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CBC embraces innovation. Kidding! It's remaking Anne of Green Gables

The upcoming CBC reboot will explore “new territory.” Perhaps different-coloured gables?
Anne of Green Gables is back, darker than ever.

One of Canada's most beloved literary characters is returning to television, letting white east coasters tell THEIR stories for a change.  

The show will explore contemporary issues like feminism, bullying and finding a nice cover for your iPhone 6. 

One of its producers is a former Breaking Bad writer, which panellist Steve Patterson predicted could lead to a grittier "Anne of Blue Meth" feel to the show. 

Panellist Ashley Botting thought "Anne of Menopause" could be a good opportunity to revisit a more mature and emotionally volatile version of the character.   

What about Anne of Great Ankles?- panellist Steve Patterson spit-balling new titles for the show 

Meanwhile Anand Rajaram suggested a more mutli-cultural "Koran of Green Gables." 

SPOILER ALERT: Host Gavin Crawford revealed that he will be starring in the new series as Mann Shirley, a "plucky drag queen who takes P.E.I. by storm and takes Gilbert behind the school."

To hear Gavin quiz the panellists on the new TV show, click the listen button above.