PREMIERE
A NEW DOCUMENTARY FROM THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR FOUNDATION PRESENTED BY WEDU PBS
Three veterans embark on a journey to find connection
PREMIERES THU, AUG 15
8:30PM | WEDU | Page 9
A Message from Paul Grove
Dear Friends of WEDU PBS,
Hiking in Florida state parks has become a favorite activity for my wife, Michelle, and me. We are making our way through all 175 state parks. We often see traditional Florida wildlife like tortoises, egrets, herons, and hawks. On a recent visit to Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Port Richey, while hiking a rustic footpath through a hammock near the salt marsh, we encountered both an alligator and an eastern
diamondback rattlesnake, reminding us just how wild Florida’s outdoors can be.
These hikes have deepened our appreciation for efforts to protect the land and water for wildlife and people. The Florida Wildlife Corridor comprises nearly 18 million acres of contiguous wilderness and working lands crucial to the survival of many of Florida’s 131 imperiled animals. In addition to protecting wildlife, conserving wild spaces is essential for mitigating climate change.
This month, WEDU PBS is proud to share a new documentary from our friends at the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation. O2O: Path to Connection features the story of three veterans from three branches of the military who undertook a 57-mile expedition of the Florida Wildlife Corridor from the Ocala to the Osceola National Forests.
The film highlights a four-day expedition that explores the importance of the land and military installations that create statewide connectivity. The veterans paddle a section of the Ocklawaha River and bike and hike segments through the Florida National Scenic Trail. The experience was filmed and developed into a short film. O2O: Path to Connection airs on WEDU on Thursday, August 15 at 8:30 p.m.
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Mallory Dimmitt, the CEO of the Corridor Foundation, to answer questions about the project. The following interview has been edited for length and clarity. To see more, visit wedu.org/blogs.
PG (PAUL GROVE): I know The Florida Wildlife Corridor comprises nearly 18 million acres of contiguous wilderness. How does the O2O Wildlife Corridor fit into that space?
MD (MALLORY DIMMITT): The O2O Wildlife Corridor is a 100-mile long, 1.6-millionacre landscape of public and private lands that connect the Ocala and Osceola National Forests.
PG: What do you want viewers to take away from the film?
MD: Conserving wild spaces isn’t just about protecting imperiled wildlife. The film highlights the deep human need to connect with outdoor spaces to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
PG: Why did you select three military veterans for this adventure?
MD: We want to highlight nature’s healing theme, making veterans the logical choice as trekkers and storytellers for the film. Their understanding of the terrain and perspectives on the connection between national forests and military training camps make them important partners.
PG: How can WEDU viewers support the Florida Wildlife Corridor?
MD: The simplest thing is to get outside and explore. Use this film as an inspiration to check out places in the Corridor and then share with others. We want people to know that it exists, fall in love with it, and want to see it protected.
As always, I welcome your comments and feedback. If you have recommendations for new state parks to discover, please email me at paulgrove@wedu.org.
Onward and upward,
Paul Grove
Proud Sustaining Member of the Broadcasters Circle
President and CEO
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GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET
Roméo et Juliette
Soprano Nadine Sierra and tenor Benjamin Bernheim portray Shakespeare’s famed star-crossed lovers in Gounod’s adaptation with Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium. Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher directs and Ryan Speedo Green hosts. This program airs at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 4 on on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Friday, August 9 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, August 23 on WEDQ
Sonya Yonchena in Concert
Enjoy the talent of Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva as she performs arias by Verdi, Puccini and more from the Baroque Library in Schussenried Cloister in southwest Germany accompanied by Julien Quentin on piano. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, August 30 on WEDQ
Sondra Radvanovsky & Piotr Beczala in Concert
From the historic Stadthalle in Wuppertal, Germany, recorded in January, this world-famous soprano-tenor pair perform arias and duets from some of their many performances at the Met including Giordano’s “Andrea Chénier,” Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino,” “Luisa Miller” and Dvorák’s “Rusalka,” accompanied by Vincenzo Scalera on piano. This program airs at 8 p.m. Friday, August 30 on WEDQ.
Cinderella
ARTS & MUSIC
ORIGINAL GREAT PERFORMANCES
WEDU ARTS PLUS
Episode 1313
An exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg explores the history and evolution of bringing color to black and white photographic images. Oklahoma artist Ebony Iman Dallas creates a mural that imagines a world where the 1921 Tulsa Massacre never happened. An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City showcases the art of Native America. A management company in Florida transforms vacant spaces into affordable studios for artists. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, August 15 on WEDU and repeats at 11 a.m. Sunday, August 18 on WEDQ
Episode 1314
Tampa Bay artist Noland Anderson paints organic images celebrating people of color and scenes of people in simple everyday urban life. New Mexicobased violinist David Felberg connects with his audiences through his instrument. The Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts features an exhibition of women’s groundbreaking influence on fashion and design. Artist Ben Rodgers uses fire and wood to create printed images in Nevada. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, August 29 on WEDU
Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard stars as the rags-to-riches princess in Laurent Pelly’s storybook staging of Massenet’s “Cendrillon.” Featuring an all-new English translation by Kelley Rourke and conducted by Maestro Emmanuel Villaume, the cast also includes mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as Cinderella’s Prince Charming, soprano Jessica Pratt as her Fairy Godmother, and more. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, August 30 on WEDQ
Vienna Philharmonic
Summer Night Concert 2024
Enjoy the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic’s annual open-air concert from the gardens of Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, featuring Andris Nelsons as guest conductor joined by soprano Lise Davidsen as guest soloist. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, August 23 on on WEDU
STARSTRUCK: GENE KELLY’S LOVE LETTER TO BALLET
One of the first choreographers to bring the ‘American style’ to Europe, the legendary Gene Kelly was invited to create an original work for the Paris Paris Opera Ballet in 1960. His jazzy, joyful Pas de Dieux was highly acclaimed at the time but has been rarely performed since. The Scottish Ballet has lovingly revived the original ballet and added a delightful new twist. This program airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, August 24 on WEDQ
VOCES
Almost American (#502)
Meet a Salvadoran-American family who have legally lived and worked in the nation’s capital for 20 years. Their lives are upended when Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for those from El Salvador and five other countries is revoked. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, August 26 on WEDU.
BEYOND THE BOLEX
A young filmmaker discovers a treasure trove of family artifacts and unravels mysteries surrounding her visionary great-grandfather.
Though buffeted by war and personal struggles, he created a ground-breaking invention that helped launch the careers of filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson. His epic story of ingenuity, determination and love is told here for the first time. This program airs at 11 p.m. Monday, August 12 on WEDU
GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS
Florence Price and the American Migration Host Scott Yoo follows the trail of great African American composer Florence Price, learning that West African music and European hymns inspired nearly all American popular music. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Friday, August 23 on on WEDQ
AMERICAN MASTERS
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
Discover the life and career of director Blake Edwards, one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures. With a body of work spanning over four decades—often in collaboration with his wife, legendary actress and singer Julie Andrews—the film offers reflections on the times he lived in. This program airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 27 on WEDU
REVIVAL69: THE CONCERT THAT ROCKED THE WORLD
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the 1969 Toronto Rock and Roll Revival music festival, which featured performers including John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Little Richard, The Doors, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper and other legendary musicians. This program airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, August 31 on WEDU.
NOVA
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 3 p.m. Friday, August 2 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 4 on WEDQ.
Kilauea: Hawai’i on Fire
Hawai’i’s Kīlauea volcano erupted in 2018, sending rivers of lava through communities and into the sea. Join scientists and local residents as they investigate the frightening spike in volcanic activity that turned an island paradise into an inferno. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 11 on WEDQ
Dog Tales
Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years. But why? Do they really love us, or are they just in it for the food? Scientists test wolf intelligence, decode canine DNA, and peer into dogs’ brains to find out what domestication really means. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 18 on WEDQ
Cat Tales
Worshipped as a goddess, condemned as satanic, and spun into a stunning array of breeds, cats have long fascinated humans. But did we ever really domesticate them? And what can science tell us about our most mysterious companions? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 on WEDU August 18 on WEDQ.
SEA CHANGE: GULF OF MAINE
Peril (Part 2 of 3)
BOOKS
READERS CLUB
The PBS Books Readers Club is a monthly digitalfirst series that brings its members into conversations behind the stories of your favorite books & shows. Watch on Facebook, YouTube, and the free PBS APP, with extended interviews available for WEDU PBS Passport members.
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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 4 p.m. Friday, August 2 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, August 4 on WEDQ
Survival (Part 3 of 3)
Now at a crossroads for the future of the Gulf of Maine and our oceans, Indigenous peoples and scholars practice climate resilience and adaptation, scientists track developments, and entrepreneurs find new ways to make a living from the sea. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, August 11 on WEDQ.
NATURE
Primates: Secrets of Survival (Part 1 of 3)
Monkey see, monkey do. From baboons facing down leopards, to lemurs exploiting a jungle pharmacy or rhesus macaques charming their way to an easy life, discover the survival strategies used by primates, often in the most unexpected places. This episode airs at 5 p.m. Saturday, August 3 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 4 on WEDQ
Primates: Family Matters (Part 2 of 3)
Family is everything for primates. They have the most complex social lives of any animal group on the planet. Meet devoted monkeys’ uncles, playmate apes and tender troops. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 11 on WEDQ.
Primates: Protecting Primates (Part 3 of 3)
More than half of the world’s primates are under threat. Meet the scientists making groundbreaking discoveries to safeguard their future. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 18 on WEDQ
CHANGING PLANET
Season 3
Coral Special
In the third year of this seven-year project examining the issues facing the planet’s most threatened ecosystems, Dr. M. Sanjayan visits the Maldives to take an in-depth look at coral reefs and the urgent efforts to help them survive climate change. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, August 4 on WEDQ
HACKING YOUR MIND
Living on Autopilot (Part 1 of 4)
With Jacob Ward of The TODAY Show as your guide, you’ll discover that all of us go through most of our lives on autopilot. Travel with him as he journeys around the world and inside your mind on a quest to find the autopilot’s owner’s manual. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 25 on WEDQ.
Weapons of Influence (Part 2 of 4)
The advent of big data has given corporate marketers, social media companies and politicians the ability to hack your autopilot system in shocking new ways. Learn why the survival of democracy itself is at stake and how you can protect it. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 25 on WEDQ
Us vs. Them (Part 3 of 4)
Many of the divisions tearing our country apart arise from our autopilot biases against ‘them’ and how authoritarians ‘hack’ those biases to gain power. Find out how each of us can overcome our autopilot biases and see the world as it really is. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, August 25 on WEDQ
Three veterans embark on a journey to find connection
The O2O Wildlife Corridor is a one hundred mile long, 1.6-million-acre landscape of public and private lands that connect the Ocala and Osceola National Forests.
SECRETS OF THE DEAD Archaeology at Althorp
Discover one of the most significant British archaeological finds of the century in the Althorp Estate, house to the late Diana, Princess of Wales. What treasures and history will this extensive excavation reveal? This episode airs at 8 p.m. Friday, August 16 on WEDQ
The Wings of Angels (Part 4 of 4)
The same scientists who revealed why our minds are so easy to hack have also made perhaps the most important discovery of the 21st century: how each of us can make our own lives and those of our family, friends, and entire society work better. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, August 25 on WEDQ
The O2O Expedition features three veterans from three branches of the military on a four day, 57-mile exploration of the Corridor. The four-day expedition allowed these veterans to experience the health and wellness opportunities of the Corridor as well as exploring the importance of working lands, state lands and military installations to statewide connectivity.
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HISTORY & CULTURE
COUNTDOWN TO WAR
Final Seconds of Peace (Part 3 of 3)
The clock is ticking. An ultimatum has been made. If Hitler does not respond, war will be declared. BBC Select presents this gripping history documentary describing the final moments before peace ebbed away and World War II began. Almost immediately, air-raid sirens wailed and soon the first British casualties were recorded. Ordinary Brits realized that a long, brutal conflict was upon them. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Friday, August 2 on WEDU
GODS OF TENNIS
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 7 p.m. Saturday, August 3 on WEDQ.
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 at 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, August 10 on WEDQ.
AFTER ACTION Season
2
Parenting in Service
(Part 1 of 7)
Over 40% of service members have children. When service before self is the military mantra, the family’s needs often come second to Uncle Sam. Stacy Pearsall, retired Air Force Staff Sergeant, sits down with Bill Brokop, Hannah Merchant and Coco Gunther, three veterans who balanced the needs of a nation with the needs of the family during and after action. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, August 3 on WEDQ.
during and after action. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, August 3 on WEDQ
Invisible Veteran (Part 3 of 7)
For women veterans, parking in designated parking spaces for veterans comes with the risk of being confronted by angry bystanders who assume women aren’t veterans. Stacy Pearsall sits down with Bambi Bullard, Tonya Savice and Ashley Brokop, three veterans who know what it’s like to feel invisible. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, August 10 on WEDQ
Gold Star Service (Part 4 of 7)
When a family loses a military member during service, they become known as a Gold Star Family. Host Stacy Pearsall’s family did in 1944, 1945, and again in 1969. Pearsall speaks with Shanon Duffy, Nathaniel Lee, and Joe LaPointe, three veterans who were compelled to serve after they became Gold Star survivors. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, August 10 on WEDQ.
Serving with Pride (Part 5 of 7)
Host Stacy Pearsall sits down for a candid conversation with three fellow veterans who now serve openly as their authentic selves; however, some fear future legislation or executive orders may negatively impact their service. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, August 17 on WEDQ
Toxic Exposure (Part 6 of 7)
The average American associates casualties with bombs and bullets, but there are veterans who have died, and those who are dying from combat, years and decades after they return home from war. Stacy Pearsall sits down with Elba Barr, Ron Cherry and Bobby Tyner, three veterans who are on the frontlines battling the silent killers after action. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, August 17 on WEDQ
Art & Healing (Part 7 of 7)
Drums, brush strokes, and dance can artfully express the emotions that veterans cannot express in words. As a veteran photographer, host Stacy Pearsall’s camera became essential to her healing. Pearsall talks with Roman Baca, Trevor Meyer and Maria Salazar, three veterans who are helping their peers find their voices and their peace through the arts. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Sunday, August 18 on WEDU.
World War II. This program airs at 5 p.m. Sunday, August 4 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Friday, August 9 on WEDQ
POV
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 11 p.m. Sunday, August 4 on WEDQ
Fauna
An old shepherd and his flock live alongside a high-tech laboratory for animal experimentation. Two worlds that are two sides of the same coin. While the shepherd, afflicted with a bone disease, witnesses his profession disappearing, scientists are busier than ever researching the COVID vaccine. Fauna explores the relationship between humans, animals and science in post-pandemic times. This program airs at 11 p.m. Monday, August 5 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, August 11 on WEDQ.
THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Season 3
Defining Firsts and Family (Part 7 of 8)
Watch the home cooks make life-changing dishes and a treasured family recipe to earn a spot in the finale for a chance to be named the winner of The Great American Recipe. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Monday, August 5 on WEDU and repeats at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 11 on WEDQ
The Grand Finale (Part 8 of 8)
The top three home cooks share their most treasured dishes in an unforgettable final round. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Monday, August 12 on WEDU and repeats at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 18 on WEDQ
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
The Vote
For God and Country (Part 2 of 7)
In combat, host Stacy Pearsall witnessed chaplains provide comfort to the wounded as they transitioned from this life to the next. Pearsall speaks with Reverend Addison Burgess, Imam Khallid Shabazz and Rabbi Julie Schwartz, three chaplains who committed their lives to God and Country
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. Learn the extent of the Duke of Windsor’s treachery during
One hundred years after the passage of the 19th Amendment, The Vote tells the dramatic culmination story of the hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote, a transformative cultural and political movement that
resulted in the largest expansion of voting rights in U.S. history.
• Part 1 of 4 airs at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 on WEDU
• Part 2 of 4 airs at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 on WEDU
• Part 3 of 4 airs at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 on WEDU
• Part 4 of 4 airs at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 on WEDU
The American Diplomat
Explore the lives and legacies of three African-American ambassadors who pushed past historical and institutional racial barriers to reach high-ranking appointments in the Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations. This program airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 on WEDU.
Citizen Hearst
Part 1 of 2
William Randolph Hearst builds the nation’s largest media empire by the 1930s. Born into one of America’s wealthiest families, he used his outlets to achieve unprecedented political power, then ran for office himself. This program airs at 7 p.m. Saturday, August 24 on WEDQ
Part 2 of 2
William Randolph Hearst continued his rise to power and expansi into Hollywood. The model for Citizen Kane, he had a decades-long affair with actress Marion Davies, built an enormous castle at San Simeon, and forever transformed modern media. This program airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, August 24 on WEDQ.
A BOSTON (R)EVOLUTION
HISTORY & CULTURE
NEVER DROP THE BALL
Learn the story of how black baseball players built a brand of baseball out of segregation into a worldwide pastime. Their unwavering love for the game led them to form leagues of their own, captivating audiences with their dynamic playstyle and teamwork in the United States and internationally. This program airs at 8 p.m. Monday, August 26 on WEDQ
ODYSSEUS RETURNS
Amateur historian Makis Metaxas claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right. This program airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 on WEDU.
KEN BURNS: ONE NATION, MANY STORIES
Explore the acclaimed filmmaker’s recent work in new interviews with Burns and his colleagues. This program airs at 10 p.m. Friday, August 30 WEDU.
ALSO AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST
This film examines a racially complicated American city as it confronts both its past and future. Boston’s acting mayor, a Black woman once bussed as a child to hostile neighborhoods, breaks 200 years of white male mayors and ushers in the historic 2021 mayoral race. This program airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Monday, August 19 on WEDQ.
THE LINCOLN SCHOOL STORY
Discover the story of how five mothers and daughters fought for school integration in 1954 in Hillsboro, Ohio. This program airs at 10:30 p.m. Monday, August 19 on WEDQ
RICK STEVES’ ICELAND
This one-hour special begins in Reykjavík, with endearing sights and thermal pools, plus a side-trip to the Golden Circle’s gorges, geysers, and waterfalls. Then, after fording rivers in a desolate valley and spotting puffins on volcano-shaped islands, we drive the 800-mile Ring Road—connecting glaciers, fjords, geothermal hotspots, sodroofed settlements, and majestic Icelandic nature. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, August 16 on WEDQ
TULSA RACE MASSACRE: 100 YEARS LATER
Explore the rise of Black Wall Street, the devastation wrought during the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and the dedication of contemporary creatives to build a new legacy. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Monday, August 19 on WEDQ.
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HOTEL PORTOFINO
Season 3
Entitled (Part 1 of 6)
Bella is stunned when Cecil arrives and asks her for a divorce. A shocked Alice bumps into Carlo with another woman. Constance meets charming local Vito. This episode airs at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 1 on WEDQ.
Proposals (Part 2 of 6)
Bella is shocked when Marco proposes. Constance tells Vito about Tommy and Alice is hurt when Carlo rejects her. Meanwhile, Lucian and Billy return to Portofino with a visitor. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 4 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 on WEDQ
Realizations (Part 3 of 6)
Bella is thrilled at Lucian’s return, but he is cold with Constance. George threatens to withdraw money from the hotel, so Bella begins a new business. Cecil and Bella start to build bridges but get some shocking news. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 11 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 on WEDQ
Experiments (Part 4 of 6)
Worried about losing the hotel, Bella tries to get her new business started. Meanwhile, Cecil is visited by a past enemy. As Alice tries to conquer her fear of horses, Lucian realizes he loves Constance, but is it too late? This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 18 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 on WEDQ.
Revelations (Part 5 of 6)
Nish is found dead, and Lucian begs Constance to run away together. Alice proves her love to Carlo but realizes he’s been manipulating her. As Bella opens up to Amelia about Marco, Cecil and Jack agree to a deadly plan. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, August 25 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 on WEDQ
MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES
Season 1
Murder in Montparnasse (Part 7 of 13)
As a young woman, Phryne posed for the famous artist Pierre Sarcelle. 10 years later, Sarcelle’s widow arrives in Melbourne asking for her late husband’s paintings. When she suddenly disappears, Phryne discovers the connection between Madame Sarcelle and the death of a war veteran who witnessed the ‘accidental’ death of Sarcelle. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, August 1 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 7 on WEDQ.
Away with the Fairies (Part 8 of 13)
Phryne investigates the puzzling death of an author of fairy stories. To get to the truth, she must unearth the deceptions and rampant rivalries of the magazine’s thoroughly modern working women, and dig into the past of their token male employee. Phryne rekindles her affair with Lin Chung, whose arranged marriage has stalled. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, August 8 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 14 on WEDQ
Queen of the Flowers (Part 9 of 13)
Phryne has been chosen to refine a group of delinquent flower maidens for the annual flower parade. When the body of one of her charges washes up on the beach, she begins to question the worth of table manners and dancing lessons. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, August 15 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 21 on WEDQ.
Death by Miss Adventure (Part 10 of 13)
Phryne investigates the death of a worker in a factory ‘accident’ and soon learns that the woman’s death might not be the misadventure the police think it is. Faced with a wall of secrecy and lies, Phryne sends her trusty maid, Dot, undercover into the factory to investigate. When a second suspicious death
occurs, Phryne fights desperately to save one of her closest friends from the gallows. This episode airs at 2 p.m. Monday, August 26 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 28 on WEDQ
Blood and Circuses (Part 11 of 13)
The carnival is in town. Fun turns to horror when one of the sideshow acts is murdered. Phryne poses as the magician’s assistant, Fern, to investigate. The carnival takes Phryne on a trip down memory lane to the days when she and her sister would sneak into the big top, until one night her sister disappeared. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, August 29 on WEDU
COBRA
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 fast-speed 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 1 a.m. Friday, August 2 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 on WEDQ
Part 2 of 6
Following the sinkhole collapse, Sutherland and Rachel travel to Godley Common in the hope that Ellie is still alive, but their marriage is straining under the pressure. Meanwhile, Shirasian Princess Yadira has been kidnapped and forced back to Shirasia, and it is discovered that an incendiary device was planted on the Ultraline boring
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Part 3 of 6
Police interrogate Ellie and Henry, while Sutherland deals with the aftermath of the sinkhole collapse and the abduction of Princess Yadira. A key Planet Resistance organizer has a deadly encounter with the police, causing a rift between Ellie and Sutherland. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, August 11 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 on WEDQ
Part 4 of 6
Following Polly’s death, the government faces scrutiny for its aggressive anti-protest bill. When Sutherland fails to show support for the police in public, police go on illegal strikes. Obasi is forced to become the government’s spokesperson against the police. In an effort to divert attention from the police strike, Sutherland travels North to unveil a green energy project funded by Shirasia. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, August 18 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 27 on WEDQ.
Part 5 of 6
Following the news of the stolen weapon, a so-called “smart mortar,” an emergency COBRA is assembled. The perpetrators are revealed to be a group of disgruntled exsoldiers, led by Dan Goddard, who is stricken by the death of his daughter Polly and traumatized by war crimes he witnessed in the Peninsula while undertaking mercenary work for the Shirasian regime. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, August 25 on WEDU.
THE
BOLEYNS: A SCANDALOUS FAMILY
Ambition (Part 1 of 3)
Explore Thomas Boleyn’s determination to elevate the family name. His expectations
and ambitions for his three children take them into the heart of the Tudor court. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Friday, August 2 on WEDQ
Desire (Part 2 of 3)
Meet a more sophisticated Anne Boleyn as she returns to England from France having grown into a real beauty. Anne dazzles the Tudor Court while her family plays the long game to catch a king. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Friday, August 2 on WEDQ.
The Fall (Part 3 of 3)
Follow Anne’s journey as she becomes queen and changes the course of British history. This is a dangerous game and the Boleyn’s have no idea of the high price they will have to pay. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Friday, August 2 on WEDQ
GRANTCHESTER ON MASTERPIECE
Season 9
Part 8 of 8
When a reclusive man is found dead on the streets of Cambridge, Alphy and Geordie begin to unravel a series of clues that leads them to a shocking revelation. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, August 4 on WEDU
CALL THE MIDWIFE
Season 10
Part 1 of 8
Sister Julienne and Dr. Turner clash over whether to provide a private care service. A distressing birth raises fears of another Thalidomide case. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 6 on WEDQ
Part 2 of 8
Sister Frances finds herself in a tricky situation when a pregnant woman confides in her. Trixie is troubled by her sudden admittance to the Lady Emily. Cyril helps an evicted family find shelter. Sister Julienne’s new venture hits a stumbling block. This
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episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 13 on WEDQ.
Part 3 of 8
A complicated pregnancy leads the Nonnatus team on a path of discovery. Sister Hilda and Dr. Turner get involved with a young woman whose health presents a series of challenges. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 on WEDQ
Part 4 of 8
It’s July 1966, and Britain is in the grip of World Cup fever. Nonnatus House awaits the arrival of four new pupil midwives. One of them, Nancy Corrigan, makes quite an impact. Cyril and Lucille’s relationship continues to blossom. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27 on WEDQ.
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