Program Name
The Fifth Estate
About the Show
THE FIFTH ESTATE brings audiences Canada's top investigative stories. From across the country and around the world, Fifth Estate journalists dig deeper to get to the stories that matter.
THE FIFTH ESTATE is Canada's premier investigative documentary program. Hosts Bob McKeown, Mark Kelley and Steven D'Souza continue the show's tradition of provocative and fearless journalism, which began in 1975.
The team exposes wrongdoing in all corners of Canada and holds those responsible to account. The stories deliver a dazzling parade of political leaders, controversial characters and ordinary people whose lives were touched by triumph or tragedy.
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Program Type
Television Show
Appears On
CBC News & Current Affairs
Genre
CBC News & Current Affairs
Schedule
Season 49 of The Fifth Estate (15x60) continues on Fridays on CBC Gem, and CBC TV at 9 p.m.
Website
Bios
Bob McKeown
Co-Host | The Fifth Estate
Mark Kelley
Co-Host | The Fifth Estate
Steven D’Souza
Co-Host | The Fifth Estate
Press Releases
Joint APTN and CBC News investigation examines the impact of rising food prices in Canada
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Program Name
The Fifth Estate
Program Type
Television Show
Appears On
CBC News & Current Affairs
Genre
CBC News & Current Affairs
Schedule
Season 49 of The Fifth Estate (15x60) continues on Fridays on CBC Gem, and CBC TV at 9 p.m.
Website
Bios
Bob McKeown
Co-Host | The Fifth Estate
Mark Kelley
Co-Host | The Fifth Estate
Steven D’Souza
Co-Host | The Fifth Estate