| 12th ACTRA Awards | |
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| Date | April 16, 1983 |
| Hosted by | Don Harron |
| Highlights | |
| Best TV Program | Billy Bishop Goes to War |
| Best Radio Program | Scales of Justice: "Fruit of the Poisoned Tree" |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CBC Television |
The 12th ACTRA Awards were presented on April 16, 1983. The ceremony was hosted by Don Harron. [1]
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau presented the top award for Best Television Program, and jokingly added Question Period as a fourth nominee in the category. [1]
| Best Television Program | Earle Grey Award |
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| Best Continuing TV Performance | Best Supporting TV Performance |
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| Best New Performer | Best TV Variety Performance |
| Best Television Host or Interviewer | Best Children's Television Program |
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| Best Writing, Television Drama | Best Writing, Television Comedy/Variety |
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| Best Writing, Television Public Affairs | |
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| Best Radio Program | Best Radio Host or Interviewer |
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| Best Radio Actor | Best Radio Variety Performance |
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| Best Writing, Radio Drama | Best Writing, Radio Variety |
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| Best Writing, Radio Documentary | |
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| Gordon Sinclair Award | Foster Hewitt Award |
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| John Drainie Award | |
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