| Reluctant Nation | |
|---|---|
| Genre | docudrama |
| Written by | Eric Koch Melwyn Breen |
| Starring | Tom Harvey Arch McDonnell |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Eric Koch |
| Producer | Melwyn Breen |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 15 September – 20 October 1966 |
Reluctant Nation is a Canadian historical docudrama television miniseries which aired on CBC Television in 1966.
This series was produced as a Canadian Centennial project, featuring dramatic portrayals of historical Canadian leaders who are interviewed in the format of contemporary television journalism. This public affairs style highlighted concerns which faced the early Canadian Confederation such as dealings with the United States and Europe, dealings among Canadian provinces and the role of francophones in the new nation.[1]
John Saywell of York University was a series consultant.
This half-hour series was broadcast on Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. (Eastern time) from 15 September to 20 October 1966.
