BBC Canada unveils 2005-2006 programming highlights Fall Highlights / BBC Canada Posted by RAD on Jul 18, 2005 - 05:48 PM | |
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BBC Canada has acquired new comedies "According to Bex, The Catherine Tate Show, The Kumars at No. 42 and Ideal. New dramas include Afterlife, Bodies and Conviction. According to Bex New Comedy (North American Premiere) Thurs. at 9pm ET beginning Dec. 1 Bex Atwell (Jessica Stevenson) is a young secretary who’s stuck in a world of “almost” – almost in a relationship; almost up for a good job; almost petite. Her boss, Charles, doesn’t know the meaning of boundaries; her boyfriend, Ryan, is worried that she’s trying to “corral his seed”; and her womanizing father, Jack, has turned laddish behaviour into an art form. Bex tries to figure out what the male species is all about – and why women even give a toss – but it seems the more she learns about men and relationships, the more infuriating they become! The Catherine Tate Show New Comedy (Canadian Premiere) Thurs. at 9pm ET beginning Oct. 20 This hilarious self-titled sketch show from the Perrier-nominated comedian is a menagerie of instantly recognizable characters, from the Hollywood actress with an over-enthusiastic penchant for botox to the screaming housewife who hollers every time her toast jumps from the toaster. Characters from everyday life are parodied to the extreme as the talented actress morphs through ages, accents and wigs. The critics are hailing Tate as the most exciting female comic performer around. New Comedy (Canadian Premiere) Tues. at 9pm ET beginning Oct. 11 The Kumars – a typical (albeit exaggerated) Indian family living in London – have hit upon a unique method of “keeping up with the Joneses”: they have bulldozed their backyard and erected a state-of-the-art TV studio, where they host their own chat show. The son, Sanjeev, pops the questions while his mother Madhuri, his father Ashwin, and his mischievous granny Sushila sit and interrupt from a nearby sofa. The guests include a number of prominent British celebrities – Richard E. Grant, Michael Parkinson, Graham Norton, and Minnie Driver among them – all sportingly accepting the gentle ridiculing. Winner of the 2005 George Foster Peabody Award. Ideal New Comedy (North American Premiere) Thurs. at 10:20pm ET beginning Sep. 15 Moz (Johnny Vegas) has been dealing drugs for over twenty years from his small flat in Manchester which he shares with his girlfriend, Nicki (Nicola Reynold). But despite his chosen profession, Moz is a man of principles – he deals only in the best quality of marijuana and nothing else. He is providing a crucial service to the local community, which pretty much extends as far as his closest friends: Kuldip, an Asian DJ and police constable who is also Moz’s chief cannabis supplier; Jane, the babysitter from hell; Brian, a lout who seems to have a new boyfriend every week and a man who always wears a cartoon mask, simply known as “Cartoon Head”. Afterlife New Drama (North American Premiere) Fri. at 10pm ET beginning Oct. 21 Robert Bridge (Andrew Lincoln) is a psychology lecturer, grieving the loss of his young son Josh, who was killed in a car accident three years earlier. A specialist in the study of psychic mediums, Robert is invited to an “evening of clairvoyance” where he meets Alison Mundy (Lesley Sharp). When Alison’s readings provoke an adverse reaction in one of Robert’s own pupils, he begins to study her with the intention of writing about her work and the people she helps. But their association is thrown into crisis when Alison reveals she is in touch with Robert’s son. Conviction New Drama (North American Premiere) Wed. at 10pm ET beginning Dec. 7 A racy and innovative new drama, Conviction turns the police genre inside-out by exploring the notion that everyone has the ability to kill. Brothers Chrissie (William Ash) and Ray (Nicholas Gleaves) are detectives investigating the murder of a 12-year-old girl. Their sister, Beth (Zoë Henry), is the single-minded lawyer representing the prime suspect. Lenny (David Warner), their father, is a retired police officer who berates the political correctness of his sons’ modern methods. As the public clamours for justice, the distinction between right and wrong becomes all too easily blurred and those involved in the murder investigation take ever more dangerous steps to close the case. Holiday Showdown New Lifestyle (Canadian Premiere) Sat. at 9pm ET beginning Sept. 10 Two families, with polar opposite views on what makes a great family vacation, are sent to swap holidays for one week each – together! For the first week, everyone lives by the rules of Family one, but in week two, the tables turn and Family Two takes charge. Both families dictate two very different vacations. At the end of the two weeks both families will come together for a Holiday Showdown Last Supper in which they’ll give their full and frank views on their experiences. Room Rivals New Lifestyle (North American Premiere) Tues. through Thurs. at 1pm ET beginning Sept. 6 Ever tried your hand at decorating only to realize that the colour scheme which looked great in a magazine looks awful in your den, and those gleaming white tiles have the unexpected effect of turning your bathroom into a public toilet? Then let Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (Changing Rooms) talk you through some basic design rules. This series covers everything from using colour and maximizing space, to supervising everyone from curtain makers to carpet fitters and discreetly displaying that heirloom that you’d never have bought yourself. Top Gear New Lifestyle (Network Premiere) Sat. and Sun. at 7pm ET beginning Oct. 15 Top Gear is the UK’s premier motoring show. The Top Gear team, led by Jeremy Clarkson, is not afraid to tell the truth about the cars they review - both good and bad. Introducing new cars on our roads, new motoring technology and the very latest in concept cars, Top Gear delivers information, entertainment and style. Features include celebrity races on the Top Gear circuit pitching internationally famous stars against each other. Can Star Trek’s Patrick Stewart beat supermodel Jodie Kidd? neat New Lifestyle (Network Premiere) Wed. at 10am ET beginning Sept. 7 We all have it – a junk drawer, a messy closet, an ever-growing pile of mail – a little corner of chaos that could easily grow out of control. Professional organizer and life coach Hellen Buttigieg comes to the rescue in neat. Host Buttigieg and her team not only demonstrate simple ways to organize the home, but also help participants address the emotional issues involved in accumulating clutter. From new parents unwilling to accept the enormous shift in their lifestyle, to empty nesters fearful of downsizing, Buttigieg has organizing solutions for everyone. 55 Degrees North Returning Series (North American Premiere) Wed. at 10pm ET beginning Oct. 12 Series two of this stellar police drama finds DC Nicky Cole (Don Gilet) still trying balance the demands of the Tyneside Police, his surrogate family, and his potential love interest, CPS lawyer Claire Maxwell (Dervla Kirwan). Nicky isn't the new boy in town anymore, but his personal and professional challenges test him more than ever. Despite settling in to his new post and managing to successfully alternate his day and night shifts – allowing him to normalize his social and family life – Nicky soon finds that ‘normal’ doesn't always mean easy. Cutting It Returning Series (North American Premiere) Fri. at 9pm ET beginning Sept. 9 Following the dramatic departure of Ruby and Finn at the end of series three, it's fresh starts all around in series four of Cutting It. Allie and Gavin are back together - although once-bitten Gavin is wavering over marriage and Allie has plans to open a hairdressing academy. Financial backing comes in the form of Liam Carney, ex-boy-band member who tries to shake off the trappings of his past life - with mixed success. When Allie discovers she might be pregnant, it seems she really could have it all. Fate, however, has other plans... Inspector Lynley Returning Series (Canadian Premiere) Wed. at 8pm ET beginning Dec. 7 Series three ended with the dramatic shooting of Havers. In series four, she has recovered and delves straight back into investigating shootings, rapes and revenge in rural Suffolk. Lynley, too, is under strain, still estranged from wife Helen following the death of their unborn child. The pressure mounts as they investigate horse trading near Lynley's family home in Cornwall; murder and missing documents in the House of Lords; human trafficking; and illegal organ transplants. Absolute Power Returning Series (North American Premiere) Tues. at 9:40pm ET beginning Nov. 22 Returning for a second season, Absolute Power exposes the dark side of PR. Prentiss and McCabe have seen better days. With PR finesse, they've brilliantly steered public opinion towards their loathsome clients, often effecting 180-degree turnarounds. But when publicist Charles persuaded an author to serve a two-year prison sentence for a crime he did not commit just to gain some publicity for his new book, it was a step too far. Please visit falltvpreview.com [1] for upcoming information about the fall schedule of BBC Canada. | |
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