NHPTV Connections Sizzling Summer Dramas Endeavour Returns Shaun Evans returns as the young Endeavour Morse, before his signature red Jaguar but with his deductive powers already running in high gear. In four new episodes, Endeavour deals with the aftermath of the events that left him in prison, and his senior officer DI Fred Thursday (Roger Allam) with a life-threatening injury. He must find a way to clear his name, return to duty and let justice prevail.
Sundays, June 19 - July 10 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
The Tunnel When a prominent French politician is found dead in the middle of the Channel Tunnel, straddling the border between the UK and France, British detective Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane, Game of Thrones) and French detective Elise Wassermann (Clémence Poésy, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) are forced to work together. The case takes a surreal turn as the serial killer uses ever more elaborate, horrific and ingenious methods to highlight the moral bankruptcy of modern society, and Karl and Elise are drawn deeper into his increasingly personal agenda.
June 2016 Member Benefits As members of New Hampshire PBS, you understand the importance of public broadcasting. You know the value of entertaining and inspiring programs, and our educational services. Which is why we are asking for your assistance in our New Member Challenge. Board member John Swope and an anonymous donor have agreed to donate an additional $75,000 if we gain 1,500 new members by the end of June. Thanks for helping by encouraging others to become members at nhptv.org/donate. Do you ever watch NHPTV online? As a member, you have access to many PBS and NHPTV programs through NHPTV Passport. NHPTV members have expanded access at video.nhptv.org. When you see the compass symbol, that means you have exclusive acess to our online content. Questions or want to sign up? Contact membership@nhptv.org or call us at (800) 639-8408. Thank you for your support and enjoy your summer! Peter Frid, NHPTV President & CEO
Sundays, June 19 - August 21 • 10:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Dancing On The Edge In 1930s London, the black jazz group known as the Louis Lester Band is on the rise. Managed by the compassionate yet short-tempered Wesley Holt, the band lands a pivitol gig at the Imperial Hotel. But just as the band's success balloons, tragedy strikes, setting off a chain of events that may put an end to it all. From acclaimed writer and director Stephen Poliakoff (The Lost Prince), this ensemble mystery features an all-star cast led by Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years A Slave) and Matthew Goode (Downton Abbey).
Sundays, June 26 - August 14 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Looking to support local nonprofits in your community? Consider being a part of New Hampshire’s first day of giving — it's an opportunity to unite Granite Staters around causes in which they believe and connects nonprofit organizations to the community. Starting at midnight on June 7th, you can go to nhgives.org and make a donation to New Hampshire Public Television and any of the other participating nonprofit organizations in our state. The site will be active for just 24 hours! Thanks for helping make this day a success for all of us in New Hampshire.
NH GIVES Day is June 7
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NHPTV Is On-Air • Online • In Your Community How The Past Defines The Future The Greeks
The Greek story is our story. Explore Greek history with archaeologists and historians, actors and athletes, scientists and artists who are launching groundbreaking new explorations of the Greeks’ journey across time. Uncover the first draft of Western civilization, which, though it met a spectacular end, laid the groundwork for the revolution in human thought that was to come. The programs shows how ancient Greeks strived for excellence, and the tests that the rising civilization faced. It also explores how ancient Greece’s legacy is invoked in Athens and at the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. By following the Greek story, we better understand the challenges we face now, and how to head toward a promising future.
Tuesdays, June 21 - July 5 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Genealogy Roadshow Join an emotional journey using history and science to uncover fascinating family stories, as people link their past to a larger history, revealing the rich cultural tapestry of America. This month features participants from three American cities — Boston, Providence and Los Angeles — who want to explore a genealogical mystery.
Tuesdays, June 14 - 28 • 8 on NHPTV PRIME
The FUN CLUB for Kids!
Murder Mysteries On EXPLORE Death In Paradise
Now settled on the sun-baked island of Saint Marie, D. I. Humphrey Goodman has come to terms with his painful split from his wife and resolved to confess his feelings for Camille Bordey. But when he discovers she may be leaving the island for good, Humphrey has an impossible choice to make — will he follow his heart or let Camille’s career take priority? Meanwhile, his talented team of policemen needs to gel quickly: the murder cases are more mystifying than anything seen on Saint Marie before.
Wednesdays • 9 PM on NHPTV EXPLORE
Vera A kind-hearted loner, Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope is also a brilliant murder investigator with a tendency to become obsessed with her job. Her colleague Sergeant Joe Ashworth (David Leon) is both her right-hand man and surrogate son, and together they approach each case with gusto and professionalism Based on the novels by best-selling author Ann Cleeves, this compelling, character-driven British series stars Academy Award-nominee and BAFTA-winner Brenda Blethyn (Atonement) as Vera Stanhope.
Mondays, June 20 & 27 • 9 PM on NHPTV EXPLORE
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Program Top Picks Vicious
Carol Burnett's Favorite Sketches
Ferociously funny and heartfelt as ever, this hour-long series finale charts a year in the lives of partners Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi). The finale opens as Freddie and Stuart attempt to hide their recently gained inheritance, while Violet faces financial troubles after her recent divorce and Ash struggles to meet his rent. Find out what the future holds for them all!
For over a decade, Americans would gather round their TV sets to watch The Carol Burnett Show. From 1967 to 1978, the prime-time comedy-variety featured hilarious sketches and unforgettable characters — like Starlet O’Hara, Norma Desmond, Mrs. Wiggins, and of course, Eunice, long suffering wife of Ed. Carol Burnett presents her favorites in this hour-long special.
Sunday, June 19 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Friday, June 3 • 9 PM on NHPTV PRIME
9 Months That Made You
Frontline: Policing The Police
Discover the thrilling story of how you were made, from the moment of conception to the moment of birth 280 days later. Follow the gestation process, the most exquisite biological choreography found in nature. And see how you took on human form in the womb, by charting the metamorphosis from the various embryonic forms until the moment when you became unmistakably human.
What happens when a police officer breaks the law? What if the problem extends beyond just one individual? What measures are taken to prevent criminal behavior within police departments? Step inside the Newark Police Department — one of many troubled forces ordered to reform. Writer and historian Jelani Cobb examines allegations of police abuses and the challenge of fixing a broken relationship with the community.
Wednesdays, June 29 - July 13 • 10 PM on NHTPV PRIME
Tuesday, June 28 • 10 PM on NHPTV PRIME
The Great Polar Bear Feast
Supernature: Wild Flyers
Investigate the problems facing a unique population of polar bears due to climate change in northern Alaska. At the heart is an extraordinary event — the annual gathering of up to 80 polar bears on Barter Island in the Arctic Ocean each September. Close to human settlements, this gathering puts people and bears in direct contact with one another, begging the question: what can we do to save these threatened creatures?
Wednesday, June 22 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
Not all flyers have wings. From leapers to gliders and those that effortlessly fly, each creature has special techniques. But all must overcome a powerful force — gravity. Using cutting-edge camera technology and computer-generated graphics scientists explain airborne animals’ remarkable powers and how they work. Explore the basic principles of flight to see how animals become airborne in the first place.
Wednesdays, June 29 - July 13 • 8 PM on NHPTV PRIME
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Discover Tropical Ecuador!
NHPTV Events
Imagine yourself in exotic Ecuador in November! Visit the Mindo Cloud Forest, Otavalo craft markets, Antisana Ecological Reserve, explore Ecuador's natural history, and more. Along the way, you'll be treated to storytelling with Will Lange, host of Windows to the Wild. Experience all this while making friends on the trip of a lifetime! Details at nhptv.org/travel
These events support NHPTV’s programs.
Free Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening - T-Rex June 7 - Franklin Pierce University, Rindge June 14 - Red River Theatres, Concord State of the Station Member Event June 8 - NHPTV Broadcast Center, Durham Celtic Thunder August 26 - Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord Passport Craft Beer & Food Tour at Strawbery Banke September 17 - Tickets on sale in June
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Craft Beer & Food Pairing Tour Saturday, September 17 Strawbery Banke Museum Portsmouth, NH Dozens of Craft Beers & Spectacular Food Pairings in Historic Portsmouth!
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The Tunnel • Premieres June 19