CBC TV unveils fall lineup, new strategy

TORONTO – “This is a significant step forward, and it’s only the beginning,” says Richard Stursberg, executive vice-president of CBC Television on the launch of this fall’s slate of programming. “Over the next three years, we hope to increase by 50% the hours devoted to Canadian dramatic series, while increasing comedy by 10%. Our goal is to double the amount of prime time Canadian dramatic programming on CBC, delivering the high-quality, popular shows that Canadians want to see.” CBC Television today announced a renewed commitment to high-quality Canadian drama, produced in Canada and made for Canadians. In the first of...