Quentin Durgens, M.P.

1966–1971· 60 min★ 7.4· Drama

Quentin Durgens, M.P. was a Canadian dramatic television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1965 to 1969. Set in Ottawa and the fictional community of Moose Falls, the series starred Gordon Pinsent as Quentin Durgens, an idealistic rookie Member of Parliament learning to deal with the complex realities of politics. It was one of the first hour-long drama series produced by the CBC, and helped to establish Pinsent as a major star in Canada.