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April 2019 Primetime Schedule - TVO
April 2019 Primetime Schedule

Monday Apr 1
7:00 pm
Time Team
Time Team - Ep. 9 repeat
Tony and the team look for the remains of a
renegade knight's Norman castle in one of
Northern Ireland's most picturesque spots.
7:49 pm
Ontario Hubs
Rachel Romu: A Spotlight on Disability repeat
Thunder Bay-born Rachel Romu is hoping to
change the way the fashion industry views
people with disabilities. As Ontario Hubs
producer Jeyan Jeganathan explains, the former
track athlete - turned model - is bringing visibility
to disability one runway at a time.
8:00 pm
The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Speaking Out on Gun Violence; Advocacy,
American Style? new
The Agenda welcomes Dr. Najma Ahmed to
discuss why she and a group of Canadian
doctors are advocating for tighter gun laws, as
well as her experiences dealing with the gun
lobby. Then, examining the infiltration of U.S.-
style advocacy tactics into social issues in
Canada.
9:00 pm
The Dictator's Playbook
The Dictator's Playbook - Ep. 5 new
A study of the methods used by Manuel Noriega
to rise from poverty to become dictator of
Panama for six tumultuous years in the 1980s.
As Chief of Intelligence he was the most feared
man in Panama. He developed connections
inside and outside the country that made him
rich, powerful, and a key ally of the US in the
region, while also working for Fidel Castro and
the Medellin drug cartel, among others. Viewer
discretion advised.
10:00 pm
The Truth About Fat repeat
Fat has a reputation as public health enemy
number one. We've spent decades trying to eat
less of it - yet today we're unhealthier than ever.
This engaging film sees a group of health service
workers undergo a series of eating trials.
Monitoring the effects of their drastic diet, this
film demonstrates how, for healthy people, low-
fat diets are bad news. Filled with astonishing
facts and surprising experiments, The Truth
About Fat reveals how a little bit of what we like
can be good for us.
11:00 pm
The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Speaking Out on Gun Violence; Advocacy,
American Style? repeat

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The Agenda welcomes Dr. Najma Ahmed to             1:00 am
discuss why she and a group of Canadian            The Truth About Fat repeat
doctors are advocating for tighter gun laws, as    Fat has a reputation as public health enemy
well as her experiences dealing with the gun       number one. We've spent decades trying to eat
lobby. Then, examining the infiltration of U.S.-   less of it - yet today we're unhealthier than ever.
style advocacy tactics into social issues in       This engaging film sees a group of health service
Canada.                                            workers undergo a series of eating trials.
                                                   Monitoring the effects of their drastic diet, this
12:00 am                                           film demonstrates how, for healthy people, low-
The Dictator's Playbook                            fat diets are bad news. Filled with astonishing
The Dictator's Playbook - Ep. 5 repeat             facts and surprising experiments, The Truth
A study of the methods used by Manuel Noriega      About Fat reveals how a little bit of what we like
to rise from poverty to become dictator of         can be good for us.
Panama for six tumultuous years in the 1980s.
As Chief of Intelligence he was the most feared    2:00 am
man in Panama. He developed connections            Time Team
inside and outside the country that made him       Time Team - Ep. 9 repeat
rich, powerful, and a key ally of the US in the    Tony and the team look for the remains of a
region, while also working for Fidel Castro and    renegade knight's Norman castle in one of
the Medellin drug cartel, among others. Viewer     Northern Ireland's most picturesque spots.
discretion advised.
                                                   3:00 am
                                                   Question Period
                                                   Question Period: Monday, April 1, 2019 new
                                                   Discussions at Queen's Park today.

                                                   4:05 am
                                                   Painted Land: In Search of the Group of Seven
                                                   repeat
                                                   "Painted Land" follows author and wilderness
                                                   photographer Joanie and Gary McGuffin and art
                                                   historian Michael Burtch, as they set out to find
                                                   the actual locations in northern Ontario that
                                                   inspired the legendary Group Of Seven and
                                                   some of their most iconic works of art. The film
                                                   weaves the iconic paintings and fascinating
                                                   stories of these artists with the modern day
                                                   journey, taking viewers through some of
                                                   Canada's most stunning landscapes. dv

                                                   5:00 am
                                                   The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                   Speaking Out on Gun Violence; Advocacy,
                                                   American Style? repeat
                                                   The Agenda welcomes Dr. Najma Ahmed to
                                                   discuss why she and a group of Canadian
                                                   doctors are advocating for tighter gun laws, as
                                                   well as her experiences dealing with the gun
                                                   lobby. Then, examining the infiltration of U.S.-
                                                   style advocacy tactics into social issues in
                                                   Canada.

                                                   Tuesday Apr 2
                                                   7:00 pm
                                                   The Blue Realm
                                                   Blue Realm - Ep. 5 new
                                                   Since the 1970's, sea lion populations have
                                                   declined more than 80% along the North Pacific
                                                   coast. Scientists at the University of British
                                                   Columbia and the Vancouver Aquarium are
                                                   working together to help save Canada's iconic
                                                   and largest pinniped - the stellar sea lion

                                                   7:51 pm
                                                   Ontario Hubs
                                                   The Future of Beekeeping repeat

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The Agenda heads to Niagara College to see its      9:00 pm
  beekeeping program, which will graduate its first   First Contact
  students this year. Ontario Hubs field producer     First Contact - Ep. 1 new
  Jeyan Jeganathan looks at how the industry is       The six travelers begin their journey in heart of
  evolving and, more importantly, growing in          Canada; Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here they meet
  Ontario.                                            prominent Indigenous activist Michael Redhead
                                                      Champagne who sheds some light on the
  8:00 pm
                                                      journey ahead. Viewer Discretion Advised dv
  The Agenda with Steve Paikin
  Ontario's Transit Plans for Toronto new             10:00 pm
  The Agenda welcomes Jeff Yurek, Ontario's           The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution new
  minister of transportation, to defend the           As more women ascend the ranks of the male
  government's plans to upload Toronto's subway       dominated restaurant industry, and a younger
  system. Then, former Toronto mayor David Miller     generation challenges the brutal conditions once
  explains why he feels the proposed takeover by      considered the norm, the rules of "kitchen
  the province is wrong. And, how will all this       culture" are being rewritten. The Heat: A Kitchen
  impact transit planning in the city?                (R)evoution is a compelling journey into the
                                                      culinary world of seven female chefs at the
                                                      vanguard of change.

                                                      11:00 pm
                                                      The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                      Ontario's Transit Plans for Toronto repeat
                                                      The Agenda welcomes Jeff Yurek, Ontario's
                                                      minister of transportation, to defend the
                                                      government's plans to upload Toronto's subway
                                                      system. Then, former Toronto mayor David Miller
                                                      explains why he feels the proposed takeover by
                                                      the province is wrong. And, how will all this
                                                      impact transit planning in the city?

                                                      12:00 am
                                                      First Contact
                                                      First Contact - Ep. 1 repeat
                                                      The six travelers begin their journey in heart of
                                                      Canada; Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here they meet
                                                      prominent Indigenous activist Michael Redhead
                                                      Champagne who sheds some light on the
                                                      journey ahead. Viewer Discretion Advised dv

                                                      1:00 am
                                                      The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution repeat
                                                      As more women ascend the ranks of the male
                                                      dominated restaurant industry, and a younger
                                                      generation challenges the brutal conditions once
                                                      considered the norm, the rules of "kitchen
                                                      culture" are being rewritten. The Heat: A Kitchen
                                                      (R)evoution is a compelling journey into the
                                                      culinary world of seven female chefs at the
                                                      vanguard of change.

                                                      2:00 am
                                                      The Blue Realm
                                                      Blue Realm - Ep. 5 repeat
                                                      Since the 1970's, sea lion populations have
                                                      declined more than 80% along the North Pacific
                                                      coast. Scientists at the University of British
                                                      Columbia and the Vancouver Aquarium are
                                                      working together to help save Canada's iconic
                                                      and largest pinniped - the stellar sea lion

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Tuesday Apr 2
2:47 am
Ontario Hubs
The Future of Beekeeping repeat
The Agenda heads to Niagara College to see its
beekeeping program, which will graduate its first
students this year. Ontario Hubs field producer
Jeyan Jeganathan looks at how the industry is
evolving and, more importantly, growing in
Ontario.

3:00 am
Question Period
Question Period: Tuesday, April 2, 2019 new
Discussions at Queen's Park today

4:05 am
Life After Digital repeat
Exploring the impact of digital technology and
social media on the way we experience our lives.
In a world of smartphones, tablets and screens
where billions of personal images are shared
online, our collective desire to share our lives on
social networks may have unintended
consequences. This film explores the end of
privacy, cyberbullying, trolling, digital revenge
and facial recognition technologies that
effectively turn the face of social media users into
barcodes. dv

5:00 am
The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Ontario's Transit Plans for Toronto repeat
The Agenda welcomes Jeff Yurek, Ontario's
minister of transportation, to defend the
government's plans to upload Toronto's subway
system. Then, former Toronto mayor David Miller
explains why he feels the proposed takeover by
the province is wrong. And, how will all this
impact transit planning in the city?

Wednesday Apr 3
7:00 pm
Impossible Engineering
Impossible Engineering - Ep. 8 new
The 'Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom', built on the face
of 'Kingda Ka', already the world tallest roller
coaster, was opened in 2012. The ingenious
design, creates 2 record breaking rides in one,
and is an audacious example of cutting edge
engineering.

8:00 pm
The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Cracking Down on Online Hate; Curating
Cannabis new
The Agenda examines the role of social media
after the terror attack in New Zealand and how
platforms handle hateful content online. Then,
Nam Kiwanuka talks to Joseph Marcell about his
career, his life, and about what Brexit looks like
for Black Brits. And, exploring the unique role of
a cannabis sommelier and educator.

9:00 pm
Harry Potter: A History of Magic repeat
Since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
was published in 1997, author J.K. Rowling's
beloved novels have enchanted readers around
the world. Narrated by Imelda Staunton, who
played Professor Umbridge in the film series, this
documentary is a thought-provoking look at the
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social and cultural underpinnings of the story. It   10:00 pm
includes an interview with Rowling, as well as       Magic Numbers
never-before-seen notes, drawings and                Magic Numbers - Ep. 3 new
manuscripts. dv
                                                     Hannah Fry explores what math can reveal about
                                                     the fundamental building blocks of the universe -
                                                     the subatomic, quantum world.

                                                     11:00 pm
                                                     The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                     Cracking Down on Online Hate; Curating
                                                     Cannabis repeat
                                                     The Agenda examines the role of social media
                                                     after the terror attack in New Zealand and how
                                                     platforms handle hateful content online. Then,
                                                     Nam Kiwanuka talks to Joseph Marcell about his
                                                     career, his life, and about what Brexit looks like
                                                     for Black Brits. And, exploring the unique role of
                                                     a cannabis sommelier and educator.

                                                     12:00 am
                                                     Harry Potter: A History of Magic repeat
                                                     Since Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
                                                     was published in 1997, author J.K. Rowling's
                                                     beloved novels have enchanted readers around
                                                     the world. Narrated by Imelda Staunton, who
                                                     played Professor Umbridge in the film series, this
                                                     documentary is a thought-provoking look at the
                                                     social and cultural underpinnings of the story. It
                                                     includes an interview with Rowling, as well as
                                                     never-before-seen notes, drawings and
                                                     manuscripts. dv

                                                     1:00 am
                                                     Magic Numbers
                                                     Magic Numbers - Ep. 3 repeat
                                                     Hannah Fry explores what math can reveal about
                                                     the fundamental building blocks of the universe -
                                                     the subatomic, quantum world.

                                                     2:00 am
                                                     Impossible Engineering
                                                     Impossible Engineering - Ep. 8 repeat
                                                     The 'Zumanjaro: Drop of Doom', built on the face
                                                     of 'Kingda Ka', already the world tallest roller
                                                     coaster, was opened in 2012. The ingenious
                                                     design, creates 2 record breaking rides in one,
                                                     and is an audacious example of cutting edge
                                                     engineering.

                                                     3:00 am
                                                     Question Period
                                                     Question Period: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 new
                                                     Discussions at Queen's Park today.

                                                     4:05 am
                                                     The Beat Goes On repeat
                                                     "The Beat Goes On" follows members of the
                                                     Bloor Street New Horizons Band, the Toronto
                                                     chapter of an innovative music program for older
                                                     adults. It's a mixed group comprised of newbies
                                                     who have never played an instrument before to
                                                     retired virtuosos. Over the course of several
                                                     months, filmmaker Sarah Keenlyside captures
                                                     the orchestra as they rehearse for their big year-
                                                     end concert. "The Beat Goes On" serves as a
                                                     vibrant reminder that creative expression is vital
                                                     for the soul at any age. dv

                                                     5:00 am
                                                     The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                     Cracking Down on Online Hate; Curating
                                                     Cannabis repeat
                                                     The Agenda examines the role of social media
                                                     after the terror attack in New Zealand and how
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platforms handle hateful content online. Then,       Thursday Apr 4
  Nam Kiwanuka talks to Joseph Marcell about his
  career, his life, and about what Brexit looks like   7:00 pm
  for Black Brits. And, exploring the unique role of   Snow Wolf Family and Me
  a cannabis sommelier and educator.                   Snow Wolf Family and Me - Ep. 1 repeat
                                                       Gordon Buchanan's dream is to get closer to wild
                                                       wolves than anyone before to discover the true
                                                       nature of this feared predator. He travels to the
                                                       remote Canadian Arctic in search of wolves that
                                                       have never seen people - wolves that have no
                                                       fear of humans.

                                                       8:00 pm
                                                       The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                       Fresh Water Solution; Education for
                                                       Reconciliation new
                                                       The Agenda welcomes Mark Marsolais-
                                                       Nahwegahbow to discuss how his coffee
                                                       company is raising funds to bring clean drinking
                                                       water to every home on every First Nation,
                                                       starting in Ontario and then across Canada.
                                                       Then, how implementing Indigenous history in
                                                       school curriculums across Canada can serve as
                                                       giant step towards reconciliation.

                                                       9:00 pm
                                                       The Super-Rich and Us
                                                       The Super-Rich and Us - Ep. 2 repeat
                                                       From an obscure legal loophole making Britain
                                                       one of the most attractive tax havens in the
                                                       world, to the deliberate wooing of the super-rich
                                                       by the government to reconfigure the British
                                                       economy, Jacques Peretti considers how the
                                                       advent of the super-rich has had far-reaching
                                                       effects on every aspect of Britons' lives.

                                                       10:00 pm
                                                       First Contact
                                                       First Contact - Ep. 1 repeat
                                                       The six travelers begin their journey in heart of
                                                       Canada; Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here they meet
                                                       prominent Indigenous activist Michael Redhead
                                                       Champagne who sheds some light on the
                                                       journey ahead. Viewer Discretion Advised dv

                                                       11:00 pm
                                                       The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                       Fresh Water Solution; Education for
                                                       Reconciliation repeat
                                                       The Agenda welcomes Mark Marsolais-
                                                       Nahwegahbow to discuss how his coffee
                                                       company is raising funds to bring clean drinking
                                                       water to every home on every First Nation,
                                                       starting in Ontario and then across Canada.
                                                       Then, how implementing Indigenous history in
                                                       school curriculums across Canada can serve as
                                                       giant step towards reconciliation.

                                                       12:00 am
                                                       The Super-Rich and Us
                                                       The Super-Rich and Us - Ep. 2 repeat
                                                       From an obscure legal loophole making Britain
                                                       one of the most attractive tax havens in the
                                                       world, to the deliberate wooing of the super-rich
                                                       by the government to reconfigure the British
                                                       economy, Jacques Peretti considers how the
                                                       advent of the super-rich has had far-reaching
                                                       effects on every aspect of Britons' lives.

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Thursday Apr 4                                       5:00 am
                                                     The Agenda with Steve Paikin
1:00 am                                              Fresh Water Solution; Education for
First Contact                                        Reconciliation repeat
First Contact - Ep. 1 repeat
                                                     The Agenda welcomes Mark Marsolais-
The six travelers begin their journey in heart of    Nahwegahbow to discuss how his coffee
Canada; Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here they meet           company is raising funds to bring clean drinking
prominent Indigenous activist Michael Redhead        water to every home on every First Nation,
Champagne who sheds some light on the                starting in Ontario and then across Canada.
journey ahead. Viewer Discretion Advised dv          Then, how implementing Indigenous history in
                                                     school curriculums across Canada can serve as
2:00 am
                                                     giant step towards reconciliation.
Snow Wolf Family and Me
Snow Wolf Family and Me - Ep. 1 repeat               Friday Apr 5
Gordon Buchanan's dream is to get closer to wild
                                                     7:00 pm
wolves than anyone before to discover the true
nature of this feared predator. He travels to the    Monty Don's Paradise Gardens
remote Canadian Arctic in search of wolves that      Monty Don's Paradise Gardens - Ep. 2 repeat
have never seen people - wolves that have no         Monty Don continues his quest to uncover the
fear of humans.                                      secrets of paradise gardens - in Turkey, in India,
                                                     and at home in the United Kingdom.
2:51 am
Atikokan Calming Project repeat                      8:00 pm
As Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan                 The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Jeganathan discovers, Ontario teachers are           EU View of Brexit; Ontario Hubs; The Week in
creating relaxing learning environments to keep      Review new
students focused. Two passionate teachers in         The Agenda examines what Brexit is doing to the
Atikokan use scented diffusers, fidget toys, and     European Union. Also, our Ontario Hubs bring us
dim lighting to create a "soothing" classroom to     a story about how beading is helping kids learn
accommodate pupils with diverse needs.               math, and, as we do every Friday, we'll bring you
                                                     The Agenda's week in review.
3:00 am
Question Period                                      9:00 pm
Question Period: Thursday, April 4, 2019 new         Heartbeat
Discussions at Queen's Park today.                   Ep. 7 - The Rivals repeat
                                                     Suspicious accidents occur after the new owner
4:06 am                                              of a family carpet business fires a disgruntled
National Geographic                                  employee. Vernon organizes a local version of
Shark Kill Zone repeat                               the Miss World pageant. 14+
This film travels to ten shark hot spots to reveal
spectacular kinds of shark feeding behaviour. We     10:00 pm
discover how the special conditions of each          Borgen
shark species' preferred hunting ground affects      Ep. 6 - Them and Us repeat
every aspect of their hunt, from their body design   Just as Birgitte's new government is getting back
to their behaviour. From a cunning Angel shark       on track after the Green Party's exit, internal
ambush to a 60-foot whale shark's search for         strife erupts among coalition partners.
7,000 calories worth of plankton, learn the tricks   Meanwhile, Birgitte refuses to accept Cecilie's
of these hunting masters' trade.                     suggestion of antidepressant medication for her
                                                     daughter until she has spoken to the psychiatrist
4:51 am                                              in person. Kasper is in the process of clearing out
Ontario Hubs                                         his parents' house and reveals the truth about his
The Future of Beekeeping repeat                      traumatic childhood. 14+
The Agenda heads to Niagara College to see its
beekeeping program, which will graduate its first    11:00 pm
students this year. Ontario Hubs field producer      The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Jeyan Jeganathan looks at how the industry is        EU View of Brexit; Ontario Hubs; The Week in
evolving and, more importantly, growing in           Review repeat
Ontario.                                             The Agenda examines what Brexit is doing to the
                                                     European Union. Also, our Ontario Hubs bring us
4:52 am                                              a story about how beading is helping kids learn
Ontario Hubs                                         math, and, as we do every Friday, we'll bring you
The Future of Beekeeping repeat                      The Agenda's week in review.
The Agenda heads to Niagara College to see its
beekeeping program, which will graduate its first    12:00 am
students this year. Ontario Hubs field producer      Heartbeat
Jeyan Jeganathan looks at how the industry is        Ep. 7 - The Rivals repeat
evolving and, more importantly, growing in           Suspicious accidents occur after the new owner
Ontario.                                             of a family carpet business fires a disgruntled
                                                     employee. Vernon organizes a local version of
                                                     the Miss World pageant. 14+

                                                     1:00 am

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Borgen                                                2:00 am
  Ep. 6 - Them and Us repeat                            Coast Australia
  Just as Birgitte's new government is getting back     Ep. 1 - Victoria repeat
  on track after the Green Party's exit, internal       Neil Oliver becomes one of only five people
  strife erupts among coalition partners.               known to have set foot on Skull Rock. At Eagle's
  Meanwhile, Birgitte refuses to accept Cecilie's       Nest, Tim Flannery delves into pre-history. Neil
  suggestion of antidepressant medication for her       explores the incredible engineering feat that
  daughter until she has spoken to the psychiatrist     keeps Bass Strait oil pumping. Alice Garner visits
  in person. Kasper is in the process of clearing out   Victoria's Cheviot Beach. Neil travels to Phillip
  his parents' house and reveals the truth about his    Island. Brendan Moar tackles the tricky sport of
  traumatic childhood. 14+                              Blo-Karting. Emma Johnston hunts for a new
                                                        species of dolphin, and finally Neil Oliver takes to
                                                        the skies with aviatrix Judy Pay.

                                                        3:00 am
                                                        Coast Australia
                                                        Ep. 2 - South Australia repeat
                                                        Neil Oliver takes to the air on an RAAF training
                                                        mission. Tim Flannery has a close encounter with
                                                        history. Brendan Moar visits the moody Coorong.
                                                        Neil investigates the quest to preserve Adelaide's
                                                        mother-ship. Emma Johnston dives deep into the
                                                        underwater caverns of the Limestone Coast. In
                                                        Robe, Alice Garner gets a taste of how Victoria's
                                                        gold rush was the making of this coastal town.
                                                        Neil Oliver examines new archaeological
                                                        evidence of a wild fur trade that sprung up on
                                                        remote Kangaroo Island.

                                                        4:00 am
                                                        Coast
                                                        Ep. 6 - Coves and Caves repeat
                                                        Nick Crane travels to Jersey in search of some of
                                                        the most spectacular caves and coves in Europe.
                                                        Following in the footsteps of the Victorians, he
                                                        seeks out some sea caves that took nerves of
                                                        steel to reach. He also discovers the tale of a
                                                        secluded bay that offered refuge - yet permanent
                                                        isolation - for a sickly ship's captain on his death
                                                        bed. Finally, he meets the archaeologists
                                                        investigating how neanderthals used Jersey's
                                                        caves for shelter, protection and as a first basic
                                                        home.

                                                        Saturday Apr 6
                                                        7:00 pm
                                                        National Geographic
                                                        Madagascar's Legendary Lemurs repeat
                                                        Among Madagascar's stone forests, spiny groves
                                                        and lush jungles live over 100 species of lemurs.
                                                        In isolation for over 88 million years, these
                                                        ancient primates have evolved into the
                                                        remarkable creatures they are today. From the
                                                        aye-aye with its extended twig-like hunting finger
                                                        to the leaping sifakas and the charismatic ring-
                                                        tailed lemurs with their own personal form of
                                                        communication, these animals are wonders of
                                                        adaptation.

                                                        8:00 pm
                                                        Coast New Zealand
                                                        Coast - Ep. 1 new
                                                        Maritime archaeologist Matt Carter explores the
                                                        West Coast's treacherous sea-faring history,
                                                        while Scottish historian and archaeologist Neil
                                                        Oliver discovers a secret beach, and goes out on
                                                        a limb on coastal cliffs. Geologist Hamish
                                                        Campbell encounters a school hanging on for
                                                        dear life in the tiny town of Granity, and he
                                                        examines the engineering feat they called the 8th
                                                        Wonder of the World. Historian Riria Hotere goes
                                                        in search of precious pounamu and marine
Page 8 of 29 - TVO April Primetime Schedule             biologist Jacky Geurts investigates the fragile
future of the fishy delicacy - whitebait.

  9:00 pm
  Apocalypse: World War I
  Apocalypse: Never-Ending War, Part 1 repeat
  The Great War comes to an end in 1918 after
  four years of fierce fighting. Those who have
  survived become aware that the world of the past
  century has disappeared into an abyss of
  suffering. While leaders of the victorious
  countries design a new world order, traumatized
  societies struggle to find their footing. dv

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Saturday Apr 6
9:45 pm
Apocalypse: World War I
Apocalypse: Never-Ending War, Part 2 repeat
In the aftermath of war, the Russian, German,
Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires fall
apart, currencies fluctuate wildly, and vast
numbers of refugees flee misery. Before long,
age-old hatreds, fears, and resentments
resurface and drive the world to the brink of a
new apocalypse. And so begins a chaotic period
during which the new world order provokes
revolution, counter-revolution, nationalist
insurrection, and civil war. dv

10:35 pm
Undercover Jihadi repeat
Mubin Shaikh went from extremist militant to
undercover operative to expose a terrorist cell in
Canada and send 11 men to prison. Today he's a
well-connected international counter-terrorism
expert on a mission to stop the radicalization of
Muslim youth. This documentary follows his
journey into counter-terrorism in the U.K.,
Canada, the U.S., Germany and France. Led by
a personal duty to Islam, Shaikh takes to the
frontlines of the battle against the radicalization
of youth at risk. dv

11:35 pm
Survivors Rowe repeat
For almost twenty years, Anglican minister Ralph
Rowe sexually abused children on reserves
across Northern Ontario. "Survivors Rowe"
documents the harrowing and tragic stories of
three men who were victims of Rowe and the
courageous journey that they undertake to arrive
at a place of healing and forgiveness. dv

12:07 am
National Geographic
Madagascar's Legendary Lemurs repeat
Among Madagascar's stone forests, spiny groves
and lush jungles live over 100 species of lemurs.
In isolation for over 88 million years, these
ancient primates have evolved into the
remarkable creatures they are today. From the
aye-aye with its extended twig-like hunting finger
to the leaping sifakas and the charismatic ring-
tailed lemurs with their own personal form of
communication, these animals are wonders of
adaptation.

1:00 am
Apocalypse: World War I
Apocalypse: Never-Ending War, Part 1 repeat
The Great War comes to an end in 1918 after
four years of fierce fighting. Those who have
survived become aware that the world of the past
century has disappeared into an abyss of
suffering. While leaders of the victorious
countries design a new world order, traumatized
societies struggle to find their footing. dv

1:47 am
Walls to Bridges repeat
By taking part in the Walls to Bridges program,
inmates can earn university credits (and gain
confidence) in mixed classes with undergraduate
students. Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan
Jeganathan visits the Grand Valley Institution for
Women in Kitchener, and also meets a woman
who credits the program for helping her put her
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life on track after her release.                  2:47 am
                                                  Atikokan Calming Project repeat
2:00 am
Apocalypse: World War I                           As Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan
Apocalypse: Never-Ending War, Part 2 repeat       Jeganathan discovers, Ontario teachers are
                                                  creating relaxing learning environments to keep
In the aftermath of war, the Russian, German,     students focused. Two passionate teachers in
Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires fall         Atikokan use scented diffusers, fidget toys, and
apart, currencies fluctuate wildly, and vast      dim lighting to create a "soothing" classroom to
numbers of refugees flee misery. Before long,     accommodate pupils with diverse needs.
age-old hatreds, fears, and resentments
resurface and drive the world to the brink of a   3:00 am
new apocalypse. And so begins a chaotic period    Undercover Jihadi repeat
during which the new world order provokes         Mubin Shaikh went from extremist militant to
revolution, counter-revolution, nationalist       undercover operative to expose a terrorist cell in
insurrection, and civil war. dv                   Canada and send 11 men to prison. Today he's a
                                                  well-connected international counter-terrorism
                                                  expert on a mission to stop the radicalization of
                                                  Muslim youth. This documentary follows his
                                                  journey into counter-terrorism in the U.K.,
                                                  Canada, the U.S., Germany and France. Led by
                                                  a personal duty to Islam, Shaikh takes to the
                                                  frontlines of the battle against the radicalization
                                                  of youth at risk. dv

                                                  4:00 am
                                                  Survivors Rowe repeat
                                                  For almost twenty years, Anglican minister Ralph
                                                  Rowe sexually abused children on reserves
                                                  across Northern Ontario. "Survivors Rowe"
                                                  documents the harrowing and tragic stories of
                                                  three men who were victims of Rowe and the
                                                  courageous journey that they undertake to arrive
                                                  at a place of healing and forgiveness. dv

                                                  4:32 am
                                                  NFB Shorts
                                                  Wild Life repeat
                                                  This Oscar®-nominated animated short tells the
                                                  story of a dapper young remittance man who is
                                                  sent from England to Alberta to attempt ranching
                                                  in 1909. However, his affection for badminton,
                                                  bird watching and liquor leaves him little time for
                                                  wrangling cattle. It soon becomes clear that
                                                  nothing in his refined upbringing has prepared
                                                  him for the harsh conditions of the New World.

                                                  4:45 am
                                                  NFB Shorts
                                                  Flawed repeat
                                                  From Andrea Dorfman's vivid imagination,
                                                  "Flawed" is a charming little film about very big
                                                  ideas. Tracing her encounter with a potential
                                                  romantic partner, Dorfman questions her
                                                  attraction and the uneasy possibility of love, but
                                                  ultimately, whether a girl can accept herself,
                                                  imperfections and all.

                                                  Sunday Apr 7
                                                  7:00 pm
                                                  National Geographic
                                                  Secrets of the Giant Manta Ray repeat
                                                  A remote marine sanctuary in Indonesia is home
                                                  to some of the greatest biodiversity on the planet,
                                                  including the mysterious giant manta ray. Join
                                                  scientists on a mission to tag pregnant and
                                                  juvenile mantas and then track them to one of the
                                                  fabled manta nurseries that are so crucial to their
                                                  survival.

                                                  8:00 pm
                                                  Striking Balance
                                                  Striking Balance - Ep. 2 repeat
                                                  Canada's 16 United Nations designated
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Biosphere Reserves are home to nearly 2 million     9:46 pm
  people, where individuals and organizations have    Walls to Bridges repeat
  made a commitment to work together to find
                                                      By taking part in the Walls to Bridges program,
  innovative approaches to living and working in
                                                      inmates can earn university credits (and gain
  harmony with nature. Help us share how these
                                                      confidence) in mixed classes with undergraduate
  extraordinary people are working to create a
                                                      students. Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan
  brighter future for Canadians and the
                                                      Jeganathan visits the Grand Valley Institution for
  environments we live in.
                                                      Women in Kitchener, and also meets a woman
  9:00 pm                                             who credits the program for helping her put her
  First Contact                                       life on track after her release.
  First Contact - Ep. 1 repeat                        10:00 pm
  The six travelers begin their journey in heart of   The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution repeat
  Canada; Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here they meet          As more women ascend the ranks of the male
  prominent Indigenous activist Michael Redhead       dominated restaurant industry, and a younger
  Champagne who sheds some light on the               generation challenges the brutal conditions once
  journey ahead. Viewer Discretion Advised dv         considered the norm, the rules of "kitchen
                                                      culture" are being rewritten. The Heat: A Kitchen
                                                      (R)evoution is a compelling journey into the
                                                      culinary world of seven female chefs at the
                                                      vanguard of change.

                                                      11:00 pm
                                                      The Lost Highway repeat
                                                      Howard Gibbs's 80-year-old gas station needs
                                                      new tanks or the inspectors will shut him down.
                                                      Nearing retirement, he's desperate to lure his
                                                      daughter back from the city to help carry on the
                                                      family legacy. His neighbours, David and Linda,
                                                      moved from the city and are set to open an
                                                      upscale B&B. But what would lead them to build
                                                      here, along a derelict stretch of the Trans-
                                                      Canada Highway so poor that it could be
                                                      mistaken for darkest Appalachia? dv

                                                      12:00 am
                                                      National Geographic
                                                      Secrets of the Giant Manta Ray repeat
                                                      A remote marine sanctuary in Indonesia is home
                                                      to some of the greatest biodiversity on the planet,
                                                      including the mysterious giant manta ray. Join
                                                      scientists on a mission to tag pregnant and
                                                      juvenile mantas and then track them to one of the
                                                      fabled manta nurseries that are so crucial to their
                                                      survival.

                                                      1:00 am
                                                      Striking Balance
                                                      Striking Balance - Ep. 2 repeat
                                                      Canada's 16 United Nations designated
                                                      Biosphere Reserves are home to nearly 2 million
                                                      people, where individuals and organizations have
                                                      made a commitment to work together to find
                                                      innovative approaches to living and working in
                                                      harmony with nature. Help us share how these
                                                      extraordinary people are working to create a
                                                      brighter future for Canadians and the
                                                      environments we live in.

                                                      2:00 am
                                                      First Contact
                                                      First Contact - Ep. 1 repeat
                                                      The six travelers begin their journey in heart of
                                                      Canada; Winnipeg, Manitoba. Here they meet
                                                      prominent Indigenous activist Michael Redhead
                                                      Champagne who sheds some light on the
                                                      journey ahead. Viewer Discretion Advised dv

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Sunday Apr 7
3:00 am
The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution repeat
As more women ascend the ranks of the male
dominated restaurant industry, and a younger
generation challenges the brutal conditions once
considered the norm, the rules of "kitchen
culture" are being rewritten. The Heat: A Kitchen
(R)evoution is a compelling journey into the
culinary world of seven female chefs at the
vanguard of change.

4:00 am
The Lost Highway repeat
Howard Gibbs's 80-year-old gas station needs
new tanks or the inspectors will shut him down.
Nearing retirement, he's desperate to lure his
daughter back from the city to help carry on the
family legacy. His neighbours, David and Linda,
moved from the city and are set to open an
upscale B&B. But what would lead them to build
here, along a derelict stretch of the Trans-
Canada Highway so poor that it could be
mistaken for darkest Appalachia? dv

5:00 am
The Agenda with Steve Paikin
EU View of Brexit; Ontario Hubs; The Week in
Review repeat
The Agenda examines what Brexit is doing to the
European Union. Also, our Ontario Hubs bring us
a story about how beading is helping kids learn
math, and, as we do every Friday, we'll bring you
The Agenda's week in review.

Monday Apr 8
7:00 pm
Time Team
Ep. 10 - Wolsey's Lost Palace repeat
Tony and the team try to piece together the
complete picture of the Manor of More, a once
impressive palace masterminded by Henry VIII's
right-hand man, Cardinal Wolsey.

7:48 pm
Atikokan Calming Project repeat
As Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan
Jeganathan discovers, Ontario teachers are
creating relaxing learning environments to keep
students focused. Two passionate teachers in
Atikokan use scented diffusers, fidget toys, and
dim lighting to create a "soothing" classroom to
accommodate pupils with diverse needs.

8:00 pm
The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Toronto's 25-Ward Reality; Capturing Childhood
Memories new
It's been six months since Toronto's city council
was reduced from 47 to 25. The Agenda
examines whether a smaller government is more
efficient. Then, national sports columnist Cathal
Kelly discusses his new book "Boy Wonders," a
memoir about his coming of age in the '70s and
'80s.

9:00 pm
The Dictator's Playbook
Ep. 6 - Idi Amin new
A look at the techniques used by Idi Amin to rise
from humble beginnings and build a powerful
dictatorship in Uganda. Amin became an expert
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at deploying military force to achieve political    10:00 pm
power, a lesson he first learned from the British   The Ascent of Woman: A 10,000-Year
as a soldier in the colonial army. Through a        Story
combination of populist charm and brutal            Ep. 1 - Civilization repeat
violence, backed up by a vast police state, Idi
Amin managed to rule Uganda for eight years.        Civilization has given humanity extraordinary
Viewer discretion advised.                          advances - codes of law and commerce, science
                                                    and art. But what does it look like from the point
                                                    of view of women? Travelling from the nomadic
                                                    worlds of the Eurasian steppes to the early
                                                    civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, ancient
                                                    Greece and Rome, Dr Amanda Foreman
                                                    explores how early civilizations dealt with the
                                                    roles and status of women and, in so doing, she
                                                    asks some profound questions about the legacy
                                                    they've left behind.

                                                    11:00 pm
                                                    The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                    Toronto's 25-Ward Reality; Capturing Childhood
                                                    Memories repeat
                                                    It's been six months since Toronto's city council
                                                    was reduced from 47 to 25. The Agenda
                                                    examines whether a smaller government is more
                                                    efficient. Then, national sports columnist Cathal
                                                    Kelly discusses his new book "Boy Wonders," a
                                                    memoir about his coming of age in the '70s and
                                                    '80s.

                                                    12:00 am
                                                    The Dictator's Playbook
                                                    Ep. 6 - Idi Amin repeat
                                                    A look at the techniques used by Idi Amin to rise
                                                    from humble beginnings and build a powerful
                                                    dictatorship in Uganda. Amin became an expert
                                                    at deploying military force to achieve political
                                                    power, a lesson he first learned from the British
                                                    as a soldier in the colonial army. Through a
                                                    combination of populist charm and brutal
                                                    violence, backed up by a vast police state, Idi
                                                    Amin managed to rule Uganda for eight years.
                                                    Viewer discretion advised.

                                                    1:00 am
                                                    The Ascent of Woman: A 10,000-Year
                                                    Story
                                                    Ep. 1 - Civilization repeat
                                                    Civilization has given humanity extraordinary
                                                    advances - codes of law and commerce, science
                                                    and art. But what does it look like from the point
                                                    of view of women? Travelling from the nomadic
                                                    worlds of the Eurasian steppes to the early
                                                    civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, ancient
                                                    Greece and Rome, Dr Amanda Foreman
                                                    explores how early civilizations dealt with the
                                                    roles and status of women and, in so doing, she
                                                    asks some profound questions about the legacy
                                                    they've left behind.

                                                    2:00 am
                                                    Time Team
                                                    Ep. 10 - Wolsey's Lost Palace repeat
                                                    Tony and the team try to piece together the
                                                    complete picture of the Manor of More, a once
                                                    impressive palace masterminded by Henry VIII's
                                                    right-hand man, Cardinal Wolsey.

                                                    3:00 am
                                                    Question Period
                                                    Question Period: Monday, April 8, 2019 new
                                                    Discussions at Queen's Park today.

                                                    4:05 am

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Superfoods: The Real Story                           5:00 am
  Ep. 1 - Grapefruit, Xylitol and Kale repeat          The Agenda with Steve Paikin
  Kale, spirulina, broccoli, quinoa ... every day      Toronto's 25-Ward Reality; Capturing Childhood
  we're bombarded with headlines about the health      Memories repeat
  properties of the latest superfoods: dietary         It's been six months since Toronto's city council
  miracles that promise to prevent cancer, slow        was reduced from 47 to 25. The Agenda
  down the aging process, protect against heart        examines whether a smaller government is more
  attacks and battle those unwanted fat cells. They    efficient. Then, national sports columnist Cathal
  sound exotic and full of promise, but can we         Kelly discusses his new book "Boy Wonders," a
  really believe the hype?                             memoir about his coming of age in the '70s and
                                                       '80s.
  4:30 am
  Superfoods: The Real Story                           Tuesday Apr 9
  Ep. 2 - Berries, Detox Drinks, Sweet Potato repeat
                                                       7:00 pm
  Kale, spirulina, broccoli, quinoa ... every day
  we're bombarded with headlines about the health
                                                       City Wildlife Rescue
  properties of the latest superfoods: dietary         Ep. 1 repeat
  miracles that promise to prevent cancer, slow        A duck lays eggs on a rooftop patio, and a fox
  down the aging process, protect against heart        cub struggles with a mystery illness. Meanwhile,
  attacks and battle those unwanted fat cells. They    how do you get close enough to a snapping turtle
  sound exotic and full of promise, but can we         to treat it? Join the Toronto Wildlife Centre team
  really believe the hype?                             as they balance the needs of injured and
                                                       orphaned animals in preparation for an eventual
                                                       return to the wild. dv

                                                       7:30 pm
                                                       City Wildlife Rescue
                                                       Ep. 2 repeat
                                                       A family of baby rabbits needs help after a dog
                                                       attacks the nest. A snapping turtle with a cracked
                                                       shell begins laying eggs. And the team at the
                                                       Toronto Wildlife Centre tries to find a new family
                                                       for an orphaned swan. dv

                                                       8:00 pm
                                                       The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                       Alberta's Election Race; Fixing American Politics
                                                       new
                                                       Pipelines, the economy, jobs, and the carbon tax.
                                                       The Agenda examines these and other issues
                                                       that have been front and centre for Albertans
                                                       ahead of their April 16 election. Then, cognitive
                                                       scientist and author Dan Meegan adds a new
                                                       perspective on the increasing polarity of
                                                       American politics.

                                                       9:00 pm
                                                       First Contact
                                                       Ep. 2 - First Contact new
                                                       The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of
                                                       several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. Most
                                                       Canadians don`t understand why people
                                                       continue to live in remote places like this one.
                                                       During their stay the group will learn why
                                                       relocating isn`t an option for the families whose
                                                       families have been here for generations. Viewer
                                                       Discretion Advised dv

                                                       10:00 pm
                                                       Metamorphosis repeat
                                                       Human civilization is changing the biosphere of
                                                       the planet at an unprecedented scale, leading to
                                                       species extinction and runaway climate change.
                                                       This visually stunning film by Nova Ami and
                                                       Velcrow Ripper features compelling stories from
                                                       climate survivors, scientists, activists and artists
                                                       who are responding to this crisis by exploring
                                                       ecological transformation and asking how
                                                       humanity will in turn be affected. dv

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Tuesday Apr 9
11:00 pm
The Agenda with Steve Paikin
Alberta's Election Race; Fixing American Politics
repeat
Pipelines, the economy, jobs, and the carbon tax.
The Agenda examines these and other issues
that have been front and centre for Albertans
ahead of their April 16 election. Then, cognitive
scientist and author Dan Meegan adds a new
perspective on the increasing polarity of
American politics.

12:00 am
First Contact
Ep. 2 - First Contact repeat
The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of
several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. Most
Canadians don`t understand why people
continue to live in remote places like this one.
During their stay the group will learn why
relocating isn`t an option for the families whose
families have been here for generations. Viewer
Discretion Advised dv

1:00 am
Metamorphosis repeat
Human civilization is changing the biosphere of
the planet at an unprecedented scale, leading to
species extinction and runaway climate change.
This visually stunning film by Nova Ami and
Velcrow Ripper features compelling stories from
climate survivors, scientists, activists and artists
who are responding to this crisis by exploring
ecological transformation and asking how
humanity will in turn be affected. dv

2:00 am
City Wildlife Rescue
Ep. 1 repeat
A duck lays eggs on a rooftop patio, and a fox
cub struggles with a mystery illness. Meanwhile,
how do you get close enough to a snapping turtle
to treat it? Join the Toronto Wildlife Centre team
as they balance the needs of injured and
orphaned animals in preparation for an eventual
return to the wild. dv

2:30 am
City Wildlife Rescue
Ep. 2 repeat
A family of baby rabbits needs help after a dog
attacks the nest. A snapping turtle with a cracked
shell begins laying eggs. And the team at the
Toronto Wildlife Centre tries to find a new family
for an orphaned swan. dv

3:00 am
Question Period
Question Period: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 new
Discussions at Queen's Park today.

4:06 am
Superfoods: The Real Story
Ep. 3 - Broccoli, Quinoa, Spirulina repeat

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Kale, spirulina, broccoli, quinoa ... every day     4:30 am                                              1:00 am
we're bombarded with headlines about the health     Superfoods: The Real Story                           Colour: The Spectrum of Science
properties of the latest superfoods: dietary        Ep. 4 - Kefir, Omega-3, Wheatgrass repeat            Ep. 1 - Colours of Earth repeat
miracles that promise to prevent cancer, slow       Kale, spirulina, broccoli, quinoa ... every day      This episode focuses on chemistry in the five
down the aging process, protect against heart       we're bombarded with headlines about the health      colours that tell the story of the planet itself.
attacks and battle those unwanted fat cells. They   properties of the latest superfoods: dietary
sound exotic and full of promise, but can we        miracles that promise to prevent cancer, slow        2:00 am
really believe the hype?                            down the aging process, protect against heart        Impossible Engineering
                                                    attacks and battle those unwanted fat cells. They    Ep. 9 - Tesla Factory repeat
                                                    sound exotic and full of promise, but can we         The cutting edge factory in Fremont, California,
                                                    really believe the hype?                             has a footprint of 5.3 million square feet, and at
                                                                                                         one mile long, is one of the biggest buildings on
                                                    5:00 am
                                                                                                         earth.
                                                    The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                    Alberta's Election Race; Fixing American Politics    3:00 am
                                                    repeat                                               Question Period
                                                    Pipelines, the economy, jobs, and the carbon tax.    Question Period: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 new
                                                    The Agenda examines these and other issues           Discussions at Queen's Park today.
                                                    that have been front and centre for Albertans
                                                    ahead of their April 16 election. Then, cognitive    4:05 am
                                                    scientist and author Dan Meegan adds a new           Superfoods: The Real Story
                                                    perspective on the increasing polarity of            Ep. 1 - Tomatoes, Soybeans, Red Wine repeat
                                                    American politics.                                   Kate Quilton explores the cancer-busting
                                                                                                         properties of the tomato and travels to Japan to
                                                    Wednesday Apr 10                                     see if the secret of youth is a fermented soybean.
                                                    7:00 pm                                              4:30 am
                                                    Impossible Engineering                               Superfoods: The Real Story
                                                    Ep. 9 - Tesla Factory new
                                                                                                         Ep. 2 - Matcha, Argan, Coconut Water repeat
                                                    The cutting edge factory in Fremont, California,
                                                                                                         Kate Quilton visits Japan to see if matcha tea
                                                    has a footprint of 5.3 million square feet, and at
                                                                                                         reduces the risk of heart disease. She discovers
                                                    one mile long, is one of the biggest buildings on
                                                                                                         whether coconut water is really super-hydrating.
                                                    earth.
                                                                                                         5:00 am
                                                    8:00 pm
                                                                                                         The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                    The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                                                                         Meeting AODA Standards; A Positive Voice for
                                                    Meeting AODA Standards; A Positive Voice for
                                                                                                         Parkinson's repeat
                                                    Parkinson's new
                                                                                                         Is Ontario on track to meet AODA standards?
                                                    Is Ontario on track to meet AODA standards?
                                                                                                         Then, the highs and lows of living with
                                                    Then, the highs and lows of living with
                                                                                                         Parkinson's disease.
                                                    Parkinson's disease.

                                                    9:00 pm
                                                    The Man Who Shot Tutankhamun repeat
                                                    Harry Burton, whose images from Egypt's Valley
                                                    of the Kings created a global sensation in the
                                                    1920s, was an unsung hero of photography.

                                                    10:00 pm
                                                    Colour: The Spectrum of Science
                                                    Ep. 1 - Colours of Earth repeat
                                                    This episode focuses on chemistry in the five
                                                    colours that tell the story of the planet itself.

                                                    11:00 pm
                                                    The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                    Meeting AODA Standards; A Positive Voice for
                                                    Parkinson's repeat
                                                    Is Ontario on track to meet AODA standards?
                                                    Then, the highs and lows of living with
                                                    Parkinson's disease.

                                                    12:00 am
                                                    The Man Who Shot Tutankhamun repeat
                                                    Harry Burton, whose images from Egypt's Valley
                                                    of the Kings created a global sensation in the
                                                    1920s, was an unsung hero of photography.

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Thursday Apr 11                                      2:00 am                                              10:00 pm
                                                     Snow Wolf Family and Me                              Borgen
7:00 pm                                              Snow Wolf Family and Me - Ep. 2 repeat               Ep. 7 - What is Lost Inwardly..., Part 1 repeat
Snow Wolf Family and Me
                                                     Gordon Buchanan reunites with the white wolf         Birgitte Nyborg secretly travels to Africa to act as
Snow Wolf Family and Me - Ep. 2 repeat
                                                     family as they try to raise their pups and prepare   intermediary in a republic's civil war. 14+
Gordon Buchanan reunites with the white wolf         for winter.
family as they try to raise their pups and prepare                                                        11:00 pm
for winter.                                          3:00 am                                              The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                     Question Period                                      Women in Criminal Law, Ontario Hubs, The
8:00 pm                                              Question Period: Thursday, April 11, 2019 new        Week in Review repeat
The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                     Discussions at Queen's Park today.                   Ontario Hubs journalists discuss stories from
Ontario Budget 2019 new
                                                                                                          around the province. And, The Agenda reviews
The Agenda discusses the Ontario PC                  4:07 am                                              its week of programming.
government's first budget.                           Superfoods: The Real Story
                                                     Ep. 3 - Saffron, Coffee, Ethiopian Teff repeat       12:00 am
9:00 pm                                                                                                   Heartbeat
                                                     Kate Quilton travels to Morocco to see if saffron
Go Back to Where You Came From                                                                            Ep. 8 - Home to Roost repeat
                                                     can beat the blues, and downs espresso in
Ep. 1 - Go Back To Where You Came From repeat
                                                     Naples to find out if coffee helps the liver.        After squatters occupy a row of derelict cottages,
Tempers flare early when six Australians move in                                                          the landlord takes the law into his own hands.
with refugees who were once 'boat people'.           4:30 am                                              14+
                                                     Superfoods: The Real Story
10:00 pm                                             Ep. 4 - Seaweed, Blue Cheese, Chörk repeat           1:00 am
First Contact                                                                                             Borgen
                                                     Can seaweed really make you slimmer. Is blue
Ep. 2 - First Contact repeat                                                                              Ep. 7 - What is Lost Inwardly..., Part 1 repeat
                                                     cheese good stomach health? And will anyone
The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of             buy a brand new superfood called Icelandic           Birgitte Nyborg secretly travels to Africa to act as
several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. dv      Chörk?                                               intermediary in a republic's civil war. 14+
11:00 pm                                             5:00 am                                              2:00 am
The Agenda with Steve Paikin                         The Agenda with Steve Paikin                         Coast Australia
Ontario Budget 2019 repeat                           Ontario Budget 2019 repeat                           Ep. 3 - Northern New South Wales repeat
The Agenda discusses the Ontario PC                  The Agenda discusses the Ontario PC                  In much-loved Byron Bay, Neil Oliver unearths
government's first budget.                           government's first budget.                           the town's surprisingly dirty history.
12:00 am                                             Friday Apr 12                                        3:00 am
Go Back to Where You Came From                                                                            Coast Australia
Ep. 1 - Go Back To Where You Came From repeat        7:00 pm                                              Ep. 4 - South West Australia repeat
Tempers flare early when six Australians move in     Coast New Zealand                                    Neil Oliver begins this trip on the Duyfken, a
with refugees who were once 'boat people'.           Coast - Ep. 1 repeat                                 replica of the first known European vessel to visit
                                                     Maritime archeologist Matt Carter and Scottish       Australia.
1:00 am                                              historian and archeologist Neil Oliver explore the
First Contact                                        west coast.
Ep. 2 - First Contact repeat
The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of             8:00 pm
several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. dv      The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                     Women in Criminal Law, Ontario Hubs, The
                                                     Week in Review new
                                                     Ontario Hubs journalists discuss stories from
                                                     around the province. And, The Agenda reviews
                                                     its week of programming.

                                                     9:00 pm
                                                     Heartbeat
                                                     Ep. 8 - Home to Roost repeat
                                                     After squatters occupy a row of derelict cottages,
                                                     the landlord takes the law into his own hands.
                                                     14+

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Friday Apr 12                                        2:35 am                                             11:00 pm
                                                     Beyond the Spectrum (Feature Version) repeat        The Doctor Can See You Now repeat
4:00 am
                                                     Two-year-old Oskar is diagnosed with severe         Since the Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Mixed Match repeat
                                                     autism. His parents decide to drop everything for   was founded in 2005, trailblazing graduates have
People of mixed ethnicity face complex               a year to focus on his therapy. dv                  become models for innovative rural health care.
challenges when trying to find compatible donors
to treat life-threatening blood diseases. dv         4:05 am                                             11:48 pm
                                                     National Geographic                                 Atikokan Calming Project repeat
Saturday Apr 13                                      Access 360: World Heritage - The Amazon repeat      Ontario Hubs producer Jeyan Jeganathan talks
7:00 pm                                              Braving an unforgiving jungle and extreme           to two passionate teachers in Atikokan who
National Geographic                                  weather, a team of four courageous people have      transformed their school into calming place to
Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron           devoted their lives to protecting this corner of    learn.
repeat                                               rainforest.
                                                                                                         12:00 am
Filmmaker James Cameron explores myths and           Sunday Apr 14                                       National Geographic
mysteries of the Titanic's sinking to see what his                                                       Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets - Episode 1
1997 blockbuster movie got right - and wrong.        7:00 pm                                             repeat
                                                     National Geographic                                 Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's
8:00 pm                                              Tut's Treasures: Hidden Secrets - Episode 1
Coast New Zealand                                                                                        tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world
                                                     repeat
Ep. 2 - Coromandel new                                                                                   sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt
                                                     Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's
Scottish historian and archaeologist Neil Oliver     tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world        1:00 am
has his world turned upside down in Pauanui,         sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt          Striking Balance
while Marine Biologist Jacky Geurts delves into                                                          Ep. 3 - Mont Saint-Hilaire repeat
Whangamata's mangrove wars.                          7:50 pm
                                                                                                         The old-growth forest and pristine lake of
                                                     Ontario Hubs                                        Quebec's Mont Saint-Hilaire are cherished by
8:55 pm                                              The Future of Beekeeping repeat
The Last Impresario repeat                                                                               nearby communities.
                                                     The Agenda discusses the beekeeping program
Michael White, who produced more than 200            at Niagara College.                                 2:00 am
shows and movies over a half-century, might                                                              First Contact
have been the most famous person you've never        8:00 pm                                             Ep. 2 - First Contact repeat
heard of. dv                                         Striking Balance                                    The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of
                                                     Ep. 3 - Mont Saint-Hilaire repeat                   several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. dv
10:30 pm
Beyond the Spectrum (Feature Version) repeat         The old-growth forest and pristine lake of
                                                     Quebec's Mont Saint-Hilaire are cherished by        3:00 am
Two-year-old Oskar is diagnosed with severe                                                              Metamorphosis repeat
                                                     nearby communities.
autism. His parents decide to drop everything for
                                                                                                         With humanity changing the planet's biosphere at
a year to focus on his therapy. dv                   9:00 pm                                             an unprecedented scale, climate survivors,
12:00 am                                             First Contact                                       scientists, and others explore ecological
                                                     Ep. 2 - First Contact repeat                        transformation. dv
National Geographic
Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron           The group arrives in Muskrat Dam, one of
repeat                                               several fly-in reserves in Northern Ontario. dv
Filmmaker James Cameron explores myths and           9:47 pm
mysteries of the Titanic's sinking to see what his   Ontario Hubs
1997 blockbuster movie got right - and wrong.        Rachel Romu: A Spotlight on Disability repeat
1:00 am                                              Ontario Hubs producer Jeyan Jeganathan talks
The Last Impresario repeat                           with a model who is hoping to change the way
Michael White, who produced more than 200            people view disability.
shows and movies over a half-century, might          10:00 pm
have been the most famous person you've never        Metamorphosis repeat
heard of. dv
                                                     With humanity changing the planet's biosphere at
                                                     an unprecedented scale, climate survivors,
                                                     scientists, and others explore ecological
                                                     transformation. dv

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Sunday Apr 14                                       11:00 pm                                             5:00 am
                                                    The Agenda with Steve Paikin                         The Agenda with Steve Paikin
4:00 am                                             Minister of Education Lisa Thompson; Changes         Minister of Education Lisa Thompson; Changes
The Doctor Can See You Now repeat                   to Child Care repeat                                 to Child Care repeat
Since the Northern Ontario School of Medicine       The Agenda discusses changes to child care with      The Agenda discusses changes to child care with
was founded in 2005, trailblazing graduates have    Minister of Education Lisa Thompson. Then, a         Minister of Education Lisa Thompson. Then, a
become models for innovative rural health care.     panel discussion about the provinces child-care      panel discussion about the provinces child-care
4:46 am                                             strategy.                                            strategy.
Ontario Hubs                                        12:00 am                                             Tuesday Apr 16
Rachel Romu: A Spotlight on Disability repeat       Extraordinary Women
Ontario Hubs producer Jeyan Jeganathan talks        Coco Chanel repeat                                   7:00 pm
with a model who is hoping to change the way                                                             City Wildlife Rescue
                                                    She was an illegitimate child, born into a
people view disability.                                                                                  Ep. 3 repeat
                                                    poorhouse and abandoned in an orphanage, but
                                                    Coco Chanel rose from unimaginable poverty to        A young Cooper's hawk falls into a pool and is
5:00 am                                                                                                  injured, then escapes into the bush. And it's time
                                                    create the most iconic fashion brand of the 20th
The Agenda with Steve Paikin                                                                             to give the centre's skunks their vaccinations. dv
                                                    century, The House of Chanel.
Women in Criminal Law, Ontario Hubs, The
Week in Review repeat                               12:51 am                                             7:30 pm
Ontario Hubs journalists discuss stories from       Atikokan Calming Project repeat                      City Wildlife Rescue
around the province. And, The Agenda reviews        Ontario Hubs producer Jeyan Jeganathan talks         Ep. 4 repeat
its week of programming.                            to two passionate teachers in Atikokan who           A young coyote suffers from mange, a snake
                                                    transformed their school into calming place to       shows up with what appears to be a dislocated
Monday Apr 15                                       learn.                                               jaw, and an abandoned baby mink requires
7:00 pm                                                                                                  special care. dv
                                                    1:00 am
Time Team                                           The Ascent of Woman: A 10,000-Year                   8:00 pm
Ep. 11 - An Englishman's Castle repeat                                                                   The Agenda with Steve Paikin
                                                    Story
Time Team try to discover if Upton Castle in        Ep. 2 - Separation repeat                            Expanding Ontario's Transit Network; E-learning
Pembrokeshire was one of the Anglo-Norman                                                                in Schools new
                                                    Travelling to Vietnam, China and Japan, historian
castles built to defend 'Little England beyond                                                           The Agenda examines Ontario's new plan for
                                                    Amanda Foreman explores the role of women in
Wales' from the locals.                                                                                  Toronto transit. Then, is e-learning a must for
                                                    Asia in Confucian and Buddhist societies.
8:00 pm                                                                                                  Ontario students?
                                                    2:00 am
The Agenda with Steve Paikin                                                                             9:00 pm
                                                    Time Team
Minister of Education Lisa Thompson; Changes                                                             First Contact
                                                    Ep. 11 - An Englishman's Castle repeat
to Child Care new                                                                                        Ep 3 - First Contact new
                                                    Time Team try to discover if Upton Castle in
The Agenda discusses changes to child care with                                                          Heading south to Calgary, the group hits the front
                                                    Pembrokeshire was one of the Anglo-Norman
Minister of Education Lisa Thompson. Then, a                                                             lines to experience life on the streets, and then
                                                    castles built to defend 'Little England beyond
panel discussion about the provinces child-care                                                          go north, to an Edmonton prison to learn about
                                                    Wales' from the locals.
strategy.                                                                                                life on the inside dv
                                                    3:00 am
9:00 pm                                                                                                  10:00 pm
                                                    Question Period
Extraordinary Women                                                                                      Edna's Bloodline repeat
                                                    Question Period: Monday, April 15, 2019 new
Coco Chanel new                                                                                          An Inuk politician and a Swedish author trace the
                                                    Discussions at Queen's Park today.
She was an illegitimate child, born into a                                                               adventures of their shared ancestor, Petter
poorhouse and abandoned in an orphanage, but        4:07 am                                              Norberg, in the western Arctic.
Coco Chanel rose from unimaginable poverty to       Superfoods: The Real Story
create the most iconic fashion brand of the 20th    Ep. 5 - Cherries, Spinach, Chocolate repeat
century, The House of Chanel.
                                                    What are the muscle-healing properties of
10:00 pm                                            cherries and can spinach really boost our
The Ascent of Woman: A 10,000-Year                  biceps?
Story                                               4:30 am
Ep. 2 - Separation repeat                           Superfoods: The Real Story
Travelling to Vietnam, China and Japan, historian   Ep. 6 - Salmon, Tiger Nuts, Dandelions repeat
Amanda Foreman explores the role of women in        Kate Quilton goes salmon fishing in Oregon,
Asia in Confucian and Buddhist societies.           investigates tiger nuts in Spain, and takes a good
                                                    look at the benefits of dandelions.

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