18th-Century Russia and the reign of one of the most progressive leaders of the Romanov Dynasty, Tsar Peter the Great. This visually stunning Emmy-winning mini-series follows the ruler as he becomes fascinated with Western ways – and with a Dutch innkeeper's daughter. Starring: Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Sir Lawrence Olivier, and Maximilian Schell Saturdays at 9:00pm and midnight ET, starting September 29th The Winds of War Set against the backdrop of world events that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, “The Winds of War” stars Robert Mitchum as Victor "Pug" Henry, a career naval officer who along with his family, learns to navigate the waters of dangerous times in the late 1930s. The Henrys find themselves drawn into the center of conflict as they deal with the drama, romance, tragedy and heroism that lead to America's involvement in World War II. Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ali MacGraw, Jan-Michael Vincent, and John Houseman Saturdays at 9:00pm ET and midnight ET, starting October 27th Shogun A modern masterpiece set against the magnificent background of feudal Japan, this mini-series broke ratings records and launched the North America’s Japanese craze. Richard Chamberlain stars as John Blackthorne, a 17th-Century English navigator shipwrecked on the Japanese coast and thrown into a war between the two most powerful warlords in Japan as they battle for the title of Shogun. Guiding him through the language and culture of Japan is Mariko, Blackthorne’s interpreter and ill-fated lover. Starring: Richard Chaimberlain, Toshiro Mifune, and Yoko Shimada. Saturdays at 9:00pm ET and midnight ET, starting December 29th DAYTIME Shimmy World Premiere Belly dancing for a sensual body Shimmy your way to great curves with this sensual and exhilarating new series from the makers of “Namaste.” Combining high definition photography, captivating music, and stunning settings, “Shimmy” entrances the eyes while teaching you belly dancing moves that will have you giggling, gyrating, and getting fit and fabulous. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:30am ET, starting October 1st Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00am ET, starting October 2nd Saturday at 11:00am and 4:00pm ET, starting October 6th Merv Griffin’s Crosswords From the game-show master, “Merv Griffin’s Crosswords” is a new fast-paced, multi-player version of the classic game played by 60 million people every week. Combining the basics of crossword puzzles with the game-show format, this exciting new series pits players against one another in a race to solve clues to complete the crossword and for chances at bonus rounds with big cash rewards. Weekdays at 10:30am and 5:00pm ET, starting September 10th Wild at Heart Burned-out workaholics and bored retirees become nature neophytes who crave wilderness adventure but aren’t quite sure where to begin. Whether it’s backcountry skiing or spelunking deep below the surface of the earth, host Chili Thom challenges the budding adventurers to conquer their fears and exchange their sedentary lifestyles for adrenaline-pumping adventures. Thursdays at 4:00pm ET, starting October 6th RETURNING SERIES helptv Entering its 13th season, “helptv” takes a fresh and exciting approach to connecting you with experts and resources in a live and interactive format. Turn to “helptv” each weekday for tips, demonstrations, and expert advice in all areas of life. Weekdays at 6:00pm ET, new season starts September 24th Careers TV The award-winning “Careers TV” entertains, informs, and inspires Canadians to reach their career goals, travelling Canada and the world to report on career and educational issues, workplace and business trends, and lifelong learning. Each episode delivers enlightening stories, eye-opening first jobs of the rich and famous, advice on how to get a Foot-In-The-Door in your career, and off-the-wall, Off-The-Beaten-Path careers. Saturdays at 5:00pm ET, new season starts October 13th Chiefs and Champions Season 2 Tom Jackson (“North of 60”) hosts this intimate look at aboriginal athletes from Canada who, besides being world class performers in their chosen sport, have become leaders in their communities and countries and international role models and advocates. Mondays at 8:30pm ET, starting November 5th Monkey Business A look at the everyday lives of Dorset, England’s more unusual residents. Forty-four chimpanzees rescued from abuse and neglect live at Monkey World, one of the world’s largest ape and monkey rescue centres, where their lives often parallel those of their keepers. It’s an entertaining look at friendship, jealousy, hierarchies, heartache, healing, politics and play – and that’s just the chimps. Sundays at 8:00pm and midnight ET, new episodes start December 16th This article is from CHANNEL CANADA   http://www.channelcanada.com/ The URL for this story is:   http://www.channelcanada.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1968