Biography

In this fifth estate documentary, former NHL star Theo Fleury candidly discusses how he overcame his addictions and other personal demons to become clean and sober and ready to help others.

This Ideas program looks at the life and work of Tommy Douglas, Canada's "Father of Medicare." Like Abraham Lincoln for the Americans or Winston Churchill for the British, Douglas has become a cultural icon.

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This documentary presents a deeply personal account of Fidel Castro, Cuba’s long-time leader, taken largely from private letters, correspondence, speeches and interviews.

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Delve into the early history of the Chinese community on the West Coast in this Generations episode that profiles the Chan family, one of BC's oldest families.

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Samuel de Champlain was the founder of Quebec City and a great explorer, but the details of his life are a mystery. This documentary provides clues that help us look beyond the legend.

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This classic CBC documentary profiles Yousuf Karsh, the celebrated photographer of the 20th century’s most esteemed political and cultural leaders, artists, actors, religious figures and scientists.

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The CBC Radio One IDEAS series pays tribute to Charles Darwin and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication of his transformational and contentious book, On the Origin of Species.

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