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| i-Channel Unveils Fall 2008 Programming Highlights |
| Posted
on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 03:06 PM |
Here a list of new and returning shows to air this fall on i-Channel.
NEW CANDIDATES - PRIME TIME 2008
Great Thinkers
What do Einstein, Beethoven, and da Vinci have in common? Along with being among history’s most accomplished and productive minds, they were imperfect individuals with flaws, foibles, neuroses and consequences. Comic Mark Steel analyzes intellectual icons, incorporating a sardonically honest but aptly affectionate tongue-in-cheek. Wednesdays @ 7pm ET; Saturdays @ 7:30pm ET.
Love is a Four Letter Word
The British series "This Life" inspired this hip and engaging social commentary following the lives of twenty-somethings who live and work in an inner-city pub. Human drama, dark humour and edgy irony tessellate, as these remarkably genuine characters cope with issues of relationships, addictions, pregnancies, work and careers. Thursdays @ 5pm ET.
The Lost Gods
Shot in 11 different countries, this documentary series traces civilizations, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Mayan. Each program explores evolutions of cultures’ spiritual beliefs and related artistic, architectural, and political ramifications that result in their empires' ultimate fates. Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:30pm ET.
Drug Class
Follow six Regina teens struggling with drug and alcohol consumption. Their stories interweave with Rand Teed's drug classes, counseling, and the students’ everyday lives shot on personal diary cams. Some clean up using Teed’s method and guidance; tragically, not all are so lucky. Fridays & Sundays @ 7pm ET.
Wild Secrets
This acclaimed wildlife series accompanies the Wild Secrets team on global expeditions to uncover rare creatures and experience exotic nature, both struggling to survive their natural predators, harsh environments, and encroaching civilization. Wednesdays @ 5pm ET.
Global Villagers
Join host Silvio Rivier and travel to over 160 countries and more than four million kilometers, exploring the landscapes, cultures, customs, working habits, and indigenous inhabitants to discover that “the world really is an amazing place”. Wednesdays @ 5:30pm ET.
Exhibit A: Secrets of Forensic Science
Authentic CSI teams scour crime scenes and bodies of victims to determine specifics about heinous crimes. From advance chemical to modern medical analyses, criminal perpetrators should be very afraid. Thursdays @ 5:30pm ET; Saturdays @ 5 & 5:30pm ET.
Precious Earth
Can statistical data maps actually help you find happiness, in a world populated by 6.3 billion?
This group of experts draws conclusions based on empirical facts, patterns and equations to determine nearly every aspect of your health, safety, happiness, and longevity.
Tuesdays @ 5pm ET.
Science Shack
Adam Hart-Davis and his team take on scientific challenges that other inventors and experimenters overlook: walking on water, becoming invisible, and flying like a bird. Using obscure and eccentric methods, they answer science and nature’s most interesting questions. Tuesdays @ 7pm ET.
What a World
Comedian Richard Jeni takes us on safari through the quirky quagmire of the human condition. From our infatuation with pets (animals we tame, name, and dress in sweaters) to odd things we’ll eat (locust lollipops?), you’ll ponderously scratch your head between laughs.
Mondays @ 7pm ET.
Days that Shook the World
This one-hour BBC documentary series explains and recreates accounts of society’s most devastating, revolutionary, or progressive events: the Wright brothers’ virgin flight, the Lockerbie airline crash, fall of the Berlin Wall, the Chernobyl disaster, Apollo 11’s moon landing, and others. Wednesdays @ 10pm ET; Saturdays @ 8pm ET.
Green Matters
From protection of endangered species to design of eco-friendly homes, this show makes learning to preserve the planet relevant and relatable to everyone’s living habits and lifestyle. Thursdays and Saturdays @ 7pm ET.
The Canadians
Unfamiliar with revered World War I soldier Sir Arthur Currie? How about Nova Scotia mariner and New World Columbus Joshua Slocum? Conventional history books may overlook the prolific achievements of these and other Canadians, but their biographies and contributions come to life in this one-hour series. Wednesdays @ 7pm ET; Saturdays @ 7:30pm ET.
Mercedes Stephenson Investigates
Once named in Macleans Magazine's 25 Best and Brightest Canadians Under 30, and picked by many to become one of Canada’s most prolific television journalists, former Pentagon staffer Mercedes Stephenson hosts and produces this investigative report series, taking her interrogative interview style into the field to crunch her way to the truth. Mondays @ 10pm ET; Sundays @ 9pm ET.
PRIME TIME 2008 – ichannel INCUMBENTS
The Film
Each week you’ll be absorbed by a socially or historically relevant work of filmmaking mastery, featuring timeless performances and names like De Niro, Dench, Sarandon, Streep, Keaton and DiCaprio. Saturdays @ 9pm ET.
idocs
Captivating, informative, and compelling documentaries featuring eclectic themes, worldwide origins and intriguing titles like “Space Dreams: Tourism into Space”, “Al Qaeda Family”, “Moms”,
“Child Slavery”, “Project Passion”, “Learning to Hear”, “Noah’s Flood”, “Tomorrow’s Islam”, “India Water Crisis”, “Alien Underworld, and “Boxing In and Out of the Ring”. Weeknights @ 9pm ET.
Medical Detectives
Medical Detectives profiles the investigation of crimes, outbreak of illness, environmental phenomenon and accidents, using high-tech forensic tools and sometimes little or no clues. Mondays @ 5pm ET.
It’s Your Government
Factual information, impeccable research, editorial perspectives, and good-natured jibes compose this half-hour docu-magazine that could be could be called “Fundamentally Bemused and Outwardly Facetious Canadian Government 101”. Mondays @ 10:30pm ET & Sundays @ 9pm ET.
Wildlife Detectives
Wildlife experts and forensic scientists examine "crimes" against the natural world, from poachers in wildlife preserves to deadly algae and other dangerous natural anomalies. Mondays @ 5:30pm ET.
Divine Restoration
Thank God, this isn’t another typical TV home makeover show! While a renovation and design team renovates a church, hosts Catherine Burdon and Jim Codrington talk to the congregation and surrounding community. Fridays @ 5:30pm ET.
72 Hours
Join investigators during the most crucial period after a crime is committed, and watch how forensic science, hardheaded detective work, and psychological interrogations crack cases. Tuesdays @ 8:30pm ET
Helen Help Us
Helen Jones’ academic and professional resume speaks for itself, but she speaks for many as viewers call or email her with parenting challenges and child behavioural problems. Helen’s witty, no-nonsense commentary, and rational approaches help families weather through the difficulties. Fridays & Sundays @ 7:30pm ET.
Any Day Now
Annie Potts and Lorraine Toussaint star in this drama series about two childhood friends in 1960’s Alabama, one white and one African American, who reunite 30 years later. Thursdays @ 10pm; Sundays @ 8pm ET.
Catalyst
The award-winning cutting-edge magazine series returns to showcase international scientific breakthroughs and to investigate their implications and ethics. Mondays @ 7:30pm ET.
Dialogue
This unique current affairs series has become an audience favourite with topics of political, social and cultural realities revealed, explored and analyzed from around the planet and right nearby. Wednesdays @ 7:30pm ET.
@ Issue
ichannel’s renowned hard-hitting and honest discussion program returns with prominent interviewers, fresh shows, new guests and topics ripped from this morning’s and sometimes next week’s headlines. Monday – Friday @ 8pm ET; Weekend Edition, Saturdays and Sundays @ 6pm ET.
Note: Check out i-Channel's page on falltvpreview.com for more information, including its fall schedule.
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