''The Late Show'' is a

radio documentary A radio documentary is a spoken word radio format devoted to non-fiction narrative. It is broadcast on radio as well as distributed through media such as tape, CD, and podcast. A radio documentary, or feature, covers a topic in depth from one or ...

program that first aired on

CBC Radio One CBC Radio One is the English-language news and information radio network of the publicly owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial-free and offers local and national programming. It is available on AM and FM to 98 percent of C ...

in the summer of 2008 with a second season in the Summer of 2010 and a third in 2011. Hosted by

Gordon Pinsent Gordon Edward Pinsent (born July 12, 1930) is a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer. He is known for his roles in numerous productions, including '' Away from Her'', '' The Rowdyman'', '' John and the Missus'', '' A Gift to Last'', ''Due ...

, ''The Late Show'' presents documentaries which are essentially extended obituaries about of ordinary, but interesting, Canadians who have recently died.

External links

Official website
CBC Radio One programs Canadian documentary radio programs {{Canada-radio-show-stub