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. 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.

Reception

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

  1. ^ a b "Spotlight". Toronto Star. 9 April 2003. Retrieved 15 March 2026 – via ProQuest.
  2. ^ "CBC Radio Program Listings". The Globe and Mail. 12 April 2003. Retrieved 15 March 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Little bit of comedy-fest luck changed Winnipeg comic's life". Winnipeg Free Press (Online). 10 April 2005. Retrieved 15 March 2026 – via ProQuest.
  4. ^ 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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