SUN March 22 | 8 PM
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Primetime Highlights
Welcome to March on RMPBS! This month brings an exciting lineup of must-see music specials, including Barbra Streisand: Timeless Live, More Deconstructing the Beatles, Barry Manilow: Live by Request , plus several Live on KUVO! events. Fan-favorite drama Call the Midwife returns with a brand-new season, alongside two highly anticipated series premieres: The Forsytes and The Count of Monte Cristo . Donât miss Nature Parenthood: The Greatest Adventure and Diane Keaton: Star of the Silver Screen , a documentary highlighting and honoring the late actress. Youâll also find new episodes of American Masters, Independent Lens, and Great Performances throughout the month. In honor of Womenâs History Month, look for the (WHM) tag on featured programs celebrating the stories, achievements, and lasting impact of remarkable women.
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Call the Midwife SEASON 15 PREMIERE (WHM)
SUN March 22 | 7 PM
Follow the team navigating the Womenâs Liberation movement, modernization, and mandatory NHS roles. The season begins with senior staff in Hong Kong, leaving younger midwives to handle challenging cases in Poplar, including tuberculosis, slavery, and premature births.
The Forsytes SEASON PREMIERE
SUN March 22 | 8 PM
An epic drama following three generations of a wealthy, materialistic English family from Victorian to Edwardian times, focusing on themes of love, property, betrayal, and societal change, particularly through the troubled marriage of the possessive solicitor Soames Forsyte and the beautiful, artistic Irene, whose forbidden love with architect Philip Bosinney and later with Soamesâs cousin Jolyon causes family upheaval and tragedy, challenging their rigid values.
The Count of Monte Cristo SEASON PREMIERE
SUN March 22 | 9 PM
This adaptation stars Sam Claflin as Edmond DantĂšs, a young sailor falsely imprisoned for treason. After years in the ChĂąteau dâIf, he escapes, finds a hidden fortune, and reinvents himself as the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo to exact revenge on those who betrayed him.
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Local Program Highlights
Great Colorado Women DOROTHY HORRELL (WHM)
SUN March 1 | 5 PM
Dorothy Horrell is a trailblazer with a history in education and philanthropy, serving as President of Red Rocks Community College before becoming the first female President of Community Colleges of Colorado. She served as President of Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Colorado State University and Chancellor of CU Denver.
Great Colorado Women
DOROTHY âDOTTIEâ LAMM (WHM)
SUN March 8 | 5 PM
Dottie Lamm, a former First Lady of Colorado, is a legendary leader in the womenâs movement and the civil rights struggle, an activist for womenâs health issues, and a staunch supporter of early education and childcare. She is a well-known feminist, educator, author, columnist and speaker and a co-founder and first President of the Womenâs Foundation of Colorado.
Great Colorado Women
40 YEARS OF WRITING WOMEN INTO HISTORY (WHM)
SUN March 15 | 5 PM
The Colorado Womenâs Hall of Fame was founded by businesswoman M.L. Hanson, who realized womenâs achievements need to be recognized and honored. To date, 205 extraordinary women have been honored: women from mountains and plains, from cities to small towns to rural areas, from all four corners of the state. They represent diverse races, cultures, religions, career fields, education, & politics.
Live on KUVO! SASHA BERLINER (WHM)
FRI March 20 | 10:30 PM
JazzTimes calls Sasha Berliner a âyoung mallet master.â The LA-based vibraphonist/composer is a DownBeat Critics Poll #1 Rising Star, an NPR Jazz Night in America 2024 Youngbloods pick, and has shared the stage with Christian McBride, Tyshawn Sorey, and CĂ©cile McLorin Salvant, among others. She leads her own touring quintet and is on faculty at UC Irvine.
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Local Program Highlights
Dino Ridge Science Quiz Bowl 2025
SUN March 22 | 9 AM
The brightest high school minds travel from all corners of Colorado to compete against each other on all things science. Categories include biology, astronomy, paleontology and meteorology. After a full day of classroom competition, three finalists compete for the Championship and $500 scholarships for each winning team member.
Healing In Our Own Way
NATIVE STORIES OF LIFE AND DIALYSIS
SUN March 22 | 10:30 AM
Chronic kidney disease disproportionately affects Indigenous communities, where access to care (including dialysis) is often limited by geography and resources. Healing in Our Own Way follows four patients on the Navajo and Hopi reservations, exploring how home dialysis and culturally informed care are expanding options in rural healthcare.
Great Colorado Women
LENA ARCHULETA (WHM)
SUN March 22 | 5 PM
Lena Archuleta has served the Hispanic community in Colorado as teacher, school librarian, administrator, and community volunteer. In 1976, she became the first Hispanic female principal in the Denver Public Schools. Archuleta is widely known as the Latina Matriarch of the Denver Community and was the first Latina to be inducted into the Colorado Womenâs Hall of Fame.
Great Colorado Women
JOAN BIRKLAND (WHM)
THUR March 26 | 7:30 PM
Growing up prior to Title IV, Joan played and competed in a wide variety of sports: tennis, golf, basketball, bowling, skiing and others. She was a co-creator of the Sportswomen of Colorado--the first, and still only, community-based organization in the US to recognize and honor girls and women for their sports endeavors.
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Local Program Highlights
Live on KUVO! JAZZMEIA HORN (WHM)
FRI March 27 | 10V:30 PM
Grammy-nominated vocalist, Jazzmeia Horn graduated from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, which was attended by other great artists such as Roy Hargrove, Norah Jones, and Erykah Badu. Ms. Horn won the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition, and is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award.
Great Colorado Women LYDIA PEĂA (WHM)
SUN March 29 | 5 PM
Lydia Peña is well known as an educator, author, artist, art historian, community leader, and fundraiser. After graduation from Loretto Heights College, she entered the Sisters of Loretto where she made her vows and began her life of service that has focused on education. She was passionate about raising funds for the oppressed and underserved in Colorado and abroad.
Colorado Experience THE GAMES THAT NEVER HAPPENED
THUR March 26 | 7 PM
Fifty years ago, Colorado was supposed to host the Winter Olympics. But the state is forever known as the only place to ever be awarded the Games â and then reject them. After Denver won the Olympic bid in 1970, what followed was two years of excitement, confusion, deceit and protest, culminating in a statewide referendum where Colorado voters essentially rejected the 1976 Winter Olympics.
Returning Favorites
Downton Abbey
SEASON ONE
SUN March 1 | 11 AM, 1 & 3 PM
Season 1 centers on the struggle to secure the Crawley familyâs estate after the Titanic disaster kills the male heirs, introducing distant cousin Matthew Crawley as the new heir, while also exploring Lady Maryâs complex love life, including scandal with a Turkish diplomat and her eventual engagement to Matthew amidst World War I, alongside the intertwined lives and secrets of the aristocratic family and their servants, concluding as the Great War begins.
Downton Abbey
SEASON
TWO
SUN March 15 | 10 AM, 12:30 & 3 PM
Season 2 (1916â1918) shows Downton becoming a wartime hospital as World War I brings loss, change, and romance, including Sybilâs death, Matthewâs injury and recovery, Mary and Matthewâs reunion, and the Spanish Flu claiming Lavinia. Subplots include Maryâs engagement to Sir Richard, Edithâs romance, Thomasâs return, and Batesâs troubles.
The Manners of Downton Abbey
A MASTERPIECE SPECIAL
SUN March 15 | 9 PM
Detailing the daily lives, responsibilities, and dress of the upper class, Alastair Bruce, historical Downton Abbey advisor, takes us on a journey through 1900s Britain.
More Manners of Downton Abbey
A MASTERPIECE SPECIAL
SUN March 15 | 10:30 PM
Alastair Bruce explores the social protocol of aristocrats in 1900s Britain; interviews with cast members, including Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery.
What to Watch March 1 - 8
Barbra Streisand:
TIMELESS: LIVE (WHM)
MON March 2 | 7 PM
Timeless: Live in Concert is a live album released by Barbra Streisand on September 19, 2000. It was her fifth live album and was released on Columbia Records. The album was issued a week before what were said to be her final concerts in September 2000 and would reach platinum certification.
Barry Manilow: LIVE BY REQUEST
MON March 2 | 9 PM
Broadcast in December 1996 on A&E, Barry Manilow: Live by Request was a highly-rated, two-hour interactive special where Manilow performed his greatest hitsâincluding âMandy,â âCopacabana,â and âI Write the Songsââ based on live phone-in requests from viewers.
NATURE
PARENTHOOD: THE GREATEST ADVENTURE
WED March 4 | 7 PM
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the series explores the high-stakes, dangerous journey of animal rearing. It highlights diverse species, including lionesses and burrowing owls, as they protect, teach, and nurture their young to ensure the future of their species.
Pavarotti 90: THE MAN WHO MOVED THE WORLD
SUN March 8 | 9 PM
Filmed in September 2025 at Italyâs Arena di Verona, PAVAROTTI 90: The Man Who Moved the World honors what would have been the 90th birthday of legendary tenor Luciano Pavarotti. Featuring stars like Andrea Bocelli, JosĂ© Carreras, Il Volo, and HAUSER, the tribute celebrates both his operatic and pop legacy through music, memories, and moving performances.
What to Watch March 9 - 15
Of the People:
WOMEN OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT (WHM)
TUE March 10 | 8:30 PM
Women were the backbone of the 1950s/60s Civil Rights Movement, organizing, strategizing, and leading efforts at great personal risk, often overshadowed by male counterparts. Key figures like Ella Baker, Fannie Lou Hamer, Diane Nash, and Septima Clark were vital in voting rights and desegregation, enduring violence and discrimination to fight for equality.
The Mustangs: AMERICAâS WILD HORSES
WED March 11 | 9 PM
âThe Mustangs: Americaâs Wild Horsesâ is a feature documentary that is executive produced by Robert Redford, Patti Scialfa Springsteen and Jessica Springsteen. The film features songs by Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson and an original song written by Diane Warren and performed by Blanco Brown.
Country Classics DOCUMENTARY
THUR March 12 | 7 PM
Celebrate the timeless legacy of country music with todayâs stars honoring the genreâs most iconic legends. Featuring powerful performances of classic hits, the program is a heartfelt tribute to the voices that shaped country music.
The Forsytes: AN INSIDE LOOK
SUN March 15 | 8 PM
Go behind the scenes in an extended sneak preview of the Masterpiece series, âThe Forsytes.â Hear from the cast as they describe the work involved with bringing us back to the early 20th century in this lavish production.
What to Watch March 16 - 21
American Masters
BELLA! THIS WOMANâS PLACE IS IN THE HOUSE (WHM)
TUE March 17 | 8 PM
A Documentary detailing the life of Bella Abzug, a trailblazing U.S. Representative from New York, feminist leader, and activist. Directed by Jeff L. Lieberman, the film showcases her fight for womenâs rights, gay rights, and progressive causes, featuring archival footage and interviews with figures like Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and Gloria Steinem.
The [M] Factor 2: BEFORE THE PAUSE (WHM)
THUR March 19 | 8 PM
Menopause is a silent epidemic that affects the health and well-being of millions of American women. In addition to experiencing traumatic physical symptoms, women are struggling with the related stresses of billions of dollars in lost wages, upended careers, family disruptions, and emotional chaos.
Diane Keaton:
STAR OF THE SILVER SCREEN (WHM)
THUR March 19 | 10 PM
Diane Keaton is a legendary Oscar-winning actress known for her fivedecade career as a leading lady in Hollywood, famously starring in films like âAnnie Hallâ (1977), âThe Godfatherâ trilogy, âThe First Wives Clubâ (1996), and âSomethingâs Gotta Giveâ (2003). She is recognized for her distinct, often androgynous fashion and her unique, charismatic screen presence.
Great Performances: LA BOHEME
FRI March 20 | 8 PM
See the classic Puccini opera starring Sonya Yoncheva as MimĂŹ and Michael Fabiano as Rodolfo. In 1830s Paris, the budding romances of two couples are tested by jealousy, poverty and illness. Marco Armiliato conducts.
What to Watch March 22 - 31
Independent Lens: KEEP QUIET AND FORGIVE
MON March 23 | 10 PM
A former Amish woman breaks the deeply entrenched silence surrounding sexual abuse in her community and ignites an unprecedented movement. Based on groundbreaking reporting, Keep Quiet and Forgive chronicles her journey against the backdrop of this historic reckoning, delivering a sobering celebration of resilience in the face of staggering oppression.
Colorado Experience THE GAMES THAT NEVER HAPPENED
THUR March 26 |7 PM
Fifty years ago, Colorado was supposed to host the Winter Olympics. But the state is forever known as the only place to ever be awarded the Games â and then reject them. After Denver won the Olympic bid in 1970, what followed was two years of excitement, confusion, deceit and protest, culminating in a statewide referendum where Colorado voters essentially rejected the 1976 Winter Olympics.
Public Defender DOCUMENTARY (WHM) THUR March 26 | 8 PM
This documentary follows Heather Shaner, a dedicated Washington, D.C. defense attorney with over 45 years of experience, as she represents defendants charged in the January 6th Capitol riot. The film explores the moral complexities of defending clients accused of trying to overturn democracy, detailing her shift from initial reluctance to finding the humanity within those caught up in misinformation.
