The Undaunted is a Canadian docudrama television series, which aired on CBC Television in 1983.[1] The series dramatized several key figures in Canadian history, including episodes on Humphrey Gilbert's role in the founding of Newfoundland;[2] the establishment of the Red River Colony by Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk;[3] the destruction and reconstruction of the Fortress of Louisbourg;[4] and the explorations of Alexander Mackenzie.[5] The series was hosted by Canadian radio and television host Harry Brown, and written and produced by well known Newfoundland playwright Tom Cahill.
| The Undaunted | |
|---|---|
| Genre | History |
| Written by | Tom Cahill |
| Presented by | Harry Brown |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Tom Cahill |
| Cinematography | Eric Krichbaum |
| Production company | CBNT-DT |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 1983 – 1984 |
The episode on Humphrey Gilbert won the ACTRA Award for Best Television Program at the 13th ACTRA Awards in 1984.[6]
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edit- ^ Bill MacVicar, "Everything old is recycled again". Maclean's, October 10, 1983.
- ^ Rick Groen, "History lesson worth E for effort: The Undaunted tries very hard but fails anyway". The Globe and Mail, October 20, 1983.
- ^ Rick Forchuk, "Lord Selkirk goes on trial". Winnipeg Sun, October 27, 1986.
- ^ Betty Zyvatkouskas, "Louisbourg: Canadian history lives". The Globe and Mail, November 12, 1983.
- ^ "Mackenzie–The man and his voyages". 100 Mile House Free Press, November 9, 1983.
- ^ Trish Worron, "Even winners agree: ACTRAs are 'bizarre'". Kingston Whig-Standard, April 4, 1984.
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