PRESS RELEASE: CBC Launches Free Streaming Channel CBC Comedy

Credit: Courtesy of CBC

FAST channel CBC COMEDY offers the best of CBC’s hit original comedy, now streaming on CBC Gem 24/7

September 27, 2023 — CBC today launched CBC COMEDY, a free 24/7 ad-supported streaming (FAST) channel featuring CBC’s acclaimed original comedy series, sketch shows and stand-up specials, past and present. The new channel is now available on CBC Gem, and will also launch on LG Channels, The Roku Channel and Samsung TV Plus later this fall. 

“CBC COMEDY is our new go-to destination for the best comedy Canada has to offer, providing free, nonstop access to CBC’s acclaimed library of comedy from authentic original voices, and sketch and stand-up that reflects the times with satire and wit,” said Sally Catto, General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports, CBC. 

CBC COMEDY is now streaming CBC’s slate of world-class, character-driven comedies including global hits Kim’s Convenience and the Emmy Award™-winning Schitt’s Creek; heartwarming, personal comedies Run the Burbs and Son of a Critch from Andrew Phung and Mark Critch; and workplace comedies Mr. D and Strays.

CBC’s groundbreaking sketch and stand-up is also available on CBC COMEDY including innovative series TallBoyz and Baroness von Sketch Show and CBC stand-up specials showcasing comedians across the country Comedy Night with Rick Mercer, Halifax Comedy Festival, The New Wave of Standup and Winnipeg Comedy Festival.

The newest seasons of ongoing CBC comedies will continue to stream exclusively on CBC Gem. 

CBC COMEDY joins CBC NEWS EXPLORE as part of CBC’s FAST channel lineup, and launching next year, CBC NEWS BC will offer local news on the biggest stories of the day from the west coast of the country. Additional local CBC News streaming channels will be available soon on connected TVs, the CBC News App and CBC Gem. 

CBC Gem is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices, online at CBCGem.ca, and on TV screens via Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Xbox.

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About CBC Gem

CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 800 documentaries, 500 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 200 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on TV screens via Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Xbox.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

 

For media inquiries, please contact:

Tanya Koivusalo, CBC PR

tanya.koivusalo@cbc.ca 

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CBC Gem is available on a wide range of devices, including Amazon FireTV, Amazon Firestick Lite, and more. Canadian shoppers looking for the latest generation of Amazon Fire TV Edition TVs and devices, buy one today on Amazon.ca and help support @StreamOnABudget.

CBC Gem is now available on Roku in Canada (Search 'CBC Gem' on your Roku TV or Roku device). 

Canadian shoppers looking for the latest generation of Roku TVs and devices, buy one today on Amazon.ca and help support @StreamOnABudget.