Book of Negroes attracts 1.7 million viewers

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From a media release:

Canadians continue to prove their love of THE BOOK OF NEGROES as ratings for the premiere of the miniseries won in prime time last night, with 1.7 Canadians tuning in to watch. It was the number-one program in prime time last night, beating the People’s Choice Awards on Global at 9 p.m.

On social media, #BookofNegroes saw great success over all time zones, particularly on Twitter where the hashtag was trending nationwide for over two hours, generating a social reach into the millions.

The award-winning novel by Lawrence Hill has been given a new life on the small screen; Canadians can watch on Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. on CBC until February 11, 2015.

 

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Link: Book of Negroes star Aunjanue Ellis on the power of period dramas

From CBC’s Q:

Book of Negroes star Aunjanue Ellis on the power of period dramas
The Book of Negroes, a television adaptation of Lawrence Hill’s acclaimed book by the same name, had its television debut last night. Today, lead actress Aunjanue Ellis joins guest host Gill Deacon to discuss the much-anticipated miniseries and what the period drama can teach us about present day society. Read more and listen here.

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Tonight: Sunnyside, The Nature of Things, Doc Zone, Storage Wars Canada, The Liquidator

Sunnyside, City – “The Top Hat”
From hipsters and young professionals to yoga moms and romantic crooks, Sunnyside is a quirky neighbourhood in transition, where residents aren’t always what they seem and surprises lurk around every slightly dingy corner. In the series premiere, paranormal activity affects a couple’s love life; and Calliope (Kathleen Phillips, Dan for Mayor, Mr. D) breaks it off with Bad Boy Samson (Pat Thornton, Satisfaction, The Jon Dore Show) when their first date ends in a police shootout. Meanwhile, Dave (Rob Norman, MANTOWN improve troupe, Just for Laughs), the yuppie dad, introduces his toddler to the Baby Fight Club; and “The Hole” (Norm MacDonald, Saturday Night Live) – an open manhole that replaces the Internet – answers residents’ questions.

The Nature of Things, CBC – “Myth or Science 3: You Are What You Eat”
An exciting scientific journey with Dr. Jennifer Gardy to put food claims to the test and discover if they’re science fact or science fiction.

Doc Zone, CBC – “Wild & Dangerous”
Wild & Dangerous peers into the relationships between people and their exotic pets and examines the issues that come with keeping undomesticated animals. Does love for a pet outweigh concern for public safety, endangered species, and habitats at risk?

Storage Wars Canada, OLN – “Bigger, Stronger, Meaner, Dumber”
Roy hires bodyguards to keep the riff raff away at an auction in Brampton, ON. Then, Bogart quits… but just when he thinks he’s out, Paul tries to pull him back in. Celebrity guests include Canadian healthy living advocates Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod (Body Break), as well as Canadian National Cricket Team player Harvir Baidwan.

The Liquidator, OLN – “Show Me The Moo-La”
Daniel makes deals for a load of LED screens and Chinese merchandise without consulting Jeff. Meanwhile, a cattle farmer wants to trade a steer for some furniture, so Jeff goes whole-cow into the beef business – but a mathematical error leaves him red-faced in front of new employee Ian.

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Link: Schitt’s Creek may be an awful title, but CBC’s new comedy is really, really good

From David Berry of The National Post:

I have no idea what your reaction to hearing that the CBC was going to air a show called Schitt’s Creek was, but mine was to roll my eyes so hard I almost pulled a calf muscle. Never mind that legitimate comedic treasures Catherine O’Hara and Eugene Levy were attached — hell, that might have even made it slightly worse, given the recent track record of Canadian comedy legends in sitcoms — that name just reeked of overstraining humour, like putting wacky glasses on a watermelon before you splatter it. I could practically taste the desperation sweat. Continue reading.

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