Acclaimed international series include the exclusive Canadian premieres of International Emmy Award-nominated UK comedy/drama DREAMING WHILST BLACK (Aug. 1), British romantic drama YOU & ME (Aug. 11) and A BODY THAT WORKS (Aug. 25), a portrait of surrogacy in contemporary Israel
FREEUP! EMANCIPATION DAY 2023 (Aug. 1) returns to celebrate Emancipation Day, featuring a spotlight on captivating stories and inspiring performances by Dijah SB, Adinkra Farm Ensemble, Kaia Kater and James Baley
CBC’s summer season continues with the Stratford Festival’s theatre production of RICHARD III (Aug. 5)starring Colm Feore
New documentaries include TIFF 2022 selection THE COLOUR OF INK (Aug. 9), uncovering the mystery and power of ink, and COEXTINCTION (Aug. 16), documenting a final attempt to save Southern Resident orcas from extinction, while Q WITH TOM POWER (Aug. 11) features an interview with music legend Paul Simon about his new seven-movement composition Seven Psalms
CBC Sports offers coverage from the Para Swimming World Championships (July 31-Aug. 6) in Manchester, UK; Rugby Americas North Sevens in Langford, B.C. (Aug.19-20); and the World Athletics Championships (Aug.19-27) in Budapest, Hungary, featuring the world’s best athletes in track & field, marathon running and race walking
New kids shows include the second season of UK animated series HEY DUGGEE (Aug. 4), and the fifth season of CBC Kids original animated series SUPER AGENT JON LE BON (Aug. 7)
Acclaimed international series include the exclusive Canadian premieres of International Emmy Award-nominated UK comedy/drama DREAMING WHILST BLACK (Aug. 1), British romantic drama YOU & ME (Aug. 11) and A BODY THAT WORKS (Aug. 25), a portrait of surrogacy in contemporary Israel
FREEUP! EMANCIPATION DAY 2023 (Aug. 1) returns to celebrate Emancipation Day, featuring a spotlight on captivating stories and inspiring performances by Dijah SB, Adinkra Farm Ensemble, Kaia Kater and James Baley
CBC’s summer season continues with the Stratford Festival’s theatre production of RICHARD III (Aug. 5)starring Colm Feore
New documentaries include TIFF 2022 selection THE COLOUR OF INK (Aug. 9), uncovering the mystery and power of ink, and COEXTINCTION (Aug. 16), documenting a final attempt to save Southern Resident orcas from extinction, while Q WITH TOM POWER (Aug. 11) features an interview with music legend Paul Simon about his new seven-movement composition Seven Psalms
CBC Sports offers coverage from the Para Swimming World Championships (July 31-Aug. 6) in Manchester, UK; Rugby Americas North Sevens in Langford, B.C. (Aug.19-20); and the World Athletics Championships (Aug.19-27) in Budapest, Hungary, featuring the world’s best athletes in track & field, marathon running and race walking
New kids shows include the second season of UK animated series HEY DUGGEE (Aug. 4), and the fifth season of CBC Kids original animated series SUPER AGENT JON LE BON (Aug. 7)
ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL SERIES
DREAMING WHILST BLACK (6×30, Comedy/Drama, A24 and Big Deal Films, UK)
*Exclusive Canadian Premiere*
Begins streaming Tuesday, August 1
DREAMING WHILST BLACK is a six-part comedy-drama based on the award-winning digital series of the same name. Loosely inspired by real events, it tells the story of Kwabena (series creator and BAFTA Award-winner Adjani Salmon), a Black British 28-year-old in London who quits his dead-end recruitment job to pursue his dream of becoming a filmmaker. However, he quickly faces the hardships of his decision to try to balance financial security, love life, family pressures, and his sense of reality while trying to navigate his way through an impermeable industry. Despite these adversities, Kwabena remains determined to chase his dreams. This half-hour series centres on themes of prejudice, exploitation, and the individual vs society, using cringe comedy to explore these issues through the eyes of a Black creative. Nominated for an International Emmy and UK Broadcast Award for Best Comedy.
YOU & ME (3×60, Drama, Happy Prince, UK)
*Exclusive Canadian Premiere*
Begins streaming Friday, August 11
When happy-go-lucky journalist Ben met Jess, it was love at first sight. Things moved fast: they moved in together, got pregnant – a whirlwind romance. But then tragedy struck and Ben struggled to move on. While his mother Linda and boss Dee are unable to shake him out of his funk, an interview for one of his columns brings Ben into the orbit of aspiring actress Emma and a new hope. A chance meeting in their local park allows Ben and Emma to get closer and reveals they share transformative experiences of grief. As their relationship grows, Ben finds himself torn between this new romance and his sworn duty as a father, while Emma is harbouring a secret that could jeopardize everything. As Ben struggles with his feelings for Emma, he finds evidence that Jess may have cheated on him and must confront Josh to learn the painful truth. And when Emma’s wedding arrives, both are forced to look at how far they’ve come, and whether they can make the ultimate leap of faith for each other.
A BODY THAT WORKS (8×60, Drama, Kuma Studios, Israel)
*Exclusive Canadian Premiere*
Begins streaming Friday, August 25
One woman longs to be a mother, but she can’t carry a pregnancy to full term. Another woman, in desperate financial need, is able to grant the gift of life on the other’s behalf. Their hopelessness unites them, but their transaction is far from simple. One woman gives up her dream of carrying her own child, while the other gives up control over her body for nine months. A BODY THAT WORKS is a story about relationships where love, jealousy, desire, and generosity intersect. It’s an examination of a powerful bond between two women—one that neither of them ever wanted.
CBC’S SUMMER SEASON
FREEUP! EMANCIPATION DAY 2023 (60min, Emancipation Arts, Canada)
Begins streaming Tuesday, August 1
FREEUP! EMANCIPATION DAY is back to honour an essential part of Canada’s history: Emancipation Day, which marks the pivotal abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire. This year marks 189 years since abolition, yet many Canadians have yet to discover its rich heritage. In this year’s edition, FREEUP! EMANCIPATION DAY 2023 goes all out to immerse audiences in the essence of Emancipation Day. Expect a spotlight on captivating stories, and dive into history through performances by Dijah SB, Adinkra Farm Ensemble, Kaia Kater and James Baley; and sharp insights and historical gems. Through art, dialogue, and music, FREEUP! EMANCIPATION DAY 2023 weaves the tales of the past into today’s fabric. Embark on a cultural odyssey, let the echoes of history resonate and find inspiration to carry forward the values of freedom and equality. FREEUP! EMANCIPATION DAY 2023 was co-written and directed by Ngozi Paul (‘Da Kink in My Hair), and co-written by Aba Amuquandoh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes).
RICHARD III (173min., Melbar Entertainment Group, The Stratford Festival, Canada)
Begins streaming Saturday, August 5
His succession plan will slay you. Charismatic, cunning and utterly ruthless, Richard, Duke of Gloucester (Colm Feore), is the very embodiment of lethal ambition as he maneuvers and murders his way to the throne of England. But once he reaches the top, the only way is down and in Richard’s growing roster of vengeful enemies, none are more menacing than the ghosts of his past. Filmed during the inaugural season of the brand-new Tom Patterson Theatre at the 2022 Stratford Festival, RICHARD III unites director Antoni Cimolino, an all-star cast and the unparalleled technical wonder of this state-of-the-art theatre.
DOCUMENTARIES AND MUSIC
THE COLOUR OF INK (88min., a documentary Channel original, directed by Brian D. Johnson, Canada)
Begins streaming Wednesday, August 9
Ink is our primal medium. It has always been with us, inscribing the evolution of humanity. THE COLOUR OF INK uncovers the medium’s mystery and power through the eyes of Jason Logan, a visionary Toronto inkmaker. Working with ingredients foraged in the wild—weeds, berries, bark, flowers, rocks, rust—he makes ink from just about anything. Jason sends custom-made inks to an eclectic range of artists around the world, from a New Yorker cartoonist to a Japanese calligrapher. As the inks take on a life of their own, his playful alchemy paints a story of colour that reconnects us to the earth and returns us to a childlike sense of wonder. Received its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and nominated for Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Documentary at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards.
PAUL SIMON ON Q WITH TOM POWER (32min.)
Begins streaming Friday, August 11
Tom Power sits down with Paul Simon at the musician’s home near Austin, Texas, to discuss the inspiration for Simon’s latest record, Seven Psalms, and the big questions it explores.
COEXTINCTION (60min., Documentary, directed by Elena Jean and Gloria Pancrazi, Canada)
Begins streaming Wednesday, August 16
After a mother orca carries her dead calf for 17 days, two filmmakers spring into action, joining Indigenous leaders and scientists making a final attempt to save the last 74 Southern Resident orcas from extinction. Moving beyond a traditional wildlife documentary, COEXTINCTION takes audiences deep into the oceans and forests of the Pacific Northwest to witness the complex systems of interconnectedness linking together ecosystem collapse, centuries of injustice against Indigenous peoples, and the frontlines of the world’s most pressing environmental threats. No species goes extinct in isolation. Nominated for Best Cinematography in a Feature Length Documentary at the 2023 Canadian Screen Awards.
LIFESTYLE
CHATEAU DIY Season 6 (a) (15×60, Lifestyle, Spark Media Partners, UK)
*Exclusive Canadian Premiere*
Begins streaming Friday, August 4
The spinoff series of the primetime hit Escape to the Chateau follows the stories of various British families making the monumental decision to leave home and chase the French dream. But life in an elegant chateau can have its downsides. There is the language barrier, meanwhile everything seems to be expensive, from water bills to astronomical heating costs, not to mention the long and sometimes lonely winters. To put it bluntly, maintaining a building that’s falling apart at the seams is not for the faint-hearted. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton).
JUNIOR BAKING SHOW Season 8 (15×60, Lifestyle, Love Productions, UK)
*Exclusive Canadian Premiere*
Begins streaming Friday, August 18
JUNIOR BAKING SHOW is back! From thousands of applicants, sixteen talented junior bakers aged 9-12 battle it out in the iconic white tent to be crowned winner of Junior Baking Show 2022. Harry Hill oversees proceedings with his characteristic wit and warmth, alongside seasoned judges Liam Charles and Ravneet Gill.
CBC SPORTS
GT20 Canada Cricket Tournament
Streaming now – August 6
Canada’s largest cricket tournament kicks off this summer with the GT20 Canada Cricket Tournament, in Brampton, Ontario. Games are played in a “20-over” format, which is a shortened version of cricket. Six teams from across Canada will compete, playing a total of 25 matches over 18 days. Each team consists of 16 players including two world renowned players, three players from Canada’s national cricket team, and three emerging cricketers.
Para Swimming World Championships
Streaming July 31 – August 6
Over 600 Para swimmers from 70 countries, including Team Canada’s eight swimmers, will compete at this year’s Para Swimming World Championships in Manchester, UK, in their quest to qualify for next year’s Paralympic Games in Paris.
Rugby Americas North Sevens
Streaming August 19 – 20
Canada will have home-field advantage for this summer’s Rugby Americas North Sevens, which takes place in Langford, B.C. and serves as the regional qualifier for the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The Canadian women’s team will face off against Bermuda, Jamaica, Mexico, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines in a six-team, round-robin format with qualification for Paris 2024 on the line. On the men’s side, Canada and USA will be joined by Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines to total nine teams competing. The top-placed team will qualify for the Olympics and the second and third placed teams will go through to a final qualification tournament.
World Athletics Championships
Streaming August 19 – 27
Taking place in Budapest, Hungary, the World Athletics Championships are the crown jewel of the World Athletics global competition program. It is the third largest sporting event in the world, consisting of more than 2000 athletes, from more than 200 countries, competing for 49 medals. The competition represents the highest level of international outdoor athletics including track & field, marathon running, and race walking.
KIDS
HEY DUGGEE Season 2 (52×7, Kids, Studio AKA, BBC Studios, UK)
All episodes begin streaming Friday, August 4
An animated preschool series that promotes exercise and learning. Duggee is a big dog and he’s the leader of an afterschool club called the Squirrels which consists of Tag the sweet-natured rhino who is quite clumsy and often bumps into things, Betty the intelligent and imaginative Octopus, Roly the hyper-active hippo who is wildly enthusiastic about everything, Happy the small crocodile who loves splashing around and Norrie, a thoughtful and clever mouse.
SUPER AGENT JON LE BON Season 5 (20×7, Kids, Happy Camper Media, Canada)
Begins streaming Monday, August 7
Deep in the heart of the First Continent, the Agency – a super-ultra-secret organization of secret agents – is responsible for protecting Earth and its people from arch-villains whose schemes are as nefarious as they are weird. To fight fire with fire and weirdness with weirdness, the Agency relies on its famous Super Agent Jon Le Bon, the best secret agent deer in the world. Possibly also the only secret agent deer in the world. But the best nonetheless! With his inexplicable talents, Super Agent Jon Le Bon is always ready to save the planet from… whatever danger might show up that day!
With its loony stories and completely outlandish plots, the new season of Super Agent Jon Le Bon has innumerable surprises, laughs, and thrills in store for viewers. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to accompany Super Agent Jon Le Bon on his loony and no doubt unforgettable adventures. And don’t forget your helmet. You can never be too careful with Jon Le Bon around!
THE BEST OF CBC
The Canadian streaming home of past and current seasons of hit CBC series including HEARTLAND, KIM’S CONVENIENCE, MURDOCH MYSTERIES, THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, SCHITT’S CREEK and WHEN CALLS THE HEART,plus ARCTIC VETS, BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW, MR. D, PRETTY HARD CASES, THE PORTER, RUN THE BURBS, SKYMED, SON OF A CRITCH, SORT OF, STILL STANDING and TALLBOYZ, and classic CBC hits like BEING ERICA.
COMING IN SEPTEMBER
BONES OF CROWS limited series
COOK CLEVER, WASTE LESS WITH PRUE & RUPY
GHOSTS (UK) Season 5 (final season)
HARLOTS Season 2
