Overview
In 1930s Saskatchewan Tommy Douglas, a small town pastor, sees the poverty and injustice around him which seem beyond his power to address from the pulpit. Douglas enters politics with the socialist Canadian Commonwealth Federation where his idealism runs into powerful opposition from the wealthy and the powerful. Despite the long odds, Douglas' new calling would soon make him a leader who transformed Canada.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Michael Therriault
Tommy Douglas
Kristin Booth
Irma Douglas
Nicholas Campbell
EJ Young
Brent Carver
Secretary Balsam
Aidan Devine
MJ Coldwell
Shannon Jardine
Lally Lawson
Andy Jones
Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King
Brian Markinson
Premier Jimmy Gardiner
Don McKellar
Clarence Fines
Jane Redlyon
Mrs. Babitch
Ian Tracey
Charlie Lawson
Paul Gross
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker
Frequently Asked Questions
In 1930s Saskatchewan Tommy Douglas, a small town pastor, sees the poverty and injustice around him which seem beyond his power to address from the pulpit. Douglas enters politics with...
Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story has 1 season with 2 episodes.
Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story premiered on March 12, 2006.
No, Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story has ended. The final episode aired on March 13, 2006.
Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story originally aired on CBC Television. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story has a rating of 5.8/10 based on user reviews.
Prairie Giant: The Tommy Douglas Story is classified as Drama.