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A Message from Paul Grove
Dear Friends of WEDU PBS,
A new year invites reflection and resolve: reflecting on the progress we’ve made and resolving to aim even higher. As I think about 2024, I’m inspired by the creativity and dedication that defined WEDU PBS’s work. It was a year of remarkable accomplishments made possible by your generous support. Now, as we look to the year ahead, I’m excited to share what’s next for WEDU and the impact we can achieve together.
Your unwavering commitment is the foundation that enables WEDU to deliver award-winning local programming that educates, inspires, and fosters lifelong learning and discovery. In 2024, this commitment led to tremendous milestones.
We were honored with six Suncoast Regional Emmy® nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, a testament to our dedication to exceptional storytelling. I am proud to share that WEDU earned four Emmy® Awards for short-form videos featured in our digital and on-air series, Greater St. Petersburg. This series celebrates local people and places through intimate, immersive storytelling, showcasing the strength and beauty of our community.
These achievements reflect the dedication of our talented storytellers and the collective efforts of our entire WEDU staff. Equally important is the philanthropic support of donors like you. Your contributions make it possible for us to produce impactful, locally focused programs. To watch the Emmy-winning productions, please visit wedu.org/emmy2024
Looking ahead to 2025, we are thrilled to bring you an outstanding lineup of programs, including three compelling new documentaries:
• Good Natured: Premiering on February 27, WEDU filmmaker Ashley Stokes explores Florida’s stunning wild spaces and meets extraordinary individuals dedicated to conservation and innovation, revealing how nature can inspire solutions and solace.
• Our Vanishing Americana: Florida: Airing this spring, this program highlights the essence of Florida’s Main Street culture, weaving together short stories of unique characters and landmarks across the state.
• When the Righteous Triumph: Scheduled for the fall, this documentary tells the story behind Mark E. Leib’s play of the same name that premieres at the Straz Center’s Jaeb Theater in March and examines Florida’s pivotal role in the civil rights movement, focusing on the 1960 sit-in protests in Tampa.
As we begin this new year, I am grateful for your dedication and enthusiasm for WEDU’s mission. Together, we will continue to make a meaningful impact in our community.
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback. Feel free to contact me at paulgrove@wedu.org.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and inspiring new year!
Paul Grove
Proud Sustaining Member of the Broadcasters Circle
President and CEO, WEDU PBS
Board of Directors
Community Advisory Board
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Paul Grove President and Chief Executive Officer paulgrove@wedu.org
Jack Conely Chief Operating Officer jconely@wedu.org
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Marti Galloway VP of Communications mgalloway@wedu.org
Arden Robbins VP of Marketing and Community Partnerships arobbins@wedu.org
Kristine Kelly Vice President of Content kkelly@wedu.org
Joan Freese Director of Education jfreese@wedu.org
Chris Manley Director of Engineering cmanley@wedu.org
Kimberly Rudolph Director of Administration krudolph@wedu.org
WEDU Community Happenings
HOPE IN THE WATER SCREENING AND DISCUSSION AT CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM
WEDU partnered with Clearwater Marine Aquarium to present a screening of excerpts from PBS’ hit documentary Hope in the Water, followed by a panel discussion led by Dalía Colón with producers from the program. Guests enjoyed a deliciously sustainable array of hors d’oeuvres and wine and had the opportunity to visit some Aquarium exhibits as well!
WEDU AND THE GREAT AMERICAN TEACH-IN
Staff members from WEDU joined volunteers and educators around the country for the Great American Teach-In 2024. We traveled to several local schools to speak with students about what a day at WEDU looks like and how we work to bring them their favorite characters and programming.
IL VOLO AT WEDU PBS STUDIOS FOR LIVE PLEDGE
A recent Live Pledge Night at WEDU was made much more exciting by the special appearance of fan favorites Il Volo, live in our studio during programming breaks. On the phones were fantastic volunteers who joined us from Bank of Tampa.
FINANCIAL EXECUTIVES INTERNATIONAL TAMPA BAY ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS EVENT
Members of WEDU’s leadership team joined Financial Executives International (FEI) Tampa Bay last month for a sporting clays tournament to benefit Stairway for Heroes, a veteran-founded organization.
WEDU PBS TRIP TO ITALY HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Due to scheduling conflicts, our WEDU PBS Travel Club opportunity to visit Italy has been postponed. The trip, originally scheduled to depart this April, has been rescheduled for November 8–14, 2025. Visit wedu.org/loveitaly to learn more.
WEDU PBS Staff Spotlight: JANUARY 2025
Jasmine Edwards
What she does at WEDU: I’m the Switchboard Administrator/Viewer Services Assistant. I take incoming calls, operate the switchboard, input information into our vast database, and greet all of our wonderful guests here at the station!
Employed at WEDU since: November 2024.
What is your favorite PBS program? American Masters. What are your hobbies and passions? I love to read, paint, canoe, and walk— I enjoy lots of outdoor activities! I also like watching documentaries, travel shows, and murder mysteries.
WEDU is a joy to work at. It’s awesome to work at a place where everyone is passionate about serving our community!
FOUR
2024 SUNCOAST REGIONAL EMMY® AWARD WINNERS
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL - Short Form Content
Greater St. Petersburg: Courage to Act
James Borchuck, Hannah Winter, Danny Bruno, Kristine Kelly
SOCIETAL CONCERNS - Short Form Content
Greater St. Petersburg: Harvesting Love
Danny Bruno, Hannah Winter, James Borchuck
Greater St. Petersburg: Motherhood in Motion
James Borchuck, Kristine Kelly, Hannah Winter, Danny Bruno
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - Short Form Content
Greater St. Petersburg: Brewing a Community
Danny Bruno, James Borchuck, Kristine Kelly
Let WEDU PBS help with your New Year’s resolution MANY WAYS TO GIVE
With a new year, comes new resolutions. A popular resolution is to get yourself and your things organized. But one area that people often neglect to organize is their estate plan. It can seem daunting and easily postponed for another day. But WEDU has the resources to help you, so you can fulfill at least one resolution this year.
Visit our site, wedugiving.org, to get almost all your estate and gift planning questions answered, before you even visit with a professional advisor. There is also a feature to guide you through creating your own will, so you and your family can have peace of mind—and a pesky New Year’s resolution is kept for once!
Plus, if you make the generous decision to include WEDU in your planning, you can notify us and become a WEDU Visionary. You’ll join an outstanding group of supporters who believe in WEDU as strongly as you do. You’ll know you’re contributing to
BONNET SPRINGS PARK
Uncover the transformation of Lakeland’s historic rail yards into Bonnet Springs Park. Once the heart of Florida’s phosphate and agricultural transport, learn how 168 acres of former industrial land were reimagined into a flourishing, world class park just steps from Downtown Lakeland. Through the perspectives of CEO Josh Henderson, philanthropist Jack Harrell III, and passionate volunteers, explore the park’s breathtaking beauty, ecological restoration, and fun activities.
THU, JAN 16 | 8:30PM
HISTORY & CULTURE
FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Season 11
Larger Than Life (Season Premiere; #1101)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Lea Salonga and Amanda Seyfried to ancestors who are every bit as dramatic as the characters they’ve played on stage and screen, telling stories of relatives who survived heart-wrenching ordeals. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 7 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, January 9 on WEDQ
La Famiglia (#1102)
Visits tiny towns in Calabria, Italy with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to trace the roots of talk show host Joy Behar and actor Michael Imperioli, revealing the challenges that their ancestors faced—and overcame—on both sides of the Atlantic. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, January 16 on WEDQ
Stranger Than Fiction (#1103)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove—traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, January 23 on WEDQ.
Dreamers One and All (#1104)
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the ancestry of actor Sharon Stone & model Chrissy Teigen, traveling across Europe & Thailand to reveal they aren’t the first in their families who dared to dream big. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 28 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, January 30 on WEDQ
INDEPENDENT LENS
Dallas, 2019
Part 1 of 2
Tornados. Drive-by shootings. Environmental racism. The stark North–South Dallas economic divide. Dallas residents and city workers like City Manager T.C. Broadnax respond to the causal effects of natural and humancaused disasters while navigating a city in crisis. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, January 3 on WEDU.
Part 2 of 2
Covering five tense weeks in Dallas the year before the pandemic hit, these interwoven stories capture the city’s pulse, and the people who work and live there, all looking to build a better future. This program airs at 11 p.m. Friday, January 3 on WEDU
Minted
Explore the complex world of the $40 billion NFT (non-fungible token) digital art market. An insider’s look at the rise and fall of the NFT phenomenon reveals how technology transformed the traditional art world, for better and worse. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, January 6 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, January 12 on WEDQ.
Without Arrows
After 13 years in Philadelphia, champion grass dancer Delwin Fiddler Jr. returns to his ancestral home on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota to protect his Lakota heritage, heal from family tragedy, and preserve his culture through dance. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, January 13 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, January 19 on WEDQ
FRONTLINE
Maui’s Deadly Firestorm
We investigate the deadliest American wildfire in a century, and the missed warnings that made it so unstoppable. Examine the fire’s causes, the chaotic response, and how changes to the climate and landscape have made Maui increasingly vulnerable to fires. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 7 on WEDU
Trump’s Comeback
hope of realizing the American dream. Hear their stories, united by the shared belief in the founding principles of our nation. This program airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Saturday, January 18 on WEDQ
FINDING THE FIRST FLORIDIANS
In May of 2016, a small stone knife found in Florida’s Aucilla River made national news. With a radiocarbon date of 14,500 years old, the knife rewrote the established timeline for humans populating North America. It left archeologists wondering: what other revelations lie preserved beneath Florida waters? This program airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 on WEDU
THE STONE OF HOPE: MOVING THE DREAM FORWARD
Explore the first decade of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., which averages 3-5 million visitors each year; narrated by Hill Harper. This program airs at 11 p.m. Monday, January 20 on WEDU.
REPAIRING THE WORLD: STORIES FROM THE TREE OF LIFE
Witness Pittsburgh’s powerful community response to hate in the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. Through the voices of survivors, family members, diverse Pittsburgh residents and leaders, this film shows unity in a moment of crisis, the resilience of a vibrant city, and a community working together to be “stronger than hate.” This program airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Monday, January 27 on WEDQ.
Explore Donald J. Trump’s return to the presidency with insider interviews, tracing defining moments over his life and career, his 2020 election loss, felony convictions and historic comeback. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 on WEDU.
JOURNEY TO AMERICA WITH NEWT AND CALLISTA GINGRICH
For generations, immigrants from around the world have come to America with the
RESISTANCE: THEY FOUGHT BACK
Discover the largely unknown and incredibly courageous story of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, January 27 on WEDU.
GREAT MIGRATIONS: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Exodus (Part 1 of 4)
Explore the first wave of the Great Migration, when more than a million Black Americans fled the Jim Crow South for the promised lands of the North. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 28 on WEDU
AMANDA SEYFRIED (EPISODE #1101)
JOY BEHAR WITH DR. GATES (EPISODE #1102)
SCIENCE & NATURE
NATURE
Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster
Follow Sir David Attenborough and a team of forensic experts as they unearth the fossil of a giant Pliosaur, the largest Jurassic predator ever known. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 8 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, January 12 on WEDQ.
Sharks of Hawaii
Learn surprising facts about the sharks that call the warm waters near Hawaii’s islands their home. Meet the Whitetip reef shark, Whale shark, Tiger shark and more. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Thursday, January 9 on WEDU
Patrick and the Whale
Follow Patrick Dykstra in his quest to connect with and understand the hidden nature of the sperm whale, shining a light on their intelligence and complexity, as well as their relationship with humankind. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Sunday, January 19 on WEDQ.
Big Cats, Small World:
Landlords (Part 1 of 2)
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to coexist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, January 26 on WEDQ.
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders (Part 2 of 2)
Sunken Ship Rescue
Follow the epic operation to secure, raise, and salvage the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground and tragically capsized off the coast of Italy on January 13, 2012, killing 32 people. The massive wreck—with a 160-foot-long hole in its hull—stretches the length of three football fields, weighs 45,000 tons, and was half submerged on the site of a protected reef. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, January 12 on WEDQ.
Black Hole: Universe (Part 2 of 2)
Take a seat on the ultimate thrill ride to explore nature’s strangest and most powerful objects. Black holes can reshape entire galaxies, warp the fabric of space and time, and may be the key to unlocking the ultimate nature of reality. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 19 on WEDQ
Ancient Maya Metropolis
The ancient ancestors of today’s Maya people thrived in large sophisticated cities across Central America for centuries. Why, around 750 CE, did they begin to abandon many of their major cities? Archaeologists investigate dramatic new evidence of the catastrophic droughts and instability that pushed cities beyond their limits. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, January 19 on WEDQ
The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her cubs’ needs. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 on WEDU
NOVA
Black Hole: Apocalypse (Part 1 of 2)
Black holes are the most enigmatic and exotic objects in the universe. They’re also the most powerful, with gravity so strong it can actually trap light. And they’re destructive. Anything that falls into them vanishes…gone forever. But now, astrophysicists are realizing that black holes may be essential to understanding how our universe unfolded—possibly leading to life on Earth and us. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 8 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 12 on WEDQ.
What Are UFOs?
Unidentified Flying Objects have long captivated the imagination of the public, but for decades most scientists treated the subject as taboo. Now, these mysterious phenomena are moving out of the shadows and into the light, as NASA pledges to study them scientifically. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 26 on WEDQ
Extreme Airport Engineering
In New York City, a team of elite engineers and construction workers are on a mission to build the ultimate airport. Follow their ups and downs as they race to build a new, worldclass LaGuardia on the site of one of America’s busiest aviation hubs. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 on WEDU.
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Abandoning the TItanic
Join a team of investigators as they search for the identity of the captain of a “mystery ship” that turned away from the “unsinkable” Titanic in its darkest hour, abandoning thou-
sands of lives to the icy waters and their deaths. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 8 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, January 12 on WEDQ
Death in Britannia
Uncover what happens when archaeologists study a skeleton found with an iron nail through its heel bone, suggesting the person was the victim of crucifixion in Romanoccupied Britain. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, January 19 on WEDQ
Leonardo: The Man Who Saved Science
Leonardo da Vinci is well known for his inventions as well as his art. But new evidence shows that many of his ideas were realized long before he sketched them out in his notebooks— some even 1,700 years before. Was Leonardo a copycat? This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, January 25 on WEDQ
Van Gogh’s Ear
The moment when Vincent van Gogh looked into a mirror, held up a blade and cut his own ear defines his turbulent life and art. But what did he really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the town of Arles? What was his state of mind? No one has been clear on the details...until now. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, January 25 on WEDQ
World War Speed
Follow historian James Holland on his quest to understand how the use of amphetamines affected the course of World War II and unleashed the first pharmacological arms race. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, January 26 on WEDQ.
Bombing Auschwitz
Join historians, survivors and experts as they consider one of the great moral dilemmas of the 20th century. Should the Allies have risked killing Auschwitz prisoners and bombed the camp to stop future atrocities? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 on WEDU
GREAT PERFORMANCES FROM VIENNA: THE NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION 2025
Experience this annual beloved concert from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Johann Strauss. Conducted by Riccardo Muti for the seventh time, PBS favorite Hugh Bonneville returns to host. This program airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 1 on WEDU.
BEST OF ROME: NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE 2025
American students ring in the New Year from the eternal city—Rome. With marching bands, cheerleaders and a host of local participants, this colorful and joyful parade takes viewers through the historic streets of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This program airs at 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 1 on WEDU.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET
Madama Butterfly
Soprano Asmik Grigorian stars as Cio-Cio-San in her Met Opera debut as the loyal geisha at the heart of Puccini’s devastating tragedy. Tenor Jonathan Tetelman stars as the callous American naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production, and Anthony Roth Costanzo hosts. This program airs at 8 p.m. Friday, January 3 on WEDQ.
Fire Shut Up In My Bones
Experience Grammy-winning composer Terence Blanchard and librettist Kasi Lemmon’s adaptation of Charles M. Blow’s memoir. James Robinson and Camille A. Brown co-direct with Brown also choreographing. Baritone Will Liverman stars with soprano Angel Blue. This program airs at 8 p.m. Friday, January 17 on WEDQ
WEDU programming is made possible with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
THE CHARLENE AND MARDY GORDON CONC ER T SER I E S
CONCERT DATES:
Schubertiad-Piano Sonata and Songs, Chi Yong Yun, Pianist and Hein Jung, Soprano: February 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Hermitage Piano Trio: March 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Galan Trio - Kinesis: March 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Ferman Center for the Arts: CHARLENE A. GORDON THEATER 214 N Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606
EVENT PARKING:
Parking available in West Parking Garage, Thomas Parking Garage, and Delaware Avenue Parking Garage.
An intimate chamber music series brings world-class artists and guest performers to the Charlene A. Gordon Theater in the Ferman Center for the Arts. This special series is generously sponsored by Charlene and Mardy Gordon. FREE / OPEN TO THE PUBLIC /
2025 WINTER OPERA FESTIVAL
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
Pietro Mascagni AND
Ruggero Leoncavallo
Feb. 15 – March 29, 2025
SEVILLE
Gioachino Rossini Feb. 22 – March 29, 2025
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
March 8 – 28, 2025
DRAMA
FATHER BROWN
Season 11
The Last Tango in Kembleford (Part 8 of 10)
Father Brown investigates when the competitive atmosphere at a local dance school leads to a dance with death. This episode airs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 1 on WEDQ.
The Dead of Night (Part 9 of 10)
Father Brown must try to unmask a mortal being when a supposed vampire strikes in the village. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, January 2 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 8 on WEDQ
The Scars of War (Part 10 of 10)
Inspector Sullivan asks for Father Brown’s help when Mrs. Devine’s son, Eddie, is framed for Howton’s murder. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, January 9 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 16 on WEDQ.
MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES
Season 3
Murder and Mozzarella (#303)
Game, Set, Murder (#307)
At a female tennis tournament hosted by Phryne, one of the competitors dies from a spider bite before she even steps onto the court. When it emerges that the spider had been deliberately placed in the woman’s empty tennis shoe, it becomes clear that someone has not just a determination to win, but a willingness to kill. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, January 30 on WEDU.
HOPE STREET
Season 2
Episode 2
Finn investigates a shooting while struggling to keep his temper. Marlene goes the extra mile for Nicole, alienating Barry in the process. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, January 2 on WEDU
In the world of family Italian restaurants, old grudges from the village are stirred up when matriarch Nonna Luisa dies and the ownership of a secret book of recipes becomes the suspected motive. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, January 2 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 8 on WEDQ
Blood and Money (#304)
When street urchins from a local gang begin to disappear from a poor neighborhood, suspicion falls on a hospital employee who has been using them in his petty crime operation. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, January 9 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 on WEDQ.
Death and Hysteria (#305)
One of the patients in a controversial sanatorium for women is electrocuted in her room. Though it could have been a tragic accident, Phryne has other ideas. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, January 16 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 on WEDQ
Death at the Grand (#306)
A concierge is stabbed and pushed to his death from the rooftop of the Grand Hotel, an establishment that was once a part of Melbourne high society but has now fallen on hard times. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, January 23 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 on WEDQ
Episode 3
When an ATM is stolen, new detective Al crosses a line to save someone he loves. Finn, struggling to cope, tells Siobhan their marriage is over. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, January 9 on WEDU
Episode 4
The whole town searches for a missing mother when a car is pulled from Port Devine harbor. Meanwhile, Al kisses someone he shouldn’t. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, January 16 on WEDU
Episode 5
As the police officers fight to secure a grieving daughter’s birthright, Al does something truly terrible to save his own daughter’s skin. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, January 23 on WEDU
Episode 6
Sparks fly when Marlene meets an outspoken farmer who hates the police. A a stressed-out Finn is pushed to a breaking point. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, January 30 on WEDU.
MIDSOMER MURDERS
The Black Trees Prophecy (#2301/2302) Deep in Blacktrees Forest is a bombproof shelter built by a man named Warren Kaine. His extreme paranoia has drawn other survivalists to the village, and now a doomsday prepper group meets weekly. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, January 4 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 7 on WEDQ.
is likely an ex-police officer. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, January 11 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 on WEDQ.
The Grain of Truth (#2305/2306)
A trendy organic bakery in a restored mill is causing resentment amongst several villagers. Causton CID don’t take the complaints too seriously until several people are dosed with a dangerous hallucinogenic. Then the first death occurs... This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, January 18 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 on WEDQ
Dressed to Kill (#2307/2308)
Parish chairwoman Lois Springfield is found dead in a local theatre. The detectives assume it’s because of her hostility toward a drag show being organized, but other motives are at play. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, January 25 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 28 on WEDQ
ALL CREATURES
GREAT & SMALL ON MASTERPIECE
Season 4
On a Wing and a Prayer (Part 7 of 7)
James tries to get home for Christmas and Skeldale House prepares for a new arrival. This episode airs at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, January 5 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 8 on WEDQ.
Season 5
To All Our Boys (Season Premiere; Part 1 of 7)
A medical scare keeps James’ feet firmly on the ground and Siegfried and Carmody get their wires crossed over an animal. Helen steps in to help an old family friend and Mrs. Hall faces trouble when she decides to help with the war effort. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, January 12 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 on WEDQ
Holding the Baby (Part 2 of 7)
The Debt of Lies (#2303/2304)
Gated estate Challis Court is a tightknit community for retired police officers, but when a new arrival is found dead, the other residents regard the murder as an affront; Barnaby realizes that the killer
Baby Jimmy joins James and Carmody on their rounds. Helen is surprised to find Jenny with a new best friend. Mrs. Hall starts her job as an ARP Warden and tries to keep the peace between Siegfried and the overly assertive Mr. Bosworth when tragedy strikes. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, January 19 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 on WEDQ.
Homecoming (Part 3 of 7)
When Jimmy’s Christening Day is interrupted by the arrival of a surprise visitor, Siegfried makes a promise he
struggles to keep. A furry friend helps Helen to find common ground with James’ mother. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, January 26 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 on WEDQ.
VIENNA BLOOD
Season 4
Mephisto Waltz (Season Premiere; Part 1 of 4) Vienna, 1909. Oskar must identify a high-level traitor known as Mephisto, who threatens the very existence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. With Mephisto only existing in the mind of a dead man, Oskar needs Max’s help. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, January 5 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 8 on WEDQ
A Winning Hand (Part 2 of 4)
A murder takes Oskar and Max’s investigation into the glamorous world of high-stakes underground gambling. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, January 12 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 on WEDQ.
The Enemy Within (Part 3 of 4) Max is in a coma and Oskar knows only that Max’s assailant is linked to his pursuit of Mephisto. When he’s forced to go on the run, Oskar is connected to a second murder. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, January 19 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 on WEDQ.
The Face of Mephisto (Part 4 of 4)
Still in hiding, Oskar identifies the highpowered gamblers at the secretive game Max joined before he was shot. He can’t yet connect the gamblers to Mephisto, but he knows he’s making someone nervous. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, January 26 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 on WEDQ
VELVET
Presented in Spanish with English subtitles. Paris (Part 7 of 16)
When Alberto and Ana join Raul on a trip to Paris, Cristina shows up unexpectedly. To escape Don Francisco’s harassment, Luisa turns to his wife. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, January 5 on WEDU
The Day After (Part 8 of 16)
Back from Paris, Ana feels certain that Cristina is Alberto’s true love. Meanwhile, Dona Blanca discovers Max’s true identity. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, January 12 on WEDU
Alberto’s Choice (Part 9 of 16)
As the wedding approaches, Alberto sees Ana with another man and must choose between her and Cristina. Luisa’s husband, Juan, gets sick again. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, January 19 on WEDU
The Big Day (Part 10 of 16)
Ana refuses to marry Alberto in a secret ceremony. Raúl returns, but a last-minute setback could endanger the fashion show. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, January 26 on WEDU
CALL THE MIDWIFE
Season 12
Part 7 of 8
Preparations for Trixie and Matthew’s wedding are underway as a joyous occasion that brings the community together. Nancy visits a homeless family, and it is not long before their plight is brought to the attention of Nonnatus house. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 7 on WEDQ
Part 8 of 8
As Trixie and Matthew’s wedding officially begins, a series of small and great disasters threaten to impede the day. A horrific car crash turns into a race against time. Sister Julienne hatches a plan to save Nonnatus House once and for all. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 on WEDQ.
Season 13
Part 1 of 8
Nonnatus House kicks off a new pupil midwife training. Dr. Turner supervises the delivery of a baby whose mother has cerebral palsy. The “Raise the Roof Campaign” for better pay and conditions creates a divide of opinion among the nurses. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 on WEDQ
Part 2 of 8
Shelagh and Joyce assist a heavily pregnant woman dealing with a severe mold problem in her new apartment. Nancy attends a “Raise the Roof Campaign” meeting against some of her peers’ wishes. Trixie takes secret driving lessons from Fred. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 28 on WEDQ.
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Presented in Danish with English subtitles. Season 9
Episode 2
Believing that Sarah is his daughter, Edward begins getting close to her. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 7 on WEDQ
Episode 3
Episode 4
Feeling ignored while Edward spends time with Sarah, his wife sees another man. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 21 on WEDQ
Episode 5
Amanda hasn’t heard from Frida’s father in four days and begins to get anxious. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 28 on WEDQ.
MISS SCARLET ON MASTERPIECE Season
5
The Rival (Season Premiere; Part 1 of 6) When a new Detective Inspector starts at Scotland Yard, Eliza must fight to prove herself all over again. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 12 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 15 on WEDQ
The Guild (Part 2 of 6)
Eliza is tasked with solving the murder of a high-profile private detective with a closet full of skeletons. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, January 19 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 on WEDQ.
When Sarah’s grandparents are robbed, she needs help convincing the police to investigate. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 on WEDQ.
The Thames Reaper (Part 3 of 6)
With a notorious serial killer on the loose, Eliza is caught in the middle of a clash between Fleet Street and Scotland Yard. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 26 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 29 on WEDQ
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