Radio / Television News

CBC TV fall line-up to include ratings’ successes

TORONTO - CBC Television says it has broken viewership records with this season’s programming line-up, reeling in a prime-time share so far of 7.9, the highest in six years. With Canadian content rising significantly over the last two years, by 68 per cent among drama series and 41% among comedy series, the CBC says their viewer success means several new hit shows will return, as will some old favourites. “This has been an outstanding year for CBC Television,” said Kirstine Layfield, CBC-TV's executive director of network programming, in a statement. “These returning shows will be the cornerstone for next season....