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The War of 1812: Been There, Won That

Sep 28, 2012

September 28, 2012 - CBC tells the story of this "forgotten" war with a quirky, modern take in a two-hour documentary special. Accomplished Canadian comedic actor Peter Keleghan, brings his unique perspective to this colourful and unconventional look at a turning point in Canadian history, revisiting key moments with his band of modern day redcoats.. And finally, a show that sets the record straight - who really won the War of 1812? (Spoiler Alert: We Did! But someone forgot to tell the Americans...)

VIDEO: Click here to view the official trailer of THE WAR OF 1812: BEEN THERE, WON THAT

Explore the myths and mysteries of the War of 1812.

What were Sir Isaac Brock's dying words?
Where is the final resting place of First Nations leader Tecumseh?
Peak into Washington, DC's hallowed halls and see what the British torched in 1814
Scuba dive to the long lost site of the battle that saved Canada

THE WAR OF 1812: BEEN THERE, WON THAT airs Thursday, October 4 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC-TV.

Join THE WAR OF 1812: BEEN THERE, WON THAT team at an exclusive, premire screening at the Fort York National Historic Site, on Wednesday, October 3 at 7 p.m., with host Peter Keleghan, the star of Canadian comedy classics like The Newsroom, the Red Green Show, 18 to Life and Made in Canada.

THE WAR OF 1812: BEEN THERE, WON THAT is part of CBC's Canada Celebrates program. Canada Celebrates is a series of unique programming initiatives that honour the historically significant events and people that have shaped the Canadian experience.

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For further information, please contact:
Corey Black, CBC, Publicist
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