March 30 - April 5, 2025
BBC series “Call the Midwife” ushers in the 1970s in Poplar when it premieres Season 14 in North America Sunday, March 30, on PBS.
Laura Main, Stephen McGann and Annabelle Apsion in “Call the Midwife”
sports this week
AUTO RACING
Thursday
12:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Japanese Grand Prix, Practice 2. From Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka, Mie, Japan. (L)
Friday
12:55 a.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Japanese Grand Prix, Qualifying. From Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka, Mie, Japan. (L)
Saturday
2:30 p.m. WGN NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200. From Darlington Raceway in Darlington, S.C. (L)
11:55 p.m. ESPN2 Formula 1 Racing Japanese Grand Prix. From Suzuka International Racing Course in Suzuka, Mie, Japan. (L)
BASEBALL
Sunday
11 a.m. ESPN2 College Softball Georgia at Alabama. From Rhoads Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (L)
12:30 p.m. CHSN White Sox Countdown Live (L)
1 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball South Carolina at LSU. From Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La. (L)
CHSN Los Angeles Angels at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (L)
4 p.m. CHSN White Sox Postgame Live (L)
5 p.m. ESPN Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown (L)
6 p.m. ESPN Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres. From PETCO Park in San Diego. (L)
11 p.m. CHSN Los Angeles Angels at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.
Monday
12:30 p.m. CHSN White Sox Countdown Live (L)
1 p.m. CHSN Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (L)
4 p.m. CHSN White Sox Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. ESPN2 Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War The 1977 and 1978 World Series.
CHSN Minnesota Twins at Chicago White Sox. From Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago.
Tuesday
1 p.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore
5:30 p.m. TBS MLB on TBS: Leadoff
6 p.m. TBS Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Yankees. From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. (L)
9 p.m. TBS MLB on TBS: Closer
Wednesday
7 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball Kentucky at Louisville. From Ulmer Stadium in Louisville. (L)
Thursday
10 a.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore
1 p.m. CHSN White Sox Prospects Encore
6 p.m. ESPN2 College Baseball LSU at Oklahoma. From L. Dale Mitchell Baseball Park in Norman, Okla. (L)
Saturday
4 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball Arkansas at Florida. From Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN2 College Softball Alabama at LSU. From Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, La. (L)
BASKETBALL
Sunday
9 a.m. CHSN Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.
10 a.m. ESPN College GameDay (L)
12 p.m. WBBM WMBD Road to the Final Four (L)
WLS 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Regional Final: Teams TBA. (L)
1 p.m. WBBM WMBD 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regional Final: Teams TBA. (L)
2 p.m. WLS 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Regional Final: Teams TBA. (L)
3:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Regional Final: Teams TBA. (L)
6:30 p.m. CHSN Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.
Monday
10 a.m. CHSN Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls. From the United Center in Chicago.
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
2:15 p.m. HBO Women of Troy The story of the USC Trojans women’s basketball team.
3 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today
6 p.m. ESPN 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Regional Final: Teams TBA. (L)
TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN2 Boys High School Basketball Sprite JamFest. (L) CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L) TNT Boston Celtics at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn. (L)
7 p.m. CHSN Chicago Bulls at Oklahoma City Thunder. From Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Regional Final: Teams TBA. (L)
9 p.m. TNT Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
12:30 a.m. TNT Boston Celtics at Memphis Grizzlies. From the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.
Tuesday
10 a.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
1 p.m. ESPN2 The Hoop Collective
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
3 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today
5 p.m. ESPN2 Wooden Award Finalists
5:30 p.m. ESPN2 Boys High School Basketball McDonald’s All-American Game. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN 2025 NIT Basketball Tournament First Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (L) CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L) TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)
6:30 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
TNT Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (L)
8 p.m. ESPN Boys High School Basketball McDonald’s All-American Game. (L) ESPN2 College Basketball Live Scoreboard (L)
8:30 p.m. ESPN2 2025 NIT Basketball Tournament Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (L)
9 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L) TNT Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets. From Ball Arena in Denver. (L)
10 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
11 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Evelyn hosts a business event; Tami faces a health scare.
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Shaunie moves her family after a series of robberies. 12:30 a.m. TNT Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks. From Madison Square Garden in New York.
Wednesday
1 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
3 p.m. ESPN2 NBA Today
5 p.m. ESPN2 2025 Women’s Basketball Invitational Championship: Teams TBA. From Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN NBA Countdown (L)
6:30 p.m. ESPN Miami Heat at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston. (L) CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
7 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
9:05 p.m. ESPN New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers. From Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
11 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Malaysia confronts OG after she is a no-show at a party.
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Jen’s guest raises eyebrows; Evelyn and Jen face off.
1 a.m. ESPN2 Miami Heat at Boston Celtics. From TD Garden in Boston.
Thursday
1 p.m. ESPN2 Boys High School Basketball Geico Nationals. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
3 p.m. ESPN2 Boys High School Basketball Geico Nationals. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships. From Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. (L) TNT NBA Tip-Off (L)
6:30 p.m. TNT Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. (L)
7 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
8 p.m. ESPN 2025 NIT Basketball Tournament Championship: Teams TBA. From Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (L)
9 p.m. TNT Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
10 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
11 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Byron sets the record straight about Thomas. 11:30 p.m. TNT Inside the NBA (L)
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Shaunie celebrates the recovery of Shareef. 12:30 a.m. TNT Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers. From Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
Friday
10 a.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
1 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
1:30 p.m. ESPN2 Boys High School Basketball Geico Nationals. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN NBA Today (L)
3:30 p.m. ESPN2 Boys High School Basketball Geico Nationals. (L)
5 p.m. ESPN NCAA Women’s Final Four Update Latest news and highlights, plus, analysis and discussion. (L)
6 p.m. ESPN ESPN2 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament First Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. (L)
7 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
8 p.m. ESPN NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Studio (L)
ESPN2 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Studio (L)
8:30 p.m. ESPN 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. (L)
ESPN2 2025 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla. (L)
10 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
11 p.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Rumors spread about Malaysia and her kids.
12 a.m. VH1 Basketball Wives Byron and Thomas take a step forward in their relationship.
Saturday
9 a.m. ESPN2 Boys High School Basketball Geico Nationals. (L)
11 a.m. ESPN Boys High School Basketball Geico Nationals. (L)
ESPN2 Basketball Hall of Fame Class Announcement From Springfield, Mass.
11:30 a.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
WMBD Big 4 Tip Off
12 p.m. ESPN2 NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Studio (L)
WFLD WYZZ College Basketball Crown Pregame (L)
12:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ 2025 College Basketball Crown First Semifinal: Teams TBA. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (L)
1 p.m. ESPN College GameDay (L)
2 p.m. ESPN2 Women’s College Basketball All-Star Game. From Tampa Bay, Fla. (L) WBBM WMBD The Final Four Show Analysts preview the upcoming NCAA Tournament games. (L)
2:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ College Basketball Crown Extra (L)
3 p.m. WBBM WMBD At the Final Four (L) WFLD WYZZ 2025 College Basketball Crown Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
4 p.m. WBBM WMBD At the Final Four (L)
5 p.m. WBBM WMBD 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Semifinal: Teams TBA. From the Alamodome in San Antonio. (L)
WFLD WYZZ College Basketball Crown Postgame (L)
6:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Countdown Live (L)
7 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball
7:30 p.m. WBBM WMBD 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. From the Alamodome in San Antonio. (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Bulls Postgame Live (L)
10 p.m. CHSN NBA Basketball EXTREME
Sunday
11:30 p.m.
ESPN2 X Games Aspen 2025 Trending Moments - Part 1.
12:30 a.m. ESPN2 X Games Aspen 2025 Trending Moments - Part 2.
sports this week
FOOTBALL
Sunday
11 a.m. ESPN United Football League Michigan Panthers at Memphis Showboats. From Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis, Tenn. (L)
2 p.m. ESPN United Football League Birmingham Stallions at D.C. Defenders. From Audi Field in Washington, D.C. (L)
Monday
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
4 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
8 p.m. ESPN2 The Draft: Featured
8:30 p.m. ESPN2 The Draft: Featured
9 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
Tuesday
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show WFLD 1st & North
10:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
1 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
1:30 a.m. WFLD 1st & North
Wednesday
12:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)
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5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
6 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
11:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
Thursday
12:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
11 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
Friday
12:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
3 p.m. ESPN NFL Live (L)
3:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
5 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show (L)
7 p.m. WFLD WYZZ United Football League Birmingham Stallions at Michigan Panthers. From Ford Field in Detroit. (L)
9:30 p.m. CHSN Big College Football Show
10:30 p.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
2 a.m. ESPN2 NFL Live
Saturday
11 a.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
3 p.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
BY ROBERTO JOZEF
Lakers, Warriors meet for final regular season matchup
Another highly anticipated NBA regular season matchup gets underway as the Golden State Warriors head to Los Angeles Thursday, April 3, to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Fans can catch all the action live on TNT.
Since the acquisition of Jimmy Butler in February, Golden State has managed to turn things around, quickly clawing its way up the standings and seemingly saving a season that had the Warriors on the outside of the playoffs looking in.
With the addition of Butler, the Warriors’ overall game has looked rejuvenated, specifically for franchise point guard Steph Curry, who some would argue has benefited the most. In his first 10 games prior to the trade, Curry was averaging 22 points per game with percentages at 38.3 from the field and 30.8 from three-point range. In his first 10 games post-Butler era, Curry improved to 28.9 points per game on 50.3% from the field and 41.9% from three-point range.
Meanwhile, Los Angeles has also shared a similar rebirth following the acquisition of
Luka Doncic. Transforming into one of the hottest teams in the NBA since February, Doncic is averaging 23.8 points per game since joining the Lakers, relieving some of the workload for LeBron James, who is averaging 25.7 points per games, 8.5 assists and 8.1 rebounds.
Curry and the Warriors will be looking to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat to the Lakers, with Golden State falling 120-112 in their previous meeting. The Lakers are 3-0 against the Warriors this season.
6 p.m. CHSN Pro Football Weekly
7 p.m. WLS United Football League Memphis Showboats at D.C. Defenders. From Audi Field in Washington, D.C. (L)
12:30 a.m. CHSN The Big Pro Football Show
GOLF
Sunday
2 p.m. WEEK WMAQ PGA Tour Golf Texas Children’s Houston Open, Final Round. From Memorial Park in Houston. (L)
Friday
1 p.m. WFLD WYZZ LIV Golf League Miami, Round One. From Trump National Doral in Miami. (L)
Saturday
11 a.m. WEEK WMAQ 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur Final Round. From Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. (L)
2:30 p.m. WEEK WMAQ PGA Tour Golf Valero Texas Open, Third Round. From TPC San Antonio in San Antonio. (L) HOCKEY
Sunday
3 p.m. WPWR AHL Hockey Coachella Valley Firebirds at Chicago Wolves. From Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. (L)
3:30 p.m. ESPN2 College Hockey NCAA Tournament, Regional Final: Teams TBA. (L)
4:30 p.m. CHSN Utah Hockey Club at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
5:30 p.m. CHSN Blackhawks Postgame (L)
6 p.m. ESPN2 College Hockey NCAA Tournament, Regional Final: Teams TBA. (L)
CHSN Every Shift
9 p.m. ESPN San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings. From Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (L)
Monday
4:30 p.m. CHSN Every Shift
Tuesday
4 p.m. ESPN2 The Point Wednesday
10 a.m. CHSN NHL Hockey
5:30 p.m. TNT NHL on TNT Face Off (L)
6 p.m. TNT Minnesota Wild at New York Rangers. From Madison Square Garden in New York. (L)
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8:30 p.m. TNT Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks. From the United Center in Chicago. (L)
11:30 p.m. TNT NHL Post-Game on TNT NHL on TNT Postgame. (L) RACKET SPORTS
Sunday
3:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ PPA Tour Pickleball Red Rock Open: Championship. From Little Valley Sports Complex in St. George, Utah. (L)
SKATING
Sunday
12 p.m. WEEK WMAQ Figure Skating Legacy on Ice. From Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
SOCCER
Sunday
1 p.m. WFLD WYZZ MLS Soccer Austin FC at St. Louis CITY SC. From Energizer Park in St. Louis, Mo. (L)
Tuesday
1:45 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa. From American Express Community Stadium in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England.
Wednesday
1:45 p.m. USA Premier League Soccer Manchester City vs. Leicester City. From Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. (L)
Saturday
6:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Everton vs. Arsenal. From Goodison Park in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. (L)
9 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Ipswich Town vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers. From Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. (L)
11:30 a.m. USA Premier League Soccer Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest. From Villa Park in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom. (L)
4 p.m. TNT Women’s International Soccer Friendlies USA vs. Brazil. From SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (L) 6:30 p.m. WFLD WYZZ MLS Soccer Portland Timbers at Austin FC. From Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. (L)
BY ALEX HENDRY
F1: Japanese Grand Prix
Answers:
1) What American racing legend won the inaugural Formula One (F1) Japanese Grand Prix in 1976?
2) Japan was the first nation in Asia to be part of the F1 racing calendar. In 1999, what country in Asia was added to the schedule until its closure in 2017?
3) In 2014, he made his F1 debut (of sorts) by driving in a free practice session. Now, he looks to win his fourth consecutive Japanese Grand Prix. Who is he?
4) Loved by drivers and fans, the Suzuka Circuit has hosted the Japanese Grand Prix since its return in 2009. What was the previous race location?
5) Which driver holds the record for most career wins at the Japanese Grand Prix?
6) Name the Japanese-born former F1 driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2017 and 2020.
Mario Andretti
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32 129 237 BRAVO Housewives-Atlanta "Strip is a Tr p" Housewives "He's Stalking, I'm Walking" Housewives-Atlanta "Donktabulous!" Housewives-Atlanta "Divas Into Icons" Housewives-Atlanta "Reunion Part I" Housewives-Atlanta "Reunion Part II" Housewives-Atlanta "Reunion Part III" Married to Medicine "Reunion -- Part 1"
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33 122 244 SYFY (7:00) <+++ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ('01) Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. (:25) <+++ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret s ('02)Rupert Grint, Emma Watson,Daniel Radcliffe. <+++ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban ('04)Rupert Grint,Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe. < Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
34 107 249 COM Parks Parks Parks <++ We're the Miller s ('13) Jason Sudeikis,Will Poulter, Jennifer Anist on. <++ Daddy's Home 2 ('17) Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson,Will Ferrell. <++ Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby ('06) John C. Reilly,Sacha Baron Cohen, Will Ferrell. The Office The Office The Office
35 105 242 USA Law & Order: SV U "Influence" Law & Order: SV U "Informed" Law & Order: SV U "Uncle" Law & Order: SV U "Cage" Law & Order: SV U "Authority" Law & Order: SV U "Anchor" Law & Order: SV U "Rescue" Law & Order: SV U "Criminal Stories" Law & Order: SV U "Spousal Privilege" Law & Order: SV U "Institutional Fail"
36 139 247 TBS Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Friends Friends Friends Friends Friends <++ The LEGO NINJAGO Movie ('17) Voices of Dave Franco, Jackie Chan. <++ Detective Pikachu ('19)Voices of Justice Smith, Ryan Reynolds (P) <++ Rampage ('18) Naomie Harris,Malin Akerman, Dwayne Johnson.
37 180 311 FREE (6:00) < Men in B <++ Uncharted ('22) Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tom Holland. <+++ Free Guy ('21)Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Ryan Reynolds. (:35) <+++ Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle ('17) Kevin Hart, Jack
Dwayne Johnson (:15) <++ Jumanji: The Next Level ('19) Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson
38 170 299 NICK SpongeBob SpongeBob <++ Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation ('18) Adam Sandler. <+++ The Croods: A New Age ('20) Voices of Emma Stone,Nicolas Cage. (:15) <+++ How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World ('19) Voices of America Ferrera,Jay Baruchel. (:45) SpongeB SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob
39 172 290 DISN Primos (N) Primos Hamster & (N) Hamster & Gretel <+++ Bolt ('08) Voices of Miley Cyrus,John Travolta. (:45) Bluey (:10) Bluey (:35) BlueyBlueyBluey Big City
40 196 277 TRAV Monster "Snow Beast of Ruby Creek" Lost Monster Files Lost Monster Files
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BY DANA SIMPSON
nurses and Nonnatus: ‘Call the Midwife’ returns to PBS for 14th season
When it comes to long-running scripted British television series, several titles rush to mind. From popular sci-fi/fantasy series “Doctor Who,” which boasts 40 complete seasons and several specials since its premiere in November 1963, to ongoing ensemble cast series like “EastEnders” (40 seasons), “Emmerdale” (54 seasons) and “Coronation Street” (66 seasons), it is clear that the U.K. has a lush culture of appointment television, which remains alive and well to this day.
Another series that appears to be joining the U.K.’s ranks of long-running televised content is “Call the Midwife,” the medical period drama that began its run on BBC One in 2012. Headed into its 14th season on Sunday, March 30 — a number of seasons that would border on astounding in nearly any other market — “Call the Midwife” is available to watch on PBS or to stream via the PBS Passport streaming service. For those who hold a BritBox subscription, Season 14 of “Call the Midwife” has been available since its U.K. premiere in January.
“Call the Midwife” focuses on “the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House,” reads the official PBS description, “who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.” The series is based on the memoirs of the late British nurse Jennifer Worth, who practiced in one of East London’s most impoverished areas in the 1950s. And while the BBC series began its first season set in 1957, 14 seasons later the women of Poplar are ushering in a new era: the 1970s.
According to PBS, in this newest sea-
son, “chaos erupts as the Isle of Dogs bid for independence. Amid the turmoil, the midwives work tirelessly to keep Nonnatus House running while addressing complex social and health challenges.”
While looking ahead to the excitement and challenges of portraying another new decade within the series, Thomas reflected that “we are a family behind the scenes, on the screen and in front of the telly, and I’m thrilled that we’re all heading into the 1970s together.”
To call the cast of “Call the Midwife” a “family” is hardly an overstatement, as much of the cast has returned year after year to tell the many harrowing medical tales of the women in the community of Poplar. From attending to teenaged, geriatric and complicated pregnancies of all kinds, to other on-the-job duties such as caring for patients with sexually transmitted diseases, psychiatric illnesses and those who require emergency attention, there is hardly much time left for the women of Nonnatus House to have to any sort of personal life. Nevertheless, Season 14 sees plenty of outof-office romance, protests and personal troubles for these hardworking women.
Returning to the screen for the series’ 14th season are Judy Parfitt (“Ever After: A Cinderella Story,” 1998), Rebecca Gethings (“The Thick of It”) and Jenny Agutter (“An American Werewolf in London,” 1981) as Sisters Monica Joan, Veronica and Julienne, respectively; Linda Bassett (“Kinky Boots,” 2005) as Nurse Crane; Laura Main (“Murder City”) as Shelagh Turner; Helen George (“The Three Musketeers,” 2011) as Trixie Aylward; Megan Cusack (“The Cherry Orchard,” 2020), who is scheduled to
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leave before Season 15, and emerging talent Francesca Fullilove as Nancy and Colette Corrigan. Also returning are Cliff Parisi (“From Hell,” 2001) and Annabelle Apsion (“Lolita,” 1997) as Fred and Violet Buckle,
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alongside Stephen McGann (“Emmerdale Farm”) as Dr. Turner and Georgie Glen (“Waterloo Road”) as Miss Higgins. Andrea Irvine (“Red Rock”), meanwhile, joins the cast as Esther Noble.
BY JAY BOBBIN
Stephen Amell
Q: It’s good to see Stephen Amell back on series TV in “Suits LA,” and I know he had a long run as “Arrow,” but how many other series has he starred in?
A: Not all that many, though it might seem like more because of the plentiful guest-star work the actor has done. Before he began his current NBC and Peacock series, Amell was a regular on the Starz wrestling drama “Heels” (202123), which cast him and Alexander Ludwig as dissimilar siblings. Amell came into that off his eight-season tenure (2012-20) on The CW’s “Arrow,” the lynchpin of that network’s so-called “Arrowverse” of DC Comics-inspired superhero shows that often saw its main characters crossing over into one another’s series.
Prior to that, Amell was in the third and final season (2011) of the HBO comedy-drama “Hung,” playing a gigolo who cemented for business with the main figure portrayed by Thomas Jane. And before that, Amell’s other gig as a series regular dated back to 2006-08 and the comedy “Rent-a-Goalie” ... made in Amell’s native Canada, with the subject matter exactly what the title made it sound like. (Another notable cast member was Ashley Newbrough, who now stars frequently in Hallmark Channel movies.)
The list of other shows on which Amell has turned up over the years is a long one, but here’s a sampler: Hallmark Channel’s “When Calls the Heart”; ABC’s “Private Practice”; Fox’s “New Girl”: The CW’s “The Vampire Diaries” and “90210”; CBS’s “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “CSI: Miami”; and “Heartland,” made by Canada’s CBC and now seen in first-run episodes in the U.S. on UPtv. Amell also was a star of the 2011 Lifetime movie “Justice for Natalee Holloway.”
Andrea Irvine in “Call the Midwife”
Tournament of Champions
FOOD 7 p.m.
It’s official: the Super 16 are back in the kitchen arena and ready to go head-to-head as they edge closer to the final. Host Guy Fieri has decided to dial up the randomizer, making things more difficult than ever as key matchups set the tone.
Fit for Murder LIFE 7 p.m.
Based on a true story, bodybuilders Craig Titus (Brock Yurich) and Kelly Ryan (Tory Trowbridge) appeared to be living the dream of successful fitness entrepreneurs in Las Vegas. But when they hire an assistant (Paris Smith), their relationship sours.
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Tom Hanks narrates an all-new episode of this unprecedented docuseries. This episode focuses on the Caribbean, which features a diverse environment filled with sailfish, sperm whales, red crabs, hummingbirds, capuchin monkeys and much more.
The Simpsons WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
This midseason return finds Bart trying his hand at celebrity deejaying, bringing house music to the streets. Then, in a send-up to “The Banshees of Inisherin,” Homer pushes Flanders over the edge, creating unexpected circumstances for all.
50 First Dates WGN 7 p.m.
Commitment phobic veterinarian Henry (Adam Sandler) falls head over heels when he meets Lucy (Drew Barrymore) at a diner. Unfortunately, she suffers from short-term memory loss and remembers nothing from the day before, forcing him to try and try again.
Call the Midwife WTTW 7 p.m.
This Season 14 premiere welcomes the dawn of the ‘70s as the ladies work to support a pregnant teenager whose parents are convinced is experiencing Immaculate Conception. Protests continue to challenge work. And, Nancy (Megan Cusack) finds romance.
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Spring Baking Championship FOOD 7 p.m.
Host Jesse Palmer greets the remaining bakers with an April Fools’ Day surprise during the latest episode of this spring-themed cooking competition. Following the surprise, the bakers are tasked with making chocolate eggs with a twist.
Ancient Aliens: Declassified HISTORY 7 p.m.
Robert Clotworthy narrates an all-new enhanced episode of this long-running docuseries. Each of these enhanced episodes takes a topic already covered on the main “Ancient Aliens” series and dives deeper into the topic with the help of experts.
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The Voice WEEK WMAQ 7 p.m.
The search for music’s next phenomenon continues during the latest episode of this long-running music competition. As more singers are eliminated, coaches Adam Levine, Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend and Michael Bublé prepare their teams for what’s ahead.
Celtics City
HBO 8 p.m.
In the 1980s, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers battled for NBA supremacy. And while the superpowers of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson dazzled fans and made headlines, an unthinkable tragedy in 1986 spelled doom for the Boston franchise.
Rescue: HI-Surf WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
Oahu’s North Shore, also known as the Seven Mile Miracle, is one of the most dangerous stretches of coastline in the world. It’s also one of the most popular, requiring a team of elite, adrenaline-seeking open water lifeguards to always be on the lookout.
NBA Basketball
TNT 9 p.m.
Two of the Western Conference’s most powerful teams come together as the Houston Rockets visit Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles to take on the Lakers. The Lakers have been gelling as of late with the addition of Luka Doncic, giving LeBron much needed help.
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MLB Baseball TBS 6 p.m.
The Arizona Diamondbacks finished last season with an 89-73 record. The New York Yankees finished with an even more impressive 94-68 stretch. The Diamondbacks head east to take on the Yankees in early season action at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills BRAVO 7 p.m.
After a season filled with twists, turns and incredible amounts of drama, host Andy Cohen brings together the ladies to reflect on everything that happened during the show’s 14th season and possibly address any bad blood between cast members.
The Baldwins TLC 7 p.m.
A new normal begins for the Baldwins during this bonus episode of TLC’s newest reality series, as Alec and Hilaria return home to their kids following the conclusion of Alec’s trial. As a result, Alec decides to go to therapy to help process everything.
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World TCM 7 p.m.
Ally (Gail Bean) recently left an abusive relationship. But as she starts over, she is tormented by visions of her ex (Tristan Mack Wilds). While she goes about her life, she begins receiving strange messages that her abuser may be lurking nearby.
FBI: International WBBM WMBD 8 p.m.
During each episode of this police procedural, the Bureau’s International Fly Team, led by Wes Mitchell (Jesse Lee Soffer), traverse the globe to neutralize threats to American citizens abroad. Vinessa Vidotto and Eva-Jane Willis also star.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
After an explosive end to Season 2 that saw Nikki (Dania Ramirez) and Mike (Ryan Broussard) tie the knot and the betrayal of Insp. Braun (Gil Bellows), the Philadelphia PD’s Missing Persons Unit is in for some big changes during this exciting new season.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin star in “The Baldwins”
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Employees at a life insurance company gather to devise a groundbreaking divorce insurance product in this Korean dramedy series. eir reasoning: divorce is the biggest disaster most people will encounter in their lifetime. rough the process of creating their divorce insurance product and trying to put a price on divorce, they learn more about themselves and love. Lee Dong-wook, Lee Joo-been, Lee Kwang-soo and Lee Da-hee star.
“Alex Cross” (March 31)
A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical limits as he tangles with a ferociously skilled hired killer who specializes in torture and pain. Tyler Perry stars.
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Where all the top choices can be found in one place!
“Gone Girls: e Long Island Serial Killer” (March 31)
For over a decade, young women who worked in the sex industry in New York City and nearby Long Island had been disappearing, leaving their loved ones desperate for answers they thought they might never receive. When human remains were discovered on a Long Island beach, a decades-long hunt for a serial killer gets underway.
Sylvester Stallone
Q: Is Stallone going to do another Rambo movie?
A: All that can be said, for certain, is that at this moment, Sylvester Stallone (“Rocky,” 1976) is not actively working on a sixth Rambo movie. I need to put all those qualifiers in because, frankly, no one expected a fifth Rambo movie to happen, either, until suddenly it did. Eleven years passed between the fourth movie (confusingly just called “Rambo”) in 2008 and the fifth, “Rambo: Last Blood,” in 2019. People assumed the franchise was dead until, in the spring of 2018, “Last Blood” went into pre-production. It was released a little over a year later.
Stallone was able to turn it around so quickly because he’d been toying with the script, in his head at least, the whole time.
We’re in the exact same situation now with a theoretical “Rambo VI.” Stallone has said, since doing the promo tour for the previous film, that he has ideas for another sequel. He even went so far as to use it as leverage to get fans to purchase an extended cut of “Last Blood” released in 2020, saying on Instagram: “Make it #1 this weekend. (He could be back.)”
If there were to be another sequel, he has said more than once that it would take place on “an Indian reservation,” because the character John Rambo is half
“David Blaine Do Not Attempt”New Episodes (March 31)
A six-part series exploring the world through the lens of magic, this documentary seeks out incredible people who perform real feats that look like magic. Host David Blaine takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through some of the world’s most extraordinary cultures as he seeks out kindred spirits, nds inspiration, and learns some truly exceptional skills along the way.
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Navajo. “That’s the only place he could go and heal,” Stallone told JoBlo.com.
However, as I said, Stallone’s not actively working on that movie. That’s partly because, as usual, he has about a dozen other irons in the fire.
That includes his Paramount+ crime show “Tulsa King,” which aired its second season last year and is being rumoured for a renewal soon.
Meanwhile, he’s also producing a new boxing film called “Giant,” currently being filmed.
It’s a biopic of the British fighter Naseem Hamed (played by Amir El-Masry, “The Night Manager,” 2016) and his coach, Brendan Ingle (Pierce Brosnan, “The World Is Not Enough,” 1999).
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Q: Remember Billy Warlock, who was on “Baywatch” and played Frankie on “Days of Our Lives”? Is he still acting?
A: Billy Warlock’s life is working out just how he pictured it — which means he’s no longer an actor.
“I knew when the day came that I would be done with Hollywood, I knew this is where I wanted to be,” he told Australia’s 7News channel in 2020.
But “here” isn’t just in New York doing stage work, like some other actors do when they’re sick of Hollywood. And it isn’t in Australia, either.
After a two-month guest run on the daytime soap “One Life to Live” in 2010 (his fifth soap gig), Warlock retired from acting and moved to Colorado, where he now teaches kids to ski.
People still recognize him on the slopes, but they’re getting less certain. “I’m at that stage now where because I haven’t done [acting] for quite some time, I get stared at a lot. So a lot of times I do have to go over and go, ‘Yes, that’s me.’”
Most people would recognize him from “Baywatch,” the landmark lifeguard drama whose first two seasons he starred in back in the late ‘80s. But a lot of people know him for that remarkable soap run.
Survivor WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
Sunshine and sand don’t guarantee the perfect vacation — just ask host Jeff Probst. The castaways on Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca Islands must do their best to form the alliances that will give them a greater chance of surviving and claiming the $1 million.
The Masked Singer WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
Honey Pot, Fuzzy Peas and Ant have already been sent home and are currently sitting on their respective couches ordering take-out. But panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke need a bit more help from Det. Lucky Duck.
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Wild Cards WGN 7 p.m.
When a dog show judge ends up murdered, Max (Vanessa Morgan) and Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) are called in to help sniff out the culprit. Then, Max offers Ellis and his cat Marc a place to stay while Max’s boathouse is under repair.
Nature WTTW 7 p.m.
This documentary takes viewers to Tanzania’s Katavi National Park, which is in the middle of a devastating drought. While there, viewers watch as families of hippos, crocodiles and lions prepare for the worst drought in almost 100 years.
Stadium Lockup A&E 8 p.m.
The security team for Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland must break up a fight between rivaling fans when tensions rise high. With over 67,000 fans packing the stadium every game, the security staff have their hands full keeping everyone safe.
Guy’s Grocery Games FOOD 8 p.m.
Four chefs step up to the plate for this baseball-themed episode of Guy Fieri’s grocery-based cooking competition. As such, the chefs are tasked with mashing up two baseball stadium classics before making a VIP dish using only what fits in a helmet.
Jeff Probst hosts “Survivor”
Teen Mom: The Next Chapter
MTV 7 p.m.
Season 2 continues as Catelynn, Maci, Amber, Cheyenne, Leah, Briana, Jade, Ashley and Mackenzie navigate the ups and downs of being a parent in this day and age. Are their bonds as a mom group strong enough to help them through these difficult times?
Klute
TCM 7 p.m.
PI John Klute (Donald Sutherland) is hired to look into the disappearance of a business exec (Robert Milli) who may have been involved with New York call girl Bree Daniel (Jane Fonda). But when Klute falls for Daniels, she becomes the target of a killer.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
Young love continues to struggle and strain under the weight of someone else’s roof for Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment). The couple is living with her parents, Jim (Will Sasso) and Audrey (Rachel Bay Jones), and need some privacy.
Beat Bobby Flay
FOOD 8 p.m.
During this all-new episode, “The Kitchen” cohost Sunny Anderson and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Punkie Johnson join forces to cheer on New Orleans chefs Chris Vazquez and Eric Cook as they face off against Bobby Flay.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
WEEK WMAQ 8 p.m.
During this latest episode, Carisi (Peter Scanavino) puts aside his attorney’s badge to serve as a witness in a trial. Meanwhile, Capt. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) tries her best to comfort a rape survivor struggling with her recovery.
Farmer Wants a Wife WFLD WYZZ 8 p.m.
In this day and age, love can be hard to come by. However, four lucky farmers are looking for that long-lasting relationship by welcoming a whole host of city women into their lives. Who will be charmed by these farmers? Kimberly Williams-Paisley hosts.
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AMC 7 p.m.
As rookie NBA player Michael Jordan (Damian Delano Young) begins his legendary career, a shoe salesman (Matt Damon) and a Nike employee (Ben Affleck) look to create a partnership with the player that’ll forever change sports and pop culture.
NCIS: Sydney
WBBM WMBD 7 p.m.
When a U.S. Navy chorister dies under suspicious circumstances, the joint team of NCIS agents and AFP officers led by Michelle Mackey (Olivia Swann) dive into a world filled with obsessive fans, pop stars and earworms to find the perpetrator.
United Football League
WFLD WYZZ 7 p.m.
After starting their season last week in Memphis, Tenn., the Michigan Panthers begin a three-game home stretch, hosting the Birmingham Stallions at Ford Field in Detroit. The two teams met in last season’s championship game where the Stallions won 31-18.
Mysteries Decoded WGN 8 p.m.
Private investigator Jennifer Marshall and paranormal researcher Sara Gray travel to Rhode Island and visit the “Conjuring” house to investigate some of the most terrifying mysteries behind the home that inspired the supernatural film series.
20/20
WLS 8 p.m.
Anchors David Muir and Deborah Roberts, along with ABC News correspondents, tackle the latest in true crime, newsmaker profiles and hard-hitting interviews with politicians, celebrities and others in the public eye in this award-winning newsmagazine.
Real Time With Bill Maher
HBO 9 p.m.
Comedian and host Bill Maher goes one-onone with a heavyweight of current culture and brings together a roundtable of three panelists to discuss the news of the week and where we go from here with his signature wit, knowledge and hot takes.
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trivia quiz
BY STAFF WRITERS
From across the pond
Questions:
1) What is the popular BBC television baking competition known as in North America: “The Great British Bake Off” or “The Great British Baking Show”?
2) “The Office” was a British series first. Which comedian co-created, co-wrote and co-directed the BBC comedy?
3) It all (re-)started with “Rose.”
Which beloved British program was revived in 2005 and premiered in the U.S. in 2006?
4) “Shameless” was adapted for Showtime in 2011 following the success of the original British series. Which family is the main focus of both versions?
5) Which famous British political figure appears in episodes of “Peaky Blinders,” the BBC production that is also a Netflix Original?
6) Broadcast on BBC and PBS between 2010 and 2017, “Sherlock” is a modern-day adaptation of the detective’s adventures. Who played Moriarty in the series?
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“G20” (Prime Video — April 10, Movie Premiere)
Ricky Gervais
“The Great British Baking Show”
When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders in this action-packed thrill ride. Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Antony Starr, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore and Clark Gregg also star.
“Gremlins: The Wild Batch” - Season 2, Part 2 (Max — April 10, Season Premiere The second half of this animated prequel series’ second season sees the chaotic antics of the mischievous Mogwai reach their peak, as our heroes confront unforeseen challenges and unexpected plot twists along their wild west adventure. Starring Izaac Wang, A.J. LoCascio, Gabrielle Nevaeh, Matthew Rhys, James Hong and Ming-Na Wen.
Benedict Cumberbatch and Andrew Scott in “Sherlock”
Million Dollar Zombie Flips A&E 10 a.m.
James Dainard’s search for rundown houses to fix and eventually flip continues during this latest episode. This time, James works with a flipper to fix a massive seven-bedroom home with a terrible layout and a huge, rotting pool house in the backyard.
2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur WEEK WMAQ 11 a.m.
The remaining field of 30 women amateurs come together to play the final round of the fifth annual Augusta National Women’s Amateur at the famed Augusta National Golf Club. Last year, Lottie Woad birdied three of the final four holes to win by one stroke.
2025 College Basketball Crown WFLD WYZZ 12:30 p.m.
If you can’t get enough college basketball, you are in luck as the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament’s first semifinal game takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While not the Big Dance, the winner moves on to Sunday’s championship game. The Time Machine TCM 2:15 p.m.
Just what would you do with more time? Scientist H. George Wells (Rod Taylor) successfully builds a time machine and tests it by traveling to a variety of years in the future until he finally goes thousands of years ahead into a post-apocalyptic world.
Say Yes to the Dress TLC 7 p.m.
After a year-long hiatus, the staff of Kleinfeld Bridal are back to help a new set of brides find their perfect dress. During this Season 23 premiere, Lois has a secret to share with her entourage, while Dorothy tries on her dress for the first time.
Jonathan Ross Haunted Homecoming TRAV 9 p.m.
The East End of London has plenty of scary places, but host Jonathan Ross looks to get chilled to the bone when he returns home to see if his old haunts might actually be haunted. He braves the Epping Forest at night and checks into the Hitchcock Hotel.
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Across her impressive career, Oprah Winfrey (“The Oprah Winfrey Show”) has never shied away from difficult or uncomfortable topics, from artificial intelligence to weight loss drugs and more. Now, she plans to shed light on a phase of life that all women experience during “An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution,” airing Monday, March 31, on ABC, before streaming Tuesday, April 1, on Disney+ and Hulu. Oprah first opened dialogue on the subject during 2023’s “The Menopause Talk,” but now, during this latest conversation, the renowned television host has welcomed an esteemed panel of medical experts, celebrity guests, friends and fellow women to discuss the traditionally taboo subject of menopause before a live studio audience.
Joined by the likes of outspoken activists Halle Berry (“Catwoman,” 2004), Naomi Watts (“Mulholland Drive,” 2001), comedian Leanne Morgan (“You’re Cordially Invited,” 2025) and Emmy-winning women’s health advocate Maria Shriver (“Today”), Oprah plans to delve into a wide array of changes that might occur during this midlife transition — both physical and neurological — leaning on OB-GYN Dr. Mary Claire Haver and neurologist Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl as they discuss potential symptoms, misdiagnoses and more.
Speaking with ABC, Winfrey shared: “When I was around 48 years old, I thought I was dying and went from doctor to doctor trying to understand why
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my heart was racing, and did not receive any answers until I picked up a book and read how heart palpitations can be a symptom indicating a change is coming to your body.
“This show starts the revolution of answers for millions of women throughout this country,” she continues. “We discuss what you need to know to best advocate for yourself when it comes to mental health, sleep, weight, sex and your brain so we can ultimately see how freeing menopause can be in your life, with the best yet to come.”
Produced by Harpo Productions, with Winfrey and Tara Montgomery (“Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special,” 2021) leading as executive producers, “An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution,” premieres Monday, March 31, on ABC, before streaming Tuesday, April 1, on Disney+ and Hulu.
Oprah Winfrey (center) hosts “An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution”
movies of the week
Color Purple, The +++ (1985, Drama) Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover. BET Sun. 4 p.m.
12 Angry Men ++++ (1957, Drama) Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb. A man holds out against 11 fellow jurors in a murder trial. TCM Sun. 7 p.m.
13 Going on 30 +++ (2004, Fantasy) Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo. E! Fri. 6 p.m.
21 Jump Street +++ (2012, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. COMEDY Sat. 3 p.m.
22 Jump Street +++ (2014, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum. COMEDY Sat. 5:30 p.m.
Action in the North Atlantic +++ (1943, War) Humphrey Bogart, Raymond Massey. TCMMon. 4:45 p.m.
Air +++ (2023, Drama) Matt Damon, Ben Affleck. AMC Fri. 7 p.m.
American Graffiti ++++ (1973, Comedy Drama)
Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard. Town teens cruise on graduation night 1962. TCM Mon. 7 p.m.
Ant-Man and The Wasp +++ (2018, Action) Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly. TNT Wed. 3 p.m.
Avengers: Infinity War +++ (2018, Action) Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth. TBS Fri. 10 p.m., Sat. 2:30 p.m.
Bad Guys, The +++ (2022, Animated) Voices of Sam Rockwell, Zazie Beetz. USA Wed. 9 p.m.
Barbershop 2: Back in Business +++ (2004, Comedy) Ice Cube, Cedric The Entertainer. BET Sat. 7 p.m.
Beetlejuice +++ (1988, Comedy) Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin. AMC Tue. 9:30 p.m.
Beverly Hills Cop +++ (1984, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold. AMC Wed. 7 p.m., Thu.
2:45 p.m.
Black Narcissus +++ (1947, Drama) Deborah Kerr, Sabu. TCM Wed. 9:15 p.m.
Blazing Saddles +++ (1974, Comedy) Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder. IFC Sat. 5:45 p.m.
Catching Hell +++ (2011, Documentary) ESPN2 Sat. 8 p.m.
Charlie’s Angels +++ (2000, Action) Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore. VH1 Sun. 7 p.m.
Cinderella +++ (2015, Children) Cate Blanchett, Lily James. FREEFRM Fri. 2:45 p.m.
Collateral +++ (2004, Thriller) Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx. PARSHO Mon. 5 p.m., Thu. 10 p.m.
Coming to America +++ (1988, Comedy) Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall. VH1 Thu. 8:30 p.m.
Dead End +++ (1937, Crime Story) Sylvia Sidney, Humphrey Bogart. TCM Thu. 11:15 p.m.
Déjà Vu +++ (2006, Thriller) Denzel Washington, Val Kilmer. USA Thu. 7 p.m., Fri. 4:30 p.m.
Die Hard +++ (1988, Action) Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman. AMC Thu. 7 p.m.
Die Hard 2 +++ (1990, Action) Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia. AMC Thu. 10 p.m.
Dirty Harry +++ (1971, Action) Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino. SUNDANC Mon. 4:15 p.m.
Easy A +++ (2010, Comedy) Emma Stone, Penn Badgley. E! Sun. 3 p.m., Sun. 7:30 p.m.
Exorcist, The ++++ (1973, Horror) Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair. Jesuits try to rescue a possessed girl (Linda Blair). SYFY Wed. 8:30 p.m.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them +++ (2016, Fantasy) Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston. BRAVO Sat. 11 p.m.
Ferdinand +++ (2017, Animated) Voices of John Cena, Kate McKinnon. DISN Sun. 6 p.m.
Fifth Element, The +++ (1997, Sci-Fi) Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman. BBCA Sun. 8 p.m.
Ford v Ferrari +++ (2019, History) Matt Damon, Christian Bale. FX Wed. 7 p.m., Wed. 10:30 p.m.
Freaky Friday +++ (2003, Children) Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan. FREEFRM Tue. 5 p.m.
Gangs of New York +++ (2002, History) Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis. PARSHO Sat. 2:30 p.m., Sat. 9:30 p.m.
Get Out +++ (2017, Horror) Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams. VH1 Tue. 8:30 p.m.
Girls Trip +++ (2017, Comedy) Regina Hall, Queen Latifah. BET Wed. 5 p.m.
Gladiator +++ (2000, History) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. PARSHO Sun. 11 p.m.
Goonies, The +++ (1985, Children) Sean Astin, Josh Brolin. AMC Tue. 7 p.m.
Gran Torino +++ (2008, Drama) Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley. AMC Mon. 6 p.m.
HHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets +++ (2002, Children) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. BRAVO Thu. 10:45 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 +++ (2010, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. BRAVO Fri. 7 p.m., SYFY Mon. 6:10 p.m.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 +++ (2011, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. BRAVO Fri. 10:30 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., SYFYMon. 3:25 p.m., Mon. 9:15 p.m.
II Am Legend +++ (2007, Sci-Fi) Will Smith, Alice Braga. TNT Sun. 7 p.m.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade +++ (1989, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Sean Connery. AMCSat. 2:30 p.m.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom +++ (1984, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw. AMC Sat. 10:45 p.m.
Inglourious Basterds +++ (2009, War) Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent. PARSHO Tue. 3:25 p.m., Sat. 5:25 p.m.
Karate Kid, The +++ (1984, Drama) Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita. BBCA Thu. 2:30 p.m.
Klute +++ (1971, Thriller) Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland. TCM Thu. 7 p.m.
Last Wave, The +++ (1977, Thriller) Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett. TCM Sat. 9 p.m.
Lost Horizon ++++ (1937, Adventure) Ronald Colman, Jane Wyatt. After a plane crash, a diplomat discovers a Tibetan utopia. TCM Fri. 8:30 p.m.
Minority Report +++ (2002, Sci-Fi) Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell. PARSHO Fri. 9 p.m.
Moneyball +++ (2011, Drama) Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill. AMC Fri. 4 p.m., Fri. 9:30 p.m.
My Cousin Vinny +++ (1992, Comedy) Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei. IFC Sat. 9:45 p.m.
Narrow Margin, The +++ (1952, Crime Story) Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor. TCM Sat. 11 p.m.
Night to Remember, A +++ (1958, History) Kenneth More, David McCallum. TCM Sun. 4:45 p.m.
Ocean’s Eleven +++ (2001, Comedy Drama)
George Clooney, Matt Damon. MTV Sun. 6 p.m., PAR Wed. 10 p.m., Thu. 7 p.m.
Ocean’s Thirteen +++ (2007, Comedy Drama) George Clooney, Brad Pitt. MTV Sun. 11:30 p.m.
Ocean’s Twelve +++ (2004, Comedy Drama)
George Clooney, Brad Pitt. MTV Sun. 8:30 p.m., PAR Thu. 9:30 p.m.
Old Acquaintance +++ (1943, Drama) Bette Davis, Miriam Hopkins. TCM Wed. 2:45 p.m.
Pale Rider +++ (1985, Western) Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty. SUNDANC Sat. 4:45 p.m.
Parent Trap, The +++ (1998, Children) Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid. FREEFRM Tue. 7 p.m.
Patriot Games +++ (1992, Thriller) Harrison Ford, Anne Archer. PARSHO Thu. 3 p.m.
Picnic at Hanging Rock +++ (1975, Mystery)
Rachel Roberts, Dominic Guard. TCM Sat. 7 p.m.
Pitch Perfect +++ (2012, Romance) Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin. FREEFRM Thu. 4:30 p.m.
Pretty in Pink +++ (1986, Romance) Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer. BBCA Thu. 10:30 p.m.
Raiders of the Lost Ark ++++ (1981, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. An archaeologist races Nazis to find a powerful relic. AMC Sat. 8:15 p.m.
Ralph Breaks the Internet +++ (2018, Animated) Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman. DISN Sat. 6 p.m.
Ratatouille +++ (2007, Animated) Voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm. FREEFRM Sat. 7:50 p.m.
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith +++ (2005, Sci-Fi) Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman. FXThu. 10 p.m.
Strange Darling +++ (2023, Horror) Willa Fitzgerald, Kyle Gallner. PARSHO Tue. 9 p.m.
Summer Place, A +++ (1959, Drama) Richard Egan, Dorothy McGuire. TCM Wed. 4:45 p.m.
Superbad +++ (2007, Comedy) Jonah Hill, Michael Cera. E! Mon. 7:30 p.m.
There’s Something About Mary +++ (1998, Romance) Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon. FREEFRM Mon. 5 p.m.
This Land Is Mine +++ (1943, Drama) Charles Laughton, Maureen O’Hara. TCM Thu. 9:15 p.m.
Thor +++ (2011, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman. FX Fri. 4:30 p.m.
Thor: Ragnarok +++ (2017, Action) Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston. FX Fri. 7 p.m.
Titanic ++++ (1997, History) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet. A woman falls for an artist aboard the ill-fated ship. FREEFRM Wed. 5:30 p.m.
Town, The +++ (2010, Thriller) Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall. PAR Mon. 7 p.m., Mon. 10 p.m.
Unforgiven ++++ (1992, Western) Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman. Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning portrait of an aged gunman. AMC Mon. 3 p.m. W
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory +++ (1971, Children) Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson. AMC Tue. 4:30 p.m., Tue. 11:30 p.m.
Wonder Woman +++ (2017, Action) Gal Gadot, Chris Pine. TNT Mon. 3 p.m., Fri. 11 p.m.
Wreck-It Ralph +++ (2012, Animated) Voices of John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman. DISN Fri. 7 p.m. Z
Zootopia +++ (2016, Animated) Voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman. FREEFRMSat. 10:30 p.m.
Goonies, The’ airing Tue. at 7 on AMC
