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Let's Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford
Let's Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford
CBC

If laughter really was the best medicine, Gavin Crawford would have cured his mother of Alzheimer’s disease. As a son, his mother’s... more

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Episodes

Let’s Not Be Kidding Introduces: Come by Chance

If you’ve ever been to Newfoundland, you know it’s a place where fog can envelop you so deeply, you don’t... more

04 Jun 2024 · 30 minutes
The story Gavin never thought he’d tell: On stage at Hot Docs with Aurora Browne

Let’s Not Be Kidding is a raw and darkly funny exploration of a painful time in Gavin Crawford’s family life.... more

19 Jun 2023 · 14 minutes
Introducing: Because News with Gavin Crawford!

Let's Not Be Kidding may be over, but Gavin isn't going anywhere! Hear him, joined by his funniest friends in... more

16 Jun 2023 · 31 minutes
Another Day, Another Donna

Gavin shares what it was like to come to the realisation his mom, Donna, was losing her memory and sense... more

01 May 2023 · 34 minutes
Certified Mother’s Boy

Gavin’s mom, Donna, was his protector and champion growing up. This episode zooms in on the experiences of gay kids... more

01 May 2023 · 35 minutes
Just Roll With It

Gavin talks about Donna’s “looping phase.” People with dementia repeat the same questions, fixate on things…and drive their loved ones... more

01 May 2023 · 31 minutes
Children and Art

As the Sondheim song goes, our legacy is principally children and art. This episode is a portrait of Donna Crawford,... more

01 May 2023 · 32 minutes
Hide the keys!

Denial is no longer an option when your loved one drives the wrong way down a highway. This episode is... more

01 May 2023 · 35 minutes
The Bus Stop at the End of the World

There’s no place like the home. There comes a point when living at home becomes dangerous for someone with dementia.... more

01 May 2023 · 36 minutes
Good Grief

Gavin and Kyle take Donna on one last trip to NYC in this final episode. For transcripts of this series, please... more

01 May 2023 · 32 minutes
Let's Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford
Let’s Not Be Kidding Introduces: Come by Chance
Let's Not Be Kidding with Gavin Crawford