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Mark Critch is paying tribute to his dad by impersonating him

The Canadian comedian joins Q's Tom Power to tell us how a real-life experience with his dad inspired a pivotal scene in the show's latest season.

The Canadian comedian joins Q's Tom Power to talk about Season 3 of Son of a Critch

Actor and comedian Mark Critch as his father Mike Critch in Son of a Critch Season 3.
Mark Critch as Mike Sr. in Son of a Critch Season 3. (Son of a Critch)

The third season of Son of Critch premieres this week. It's based on the real-life story of Canadian comedian Mark Critch (the show's creator and namesake) as he's growing up in St. John's. In the show, Mark plays his late father, Mike Critch, who was a well-known newscaster in Newfoundland.

In a conversation with Q's Tom Power, Mark tells us how a pivotal scene from the show's latest season was inspired by a truly formative experience for both him and his dad.

Son of Critch airs Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. on CBC Gem and CBC Television, and at 9 p.m. in Newfoundland and parts of Labrador.

WATCH | Official trailer for Son of a Critch Season 3:

The full interview with Mark Critch is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Mark Critch produced by Matt Murphy.