Encounter (1970 TV program)


Encounter is a Canadian political affairs television program which aired on CBC Television from 1970 to 1974.

Premise

Canadian political figures were interviewed by a panel of journalists in each episode. In the early years of the program, the panel consisted of Ron Collister, Charles Lynch, and a visitor. In 1974, Collister and Lynch were replaced by Doug Collins and Elizabeth Gray. Guest politicians included Edgar Benson, Réal Caouette, Tommy Douglas, David Lewis, Peter Lougheed, Bryce Mackasey, Lester Pearson, Mitchell Sharp, Robert Stanfield and Pierre Trudeau.
Previously, the CBC conducted political interviews on Press Conference.

Scheduling

This half-hour program was broadcast from 1970 to 1974 as follows:
DayTimeSeason run
Saturdays6:06 p.m. 3 January to 1 October 1970
Thursdays10:30 p.m.1 October 1970 to 30 September 1971
Sundays4:00 p.m.23 January to 29 June 1972
Thursdays10:30 p.m.29 June 1972 to 20 September 1973
Thursdays10:30 p.m.11 July to 5 September 1974