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Primetime Highlights
Welcome to June on RMPBS! This month is BIG! Big dinos and BIG p remieres! We are bringing back popular programs including “Deconstructing the Beatles” , “Andrea Bocelli 30th – The Celebration” and a few new programs including “The Cozy Mysteries of MASTERPIECE Mystery!” and “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light – Reflections” . We have two new documentaries from our RMPBS journalism team: RMPBS News Presents: Sheared , which investigates the challenges facing Colorado’s sheep industry and RMPBS News Presents: Waiting for Justice investigating Colorado’s sexual assault kit backlog. MASTERPIECE is delivering Season 10 of Grantchester , we celebrate the premiere of “Patience” a U.K. reboot of the successful “Astrid” series as well as the RMPBS premieres of the BBC series “War and Peace” and Season 2 of “Sisi: Austrian Empress” .
*PLEASE NOTE THAT TIMES, DATES, AND PROGRAMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH NO NOTICE.
Wolf Hall The Mirror and the Light REFLECTIONS
SUN June 1 | 7 PM
Go behind-the-scenes of the final installment in the acclaimed series about Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII, starring Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis. Cast and creators discuss their roles and what it was like to return to filming a decade after the first series.
Caregiving PREMIERE
TUE June 24 | 8 PM
From Executive Producer Bradley Cooper, this is the story of caregivers navigating the ups and downs of their work, revealing the state and the stakes of care in America today. Narrated by Uzo Aduba (The Residence) and directed by Chris Durrance.
Sisi: Austrian Empress
SEASON 2 PREMIERE
SUN June 29 | 10 PM PART 1 OF 6
Meet Sisi, Europe’s first superstar. With her beauty, love of freedom and promise to give the Habsburg monarchy a gentler face, this legendary empress inspired the whole of the continent. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles.
Local & Independent
RMPBS New Presents: Sheared NEW DOCUMENTARY
THUR June 12 | 7 PM
Once a thriving cornerstone of Colorado’s agricultural economy, the sheep industry is now fighting to survive. From declining demand for lamb meat to the struggles of wool producers facing a shrinking market, this limited series explores the harsh realities of an industry in decline. Through the stories of ranchers and seasonal workers, we uncover the challenges of raising sheep in a changing world—where even the presence of wild bighorn sheep can determine the future of a flock.
Water: The Sacred Gift NEW DOCUMENTARY
THUR June 12 | 8 PM
A watershed can be simply described as a place where liquid flows downhill, but it is more accurately defined as a complex system of soil, rocks, plants, and animals. More than precipitation and gravity, the Rocky Mountain watershed is critical to the survival of all living things dependent on this ecosystem. As the changing climate poses rapid challenges to the environment’s equilibrium, can the sheer aesthetics of this ecosystem aid in drawing attention to the problem?
America’s Hidden Gem: NORTHWEST AURORA
THUR June 19 | 7 PM
This is a story of a community making good on the promise of the American dream. Aurora’s diversity puts it in the top 10 among US cities, and NW Aurora or “Original Aurora” is its heart. Once affordable, urban development now threatens to dismantle its unique cultural fabric. Efforts to keep it intact through conscious revitalization could be a model for cities facing gentrification.
Great Colorado Women
DOROTHY “DOTTIE” LAMM
THUR June 26 | 7 PM
Dottie Lamm is a modern day renaissance woman who wears her many hats with pride. For 12 years she was Colorado’s first lady as wife of Governor Dick Lamm. She is currently a University Visiting Fellow at the University of Denver, where she teaches courses on leadership and risktaking.
Local & Independent
RMPBS News Presents: Waiting for Justice NEW DOCUMENTARY
THUR June 26 | 7:30 PM
As of April 2025, more than 1,400 people in Colorado are still waiting for DNA results from their sexual assault cases — with some waiting over a year. The issue has gained urgency at the Capital this legislative session — and one lawmaker is among those caught in the backlog.
A Life of Advocacy:
THE LEGACY OF ANNA JO GARCIA HAYNES
SUN June 29 | 10 AM
The documentary intricately weaves together over 50 years of Anna Jo’s tireless advocacy for equitable early childhood education. Through captivating storytelling and heartfelt testimonials, the documentary not only celebrates Anna Jo’s remarkable journey but also pays homage to the countless lives she has touched.
Dino Week
Walking with Dinosaurs THE ORPHAN
MON June 16 | 7 PM
“The Orphan,” the first episode of the new Walking with Dinosaurs series, tells the story of a baby Triceratops who must survive alone in the face of a deadly Tyrannosaurus Rex. The episode is set 66 million years ago in the Laramidia region. This episode focuses on the Triceratops’ resourcefulness and small size as she navigates her perilous environment.
Walking with Dinosaurs THE RIVER DRAGON
MON June 16 | 8 PM
This episode focuses on a Spinosaurus father in North Africa, 100 million years ago, who embarks on a dangerous journey to feed his babies. The series blends scientific research with storytelling and CGI to bring dinosaurs to life.
Nature: Museum Alive WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH
MON June 16 | 9 PM
A landmark documentary fulfills the long-held dreams of David Attenborough by bringing the incredible pantheon of the London Natural History Museum’s long-extinct creatures to life. Using a groundbreaking collaboration of cuttingedge science and astounding CGI, Attenborough takes us on a magical after-hours journey through the museum to see the nowliving exhibits as they looked when they roamed the planet.
NOVA
DINOSAUR APOCALYPSE: THE NEW EVIDENCE
MON June 16 | 10 PM
Part 1 explores how a wealth of newly uncovered fossils may provide a never-before-seen glimpse of events on the day an asteroid struck Earth, ending the age of the dinosaurs. Viewers follow host Sir David Attenborough and a team of scientists as they try to reconstruct a detailed picture of one of the unluckiest days for life on Earth.
SMALLER PHOTOS: PBS
Walking with
Dinosaurs
BAND OF BROTHERS
TUE June 17 | 7 PM
This episode focuses on a group of armored dinosaurs battling to reach adulthood while being pursued by Utahraptors. The series, which premiered in May 2025 in the UK and June 2025 in the US, follows different dinosaurs and their stories based on fossil discoveries.
Walking with Dinosaurs THE PACK
TUE June 17 | 8 PM
The fourth episode focuses on an Albertosaurus, a relative of T. Rex, and explores its life as a teenage dinosaur in the late Cretaceous period. The episode delves into the dinosaur’s role within a pack and its interactions with the environment.
Attenborough and the JURASSIC SEA MONSTER
TUE June 17 | 9 PM
Follow Sir David Attenborough and a team of forensic experts as they unearth the fossil of a giant Pliosaur, the largest Jurassic predator ever known.
NOVA
DINOSAUR APOCALYPSE: THE LAST DAY
TUE June 17 | 10 PM
Part 2 explores the evidence of the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. This episode focuses on a dig site in North Dakota, where scientists uncover rare fossils and a leg of what appears to be a Thescelosaurus, potentially the first dinosaur fossil found to have been directly impacted by the event. The team also finds tiny glass spheres locked in amber, some containing rock that matches the chemical composition of the asteroid.
Dino Week
Walking with Dinosaurs THE JOURNEY NORTH
WED June 18 | 7 PM
Travel back in time to the dangerous journey of the Pachyrhinosaurus, where their survival is at stake.
Walking with Dinosaurs ISLAND OF GIANTS
The final episode of Walking with Dinosaurs, focuses on the story of Lusotitan, a colossal, long-necked dinosaur, and its quest for love. It’s one of six episodes that explore the lives of various dinosaurs, including Triceratops and T. rex, through the lens of love, loss, and survival.
NOVA ALASKAN DINOSAURS
WED June 18 | 9 PM
A team of intrepid paleontologists discovers that dinosaurs thrived in the unlikeliest of places—the cold and dark of winter in the Arctic Circle. How did they survive year-round and raise their young in frigid and dark winter conditions?
Secrets of the Dead GRAVEYARD OF GIANT BEASTS
WED June 18 | 10 PM
A mining operation in Cerrejon, Northern Colombia, opened a window onto a previously unknown period of the earth’s history and a world teeming with giant creatures emerged. The biggest of all was Titanoboa a 43-foot snake, the largest that ever lived.
WED June 18 | 8 PM SMALLER PHOTOS: PBS
What to Watch June 1 - 8
The Underground Railroad:
THE PATHS AND PLACES OF REFUGE
TUE June 3 | 8:30 PM
The Underground Railroad: The Paths & Places of Refuge, traces the perilous journey from slavery to freedom through the personal accounts of William and Ellen Craft. Follow the harrowing and secretive path from Georgia to Philadelphia and explore the myriad ways enslaved Africans found their way to freedom.
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band NO NUKES
THUR June 5 | 8:30 PM
Witness the legendary band on the cusp of superstardom in the “No Nukes” concerts of 1979, with recovered and restored footage of their epic performance. Features live favorites “Badlands,” “The Promised Land,” “Thunder Road,” “Born to Run” and more.
The Cozy Mysteries of MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!
SUN June 8 | 7 PM
Discover the secrets of the “cozy mystery” in this exploration of the genre. Go behind-the-scenes of Grantchester, Magpie Murders, Moonflower Murders, The Marlow Murder Club, and Miss Scarlet to learn what makes these mysteries so enchanting.
What to Watch June 9 - 15
The Real Wild West INTO THE WILD
THUR June 12 | 9 PM
Part 1 of 4 Young historians, guides and descendants tell the untold stories of the Wild West. From the rich and overlooked history of the Native Americans who were there long before the “west was won” to the Lewis and Clark expedition guided by 16-year-old Sacagawea and the trickle of frontiersmen that becomes a flood of settlers seeking a new start in a new land.
Great Performances at the MET: AIDA FRI June 13 | 8 PM
Enjoy Verdi’s epic love story starring soprano Angel Blue in the title role with new staging by Michael Mayer featuring projections and animations that bring ancient Egypt to life. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the all-star cast.
Patience
SERIES PREMIERE SUN June 15 | 7 PM
Patience is a six-part police crime drama set in the beautiful city of York. Patience Evans works in the Criminal Records Office and has unusual powers of detection due to being autistic. She helps the police tackle a series of tricky crimes bringing her unique insight to cases. DI Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and takes her under her wing.
What to Watch June 16 - 22
American Masters:
JANIS IAN: BREAKING SILENCE
FRI June 20 | 8 PM
Take a captivating journey through the life of a trailblazing artist who dared to challenge the norms. At just 15, Janis Ian shook the world with her bold hit “Society’s Child,” a song about an interracial relationship that not only launched her career but also sparked controversy during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Over the next six decades, Ian jammed with Jimi Hendrix, partied with Janis Joplin, and played duets with Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. But she also had to overcome the stigma of her early success, homophobia, record industry misogyny, and a life-threatening illness, all while creating an indelible body of work that continues to attract audiences worldwide.
THE DIRECTOR
Award-winning director Varda BarKar brings a global perspective to work exploring the complexity of the human condition in uplifting ways. Her documentary Big Voice (Netflix, 2015) takes a deep dive into the culture of artistic excellence fostered by Santa Monica High School choir director Jeffe Huls. Varda read Ms. Ian’s Grammy and Audie-winning autobiography Society’s Child and knew she had to make a film about her.
The Real Wild West: BOOM AND BUST
THUR June 19 | 9 PM
The new West is land of unprecedented opportunity. In less than a century, millions of prospectors rush to gold fields. Boomtowns appear overnight and a transcontinental railroad, built through mountains of solid granite, allow travelers to cross the country in only seven days. It is a century of ambition, greed, fame, and fortune.
The Real Wild West: MAYHEM AND MYTH
THUR June 19 | 10 PM
The Wild West is born out of the desperation following the Civil War. Outlaws rampage and rob while lawmen become legends. It’s a time drenched in boozin’, gamblin’ and womanizing. Although the mountain man, outlaw and lawman, Native Americans and cowboy seem like eternal archetypes, the famed Wild West looked a lot different than what we see in movies.
What to Watch June 23 - 30
Human Footprint
SEASON 2 PREMIERE
WED June 25 | 8 PM
Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our Human Footprint and to discover how the things we do reveal who we truly are.
American Masters:
HANNAH ARENDT - FACING TYRANNY
FRI June 27 | 8 PM
Hannah Arendt’s story, like so many, is the story of America, and the promise of American democracy. Forced to give up her successful academic career in Germany and flee Nazi Europe, Arendt made a home in New York City, after emigrating through Ellis Island in the spring of 1941. She worked as a housekeeper, an editor, a columnist, and an adjunct professor, all while writing her first major work, The Origins of Totalitarianism, published in 1951, the same year she received American citizenship.
Always Looking:
TITUS BROOKS HEAGINS
MON June 30 | 10 PM
“Always Looking” explores the work of photographer Titus Brooks Heagins and the challenging questions his photos pose about the systemic neglect of society’s most vulnerable communities of color. Humanizing yet confrontational, Titus’ photographs document the overlooked: people who, through some intersection of poverty, race or gender/sexual identity, exist as outsiders.
This film dives into Titus’ world, shedding light on the strength it takes to be a marginalized Black photographer capturing the lives of other marginalized folks.
“Always Looking” also probes the question of “who can tell whose story?” while directing a spotlight on an overlooked, but richly deserving, artist.
