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Station:
CBC (CA)
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Running
Start:
1979-09-18
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For four decades the fifth estate has been Canada's premier investigative documentary program. Hosts Bob McKeown, Gillian Findlay and Mark Kelley continue the tradition of provocative and fearless journalism which began with Adrienne Clarkson, Warner Troyer and Peter Reilly in 1975.Each week the fifth estate brings in-depth investigations that matter to Canadians – delivering a dazzling parade of political leaders, controversial characters and ordinary people whose lives were touched by triumph or tragedy.In 2014, the fifth estate won an International Emmy® Award for its investigation into the Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh, titled Made in Bangladesh. For the third year in a row, the fifth estate was named Canada's Best News Information Series at the Canadian Screen Awards.
There is no Next Episode of The Fifth Estate planned.
S50E6 - Conspiracy in Coutts
A judge has ruled that two protesters involved in convoy blockade in Coutts Alta, where willing
Air Date: 15 Nov 2024 19:00 (CDT)
S50E7 - Cracked: Crimes Behind Encryption
Vancouver's Sky ECC promised confidentiality to customers with its encrypted cellphones, which were a hit with criminals but also the target of an international police sting. The investigation that brought thousands of criminals, and Sky, down.
Air Date: 22 Nov 2024 19:00 (CDT)
S50E8 - The Fifth Estate: 50 Years of Truth
We debuted in 1975 with a goal of holding power accountable. That remains a core tenet of our fearless and provocative journalism. As Canada's flagship investigative documentary program turns 50, we go into the vaults and behind the scenes.
Air Date: 24 Nov 2024 19:00 (CDT)