WEDU PBS Premiere Magazine - May 2024

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A Message from Paul Grove Dear Friends of WEDU PBS,

Have you ever been shocked to discover that someone was trying to harm you or your family?

It happened to me just a few weeks ago when I screened The Fentanyl Project, a new documentary that premieres on WEDU PBS on Thursday, May 16 at 9 p.m.

I had heard of fentanyl. I had even heard firsthand from U.S. Senator Rick Scott about the devastating impact of the fentanyl crisis on families and communities in Florida and across the nation.

And still… I was shocked by the threat to our collective safety because fentanyl can look deceptively harmless, especially to someone who has no intention of ingesting it. Many people are unknowingly ingesting fentanyl with deadly results.

While watching the film with my four sons, I learned that fentanyl is a synthetic drug, 100 times stronger than morphine, and a significant contributor to fatal and nonfatal overdoses in the United States. Anyone who experiments with drugs, takes pills, or receives a pill from a friend—believing it to be Adderall or Xanax—is at risk. Often, these individuals have no intention of taking fentanyl but end up ingesting a potentially lethal dose unknowingly.

The Fentanyl Project explores a heartbreaking public health crisis through the stories of local families and first responders who courageously shared their experiences. You will see, as I did, that it's not just drug users who are at risk of a fentanyl overdose.

I am proud that WEDU and other Florida Public Media stations have taken steps to inform and educate the public about the deadliest drug threat our nation has faced. Because this film is so important, WEDU will collaborate with other Florida Public Media stations for statewide distribution.

This powerful short film was directed and edited by award-winning educator and filmmaker KT Curran of Wingspan Productions in Sarasota. Wingspan Productions is dedicated to identifying and addressing critical issues of our time.

As a WEDU member, you should take pride in knowing that your support enables us to raise awareness of this critical issue.

For additional information about The Fentanyl Project, including additional on-air dates and online viewing options, please visit wedu.org/fentanyl.

As always, I welcome your comments and feedback. Feel free to email me at paulgrove@wedu.org.

Onward and upward,

Paul Grove

Proud Sustaining Member of the Broadcasters Circle President and CEO WEDU PBS

Paul Grove President and Chief Executive Officer paulgrove@wedu.org

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THANK YOU to our tiger-tastic friends and neighbors for attending WEDU PBS KIDS Be My Neighbor Day!

Thousands of friends and kind neighbors of WEDU PBS attended our Be My Neighbor Day event on March 23, 2024. It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood (even if there were a few short showers!) as guests joined in the fun with games, crafts, activities in English and Spanish, face painting, balloons, and inflatables; had the chance to Meet the Community Helpers including police, firefighters, and EMTs; toured the WEDU PBS TV Station including our studios and the Florida This Week set; rode the trolley around the neighborhood; read, sang, and danced with friends on a big stage; and best of all, got a chance to meet and greet PBS KIDS favorites Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood!

WEDU PBS Board Member Spotlight: May 2024

Danielle Drummond

How long have you been serving on the WEDU Board of Directors? I have been serving on the Board for just over two years.

Why did you decide to join the Board?

I have always been impressed with WEDU, in particular the high quality programming and significant community impact. Serving on the Board has allowed me the opportunity to support the organization’s mission and values, which has been a very rewarding experience so far. I have learned so much that I did not know about this incredible organization.

What is your favorite PBS program?

If I had to pick one, I would say America’s Test Kitchen. I love to cook and am always looking for new ideas to try at home.

“Hobbies & passions: I am an avid runner, you can find me jogging in my neighborhood with my two rescue dogs most days of the week. I also love watching my two daughters in their athletic pursuits; they both play competitive volleyball and lacrosse, which keeps us quite busy. My husband and I have been making a point to play more golf in our remaining free time. My family loves to travel, and we have been fortunate to go on some amazing trips recently. I look forward to WEDU continuing to play a vital role in our local communities with its award-winning programming and community events. WEDU is uniquely positioned to provide both life-long education, as well as opportunities for engagement for all residents across our region. I am excited to see WEDU further expand its reach and impact in the future.

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EXPRESS WAY WITH DULÉ HILL

Appalachia (Part 2 of 4)

In Appalachia, Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing. He meets a master luthier rehabilitating opioid addicts, a Black folk musician, and the creator of “Latin-grass,” a fusion of Latin-American folk and bluegrass music. This episode airs at 4 a.m. Thursday, May 2 on WEDU

Texas (Part 3 of 4)

In Texas, Dulé Hill connects with an Aztec dancer, blind painter and Latino theater director, each breaking down cultural barriers and becoming leaders for the next generation. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 on WEDU

Chicago (Part 4 of 4)

Chicago is a city known for its rich history and culture. But for some, it’s been marred by crime and violence. Dulé Hill meets the city’s talented artists to explore why art and activism are often synonymous in the Midwest. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 on WEDU.

GREAT PERFORMANCES

Now Hear This

The Composer Is Yoo

For the first time in his life, Scott Yoo has agreed to compose a piece of music, and he has no idea how to begin. Follow Yoo's surprising journey of discovery, allowing viewers to experience the challenges and rewards of creating his Opus 1. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 on WEDU

ELTON JOHN AND BERNIE TAUPIN: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG

Artists from across the musical spectrum will join the national library and U.S. leaders to honor the great songwriting duo of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, the 2024 recipients

of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The lineup includes Joni Mitchell, Garth Brooks, Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, Metallica, Maren Morris, Billy Porter, Charlie Puth and Jacob Lusk of Gabriels. This program airs at 10 p.m. Friday, May 3 on WEDU.

ORIGINAL

WEDU ARTS PLUS

Episode 1308

Go behind the scenes of the Henry B. Plant Museum's newest exhibition, "Imperfect Harmony: Man, Machine, and Music at the Tampa Bay Hotel." A Detroit fashion illustrator shares her passion for fashion design through her skilled drawings.

Painter Kelsey Rolling focuses on representation and reinterpretation in the works she creates in Reno, Nevada. The company Three Peak Designs in California restores vintage ski lift chairs into original works of art. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9 on WEDU and repeats at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 12 on WEDQ.

airs at 7 p.m. Friday, May 31 on WEDQ

GREAT PERFORMANCES Hamlet

Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon from The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park starring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 10 on WEDU

Audra McDonald at the London Palladium

Enjoy Broadway hits and more performed by the six-time Tony Award winner, including “I Am What I Am,” “Climb Every Mountain,” “Summertime,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” and many more. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 17 on WEDU

Purlie Victorious

Experience this comedic play starring Tony Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. telling the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner. Written by Ossie Davis with direction by Tony winner Kenny Leon. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 24 on WEDU.

Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary Concert

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET Nabucco

Ancient Babylon comes to life in this production of Verdi’s early masterpiece. Baritone George Gagnidze makes his Met role debut as the imperious king Nabucco, alongside soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska reprising her turn as his vengeful daughter, Abigaille. Daniele Callegari conducts and Angel Blue hosts. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 on WEDQ

Don Giovanni

Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes his Met debut with a new take on Mozart’s tragicomedy. Maestro Nathalie Stutzmann also makes her Met debut, conducting the cast led by baritone Peter Mattei in the title role alongside bass-baritone Adam Plachetka as Leporello. This program

Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson and more performing from shows like “Carousel,” “South Pacific,” “The King and I,” “The Sound of Music" and more. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 31 on WEDU.

GREAT PERFORMANCES | RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

NATURE

Season of the Osprey

A veteran pair of ospreys return home to a Connecticut saltmarsh. Over one summer they must battle their enemies, withstand the elements, and hunt hundreds of fish, all to raise the next generation of these consummate sea hawks. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on WEDQ.

Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons

The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12 on WEDQ

Saving the Animals of Ukraine

cooperation has set us apart. As we grow and evolve, the internal changes we enact have the potential to impact those around us, our broader communities and societies. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on WEDQ

Tomorrows (Part 6 of 6)

Examining the ways we often see the future as a rigid and singular concept rather than the multiple possible futures before us, the crucial need to think much, much bigger about what could come next, and how we all have more personal agency than we realize. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 12 on WEDQ.

From the heart of war-torn Ukraine, stories of survival, love, and resilience emerge beyond the battles. Witness an extraordinary view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them. Directed by Ukrainian YouTuber Anton Ptushkin. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19 on WEDQ

Green Island, White Desert

Ireland is renowned worldwide for its lush green landscapes and wild Atlantic coast, but one of its greatest natural treasures is a desert of grey stones called the Burren, which is home to some of Ireland’s most enchanting wildlife. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 26 on WEDQ.

Niagara Falls

Embark to Niagara Falls and witness its stunning beauty and a wide variety of wildlife—mammals, birds, and reptiles— that call it home. Through the eyes of passionate scientists, uncover a complex world forged by stone and powered by water. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on WEDU

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FUTURE Together (Part 5 of 6)

NOVA | MAKING NORTH AMERICA

Human (Part 3 of 3)

Explore the intimate connections between the landscape, the colonizing of the continent, and the emergence of our industrial world. Beginning with Native American ancestors who crafted hunting weapons from stone traded across hundreds of miles, learn how pre-Columbian civilizations developed an expert knowledge of the landscape and its resources. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on WEDQ.

HUMAN FOOTPRINT

The Urban Jungle (Part 5 of 6)

Shane explores the modern city: an ecosystem built by, for us. He encounters three species thriving in the city, reckons with our complex urban history, and envisions a new and wilder urban future. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on WEDQ

The Ground Below (Part 6 of 6)

Shane explores the history and science of cotton. A prehistoric coastline from North Carolina to Texas laid the foundation for a crop that re-shaped our history, our culture, and even our DNA. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 12 on WEDQ

NOVA

Why Bridges Collapse

The 2018 collapse of a section of the

Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy; bridge collapses in the U.S.; engineering techniques that can make bridges safer and prevent them from breaking down. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12 on WEDQ

Secrets in Your Data

Alok Patel takes a look at what happens to the personal data shared on social media and efforts to maximize benefits without compromising personal privacy. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 19 on WEDQ.

Decoding the Universe: Cosmos

How big is the universe? Will it ever end? Why is so much of it made of mysterious dark matter and energy? See how mindbending discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized our understanding of the universe. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 26 on WEDQ

Why Ships Crash

When the colossal Ever Given container ship crashed in the Suez Canal in March 2021, international supply chains ground to a halt. How did it happen? Follow the investigation into one of the most expensive shipping disasters ever. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on WEDU

PREHISTORIC ROADTRIP

Welcome to Fossil Country (Part 1 of 3)

Travel with Emily through billions of years of Earth’s history to meet some of its earliest life forms, from primitive bacteria to giant reptiles and many surprising creatures in between. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 13 on WEDQ

We Dig Dinosaurs (Part 2 of 3)

Cruise with Emily into the Cretaceous, when astonishing creatures like T. Rex dominated the planet. But what happened to these tremendous animals? And how did other life forms survive an apocalyptic asteroid crash into Earth 66 million years ago? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 20 on WEDQ.

Tiny Teeth, Fearsome Beasts (Part 3 of 3)

Join Emily as she continues her adventure, discovering surprising truths hidden in the fossil record. Meanwhile, scientists studying our planet’s past are revealing clues about its future. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 27 on WEDQ

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PRESENTED BY WEDU PBS

A heartbreaking public health crisis is affecting unsuspecting families across America: fentanyl poisoning. Hidden in "party drugs" and disguised as Xanax, Adderall, cocaine, cannabis, and even children's candy, these fentanyl-laced drugs often lead to fatal results. The Fentanyl Project from Wingspan Productions illuminates how illegal fentanyl poisoning is affecting the lovely beachside town of Sarasota, Florida.

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THU, MAY 16 | 9PM FRI, MAY 17 | 2AM SAT, MAY 18 | 4AM THU, MAY 23 | 2PM TUE, MAY 28 | 11:30PM

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BOOKS READERS CLUB

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INDEPENDENT LENS

Space: The Longest Goodbye

NASA's goal to send astronauts to Mars would require a three-year absence from Earth, during which communication in real time would be impossible due to the immense distance. Meet the psychologists whose job is to keep astronauts mentally stable in outer space, as they are caught between their dream of reaching new frontiers and the basic human need to stay connected to home. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 6 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11 on WEDQ.

The Tuba Thieves

What is the role of sound and what does it mean to listen? Hard of hearing filmmaker Alison O’Daniel uses a series of tuba thefts in Los Angeles high schools as a jumping-off point to explore these questions. Through several d/Deaf people telling stories in a unique game of telephone, the central mystery of The Tuba Thieves isn’t about theft of instruments; it’s about the nature of sound itself. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 20 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 26 on WEDQ

PHOTOGRAPHIC JUSTICE: THE CORKY LEE STORY

Using his camera as a “weapon against injustice,” Chinese American photographer Corky Lee’s art is his activism. His unforgettable images of Asian American life empowered generations. This film’s intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 13 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 18 on WEDQ.

THE STORY OF CHINA WITH MICHAEL WOOD

Ancestors/Silk Roads & China Ships (Parts 1 and 2 of 6)

Starting with a family reunion, when 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors on 'Tomb Sweeping Day,' Michael explores ancient myths and archaeological sites to uncover the origins of the Chinese state;

he examines the first Chinese writing, and tells the dramatic tale of the bloodthirsty First Emperor, before an amazing climax with a million pilgrims at a festival on the Yellow River. From picturesque old cities on the Yellow River he travels to the bazaars of the Silk Road in Central Asia, and on to India in the footsteps of the Chinese monk who brought Buddhist texts to China. He uncovers the coming of Christianity, sails the Grand Canal, and tracks the spread of Chinese culture across East Asia, an influence 'as profound as Rome on the Latin West'. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Monday, May 13 on WEDQ and repeats at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 15 on WEDU

Golden Age/The Ming (Parts 3 and 4 of 6)

In the alleys of Kaifeng, the world's greatest city before the 19th century, Michael Wood hears legends, samples the cuisine and explores printing. We see a huge working replica of an astronomical clock made by 'China's Leonardo da Vinci.' And at a crunch Chinese Premier League match, we learn that the Chinese even invented soccer! In Nanjing Michael Wood sees the building of a huge replica of a Ming ocean-going junk. In Suzhou the 'Venice of China,' he explores the silk industry, ceramics and lacquermaking, and visits one of China's most beautiful gardens. Then in Macao, the arrival of Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci begins China's fateful modern exchanges with the West. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Monday, May 20 on WEDQ and repeats at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22 on WEDU

The Last Empire/The Age of Revolution (Parts 5 and 6 of 6)

In the 18th century, China was the biggest economy in the world, and with that prosperity came a fabulously rich culture. From China's favourite novel, to opera and storytelling houses, and all-women's mosques, it's an age full of surprises. But then came the fateful clash with the British in the First Opium War, the beginning of the end of the empire. Michael Wood visits Hong Kong's Peninsula Hotel, jewel of the Jazz age, and follows Mao on the Long

NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 2024

America’s national night of remembrance returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 35th anniversary broadcast taking us back to the real meaning of Memorial Day through personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances. Featuring world-renowned artists with the National Symphony Orchestra, the deeply moving annual event unlike anything else on television brings us together as one family of Americans to honor the service of generations of our men and women in uniform, our military families, and pay tribute to all those who have given their lives for our country. This program airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 26 on WEDU

March to Yan'an, the base of the communist revolution. He meets a survivor of the Japanese massacre of Nanjing, describes the communist victory, and ends with Mao's death and the boom time of the last thirty years. The series ends as it began at home with the warmth of the Chinese family. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Monday, May 27 on WEDQ and repeats at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on WEDU.

POMPEII: THE NEW DIG

Follow the most extensive archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Nearly two years in the making, with exclusive access to the dig and the all-Italian team of archaeologists, the series follows the excavation of an entire city block, unearthing what life was like in Pompeii before the eruption and the horror faced by the victims, and those who survived, when Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.

• Part 1 of 3 airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 on WEDU and repeats at 4 p.m. Monday, May 20 on WEDQ.

• Part 2 of 3 airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on WEDU and repeats at 4 p.m. Monday, May 27 on WEDQ

• Part 3 of 3 airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on WEDU

APPALACHIA HEART

Travel with visual artist Charmaine Wheatley on a year-long project to paint portraits of people affected by the opioid crisis in two rural Eastern Kentucky communities, connecting us by our common humanity. This program airs at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19 on WEDQ and repeats at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23 on WEDU

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

The Riot Report Revisit 1967, when inner cities across America erupted in violence. LBJ appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate, and the Commission’s final report would offer a shockingly unvarnished assessment of race relations that still resonates today. This program airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 on WEDU.

COVER PHOTOS: The concert will remember our fallen heroes and Gold Star families including Allen Hoe, Nainoa Hoe, Jack Moran, and Kirstie Ennis.

THE PARIS MURDERS

Presented in French with English subtitles. Season 1

Possession (Part 9 of 12)

A man comes forward to admit stabbing a woman to death in church, claiming to be possessed by a demon. Rocher thinks it could be a clever trick. This episode airs at 12 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 on WEDQ

Smoke and Mirrors (Part 10 of 12)

The police are working on a seemingly simple investigation of a drug ring, but it ends with dramatic consequences that take a toll on the team. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 on WEDQ.

In the Spotlight (Part 11 of 12)

Just as the Chief of Police brings in three young interns, the team is sent a shocking recording of a young woman getting her throat cut. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 on WEDQ

Out of the Shadows (Part 12 of 12)

Chloe is in for a shock when she thinks she sees her mother at a party, who was presumably beaten to death by Chloe’s father twenty years before. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 on WEDQ.

WORLD ON FIRE ON MASTERPIECE

Season 1

Part 6 of 7

Paris falls to the Nazis, and Webster and Albert's lives are suddenly turned upside down. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 on WEDQ.

Part 7 of 7

Harry has a second chance at saving Kasia from Warsaw. In Manchester, could Lois be set for happiness at last? This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 on WEDQ

Season 2

Part 1 of 6

The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina’s household. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 on WEDQ

Part 2 of 6

Harry struggles to adapt to the realities of desert combat and Lois longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and in Manchester, a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina’s door. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on WEDQ

Part 3 of 6

As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the Fuhrer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on WEDQ

Part 4 of 6

Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, and Rajib’s military values are tested as he is torn between duty and ideals. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David’s aid. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on WEDQ.

Part 5 of 6

Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry’s unit as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, Kasia is confronted by the horror of war. In France, romance blossoms. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on WEDQ

Part 6 of 6

Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while North Africa remains brutal for Rajib. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 on WEDQ

CALL THE MIDWIFE Season 13

Part 7 of 8

Rosalind oversees the care of a teenage mom and uncovers a disturbing truth. Trixie and Matthew struggle with their change in fortune, while Joyce receives an unexpected visitor. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 on WEDQ

Part 8 of 8

Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Sister Monica Joan ruffles feathers. Poplar votes for its Mother of the Year. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 on WEDQ

GUILT ON MASTERPIECE

Season 3

The Clothes On Our Backs (Part 1 of 4)

Max and Jake find themselves back in Edinburgh where they soon face a familiar danger. Kenny tries to help a family member, while dramatic action plays out at a farm. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 on WEDQ.

You Can Take the Boy Out of Leith (Part 2 of 4)

Max and Jake seek refuge with a face from the past in the Highlands, but Teddy is on their trail. Scotland’s national bank is being sold and Maggie sees an opportunity. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 on WEDQ

Aim High (Part 3 of 4)

Max, Jake, and their new gang hide from Maggie in Edinburgh and discover her link to Sir Jim Sturrock. Maggie exerts pressure on Teddy and Aliza risks the bank sale. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 12 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday,

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Let Them Come (Part 4 of 4)

Max and Jake have a plan for final victory, but so does everyone else. Maggie’s enemies close in, and Sturrock’s bank sale is in danger. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 19 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on WEDQ.

BROADCHURCH

Season 2

Part 6 of 8

Ellie tries to wrest back control, and time is running out for Alec Hardy. Meanwhile, Beth has to face an emotional ordeal alone. This episode airs at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 on WEDU

Part 7 of 8

concludes that they have a serious sexual predator at large in the town, someone who may strike again. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, May 25 on WEDU

MARYLAND ON MASTERPIECE

Part 1 of 3

Sisters Becca and Rosaline receive unimaginable news about their mother. They fly to the Isle of Man to learn more and are reunited after years of distance. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 on WEDQ

A trap is set—but will it have the desired result? Paul steps in to help a figure in distress, and in a turn of events she could have never foreseen, Ellie finds herself exposed and alone. This episode airs at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 on WEDU

Part 8 of 8

Decisions are made, truths are revealed, and lives in Broadchurch are changed forever. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, May 18 on WEDU.

Season 3

Part 1 of 8

The initial forensics report confirms Hardy and Ellie’s suspicions that this was not an opportunistic attack, it was planned. Hardy

Part 2 of 3

As Becca and Rosaline deal with the fallout from their mother’s death, new revelations emerge, and the sisters cope in different and sometimes destructive ways. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 12 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 on WEDQ

Part 3 of 3

Everything comes to a head as Richard and Jim arrive on the Isle of Man. Mary’s actions continue to have an impact on the entire family as they try to heal and reconnect. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 19 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 on

RFDS: ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE

Season 1

Part 8 of 8

Eliza must decide if she will stay or go back to London, as the team gathers for the annual RFDS fundraising ball. Pete is working at a remote clinic where a seemingly straightforward case of a boy with a concussion escalates into a violent and potentially fatal situation. Pete will have to employ some creative tactics to ensure the safety of everyone involved, including himself. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 5 on WEDU

Season 2

Part 1 of 8

Staff shortages and an unreachable Leonie have the team working at their limits amidst the chaos of the White Cliffs rodeo, leaving Pete and new mental health nurse Chaya alone to deal with a horrible multi-casualty car accident that forces Pete to act well outside of his scope of practice. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12 on WEDU.

Part 2 of 8

Pete discovers the emergency intervention he performed has had major repercussions, before he, Wayne and Chaya are called to a retrieval where they are challenged to keep a critically ill patient’s explosive secret from her volatile husband—a challenge made all the more difficult when they have to change course. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 19 on WEDU

11-year-old inventor Tyler and his BFF Tony use their time machine to go back in time to solve problems in their neighborhood.

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The Lake Wales community and a host of creatures, great and small, recently lost a legend in the veterinary field. Dr. Thomas Schotman (or Doc Tom if you knew him well), a longtime partner and revered veterinarian at the former Lake Wales Veterinary Hospital, passed away on November 12, 2023.

Dr. Schotman emigrated to the U.S. from Holland at the age of 8. He discovered his passion for helping animals while living in Crystal River and then pursued it at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After his graduation, he established his practice in Lake Wales, where he treated over 500 species of animals, from hamsters and alligators to elephants, zebras, and lions. Dr. Schotman enjoyed the long-running program Nature on WEDU, with its extraordinary cinematography and passion for the natural world he loved. He also wanted to help others less fortunate and volunteered with HEART, a local nonprofit.

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