The Fifth Estate (1976)

01/02/1976 (CA) • 1h

Documentary, News

Where the story doesn't end with the headline

Overview

Each week the fifth estate brings in-depth investigations that matter to Canadians – delivering a dazzling parade of political leaders, controversial characters and ordinary people whose lives were touched by triumph or tragedy.

Top Billed Cast

Bob McKeown

Host

172 Episodes

Gillian Findlay

Host

172 Episodes

Mark Kelley

Host

172 Episodes


Last Season

Season 51

2025 | 3 Episodes

The season features in-depth investigative reports on major Canadian and international issues, including corporate accountability for a massive B.C. data breach, the toxic drug crisis, and an exposé on Canadian charitable donations supporting controversial international settlements.

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Status

Returning Series

Network

network

Type

Documentary

Original Language

English

Keywords

current affairs

investigative journalism

accountability

uncover the truth

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