What a Week
What A Week was a Canadian political satire show on CBC Radio One that aired on Saturdays in 2003.[1] Debuting on April 12, 2003,[2] it ran for two 13-episode seasons.[citation needed] Following the satirical tradition of Royal Canadian Air Farce, the program poked fun at the past week's news stories, through impressions, comedy sketches, songs, and editorial commentary.[1]
The show was written by Dean Jenkinson.[3] Other writers included Paul Mather, Al Rae, Jerry Schaefer and George Westerholm, and featured the voices of Tony Daniels, Deann deGruijter, Ray Landry and Ron Rubin.[citation needed]
Reception
[edit]Tom Fletcher, editor of the Maple Ridge News in British Columbia, complained about the "western hick" humour which was a recurring theme in CBC programs including What A Week.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Spotlight". Toronto Star. 9 April 2003. Retrieved 15 March 2026 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "CBC Radio Program Listings". The Globe and Mail. 12 April 2003. Retrieved 15 March 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Little bit of comedy-fest luck changed Winnipeg comic's life". Winnipeg Free Press (Online). 10 April 2005. Retrieved 15 March 2026 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Fletcher, Tom (20 November 2003). "Please, Mr. Martin, put leash on CBC". The Abbotsford News. Retrieved 15 March 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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