Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: CBC Television
Type: Talk Show
Rating: 0.0/10
Canada Reads
Overview
Canada Reads is an annual "battle of the books" competition organized and broadcast by Canada's public broadcaster, the CBC. The program airs annually in two distinct editions, the English-language Canada Reads on CBC Radio One, and the French-language Le Combat des livres on Première Chaîne.
This production, originally released in , has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Talk Show series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 4 seasons.
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- • Produced in Canada.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Christian Allaire
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Tareq Hadhad
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Ali Hassan
Host
Mark Tewksbury
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Malia Baker
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Suzanne Simard
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Seasons
Season 19
4 Episodes • Aired 2019-03-25
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 20
4 Episodes • Aired 2020-07-20
Five books enter the debate ring, but only one will emerge the winner of Canada Reads 2020. Ali Hassan hosts this year's battle of the books, which is themed: One book to bring Canada into focus.
Season 21
4 Episodes • Aired 2021-03-08
Welcome to the great Canadian book debate! Five champions each choose a book by a Canadian writer that they believe the entire country should read. After four days of debates, one book will be declared the winner of Canada Reads.
Season 22
4 Episodes • Aired 2022-03-28
In these days of isolation, the books debate show explores stories that inspire readers to reflect on community and who we are in the world we live in. Over four days, five Canada Reads champions will bring their diverse perspectives to this year's theme: One Book to Connect Us.
