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BC Landslide Homes, For the Record: Confinement - Mother, Body Fungus, Script: Lickspittle
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Q | May 22, 2013
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on the future of TV and video entertainment. Conrad Black on his career as a polarizing figure and on his new book, "Flight of the Eagle." Rising Scottish dance pop band Chvrches on their debut EP, "Recover."
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WireTap | May 18, 2013
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Coach Carlson explains how to know for sure you’re in love. You can hear more gym teacher explanations in episode 21.
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Rewind | May 23, 2013
The second of two programs about the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Today, some of the actors who have appeared at Stratford- Hume Cronyn, Maggie Smith, Colm Feore and Paul Gross.
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May 8, 2013 | 21:38The Current Still at Sea: The Queen of the North AudioThe Current Still at Sea: The Queen of the North May 8, 2013 | 21:38On March 22, 2006 the Queen of the North ferry sank. For the ensuing seven years, Trina Benedict would struggle with what she saw. As a passenger aboard the Queen of the North, Trina Benedict has never spoken publicly. Today she tells her story.
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