The World Challenge (TV series)
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The World Challenge (French: Le Défi mondial) is a Canadian television documentary series, which aired in English on CBC Television and in French on Télévision de Radio-Canada in 1986.[1] Adapted from Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber's 1980 book Le Défi mondial, the six-episode series was hosted by Peter Ustinov and Patrick Watson, and centred on the political and social challenges that threaten the future of humanity.[2]
The French edition of the series premiered in January 1986,[3] with the English version launching in June.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Hugh Fraser, "The World Challenge; A probing look at ourselves". Montreal Gazette, June 14, 1986.
- ^ Christopher Hume, "The world's in a mess and here's why ...". Toronto Star, June 17, 1986.
- ^ Mike Boone, "Defi Mondial an eye-catching, dazzling documentary". Montreal Gazette, January 3, 1986.
- ^ Mike Boone, "CBC chooses poor time to air The World Challenge". Montreal Gazette, June 16, 1986.
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