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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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