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Visit The Linda and Andrew Egendorf Masterpiece Theatre Alistair Cooke Collection
seasons of four police dramas: two set in New Zealand, one in Paris, and one in the French mountains
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HISTORY & CULTURE
Explore how public libraries, institutions open and free to all, have helped shape our nation in a new documentary from Independent Lens
JOURNALISM
Paris Alston hosts a multiplatform reimagining of Basic Black called GBH News Rooted
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SCIENCE Archaeologists and historians uncover real stories of innovation in NOVA’s Revolutionary War Weapons
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LOOK FOR THIS MONTH’S: HIDDEN GEMS autism spectrum creating their first studio album
EARTH MONTH PROGRAMS
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more drama
My Life Is Murder
In this contemporary Australian detective drama, former police officer Alexa Crowe (Lucy Lawless, center) returns to her New Zealand hometown to continue investigating murders with Detective Inspector Harry (Rawiri Jobe, right) and her protégé Madison (Ebony Vagulans, left). In Season Two, Alexa investigates the death of a surfing champion, an actor who died in the middle of a live performance, and a chef who was found dead in his own walk-in freezer.
Season Two
Wed (4/16, 4/23, 4/30) at 8pm on GBH 44
Repeat: Tue (4/22, 4/29) at 4pm on GBH 44
HIDDEN GEM
The Mountain Detective
Samuel Le Bihan) was a top police officer in Marseille, France. Overwhelmed by the violence of the work, he leaves the city for a new home in the mountains of the HautesAlpes, where he ultimately becomes chief inspector of the rural police force. All three seasons are available to Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.
Seasons One–Three
Streaming only
Good Karma Hospital Thursdays at 9pm on GBH 44
Call The Midwife Sundays at 8pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Tuesdays at 8pm on GBH 44
Sat (4/5, 4/12, 4/19) at 8pm on GBH 2
MASTERPIECE/ Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Sundays at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Tue (4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29) at 9pm on GBH 44
Sat (4/12, 4/19) at 9pm on GBH 2
Marie Antoinette Sundays at 10pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Tuesdays at 10pm on GBH 44
Sat (4/5, 4/12, 4/19) at 10pm on GBH 2
Midsomer Murders Mondays at 8pm on GBH 44
Brokenwood Mysteries
In Brokenwood, New Zealand, Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea, center) and Detective Kristin Sims (Fern Sutherland, left) had a rocky first meeting but now work as a team to investigate crime. This season, Sims is surprised by the return of an ex-boyfriend, the community faces a potential serial killer, and the detectives must investigate family and friends after a chilling discovery at a local farm.
Season Four
Wednesdays at 9pm on GBH 44
Paris Murders
Intuitive profiler Chloé SaintLaurent (Odile Vuillemin) solves the most puzzling cases with the Paris homicide division in this suspenseful and fast-paced series based on actual criminal cases. Her exceptional sensitivity enables her to read the minds of killers and victims alike. Season Two includes kidnappings, a school shooting, and revelations about personal issues and long-held secrets. From Walter Presents, in French with English subtitles.
Season Two
Streaming only
journalism
FRONTLINE
Alaska’s Vanishing Native Villages
Alaska Native villages are fighting for survival against climate change. With the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University, this documentary explores why communities are relocating, and the ways that they are struggling to preserve their traditions. This broadcast will also include an investigation into Russian atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine.
The Corridors of Power
This documentary from Oscar-nominated director Dror Moreh examines genocide and
Tue (4/22) at 10pm on GBH 2
Repeats:
Wed (4/23) at 9pm on GBH WORLD Fri (4/25) at 9pm on GBH 44
HIDDEN GEM
Shaking It Up:
The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter
Explore the pioneering career, life, and legacy of Liz Carpenter, an unsung hero who helped shape some of the most important movements of the 20th century. A key aide to President Lyndon Baines Johnson, chief of staff and press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson, and a women’s rights leader and activist, Carpenter had started her career as a trailblazing journalist breaking down barriers for women reporters.
Sun (4/13) at 6pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Sat (4/19) at 6pm on GBH 44
on GBH 2
PBS News Weekend Sat (4/5, 4/12, 4/19) at 5:30pm on GBH 2
Sun (4/6, 4/13, 4/20) at 5:30pm on GBH 2
Consuelo Mack WealthTrack Sundays at 7am on GBH 44
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GBH News Rooted
In 1968, Say Brother launched on GBH, eventually transforming into the groundbreaking interview program Basic Black. Now, in 2025, this program has been reimagined as a multiplatform series that will include television broadcast, radio, and a YouTube series. Hosted by Paris Alston, the program centers on communities of color with timely discussion on current events, elevating underrepresented voices, and highlighting joy in the Black experience. Tue (4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29) at 7:30pm on GBH 2 and GBH 44
Repeats: Fri (4/11, 4/18, 4/25) at 7:30pm on GBH 44
Sun (4/13, 4/20, 4/27) at 12:30pm on GBH 2
HIDDEN GEM
CHANGING PLANET
River Restoration
science
This film is the fourth installment of a seven-year project exploring the planet’s most threatened ecosystems. Dr. M. Sanjayan visits northern California where the largest river restoration project in U.S. history is being undertaken to bring life back to a sacred river. In Paris, France, the iconic Seine is being cleaned up after decades of pollution. Seasons One to Three of Changing Planet are also available on GBH Passport.
Wed (4/23) at 10pm on GBH 2
Repeat:
Wed (4/30) at 4pm on GBH 44
NOVA
Secrets of the Forest
Can forests help cool the planet?
Follow scientists working in spectacular forest landscapes in Costa Rica, Brazil, Australia, and beyond as they try to untangle complex networks of trees, fungi, and creatures large and small — all in a quest to tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction.
Wed (4/16) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeats:
Thu (4/17) at 6pm on GBH 44
Sun (4/20) at 2pm on GBH 2
Sun (4/20) at 9pm on GBH 44
more science
Genius by Stephen Hawking Tue (4/1, 4/8, 4/22) at 1pm on GBH 44 Thu (4/10, 4/17) at 4pm on GBH 2
Future of Nature
Wed (4/2, 4/9, 4/16) at 10pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Sat (4/5, 4/12, 4/19) at 2pm on GBH 44 Sun (4/6, 4/13, 4/20) at 10pm on GBH 44
NATURE/ Penguins: Meet the Family Wed (4/23) at 8pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Sun (4/27) at 8pm on GBH WORLD
NOVA/ Arctic Sinkholes Wed (4/23) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Thu (4/24) at 6pm on GBH 44
NATURE Katavi: Africa’s Fallen Paradise
Katavi National Park in southern Tanzania is a remote wilderness that experiences a rare climatic upheaval — a severe drought followed by heavy rains. The lions, hippos, and crocodiles who call Katavi home face a critical test of their survival skills and resilience as they try to defend their home from intruders during one of the most extreme years the animals have faced in their entire lifetimes.
Wed (4/2, 4/9, 4/16) at 8pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Sat (4/5, 4/12, 4/19) at 12pm on GBH 44
NOVA
Revolutionary War Weapons
In 1775, a ragtag army of farmers and tradesmen defeated the most powerful army in the world to win American independence. What military technology did the American colonies use? Archaeologists and historians uncover the real stories of innovation, skill, and strategy, from the Brown Bess musket to the world’s first military submarine. Learn about the ingenious weapons that helped win our independence.
Wed (4/9) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeats:
Thu (4/10) at 6pm on GBH 44
Sun (4/13) at 2pm on GBH 2
Sun (4/13) at 9pm on GBH 44
Austin City Limits Celebrates 50 Years
This two-hour broadcast, co-hosted by Austin-based actors Jared and Genevieve Padalecki, presents music luminaries and some of the brightest stars from Austin City Limits’ 50-year history. The all-star lineup includes artists such as Leon Bridges, Gary Clark Jr., Ángela Aguilar, The Avett Brothers, and the Indigo Girls, as well as tributes to Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Enjoy this celebration of an American music institution with new performances and vintage clips from the archives.
Fri (4/4) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Sat (4/5) at 9pm on GBH 44
GREAT PERFORMANCES
The Magic of Nureyev
In 1964 at the Vienna State Opera, Russian dancer Rudolf Nureyev revolutionized the lead male role in Swan Lake, seeking to be an equal counterpart to British prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn. The incredible 89 curtain calls this production received are a testament to his achievement as a choreographer and dancer. This behind-the-scenes film features excerpts from a 1966 performance, interviews with his fellow dancers, and a look by contemporary experts at his groundbreaking technique from a modern-day perspective. Fri (4/11) at 10pm on GBH 2
International Jazz Day from Morocco
Join us in this worldwide celebration of International Jazz Day with an allstar global concert from the Palace of Arts and Culture in Tangier, Morocco. This concert, recorded in 2024 and hosted by Jeremy Irons, includes performances by Gnawa musician and founder of Dar Gnawa Abdellah El Gourd (Morocco); jazz icon Herbie Hancock; and Grammy® winners and nominees Claudia Acuña, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Lakecia Benjamin, Femi Kuti, Marcus Miller, and Ambrose Akinmusire, among others.
Fri (4/25) at 10pm on GBH 2
more living
My Music with Rhiannon Giddens Fridays at 8:30pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Sat (4/5, 4/12, 4/19) at 11:30pm on GBH 2
Mary Berry Cook and Share Sat (4/5, 4/12, 4/19) at 11:30am on GBH 2
Repeats: Sun (4/6, 4/13, 4/20) at 4:30pm on GBH 44
Life of Loi: Mediterranean
history & culture
INDEPENDENT LENS
Free for All: The Public Library
From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who service the public in a contentious age of closures and book bans, this film introduces those who have created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all. See how public libraries have helped shape a nation and why they remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today.
Tue (4/29) at 10pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Wed (4/30) at 8:30pm on GBH WORLD
AMERICAN MASTERS
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely
Simon Schama: The Holocaust, 80 Years On
On the 80th anniversary of the liberation Sir Simon Schama asks whether we have really learned the lessons of history. As the last eyewitnesses to the mass murders pass on and antisemitism gains ground, this retelling of the Holocaust story is all the more urgent. In this documentary, Schama investigates the causes of the Holocaust and revisits the lessons
For decades, stories have been told about Liza Minnelli. Many were pure gossip and speculation, and others just got the story wrong. This eye-opening, thoughtful, and hilarious documentary strives to correct the record, allowing Liza to tell the story in her own words. Using archival footage, this film celebrates a young entertainer seeking mentors to help her harness her raw talent in the midst of personal and professional challenges, particularly after the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland.
Tue (4/1) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Fri (4/4) at 9pm on GBH 44
Wed (4/23) at 8pm on GBH WORLD
We Want the Funk
This documentary brings viewers on a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music. From its African, soul, and early jazz roots, follow funk’s rise and its influence on new wave and hiphop. Directed by Stanley Nelson, the film features the music of James Brown, Marcus Miller, George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat.
Tue (4/8) at 9pm on GBH 2
Repeat: Sat (4/12) at 8pm on GBH 44
more history & culture
High School Quiz Show Saturdays at 6pm on GBH 2
Repeats: Sundays at 5pm on GBH 2
American Masters: Bob Dylan: No
Direction Home Sun (4/6, 4/13) at 6pm on GBH 44
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal Sun (4/20) at 6pm on GBH 44
Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana
Tue (4/29) at 9pm on GBH 2
Come join us
GBH invites you to participate in virtual or in-person events to learn something new, enjoy a reading with an exciting author, or talk with other top-notch talent. You can also visit our GBH Boston Public Library Studio to see a live taping or attend other community happenings.
Stories from the Stage: On the Road Again
Fri (4/4) at 6:30pm ET
(In-person)
Join us in GBH’s Calderwood Studio for an evening of true stories about adventure, mishaps, and self-discovery — where the road traveled, both literal and emotional, takes center stage. From dream vacations to dreaded work trips to family reunions, hear these stories about the journeys we take.
GBH Music Presents JazzNOW
International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween
Wed (4/30) at 7:15pm ET (In-person/Virtual)
GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with oud player Walid Zairi and Talween, a group of world-class Boston musicians. Zairi’s compositions are influenced by his Tunisian African roots and classical Arab music background layered with jazz elements to create intricate harmonies and intense melodies.
Register here.
Stories from the Stage: Maternal Instinct
Thu (5/15) at 6:30pm ET
(In-person)
Honor the mother figure in your life with this evening of stories celebrating motherhood in all of its forms. This heartfelt tribute honors the ones who lift us up, hold us steady, and shape our lives with love.
Register here.
To learn more or to register for any of our events, visit gbh.org/events
GBH Amplifies Thu (4/24) at 12:30pm ET (In-person) Join a lunch hour community conversation, recorded in the GBH BPL Studio, that amplifies local voices from Boston and beyond. GBH Amplifies features a rotating cast of well-known hosts.
Watch past GBH Amplifies broadcasts and find dates for future events here.
April NOVA Science Trivia Night
Thu (4/24) at 5:30pm ET (In-person)
Join us at GBH Boston Public Library Studio for a nerdy night of NOVA science trivia. Get ready for creative categories and exciting prizes as we test your knowledge. Register here.
