Bury the Lead (2002–2005)
"The Eleventh Hour" (original title)

A drama that goes "behind the scenes" of a television prime-time news magazine (similar "Undercurrents" and the like).

Creators:

Semi Chellas, Ilana Frank

Stars:

Sonja Smits, Jeff Seymour, Waneta Storms

12 wins & 41 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Sonja Smits	...	Megan Redner (15 episodes, 2002-2005)
Jeff Seymour	...	Kamal Azizi (14 episodes, 2002-2005)
Waneta Storms	...	Isobel Lambert (14 episodes, 2002-2005)
Tanya Reid	...	Kennedy Marsh (14 episodes, 2002-2005)
Jonas Chernick	...	Gavin Kowalchuk (14 episodes, 2002-2004)
Ben Bass	...	Henry Shelley (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jennifer Baxter	...	Wanda (11 episodes, 2004-2005)
Matt Gordon	...	Murray Dann (10 episodes, 2002-2005)
Inga Cadranel	...	Brooke Fairburn (10 episodes, 2002-2005)
Shawn Doyle	...	Dennis Langley (9 episodes, 2002-2005)
Scott McCord	...	James Joy (8 episodes, 2002-2005)

Storyline

On TV, the newsmagazine show, The Eleventh Hour, has made a name for itself for insightful news stories. In this series, we see follow the efforts of the journalists as they struggle to investigate their stories. Yet for their efforts, they must also contend with their producers who must balance their journalistic integrity with the demands of their corporate superiors who don't always share the same priorities to the truth.

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Plot Keywords:

journalist | television reporter | interview | investigative journalism | canada | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

CTV

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 November 2002 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Bury the Lead

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Atlantis Communications, CTV Television Network, Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (26 episodes) 60 min (39 episodes)

Color:

Color

User Reviews

a must see series *****

This serial is a real winner, a five star series. A must see for everyone who wants first grade entertainment. It explores thought provoking issues about the medium of television and of the making of investigative journalism. the Eleventh Hour gives great insights to the behind the screen of television. This is "Broadcast News" in a serial. In a world where we consume so much news on television, it gives a very good look at its production. It gives a look at the temptation of fame. Of the want to do a god job. It is first and foremost about the great responsibility of good journalism. A must see!!! I give it a full five star!!!