I have a nod from a friend of mine from the CBC there in the back. Thank you.
I also want to talk about local production, especially here in Newfoundland and Labrador, which has been sorely missing from days gone by. Growing up in this province, I can tell you when every other kid was watching The Friendly Giant, I was watching Skipper and Company--poor old Skipper. For anybody who is not from Newfoundland, it was a kids' show that was legendary.
That being said, I always believe that regional broadcasting from the CBC has a purpose beyond its own borders. It has a story to be told along the three coasts. I personally like the fact that I can watch the CBC and learn about the history of church organ building in Quebec. That's fantastic. I also take solace in the fact that somebody in Saskatchewan can learn about Fogo Island, which is considered one of the four corners of the world.
Above and Beyond is a project near and dear to my heart, for two reasons. I think Paul Pope is an exceptional talent, but I also think it is a fantastic story for the world.
What was the process--and Chris, maybe this is for you; I wish Paul was here to talk about this--of putting that on the screen? How difficult was it for him, as an independent producer in this province, to bring that to the national broadcaster?