NHPTV Connections Summer of Adventure
July 2017 Summer of Adventure in the 603
Big Pacific
Plunge into the Pacific with researchers and cinematographers to witness the ocean’s rare and dazzling creatures in a way never before seen on television. Filmed in cinematic 4K, the program examines an ocean that covers a third of the Earth’s surface. Traveling coast to coast and examining the micro to the mega, Big Pacific moves throughout the world’s largest ocean to present a broad range of locations, species, natural phenomena and behaviors.
Wednesdays, July 5 - July 19 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Story of China
Journey back in time to see the splendor of the last Chinese dynasty, the Qing. Witness the fateful First Opium War, which sparked the fall of the empire, and survey the three great revolutions that gave birth to today’s China. Travel with host Michael Wood as he visits wild mountain villages, describes the fall of the empire, visits Jazz Age Shanghai, and stays in the last communist commune.
Tuesday, July 11 • 8 PM on NHTPV PRIME
As the summer heats up, NHPTV invites you to travel the world from the comfort of your own home. Whether you choose to dive into a rare, natural world or investigate other cultures, we have plenty to satisfy your inner explorer. It wouldn’t be summer in New England without a few adventures right in your own backyard. In season 13 of Windows to the Wild, host Willem Lange takes you birding in the Boston Public Garden with Talkin’ Birds host Ray Brown. Next you’re invited on a unique “Holy Flotilla” of Episcopal bishops and their Lutheran colleagues on a trip down the Connecticut River. Later this summer, Willem introduces a new generation to an iconic Applachian Trail tradition, camping for the night and making friends at the newlyrenovated AMC lodge at Little Lyford Lake in Central Maine. And we’re celebrating the adventure of every day life through storytelling with our newest production, Our Hometown. Host Rebecca Rule and the production crew will take the show on the road this summer to Milford and Littleton. Join us as we collect stories and capture the essence of these unique towns and preserve the spirit of the places we call home. Thank you for your support. Peter Frid, NHPTV President & CEO
Weekend in Havana
Join Geoffrey Baer on a trip to Havana, and explore the city alongside the people who live there. Baer’s “high-octane” tour guides include a local architect, a flamenco dancer and a Grammy-nominated musician. They reintroduce Baer and his audience to the vibrant color, culture and history of a beautiful and sensuous city only recently re-opened to Americans. See this rich and memorable place in an entirely new way.
Tuesday, July 18 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Wild Alaska LIVE
Broadcasting live over three nights with hosts Chris and Martin Kratt, PBS, in partnership with the BBC, will turn the cameras on a must-see natural spectacle as thousands of the world’s wildest animals gather to take part in Alaska’s amazing summer feast.
July 23, 26 & 30 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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