GODSOFTENNIS
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A Message from Paul Grove
Dear Friends of WEDU PBS,
“You cannot be serious! That ball was on the line! Chalk flew up!”
—John McEnroe
If you DON’T know where this exclamation is from, I have a story for you, and if you DO know where that exclamation is from, then I have great news! This month, WEDU PBS premieres Gods of Tennis on July 23 at 9 p.m.
It’s a must-watch series for anyone who cherishes the epic battles that rocked the tennis world during its golden age in the 1970s and 1980s. If you’re not a tennis fan, grab some popcorn and pull up a chair. This is a fun drama!
As a teenager, I vividly remember Saturday mornings tuning in to the Breakfast at Wimbledon specials. The rivalry was palpable, especially during the Björn Borg–John McEnroe era. Half the audience rooted for the calm, collected Swede, while the other half, including myself, cheered for the fiery American. I even had a McEnroe poster on my bedroom wall, a constant reminder of his tenacity and spirit.
Gods of Tennis is a three-part series that delves deep into the legendary years of tennis, using the prestigious Wimbledon tournament as its backdrop. The documentary features interviews with some of the biggest names in tennis—Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Arthur Ashe, Björn Borg, Chris Evert, and Martina Navratilova. These icons didn’t just play tennis; they redefined it, each uniquely, and their influence extended far beyond the court.
The first episode spotlights Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe, two trailblazers who brought profound changes to the game. The mix of contemporaneous footage and insightful interviews paints a vivid picture of their impact. The series is interspersed with interviews with King, and we hear stories from sports journalists and other tennis legends like Sue Barker, Pam Shriver, Chris Evert, and Martina Navratilova. Later episodes bring us closer to the Borg and McEnroe rivalry that so many of us remember fondly.
Watching this series reminded me of the dynamic days when we marked our calendars to watch these titanic tennis matches. Mark your calendars and prepare to relive some of the greatest moments in tennis history with Gods of Tennis. Whether you were Team Borg or Team McEnroe or admired the grace of Chris Evert or the power of Martina Navratilova, this series is bound to bring back the excitement, the drama, and the love for a sport that has captivated generations.
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
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WEDU Community Happenings
RICHARD
“DICK” M.
LOBO INDUCTED INTO FBA HALL OF FAME
Congratulations to Richard “Dick” M. Lobo, former WEDU PBS President and CEO and current Director Emeritus, who was recently inducted into the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Mr. Lobo, who also served as President and GM of WTVJ and was the former Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau in Washington, nominated by President Obama, was recognized as one of the most impactful, inspirational, and influential broadcasting legends during the 2024 Florida Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala and award ceremony on June 27 at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach.
WOMBATS JOIN THE FUN AT REMAKE LEARNING DAYS
Our “Playtime with the Wombats” event at Remake Learning Days in Sarasota was a blast, with games and activities from the PBS KIDS show Work It Out Wombats! designed to spark curiosity and encourage problem-solving skills in kids. We even had a special guest, Zeke, say hello to the guests.
BEST TV SHOW
READ WITH FRIENDS!
WEDU PBS KIDS and the Braden River Branch Library invited guests to “Read with Friends!” Kids and families explored cause & effect alongside our Work It Out Wombats! friends with a readaloud story and fun crafts.
WEDU ARTS PLUS NAMED BEST TV SHOW
WEDU PBS is proud to announce that our original arts & culture program, WEDU Arts Plus, has won yet another honor—this time being named “Best TV Show,” an award bestowed by Tampa Bay Magazine in their Best of 2024 list.
• Kathryn Alyson
• Curtis Anderson
• Anonymous (9)
• Jim Bennett
• Monroe and Suzette Berkman
• Barbara Collins Longe
• Laura Denenholz
• Suzanne Drake in memory of Christopher Drake
• Alan Friedman
• Sharon Gillespie
• Vince and Chaoying Good
• Christine Heider
• The Huisking Foundation
• Ben D. Johnston
• The Koski Family Foundation
• Ernest R. Kretzmer
• Michael and Margaret LaRocca
• Joy McCann Foundation
• Sharon Miller
• Candi Packett**
• Allen and Karen Petty
• Larry Pfund
• Gary A. Remmen
• Benson and Lee Riseman
• Charles Rosenblum
• Betsy Schweitzer
• Anne Sherr**
• Patricia Singletary
• The Spurlino Foundation
• William and Renee Stevens
• Mark Warshawsky
• Susan R. Wilcox
WEDU PBS Staff Spotlight: JULY 2024
Latrice Johnson Cabrera
What she does at WEDU: I am the Education Coordinator. I handle the Education team’s marketing, and I plan and prepare for events. I work with families to provide them with free educational resources, and am also in charge of creating WEDU’s free monthly Education enewsletter, EdConnect, which you can sign up for at wedu.org/preview.
Employed at WEDU since: May 2024.
Hobbies & passions: I love being able to go outside and explore all there is to do in Tampa. I’m a dog mom, so I enjoy going to parks and outdoor fresh markets where my pup can tag along. I also love discovering and cooking new recipes for my family. When I am not doing an outdoor activity, I am relaxing at home, planning my next cruise, or playing PC and Switch games.
Favorite PBS program: Wild Kratts.
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In the short time that I have worked here, I’ve loved the environment and the flexibility to be creative in everything I do. My team has been supportive and helpful in many ways, and for that, I am grateful.
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To update your beneficiaries, often it is as easy as logging into your account online and navigating to your beneficiary settings. If your account does not have online capabilities, you can ask your plan administrator for beneficiary forms for you to complete and return.
The information most commonly needed about WEDU is:
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A designation of as little as 10% can make a tremendous impact on WEDU PBS and the programs you love.
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ARTS & MUSIC
DISCO: SOUNDTRACK OF A REVOLUTION
Stayin’ Alive (Part 3 of 3)
Disco seemed untouchable by the end of the 1970s, but an incited violent backlash led to its demise. Dive into disco’s underground return, where it laid the foundations for all future electronic dance music. This program airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Saturday, July 6 on WEDQ
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Yannick: An Artist’s Journey
Experience the music director of the Metropolitan Opera’s meteoric rise to become one of the most acclaimed and sought-after music directors of his generation in this documentary from cinema verité filmmaker Susan Froemke. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, July 5 on WEDQ
The Red Shoes
Experience Hans Christian Andersen’s dark fairytale from acclaimed directorchoreographer Matthew Bourne with this Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation starring Ashley Shaw, Adam Cooper, Dominic North and Michaela Meazza. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, July 19 on WEDQ
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Now Hear This
Copland: Dean of American Music
Scott Yoo explores the life and work of Aaron Copland, and how he created the American sound. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, July 5 on WEDQ
WES BOUND:
THE GENIUS OF WES MONTGOMERY
Discover the story of a legendary jazz guitarist and composer from Indiana. Wes Montgomery was born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1923, and rose from humble beginnings to become one of the greatest jazz guitarists of all time. This first full-length documentary of Wes Montgomery is told through the eyes of his youngest child, Robert Montgomery. This program airs at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 6 on WEDQ.
WE WERE HYPHY
Oakland in the 90s was one of the most dangerous cities in the US. Hyphy was a musical movement that came from the streets but encouraged kids to “Go Dumb” instead of getting violent. We Were Hyphy explores the music that was the beating heart of Hyphy. The film interviews the uniquely charismatic musicians behind the music and looks at the dances, fashions, and culture spawned by their genius. This program airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, July 6 on WEDQ
VOCES
From Here, From There / De Aquí, De Allá
Luis Cortes Romero, the first undocumented attorney to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, journeyed from a difficult youth to the highest court in the land as part of a powerful legal team fighting the Administration’s attempt to rescind DACA. This program airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 on WEDU
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET
La Forza del Destino
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s grand tale of love, deadly vendetta, and family strife with soprano Lise Davidsen starring as Leonora, one of the repertory’s most tormented heroines. This program airs at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 12 on WEDQ
Falstaff
WEDU ARTS PLUS
Episode 1311
Lakeland photographer Scott Audette specializes in underwater portraits. Artist and educator Robert Schefman explores themes of illusion and secrets in his realistic paintings. Known as “The Angel of New York”, singer Martina Bruno captivates the city’s subway riders with her voice. An exhibition at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach presents Japanese animation before the digital era. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 11 on WEDU and repeats at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDQ
Episode 1312
Pakistani artist Nadiyah Mahmood shares her skills as a henna artist with the residents of Tampa. An exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston features the works of artist Hyman Bloom. Judy Holley practices the art of quilt making in Louisiana. Reno, Nevada, artist Cooper Bayt combines fire spinning, juggling and dancing in his energetic performances. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25 on WEDU and repeats at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 28 on WEDQ
Verdi’s Shakespearean comedy features an ensemble cast in Robert Carsen’s staging, with baritone Michael Volle performing in his first Verdi role at the Met as the knight Falstaff, tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, July 26 on WEDQ. 8PM 1PM 6:30PM
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– Laura K., Tampa
TALKING ABOUT FOOD, NATURALLY
BITE BY BITE: SUSTAINABLE EATS
is a brand new series from WEDU PBS exploring the vital connection between food, agriculture, and the environment.
From sustainable seafood to plant-based diets to reducing food waste, host Dalia Colón talks about food, naturally. Learn how everyday decisions can impact our planet while fostering hope and action.
Each episode explores topics like...
• BUYING SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
• CLIMATE-CONSCIOUS COOKING
• URBAN GARDENING
• CHOOSING ECO-FRIENDLY FOODS
• SUSTAINABLE COOKING WITH KIDS
• REDUCING FOOD WASTE
• LOCAL VS. GLOBAL
Watch episodes and learn more at WEDU.ORG/BITEBYBITE
SCIENCE & NATURE
DYNAMIC PLANET
Water (Part 3 of 4)
With our warming planet altering our oceans, an extraordinary team of marine experts from Antarctica to Australia, and from Florida to New Zealand, dive into the intersection of science, nature, and tradition. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 7 on WEDQ.
Earth (Part 4 of 4)
Amidst shifts in Earth’s climate, once-stable ecosystems are now in turmoil. Experts, Indigenous communities, and megafauna from the Arctic to the Amazon reveal how science, nature, and tradition can help prepare us for a fast-changing future. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDQ.
HOPE IN THE WATER
Changing the Menu (Part 3 of 3)
Actress and activist Shailene Woodley submerges with Santa Barbara divers who are turning unwanted “zombie” urchins into a marketable delicacy. In Philadelphia, a marine biologist connects Atlantic fishers with innercity high school students through a subscription fish program that features less popular fish. In Iceland, an economist fosters innovation to get the most out of a single cod, including a popular cod collagen soda. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 7 on WEDQ.
NOVA
Ice Age Footprints
Thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park capture moments when Ice Age humans crossed paths with enormous ground sloths and mammoths. What can this new evidence reveal about the peopling of the Americas? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 7 on WEDQ.
Ancient Builders of the Amazon
Recent discoveries in archaeology are exploding the myth of the Amazon as a primeval wilderness, revealing traces of ancient civilizations that flourished for centuries, with populations numbering in the millions. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDQ
Emperor’s Ghost Army
In central China, a vast underground mausoleum conceals a life-size terracotta army of cavalry, infantry, horses, chariots, weapons, administrators, acrobats, and
musicians, all built to serve China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, in the afterlife. Lost and forgotten for over 2,200 years, this clay army, 8,000-strong, stands poised to help the First Emperor rule again beyond the grave. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDQ.
Sunken Ship Rescue
Follow the epic operation to secure, raise and salvage the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground and capsized off the coast of Italy in January 2012. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 28 on WEDQ
Operation Bridge Rescue
Follow the race to rebuild the Old Blenheim Bridge in New York State, an icon of 19th century American engineering, destroyed by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Watch a team of elite craftsmen faithfully reproduce the massive, intricate wooden structure under grueling time pressure as flooding threatens their worksite. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 on WEDU.
BIG PACIFIC
Passionate (Part 4 of 5)
In the Pacific, the quest to multiply has spawned a stunning array of unusual behaviors and adaptations. There are forest penguins with a tenuous marriage, the secret rendezvous of great white sharks, and the tale of male pregnancy. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 7 on WEDQ.
Behind the Scenes (Part 5 of 5)
Filming the big Pacific, an ocean that covers a third of the planet, was a grand idea that became a gigantic undertaking. This “Making Of” special explores the highlights and challenges of wildlife filmmaking. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDQ
SEA CHANGE: GULF OF MAINE
Bounty in the Gulf of Maine (Part 1 of 3)
Explore how international trade changed the Gulf of Maine’s bounty; wildlife and people adapt to the Gulf warming faster than 99 percent of the global ocean. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 28 on WEDQ
Peril in the Gulf of Maine (Part 2 of 3)
Scientists investigate if Cashes Ledge, a remote and relatively pristine part of the Gulf that helps power more than 3,000 species, is vulnerable to rapid warming. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 on WEDU.
THE GREEN PLANET
Tropical Worlds (Part 1 of 5)
Sir David Attenborough takes a plantseye view of life in a rainforest, a world of stunning beauty but also fierce competition. New film techniques allow us to enter their magical world as never before. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 21 on WEDQ.
Water Worlds (Part 2 of 5)
Sir David Attenborough explores bizarre and beautiful water plants, which use nature’s super-glue, counting, and killer spikes to get a leaf up. Some escape from animals by rolling away while others create bubbles in a magical river in Brazil. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21 on WEDQ
Seasonal Worlds (Part 3 of 5)
Sir David Attenborough reveals the surprising and dramatic effects of the four seasons on plant life. In order to survive the huge challenges each season presents, plants must use strategy, deception and remarkable feats of engineering. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 21 on WEDQ
Desert Worlds (Part 4 of 5)
Sir David Attenborough explores the hostile world of the desert, where plants can spend decades waiting for rain or travel to find it. Survival tactics include using weapons, camouflage and forming surprising alliances with animals. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 21 on WEDQ.
Human Worlds (Part 5 of 5)
Sir David Attenborough reveals how humans are helping plants, many of which face extinction. From projects in Africa to re-seeding the landscape to rebuilding a Brazilian rainforest tree by tree, everyone can work to make our world a little wilder. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, July 21 on WEDQ
CHANGING PLANET
Part 1 of 2
This urgent and important series charts six key wildlife habitats adapting to the challenges of our climate crisis over the next seven years. Global conservationist M. Sanjayan starts in California as it suffers the longest dry period in a thousand years. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 28 on WEDQ
Part 2 of 2
This urgent and important series sees global conservationist M. Sanjayan continue his journey in East Africa. In a beautiful National Park the size of Switzerland he joins the heroes protecting the single largest population of elephants in Kenya. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, July 28 on WEDQ.
HISTORY & CULTURE
GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE
A Spoonful of Love (Part 3 of 8) Love is in the air as the home cooks share their favorite comfort foods remedies and the special dishes they serve to warm their loved ones’ hearts. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Monday, July 1 on WEDU and repeats at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 7 on WEDQ.
Home Baked (Part 4 of 8)
Savor the return of the second Great American Recipe Bake Sale, where the home cooks’ baking skills are put to the test as they make both a baked breakfast item and their favorite bake sale good. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Monday, July 8 on WEDU and repeats at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDQ
A Celebration of Flavors (Part 5 of 8) Join the party in the barn as the home cooks serve up their most cherished dish from a special event in their lives and best familystyle holiday meal. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Monday, July 22 on WEDU and repeats at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 28 on WEDQ.
Outside the Comfort of Your Kitchen (Part 6 of 8)
The competition continues as the recipe swap challenge returns with the home cooks putting a spin on a fellow competitor’s recipe. In the second round, the cooks share dishes inspired by a friend. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Monday, July 29 on WEDU
POV
Hummingbirds
Silvia and Beba tell their own coming-of-age story, transforming their hometown on the Texas-Mexico border into a wonderland of creative expression and activist hijinks. Filmed collaboratively over the final summer of their fleeting youth, their cinematic selfportrait celebrates the power of friendship and joy as tools of survival and resistance. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, July 1 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, July 7 on WEDQ.
Is There Anybody Out There?
Born with a rare disability, filmmaker Ella Glendining wonders if there is anyone who can share the experience of living in a body like hers. This simple question—one which nondisabled people take for granted—leads to a journey to not only others who live like her–but to the realization that meeting them changes how she views herself in the world, as well as many surprises along the way. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, July 8 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDQ
Against the Tide
Mumbai fishermen Rakesh and Ganesh are inheritors of the great Koli knowledge system—a way to harvest the sea by following the moon and the tides. Rakesh has kept faith in traditional fishing methods while Ganesh has embraced technology. Against the Tide is the tale of two men’s bond fractured by the weight of a changing world and a sea threatened by climate change. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, July 29 on WEDU.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Boys of ‘36
Learn the thrilling story of the American Olympic rowing team that triumphed against all odds in Nazi Germany. This program airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Monday, July 15 on WEDQ
Jesse Owens
The most famous athlete of his time, his stunning triumph at the 1936 Olympic Games captivated the world even as it infuriated the Nazis. Despite the racial slurs he endured, Jesse Owens’ grace and athleticism rallied crowds across the globe. But when the four-time Olympic gold medalist returned home, he could not even ride in the front of a bus. This program airs at 8 p.m. Monday, July 15 on WEDQ.
EDWARD VIII: BRITAIN’S TRAITOR KING
Edward VIII is most famous for his abdication, less than a year after being crowned King, in 1936. But what happened afterwards is where the true scandal lies. This documentary reveals the extent of the Duke of Windsor’s treachery during World War II. This program airs at 10 p.m. Friday, July 19 on WEDU
COUNTDOWN TO WAR
Waiting for War (Part 1 of 3)
War is imminent. Hitler’s Nazi forces are mobilizing. Britain could soon be under attack. How will the British public react as the Second World War looms? BBC Select presents this innovative history documentary which looks at the days before war was officially declared. Panic sets in as Britain faces a conflict it is ill prepared for. How could the country ready itself for war with the Nazis? This episode airs at 11 p.m. Friday, July 19 on WEDU
Preparing for Hell (Part 2 of 3)
Hitler’s forces have been in Poland for more than 24 hours. War is now unavoidable and anxiety builds for politicians, the military and civilians across Britain. BBC Select presents this fascinating history documentary looking at the days before World War II. Hospitals are emptied of patients, vehicles are requisitioned and, of course, Britain’s precious tea supplies are moved to a safe location. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Friday, July 26 on WEDU
OLYMPIC PRIDE, AMERICAN PREJUDICE
Jesse Owens’ achievements at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin are well known. Winning four gold medals, the African American track and field star helped shatter the myth of Aryan supremacy, and Hitler’s dream of an Olympics where Nazi Germany would triumph. Less well known is that Owens was just one of 18 black athletes representing America that summer—a racially divided country that considered them second-class citizens. Torn between boycotting the Olympics or taking part, they decided to compete—a decision that would change the world. This is the story of the 18 athletes who defied America’s racists and Adolf Hitler to strike a blow for freedom, and help kick-start the Civil Rights Movement. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Monday, July 22 on WEDQ and repeats at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 on WEDU
WEDU programming is made possible with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE | SEASON 3
Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe (Part 1 of 3)
In 1975, Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe are fighting to become Wimbledon champions, and in their own ways, they are also battling social change for equality on a global level. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 on WEDQ
Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe (Part 2 of 3)
Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe’s showdowns in the Wimbledon finals in 1980 and 1981 are among the most memorable matches in the sport. They bring glamour and celebrity to what many consider the fiercest rivalry in men’s tennis history. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 on WEDU.
Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert (Part 3 of 3)
In 1990, Martina Navratilova dominates Wimbledon, yet struggles to be as adored as her rival, Chris Evert. Explore their rivalry and Navratilova’s search for acceptance as she aspires to be the greatest player to ever grace Centre Court. This episode airs in August 2024.
THU, JULY 4 | 8PM | WEDU
DRAMA
COBRA
Season 2
Part 2 of 6
A fresh wave of disaster further paralyzes the clean-up operation. Sutherland is left red faced and demanding answers. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 2 on WEDQ.
Part 3 of 6
A breach at Dover port means an insidious threat may be in play. With tensions reaching boiling point, the team make a shocking discovery which raises the one question a Prime Minister doesn’t want to ask. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 9 on WEDQ
Part 4 of 6
Following the latest shocking discovery, the team scramble to understand what it means. It’s clearly a message, but who is the sender? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 on WEDQ.
Part 5 of 6
With the true scale of their adversary becoming clear, concerns about the PM’s state of mind stirs dissent amongst the ranks. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 on WEDQ
Part 6 of 6
Reeling from the events in Kent, the COBRA team are briefed on the nature of a sophisticated malware which has infected the UK’s critical infrastructure. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 on WEDQ.
Season 3
Part 1 of 6
Robert Sutherland and Anna Marshall devise a strategy against members of the environmental protest group Planet Resistance, which is protesting the Metro Ultraline fastspeed railway network. Meanwhile, new high-level government officials are keen to shut down any domestic dissent ahead of a state visit from Shirasia—a valuable ally in terms of both military strategy and energy security. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, July 28 on WEDU
MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES
Season 1
Murder on the Ballarat Train (Part 2 of 13) Fisher travels the country by train to collect her new car, but unexpectedly has to save a young woman’s life and solve the disappearance of another passenger’s mother. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 on WEDQ
The Green Mill Murder (Part 3 of 13)
In jazz-mad 1920s Melbourne, Phryne finds there are hidden perils lurking in the smoky shadows—like a mystery man from her past— and it takes all her ingenuity, and her rusty
flying skills, to unravel the trail of blackmail and murder. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 on WEDQ.
Death at Victoria Dock (Part 4 of 13)
A young man with a blue tattoo lies cradled in Phryne’s arms—but this time, it’s murder. Outraged by this brutal slaughter, Phryne promises to find out who is responsible. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 11 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 on WEDQ
Raisins and Almonds (Part 5 of 13)
Phryne investigates a murder in Melbourne’s Jewish community, where the motives are masked by politics, romance, and religion. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 on WEDQ.
Ruddy Gore (Part 6 of 13)
Phryne meets Lin Chung who has rescued the theatre’s leading man from some thugs in a dark alley in Chinatown. The evening continues with a bizarre death on stage. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 25 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 on WEDQ
PROFESSOR T (UK)
Season 3
Attachment Issues (Part 6 of 6)
A woman is found dead at the scene of a car crash, but the accident didn’t kill her. The Professor finds some uncomfortable resemblances to his own situation. How far will a mother go to protect her child? Meanwhile, Lisa and Dan’s relationship progresses to the next level. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 on WEDQ
GRANTCHESTER ON MASTERPIECE
Season 9
Part 3 of 8
Geordie and new vicar Alphy Kottaram get off on the wrong foot but soon find themselves teaming up to investigate the murder of a local landowner. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 on WEDQ.
Truth and Justice (Part 3 of 6)
Professor T is finally up in court and he must decide whether to save himself or his former lover Christina. Meanwhile a prison officer is found stabbed to death in the laundry room of the jail and there are no shortage of suspects, but one in particular seems intent on taking the blame. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 on WEDQ
A Little Drop of Poison (Part 4 of 6)
Out of prison the Professor is desperate to get back to his work at the university and with the police. Detectives are struggling to find a pattern to link a series of unexplained deaths across Cambridgeshire and need the Professor’s help with the investigation before more people die. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 on WEDQ
The Conference (Part 5 of 6)
The Professor comes under suspicion after the murder at a Criminology Conference of his biggest rival. Professor T must prove his innocence to regain his reputation and his job. Meanwhile his mother and the Dean are worried that Jasper is delving too deeply into his traumatic childhood. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 on WEDQ.
Part 4 of 8
Alphy is invited to a party at a country manor, where he hopes to raise funds for the ailing church. The evening’s frivolities are cut short when a body is found in the basement. This episode airs 9 p.m. Sunday, July 7 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 on WEDQ
Part 5 of 8
A murder at Esme’s office sends shockwaves through the Keating family. Alphy’s meeting with the bishop fails to go as planned. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 on WEDQ
Part 6 of 8
Alphy and Geordie’s investigation into the murder of an archaeologist uncovers a tangled web of betrayal and deceit. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 21 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 on WEDQ
Part 7 of 8
Alphy is stunned to discover that a woman he knows has gone missing. When her friend is later brutally murdered, Alphy and Geordie race to find the answers. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 28 on WEDU
D.I. RAY
Season 2
The Hunt for Rav (Part 3 of 6)
The clock is ticking to track down an armed fugitive after a third victim is found, and Rachita is forced to confront a familiar face from her past. Suzie begins to make inquiries into her family’s affairs. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 on WEDQ.
A Test of Wills (Part 4 of 6)
After Rav’s capture attempt takes an unexpected turn, past traumas resurface for Rachita. The team uses Martin’s intel to track down a former friend of Frank’s with a grudge to bear, just as Rachita suspects one of her team might be hiding something. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 7 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 10 on WEDQ
Staying on Top (Part 5 of 6)
As she treads dangerously close to the truth, D.I. Ray becomes the target of a vicious threat. Mounting dissent from the public adds pressure to name a triple homicide suspect, and Rachita comes under fire for her role in a fatal shooting. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 on WEDQ
Enemy Within (Part 6 of 6)
Following the discovery of the missing gun, D.I. Ray’s lens turns back to the Chapman family. Suzie takes drastic action, and D.I. Ray and Clive enact their risky plan to expose corruption in the highest ranks of the force. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, July 21 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 on WEDQ
RFDS: ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE
Season 2
Part 7 of 8
On Dolly Hardon’s charity drag night, what’s supposed to be a night of fun for the RFDS team and the Broken Hill community quickly descends into chaos when a bad batch of MDMA is found to be doing the rounds. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, July 7 on WEDU.
Part 8 of 8
While awaiting the verdict of his tribunal, a suspended Pete is forced to face his deepest fears, when he, a grieving Wayne, and the RFDS crew are all tasked to a catastrophic multi-casualty boat crash in some of the most challenging terrain they have faced. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, July 14 on WEDU
HOTEL PORTOFINO
Season 3
Entitled (Part 1 of 6)
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