The World Challenge (French: Le Défi mondial) is a Canadian television documentary series, which aired in English on CBC Television and in French on Télévision de Radio-Canada in 1986. Adapted from Jean-Jacques Servan-Schreiber's 1980 book Le Défi mondial, the six-episode series was hosted by Peter Ustinov and Patrick Watson, and centred on the political and social challenges that threaten the future of humanity.
The French edition of the series premiered in January 1986, with the English version launching in June.
References
- Hugh Fraser, "The World Challenge; A probing look at ourselves". Montreal Gazette, June 14, 1986.
- Christopher Hume, "The world's in a mess and here's why ...". Toronto Star, June 17, 1986.
- Mike Boone, "Defi Mondial an eye-catching, dazzling documentary". Montreal Gazette, January 3, 1986.
- Mike Boone, "CBC chooses poor time to air The World Challenge". Montreal Gazette, June 16, 1986.
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