From now until April 29th, CBC is offering free previews on two of it’s newest premium channels.

The Documentary Channel, which has been around for a few years now but was recently purchased by the CBC, showcases a number of top quality documentary films as well as shows discussing issues affecting our society. Right now the channel is featuring The Devil Came on Horseback, a great doc on the crisis in Darfur. Well worth checking out if you have the time to catch it. The CBC has nailed down a deal with the US documentary Sundance channel, so expect to see a good number of award-winning docs in the near future.

The other channel, Bold, is a rebranding of CBC Country Canada. It will feature a selection of programming comparable with that on PBS. Shows like Live From Abbey Road, the Cirque Du Soliel program Kooza, and a number of CBC Radio shows being re-imagined for television will be prominently featured. Call your local service provider to find out channel numbers.