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CBC TELEVISION goes commercial-free on Sunday, Dec. 25th

On Sunday, December 25th, CBC will celebrate the holiday season with a special commercial free line-up of family favourites! First the first time ever, CBC, with the support of TBooth, will be giving Canadians a day of classic programming with limited commercial breaks on Christmas Day.

CBC Television’s December 25th Schedule:
 

12:00 p.m. THE Queen’s CHRISTMAS Message

12:07 p.m. Disney Parade

1:59 p.m. FORGOTTEN TOYS

2:24 p.m. Mr. Magoo’s Christmas

3:17 p.m. BOOKY AND THE SECRET SANTA

4:48 p.m. LASSIE

6:24 p.m. MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947)

7:56 p.m. THE Queen’s CHRISTMAS Message

8:05 p.m. FROSTY RETURNS

8:29 p.m. A HEARTLAND CHRISTMAS


About CBC/Radio-Canada:
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. The Corporation is a leader in reaching Canadians on new platforms and delivers a comprehensive range of radio, television, Internet,  and satellite-based services. Deeply rooted in the regions, CBC/Radio-Canada is the only domestic broadcaster to offer diverse regional and cultural perspectives in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages, plus seven languages for international audiences. In 2011, CBC/Radio-Canada is celebrating 75 years of serving Canadians and being at the centre of the democratic, social and cultural life of Canada.

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  Renee Weekes, Veritas Communications
weekes@veritascanada.com
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