Getting to know JEFF SPARLING, New Chair of WEDU PBS’ Board of Directors
The WEDU PBS Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders with expertise in a wide range of areas, including education, finance, law, fund development, and business management. We welcome Jeff Sparling as the new Board Chairperson. He begins his two-year term on October 1, 2024.
Jeff, the youngest of eight children, was born in Michigan and spent his early years between Michigan and Florida, as his father had businesses in both states. He attended high school and college in Michigan, where he met his wife, Mei-Mei, at the University of Michigan. They have been married for 38 years and have three grown children and four grandchildren. Jeff began his career with Ernst & Whinney in Michigan and relocated to Florida in 1998. He has lived in the Tampa Bay area for about 38 years. Jeff is an avid University of Michigan sports fan, having held football season tickets for 15 years and regularly attending home games, including witnessing their national championship win last year.
How did you become involved with WEDU?
Longtime board member Dick Dobkin, who was the Tampa Office Managing Partner at Ernst & Young, invited me to join the WEDU Audit Committee in 2013 when I was a partner in the Tampa office. I served on the Audit Committee for a few years before joining the Board of Directors.
What is the most important thing WEDU does for our community?
I believe educating youth in our communities is the most important contribution. I’m passionate about supporting kids in our communities. While I don’t have young children watching kids’ programming anymore, I’m glad that WEDU focuses on programs that educate young people.
What are some of your favorite programs on WEDU?
I didn’t grow up watching much television. My father worked hard and was always on the move, so I stayed active and spent most of my time outdoors playing sports. Now that I’m retired, I have more time to watch TV, including WEDU! I enjoy watching Antiques Roadshow and America’s Test Kitchen, as well as Rick Steves’ Europe since my wife and I love to travel.
Are you involved with other organizations in our community?
During my 37-year career with Ernst & Young, I have actively participated in various community organizations, including youth sports, religious, educational, and nonprofit organizations. Currently, I serve as the Board Chair for USF Health Professions Conferencing Corporation (d/b/a CAMLS) and sit on the Board of Directors for Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School.
What is something you would like to share with WEDU members?
I am humbled to serve as the Board Chair at WEDU PBS. Many people are passionate about and supportive of WEDU’s mission. I look forward to advancing WEDU into the future and building on the great legacy established by those before me
We will share periodic updates from the WEDU Board in the months ahead. If you would like to contact Jeff Sparling or share something with the WEDU Board of Directors, email board@wedu.org
WEDU PBS is thrilled to announce our very first local artist collaboration! We teamed up with the exceptional St. Petersburg-based multimedia artist Chad Mize, who designed a stunning Florida-flavored image exclusively for WEDU PBS supporters. Visit wedu.org/chadmize to get your limited edition WEDU PBS x Chad Mize gift for you or a friend today!
GOING BACK TO SCHOOL WITH LYLA IN THE LOOP WEDU’s Education team joined the fun at a “Back-to-School Bash” at Belle Witter Elementary School. More than 350 students visited our Lyla in the Loop table to learn about routines, problem-solving and following instructions. And attendees went home with lots of PBS KIDS school supplies!
WEDU PBS Board of Directors Spotlight: OCTOBER 2024
Brian Butler
How long have you been serving on the WEDU Board of Directors?
I believe this is my 4th year on the WEDU Board of Directors. Why did you decide to join the Board?
Public television has always been a big part of my life. As a young child, I witnessed my grandparents watch PBS News Hour daily. As a soldier moving around the country with my children and later calling Tampa Bay home, PBS has been a constant.
From Wishbone and Arthur to Finding Your Roots and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, PBS has helped my family learn and grow.
What is your favorite PBS program?
PBS News Hour and Finding Your Roots
What are your hobbies and passions?
Serving in the community, helping others, golfing, fishing and hunting.
What are you looking forward to for WEDU’s future?
I look forward to attracting younger people to participate in our discussions regarding programming and the value that we offer to families. I also look forward to enhancing partnerships that expand viewership so that more residents benefit from WEDU programming.
MANY WAYS TO GIVE
Legacy of Giving: Dr.
John F. Schatmeyer
Dr. Schatmeyer was a lifelong learner and a man ahead of his time. He passed away on May 5, 2023. Born in 1935, he attended public school in northern New Jersey before graduating from a technology institute. In 1962, he moved to Tampa Bay to work in the aerospace industry at Honeywell. He later switched careers to industrial construction engineering and earned a Master’s in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida in 1969. He furthered his education, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy in late 1973.
Dr. Schatmeyer served as a technology transfer agent for Battelle Memorial Laboratories and later became the Director of Environmental Affairs for the City of St. Petersburg. He also worked as an environmental consultant.
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Outside of his professional life, Dr. Schatmeyer was active in ocean sailboat racing and, more recently, became a proficient ham radio operator. He was an avid PBS viewer and deeply passionate about national current affairs programming, such as PBS News Hour, Frontline, and Washington Week. He also enjoyed programs on history, technology, and the environment, including Ken Burns documentaries, Nature, and NOVA. His commitment to these programs led him to become a WEDU Visionary by creating the Dr. John F. Schatmeyer Endowment Fund to ensure their continued presence on WEDU PBS.
For information on including WEDU PBS in your will or other creative ways to give, visit wedugiving.org or contact the Development Department at (813) 739-2959 or giving@wedu.org.
PHOTO: Dr. John F. Schatmeyer, left, with his cousins.
VISIONARIES
Kenneth** and Ruth T. Abele
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John Allen
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Janet Bibber
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Jerry and Helga Bilik
Alan and Nancy Bomstein
William Borja
Suzanne Boschen
Katheryne K. Bosse**
Marian Bowman**
John and Ann Boyd
Deborah Brakke**
Wayne Brecka
Susan E. Brower
Dr. Carol Bryant and James Lindenberger
Hannah G. Bryson**
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Henry** and Margaret Bucher
Susan Buck
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Mario Carr
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Danielle Elise Sells
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Donald Culbertson
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Joseph De Turris
Laura Denenholz
Margaret Dickenson
Barbara A. Dietrichsen
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William Draeger, Jr.
Mary J. Duhme
Devon Egg
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We thank our incredible Visionaries for their forward thinking in including WEDU in their estate plans, ensuring access to educational and quality content for all of our citizens and future generations.
Michael Elza
Rosalyn Estrin
Donald H. Evory**
Edna Lou Falter**
Drs. Kent and Jane Fanning
Kathleen L Farrell Ph.D.
Reid D. Farrell, Jr. and Dale L.
Willard**
Aleta and Fred Fisher
Donna Fisher
John and Marlene Forster
Gilles Charles and Sharla Fouquet
Joseph Fox
Eileen Frazier
Robert B. Fulmer**
Camila and Glen Gaither
Navin Gandhi
Sharon Gillespie
Anita S. Gilligan
David A. Glynn
Lynn Grady
Kathy Graham**
Charlie and Pat** Grandmaison
Admiral Patrick Green
Sheldon Greenberg
Donald P. Griffin
Jeff and Linda Griggs
Patricia Grove
Mary R. Groves Memorial Foundation
Ruth Gillette Guth
Amy Lee Haffner**
Evelyn N. and Robert J. Hallowell
Charitable Foundation**
Patrick and Rhianon Hardy
Carol Harmon
Neil Harrison
Drs. Frederick and Marilyn Hauser**
Peggy and Hal Hayden
Mona and George Haymes
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hetter
David and Barbara Hewitt
Mark Hipskind and Erika L. Bianchi
Anita and Sidney Holec
Ruth E. Holmes**
Karlee Holzheimer
Martha A. Honey
Richard and Sharon Hoover
Dwight Hopkins
Steven and Karen Horning
William Horton**
Joyce Howe
Nancy Hale Hoyt
Robert Husereau
Mildred Jacobson**
Lisa Jenkins**
Nancy Johnson**
Phyllis Joy Johnson**
Ben D. Johnston
Dr. Linda T. Jones
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Joachim** and Nina Jonker
Marsha Ann Jordan
Nancy Karnavicius
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Camilla D. Kilgroe
Martin Knuplesch
Lisa Shenouda Koslow
Shirley M. Lamkin**
Thomas J. Landers
Pat Landgraf
Laura LaPointe
Dina A. Lareau
Joseph Dominic Lauletta**
Gary Lawrence
William and Nancy Leleszi
Linda Leveen
Iris A. Levy
Dottie Lowery
Faith Ludvigsen
Sarah Ann Lynes
Valerie Lyons
Margaret Macklin
Joanne Malles
Daniel F. Marselle
Casie Diana Martinez
Robert K. Masterson**
William M. McCutcheon and Dorathea J. Chisholm
McCutcheon**
Sheila M. McDevitt
Elyse McGrenra
Diane McKendree**
Mary Beth McLeod
L.V. McNinch
Sydney A. McShane
Wilda Q. Meier
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Kathleen E. Mura
Connie Murray
The Estate of Norman and Virginia Nelson**
Wendy Noden
Carol Nolley
Sheppard and Lena Norton**
Susan Nye
Courtenay O’Connell and Michael Sims
Ann Oelgart**
Marion K. Ogle
Stewart O. Olson
Laraine H. and Joseph O’Neill
Jan Owen
Georgia A. Parsons
Phil and Ann Paul**
Steven Pendarvis
Nettie Pepe-Parham
Frank J. Perez, Jr.
Floy Peterson
Lana and Ted Puckorius
Mary D. Pyle
Diana and Mohan Rao
Gary A. Remmen
Diane Renshaw
Michael J. Renz**
Wanda Jean Reybuck**
Lori Rice and David Couzens
Peter L. Richard
Edwin Rider**
Ernest Riedel
Lynn Robbins**
David E. Robinson
Charles Rosenblum
Laurie Rosin
Mike Roy and Carla Soave Roy
Noel John Russell
Allan Sansotta
Dr. John F. Schatmeyer**
Stephen Schillizzi
Dr. Thomas B. Schotman**
Anne and Alex Scott
Kenneth and Sandra Seibert
Dan Seltzer
Pamella Settlegoode
Susan Shimelman
Edward and Patricia Singletary Trust
Marshall and Jan Slaughter
Nancy Smith
Dr. Mary Smolenski
William B. Snyder**
Martin and Rose Sobel
Sandra Sroka
Gay R. Stanislawski
Laura L. Starkey
Bill and Barbara Starkey
Dr. Jonathan Stav**
William and Renee Stevens
Susan L. Stobo
Julie Stolwitz**
Maria Swain**
Linda J. Talbot
J. Alden and Daria E. Tansey
Barry and Cathy Taylor
James E. Taylor**
Sheila Tempelmann
Mary H. and Mark R. Tlachac
Mary Louise Transue
Catherine P. Tringali**
Albert Tripodi
Spiros Tsimbinos**
Kathleen Turner
Frederic M.** and Dr. Winifred B. Upchurch
Barbara J. and Michael L. Vasiljevich
Holly B. Vernon
Alexander Volk
Kenneth Wadsworth**
Quenton Wahl
Sally Wallace
Alex Bliss Walter
Diane Ward
Dr. Eric D. Watters
William Weaver
Debbie Weinstein
Claus Wertheim
Rebecca West
Ethel A. Whittaker Charitable Remainder Trust**
Theresa C.** and Delbert Whitten
Larry and Diane Winegar
Marci Wood & Price Foundation
Thomas Woodard
Lucy Woods**
Mary Worsley
Susan Wright**
Nancy Zabor
Cynthia and Peter Zinober
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WEDU PBS is proud to partner with Transcendent Travel to present two exciting tours of England for our most passionate viewers and supporters.
Walk with us through tranquil villages, visit some of the finest stately homes and gardens, and go behind the scenes to explore the stunning locations seen in your favorite PBS programs!
TOUR OPTION ONE
All Creatures Tour
AUGUST 4 –10, 2025
From the picturesque village you know so well from Grantchester, to the historic dockyards as seen in Call the Midwife, to the idyllic and gorgeous Yorkshire Dales from All Creatures Great & Small, this public television-focused tour will be an unforgettable adventure. You will visit London, York, and Cambridge, including:
• Chatsworth House
• Buckingham Palace
• York Minster
• Burghley House & Gardens
• Chatham Dockyard
• Yorkshire Dales
TOUR OPTION TWO
Iconic British Classics
AUGUST 11–17, 2025
Explore the iconic locations you’ve seen on PBS, such as Downton Abbey’s Highclere Castle, Doc Martin’s Port Isaac, and Midsomer Murders’ Dorchester-on-Thames. From touring Windsor Castle, to taking high tea, to uncovering the charm of Cornwall and Bath, we will create memories that will last a lifetime when visiting:
• Cricket St. Thomas
• Cornwall
• Port Isaac
• Greenway Estate
• Torquay
• Cotswolds
ARTS & MUSIC
ORIGINAL
STORYTELLING AND LOCAL ARTS & CULTURE FROM
BECOMING
FRIDA KAHLO
The Making and Breaking (Part 1 of 3)
GREATER YBOR CITY
Season 1 Compilation Special
From brick-lined streets to famous Cuban sandwiches, Ybor City has a unique heritage and vibrant community. Meet Ybor’s beloved street chickens, visit the last family farm, explore the impact of an MLB pioneer, and learn how Ybor was once the cigar capital of the world. This special airs at 11 p.m. Friday, October 4 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Monday, October 28 on WEDQ
GREATER SARASOTA
Season 3 Compilation Special Immerse yourself in five stories showcasing the character and ingenuity of Sarasota: an artistic landscape designer, an inspirational drummer, a resilient public theater, an opportunity for those with disabilities, and an inclusive community space. This special airs at 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 4 on WEDU
WEDU
ARTS PLUS
Episode 1318
The OXH Gallery in Tampa works to amplify the voices of women in the arts. Learn the history and significance of Africobra, a Chicago-based collective of African American artists that was founded in 1968. Meet Corky Bennett, a Nevada-based musician and entertainer who loves to play the accordion. An exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum in Massachusetts features artifacts from the Salem witch trials. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, October 17 on WEDU and repeats at 11 a.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDQ
Episode 1319
Explore the early life of Frida Kahlo as she discovers her genius for painting following a tragic, life-changing accident, leading her to world-famous muralist Diego Rivera. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDQ.
Love and Loss (Part 2 of 3)
Follow Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s journey to America as they achieve celebrity, and Frida experiences tragic losses with the death of her mother and a miscarriage, inspiring her to create some of her most powerful and iconic paintings. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDQ
A Star Is Born (Part 3 of 3)
Dangerous politics and turbulent love shock Frida’s world, while love and trauma shape her final years. Diego and she divorce, then remarry. As her body fails her, her painting thrives. This episode airs at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDQ
GREAT PERFORMANCES
AT THE MET
Madama Butterfly
Sopranos Aleksandra Kurzak and Asmik
Meet Milosz Gasior, a pianist with autism who communicates through his music. Artist Mary Bennett recounts historic tales and paranormal stories with flare at the Carson City Ghost Walk. Ohio fiber and mixed media artist Renee Wormack-Keels creates textured quilts full of meaning. Jason and Sarah Harrell use their ingenuity and creativity to decorate their home for Halloween. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, October 31 on WEDU.
Grigorian tackle the demanding role of CioCio-San, the loyal geisha at the heart of this tragedy. Tenors Matthew Polenzani and Jonathan Tetelman co-star as the callous naval officer Pinkerton, whose betrayal destroys her. Mezzosopranos Elizabeth DeShong and Eve Gigliotti share the role of Suzuki, and baritones Davide Luciano and Lucas Meachem are the American consul Sharpless. Acclaimed maestro Xian Zhang makes her Met debut conducting Anthony Minghella’s vivid production. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, October 11 on WEDQ and repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDU
Der Rosenkevalier
A sterling cast assembles for Strauss’s grand Viennese comedy. Soprano Lise Davidsen is the aging Marschallin, opposite mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey as her lover Octavian and soprano Erin Morley as Sophie, the beautiful younger woman who steals his heart. Bass Gunther Groissbock returns as the churlish Baron Ochs, and Brian Mulligan is Sophie’s wealthy father, Faninal. Maestro Simone Young takes the Met podium to oversee Robert Carsen’s fin-de-siecle staging. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, October 18 on WEDQ
NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
Snarky Puppy: The Family We Make (#301) Snarky Puppy, the acclaimed Grammy Award-winning band, brings their genre breaking sound to a sold out show at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Friday, October 11 on WEDU Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet: Deep River (#302) Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs the elegant piece Deep River in collaboration with Grammy Award–winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran. Founder and choreographer Alonzo King invites audiences to look at human beings as the pinnacle of creation in this deeply soulful work. The San Francisco-based, celebrated contemporary dance company is recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and rich visual works that challenge the way we look at ballet. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Friday, October 18 on WEDU
STING: LIVE AT THE OLYMPIA PARIS
This concert, filmed at the Olympia Paris in April 2017, reflects the impulsive energy of the 57th & 9th album recording sessions. Blistering performances of new songs, alongside classics from The Police as well as Sting’s illustrious solo career, showcase the full range of his musical styles and songwriting influences. This program airs at 11 p.m. Friday, October 11 on WEDU.
ART + MEDICINE: DISABILITY, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY
Artists and healthcare clinicians present alternative perspectives on disability. Through stories and performances, these artists and medical professionals redefine what we perceive as “normal.” This program airs at 9 p.m. Monday, October 14 on WEDQ.
PRELUDE: THE LEGACY OF GARTH FAGAN DANCE
Explore the twists and turns of Garth Fagan’s storied, collaborative and prolific career. Viewers learn about the experiences that make up this Jamaican-American dance treasure and his body of work. Marvel at the creation of his multicultural dance company that incorporated African American, Jamaican and American dance styles into a new approach and dance technique. This program airs at 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 18 on WEDU
ART HAPPENS HERE WITH JOHN LITHGOW
Join actor John Lithgow as he goes back to school to demonstrate the transformative power of arts education. Immersing himself with teachers and students, he explores four disciplines: dance, ceramics, silk-screen printing and vocal jazz ensemble. This documentary airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, October 19 on WEDQ.
GREAT PERFORMANCES Emigre
An international cast joins the New York Philharmonic for the American premiere of Emigre, a semi-staged oratorio that tells an unusual story of Jewish refugees during World War II. Following the Kristallnacht pogrom of 1938, to escape the looming Nazi threat, two brothers are sent halfway around the world to Shanghai. Otto cherishes his heritage, while Josef seeks a new path, and falls in love with Lina, a Chinese woman recovering from the loss of her mother in the Nanjing Massacre. A sweeping tale of love and loss, Emigre is set to music by film and concert composer Aaron Zigman with lyrics by Grammy-winning librettist Mark Campbell and additional lyrics by Brock Walsh. Long Yu conducts this New York Philharmonic co-commission with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, October 25 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Monday, October 28 on WEDQ
EPISODE 2
Discover the fascinating and drama-filled history of Lakeland’s beloved swans. Join librarian and swan historian LuAnn Mims, the ultimate authority on Lakeland’s swan legacy, as she guides us through this intriguing journey. Follow “The Swan Lady,” Samantha Drew, in her daily routine as she cares for the swans, including the delicate process of bringing newborn cygnets to the charming and dedicated swan veterinarian, Dr. Price Dickson.
THU, OCT 17 | 8:30PM
Support for Greater Lakeland is provided by Lakeland Regional Health.
ARTS HAPPENS HERE WITH JOHN LITHGOW
SCIENCE & NATURE
BIG CATS 24/7
Part 4 of 6
The Okavango Delta is transformed by the arrival of the flood, bringing new challenges for the big cats. The lion cubs experience water and its dangers for the first time. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDQ
Part 5 of 6
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta. Lioness Matho must protect her cubs alone, while leopard mum, Xudum, reveals her newborns with danger looming nearby. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDQ
Part 6 of 6
As lion numbers rise, the competition for food becomes fierce. A lioness risks her life to feed her five cubs and Xudum’s newborn leopard cubs face a deadly threat. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDQ.
NOVA | THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Storm Worlds (Part 1 of 5)
Out in the solar system, the weather gets wacky, with globe-spanning dust storms, monsoons of liquid methane, and lightning 10 times stronger than here on Earth. Discover the forces driving the dramatic weather on neighboring planets and moons. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDQ.
Strange Worlds (Part 2 of 5)
From a dwarf planet that looks like a deflated football, to a tiny moon with cliffs taller than Mt. Everest, to the spectacular rings of Saturn, discover how the effects of gravity produce the amazing variety of weird worlds in our solar system. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDQ
Volcano Worlds (Part 3 of 5)
Around our solar system, violent eruptions are shaping distant worlds. Discover the explosive forces that helped create some of the most dynamic worlds in our cosmic neighborhood and what makes the volcanoes right here on Earth so special. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDQ
Icy Worlds (Part 4 of 5)
In the solar system, ice can get bizarre. Visit strange, frozen worlds, from Uranus’ ultra-hot superionic ice, to glaciers of nitrogen ice on Pluto, to carbon dioxide snow on Mars, and discover why the ice here on Earth is so unique. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDQ
Wandering Worlds (Part 5 of 5)
The Herculaneum Scrolls
Computer scientists use particle physics and AI to read 2,000-year-old carbonized scrolls found in Herculaneum, which have remained a mystery until now. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDQ.
The Civil War’s Lost Massacre
The search for the remains of formerly enslaved Black Union soldiers brutally murdered by bitter Southerners after the Civil War. Learn about Camp Nelson, KY, the military base where these soldiers and thousands got their freedom papers. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDQ. Field of Vampires
Uncover the mystery behind the 2022 discovery in Eastern Europe of more than 50 errant burials that indicate a perceived threat of vampirism in the 17th century. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 30 on WEDU
From meteorites that impact Earth, to a moon that orbits backwards, to an imposter lurking in the asteroid belt, a variety of strange, wandering worlds are rewriting what we know—and even how we think about—our solar system. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 30 on WEDU.
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Returning to Babylon
Witness a team of archaeologists searching for priceless artifacts from the Assyrian Empire previously targeted for destruction during the Isis occupation of Mosul, including clues to a possible location of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDQ.
Mozart’s Sister
Learn the untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, older sister to Wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. Could she have helped write some of her famous brother’s earliest music? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDQ
NATURE
Pumas: Legends of the Ice Mountains
Travel to the ice mountains of Chile to discover the secrets of the puma, the area’s biggest and most elusive predator. Discover how this mountain lion survives and follow the dramatic fate of a puma mother and her cubs. Narrated by Uma Thurman. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Thursday, October 3 on WEDU
Silverback
Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 450-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDQ
BIG CATS 24/7
Australian Bushfire Rescue
Meet the people rescuing and caring for the animal survivors of Australia’s devastating bushfires. Iconic species like koalas, kangaroos and wombats face a series of hurdles to recover from their trauma. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Thursday, October 24 on WEDU.
Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
Discover Transylvania, a mystical region in central Romania where its mountain ranges, vast ancient forests and medieval villages are a sanctuary for wolves, lynxes, brown bears, bats and more. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 30 on WEDU
The Bat Man of Mexico
An ecologist tracks the lesser long-nosed bat’s epic migration across Mexico, braving hurricanes, snakes and seas of cockroaches, in order to save the species and the tequila plants they pollinate. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Thursday, October 31 on WEDU.
NATURE | DOGS IN THE WILD
Defending Wild Dogs (Part 3 of 3)
Join scientists and researchers across the globe as they go to extraordinary lengths to understand wild dogs. See the groundbreaking discoveries that are crucial to saving this incredible animal family, such as the vets treating captive African wild dogs suffering from “broken heart syndrome.” This episode airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDQ.
NATURE | SPY IN THE OCEAN
Deep Thinkers (Part 1 of 4)
Spy creatures reveal an ocean full of startling ways of thinking, including large-brained whales, smart octopi, diving monkeys, creative fish and other intelligent animals. This episode airs at 3 a.m. Thursday, October 10 on WEDU.
CHANGING PLANET
Season 2
Part 1 of 2
Changing Planet returns to six vulnerable habitats, from Greenland’s frozen wilderness to the forests of Cambodia. Sanjayan visits Australia’s remotest community to see Indigenous land management in action, tracking rare animals and burning grass. This episode airs at 3 a.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDU.
Part 2 of 2
Sanjayan visits Australia’s east coast to explore mangrove forests, spot dugongs and better understand the potential of blue carbon. This episode airs at 4 a.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDU.
NATURE | ANIMALS WITH CAMERAS
Part 1 of 3
The astonishing collar-camera footage reveals newborn Kalahari Meerkats below ground for the first time, unveils the hunting skills of Magellanic penguins in Argentina, and follows the treetop progress of an orphaned chimpanzee in Cameroon. This episode airs at 3 a.m. Thursday, October 17 on WEDU
Part 2 of 3
The cameras capture young cheetahs learning to hunt in Namibia, reveal how fur seals of an Australian island evade the great white sharks offshore, and help solve a conflict between South African farmers and chacma baboons. This episode airs at 4 a.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDU.
O2O: THE PATH TO CONNECTION
Watch three veterans from three branches of the military on a four-day, 57-mile exploration of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The 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. This program airs at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, October 17 on WEDU and repeats at 7:10 p.m. Monday, October 21 on WEDQ Watch anytime at wedu.org/specials
ANIMAL BABIES: FIRST YEAR ON EARTH
First Steps (Part 1 of 3)
See how the babies learn to understand their surroundings in environments ranging from Africa to Sri Lanka to Iceland. The most basic tools for survival must be learned in their first three months to thrive and ultimately survive. This episode airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on Testing Limits (Part 2 of 3)
SCIENCE & NATURE
members. This episode airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDQ
OZONE HOLE: HOW WE SAVED THE PLANET
Learn the forgotten story of the hole in the ozone layer, and how the world came together to fix it. The scientists and politicians who persuaded Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher to take action reveal how the planetary problem was solved. This program airs at 3 a.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDU.
OUTBACK
The Dry Season (Part 2 of 3)
It might be the dry season, but there’s no rest in the outback: There are turtle eggs to be laid, saltwater crocodiles to dodge and young birds on maiden flights. Cattle must be mustered from the far corners of vast cattle properties and, when that is done, rodeos slam into action. This episode airs at 4 a.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDU.
WILD SCANDINAVIA
Life on the Edge (Part 1 of 3)
Scandinavia’s wild and unpredictable coast is a place of haunting beauty and dangerous extremes. Home to sea eagles, otters, base jumpers and orca. Only the tough and resourceful can carve out a life on the edge. This episode airs at 3 a.m. Thursday, October 31 on WEDU.
Learn the new challenges baby animals face once they can get around on their own. Every day brings new trials and tribulations, like searching for food, surviving in harsh environments and bonding with family
WILD SCANDINAVIA
HISTORY & CULTURE
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
The American Vice President
What happens when the president is unable to serve? Explore the dramatic period between 1963 and 1976, when a grief-ridden and scandal-stricken America was forced to define the role of the vice president and the process of succession. This program airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 5 on WEDQ
The Busing Battleground
The Busing Battleground viscerally captures the class tensions and racial violence that ensued when Black and white students in Boston were bused for the first time between neighborhoods to comply with a federal desegregation order. This program airs at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 12 on WEDQ
The Harvest:
Integrating Mississippi’s Schools
Explore what happened when the small Mississippi town of Leland integrated its public schools in 1970. Told through the remembrances of students, teachers and parents, see how the town—and America— were transformed. This program airs at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 19 on WEDQ
INDEPENDENT LENS
One Person, One Vote?
At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, discover the many complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. Follow four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election. This program airs at 3 a.m. Wednesday, October 2 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDQ
MEL BROOKS: THE GENIUS ENTERTAINER
With a career spanning nine decades, EGOT winner Mel Brooks is the master of parody and comedy. From Brooklyn, live TV (with Sid Caesar) and Broadway, to going all the way to Hollywood, Mel Brooks tells us with his unflinching Jewish humor about his prolific career and becoming a world-famous entertainer. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, October 7 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDQ
VOCES AMERICAN HISTORIA:
THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF LATINOS
Threads in the American Tapestry
(Part 2 of 3)
Explore how Latino DNA was woven into the identity of the United States before its inception and has been pivotal all along the way. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Friday, October 4 on WEDU
Solidarity In a New Era (Part 3 of 3)
John Leguizamo reflects on the rise of the new empire, the United States, and the challenges faced by Latinos in preserving their cultural identity. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Friday, October 11 on WEDU.
VOCES
Season 5
Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends (#503)
The Mambo Legends Orchestra is committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro-Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente, and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Comprised of several former members of these legendary orchestras, The Mambo Legends provide a link to the golden era of music in New York in the early 1940s, when the Machito Orchestra fused the big-band sound of popular music with the rhythms of Africa, Cuba, and Puerto Rico to create an enduring musical genre beloved around the world. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Friday, October 4 on WEDU
Our Texas, Our Vote (#504)
On the eve of the upcoming presidential election, acclaimed filmmaker Hector Galan takes viewers inside the largest Latino voter registration mobilization in Texas history, led by a new generation on the frontlines of one of the most crucial battleground states that neither political party can ignore. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Monday, October 28 on WEDU
PRESENTATION
BECAUSE OF SAM
Because of Sam is an uplifting independent documentary about a young man named Sam Piazza who was born with Down syndrome and beat the odds. He is an advocate for people with disabilities and an inspiration to all who know him. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, October 7 on WEDQ.
POV
In the Rearview
In a volunteer aid van occupied by multiple generations of civilians, an authentic, intimate observation of the war in Ukraine unfolds. Each passenger is unique in age, origin and circumstance, but alike in where they find themselves—fleeing their homes while huddled together in a cramped back seat. Bound for Poland, the vehicle operates as their shelter, waiting room, hospital and confessional. This program airs at 11 p.m. Monday, October 7 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on
Twice Colonized
Aaju Peter is a renowned Inuit lawyer and activist who defends the human rights of Indigenous peoples. She’s a fierce protector of her ancestral lands in the Arctic and works to bring her colonizers to justice. As Aaju launches an inspiring effort to establish an Indigenous forum, she also embarks upon a deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds, including the unexpected passing of her son. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, October 14 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDQ
Tokyo Uber Blues
Shot with a mix of smartphones and GoPros, Taku Aoyagi takes us on his daily bike rides as an Uber Eats worker. But pedaling on Tokyo’s deserted streets, delivering boba tea to cloistered condos, he starts to wonder: what was it that Ken Loach said about the Uberization of society? And what does gig-work offer an unemployed young person with student debt? This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, October 21 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDQ
HISTORY & CULTURE
CITIZEN NATION
Chasing Victory (Part 1 of 4)
Teenage contestants from across the United States embark on a year-long civics competition. Wyoming’s teams embody the state’s spirit. Immigrant students in Las Vegas rally for competition. Richmond, Virginia, has the team to beat. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 12 on WEDQ.
In the Fray (Part 2 of 4)
The pressure builds as students tackle the first round of competition. They must answer judges’ questions in the style of Congressional hearings, showing a thorough understanding of democracy and the ways it connects to their lives today. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 19 on WEDQ
The Hustle (Part 3 of 4)
Stakes are high as teams prepare for statewide civics competitions; only the winners will advance to the final round in Washington, D.C. Students must balance personal challenges and tricky team dynamics, pushing themselves to the limit. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 26 on WEDQ
A Year of War: Israelis and Palestinians
Witness the horrifying accounts of living through the Hamas attack and the war in Gaza, told by the people directly impacted on both sides of the conflict, who recount the death, despair and ongoing trauma. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 on WEDU.
American Voices 2024
Follow the changing views and experiences of Americans from the 2020 election to today; revisit voters filmed four years ago to see how their hopes and fears have changed amid another polarizing election season. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 on WEDU
BEYOND DEBATE: A REVOLUTION IN EDUCATION
In high schools across the country, there is a growing belief that debate-based pedagogies improve civility and academic success by encouraging students to think critically, engage in high-level academic discourse, and construct compelling arguments. We follow students in Boston and Chicago public schools to witness the methodology’s impact. This program airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, October 12 on WEDQ.
THE FIVE DEMANDS
Agree to Disagree (Part 4 of 4)
At a thrilling championship showdown in the heart of Washington, D.C., civics competition finalists are jittery and dressed in their best as they prepare for the judges’ final challenges. A winner is crowned. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 on WEDU
FRONTLINE
The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz Investigate the lives and views of J.D. Vance and Tim Walz as they run for vice president. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal the influences and ideas they would bring to the White House. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 on WEDU
decolonized, bilingual education. Profe delves into this educational revolution, blending history and contemporary narratives to illuminate its profound impact. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, October 21 on WEDQ.
VOCES: LATINO VOTE 2024
This documentary focuses on the key issues that will drive Latino voter turnout in some of the most hotly contested battleground states, including Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Dive into the efforts both political parties are making to reach the Latino electorate in California, the state with the largest Hispanic/Latino population in the country. This program airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Saturday, October 26 on WEDQ.
In April 1969, a small group of Black and Puerto Rican students shut down the City College of New York, an elite public university located in the heart of Harlem. Fueled by revolutionary fervor, the strike turned into an uprising, leading to the extended occupation of the campus, classes being canceled, students being arrested, and the resignation of the college president. This program airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, October 12 on WEDQ.
A CITIZEN’S GUIDE TO PRESERVING DEMOCRACY
Through interviews and real-life examples, Hari Sreenivasan and Dr. Haass explore how Americans are working towards strengthening democracy and renewing the spirit of a more informed and engaged citizenry. This program airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, October 19 on WEDQ
PROFE
In Minnesota, the Latine community burgeons amidst a vast opportunity gap. Two charter schools, rooted in decades of struggle, champion equity through
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 11 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 on WEDU
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, retired Air Force Staff Sergeant, sits down with Reverend Addison Burgess, Imam Khallid Shabazz and Rabbi Julie Schwartz, three chaplains who committed their lives to God and Country during and after action. This episode airs at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 on WEDU.
AMERICAN MASTERS
Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely
Follow the 50-year career of First Amendment lawyer and legal expert Floyd Abrams. See how his landmark cases, from the Pentagon Papers to Citizens United, helped define free speech as it is known today. This program airs at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 26 on WEDQ
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DRAMA
RIDLEY
Season 2
The Hollow Tree, Pt. I (Episode 3 of 8)
When a decomposed body is discovered deep in the woods, Ridley unearths a connection to a cold case. Ridley brings disgraced ex-cop Jean Dixon back to investigate. Jean’s personal life with new boyfriend Ross soon becomes compromised. This episode airs at 3 a.m. Tuesday, October 1 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 on WEDQ.
The Hollow Tree, Pt. II (Episode 4 of 8)
Ridley’s investigation into the body found in a hollow tree leads him to suspect different men in the victim’s life. When another body is found murdered, with links to disgraced ex-copper Jean Dixon, the pressure builds to find the killer. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 on WEDQ
Fool for Love, Pt. I (Episode 5 of 8)
A man is shot dead during an illegal rave on a building site. Ridley and the team investigate, bringing them into the murky world of the victim’s wealthy family who hold a closely guarded secret. Carol becomes worried about her son. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 on WEDQ
Fool for Love, Pt. II (Episode 6 of 8)
With Carol off the case, Ridley races to learn who shot Oliver Grant; things take a turn when Ridley finds the murder weapon hidden in a shocking location. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 on WEDQ.
The Memory Jar, Pt. I (Episode 7 of 8)
In the serene village of Colden Vale, the tranquility is shattered when Tara Dunning, a beloved local wife and mother, mysteriously vanishes. Ridley and Carol investigate and must locate her before it’s too late, but a chilling discovery soon alters the course of their enquiry. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 30 on WEDQ
VAN DER VALK ON MASTERPIECE Season 4
Hope In Amsterdam, Pt. I (Episode 3 of 6)
The team investigates an environmental campaigner’s murder, with a presumed dead singer as a suspect. This episode airs at 4 a.m. Tuesday, October 1 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 on WEDQ
Hope In Amsterdam, Pt. II (Episode 4 of 6) Piet and the team continue to investigate after an environmental campaigner is murdered. After another shocking murder, could Cobie Stegenga now be the prime suspect? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 on WEDQ.
Secrets In Amsterdam, Pt. I (Episode 5 of 6) Van der Valk and his team are called in when a scientist researching a cancer treatment breakthrough is found dead. Van der Valk’s ex-flame returns to help uncover the truth and see if pharmaceutical billionaire Freddie Klink is involved. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 on WEDQ
Secrets In Amsterdam, Pt. II (Episode 6 of 6) After more shocking murders, seemingly by a professional killer, the team moves in on billionaire Freddie Klink. Is he the mastermind? Could he be trying to stop a medical breakthrough from becoming public? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 on WEDQ
MOONFLOWER MURDERS ON MASTERPIECE
Part 3 of 6
In London, Susan investigates what Alan Conway knew about the Frank Parris murder, but DS Locke warns her to stay away from the case. In Conway’s novel, a Ponzi scheme and an affair are possible motives for the murder of Melissa James. This episode airs at 5 a.m. Tuesday, October 1 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 2 on WEDQ.
Part 4 of 6
Susan meets with Alan’s ex-partner and learns about the relationship between Alan and Frank. In the Conway novel, Algernon discovers that Leonard and Samantha are concealing a secret. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 on WEDQ
Part 5 of 6
The Endicotts reveal that Martin Webster had a motive to kill Cecily. In the Conway novel, Pünd reveals several conclusions he’s drawn about the murder of Melissa James. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 on WEDQ.
Part 6 of 6
Susan puts the pieces together to solve both cases. In the novel, Pünd reveals the identities of the killers with a shocking twist. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 on WEDQ
CALL THE MIDWIFE
Season 11
Part 1 of 8
It’s Easter 1967 and preparations are underway for a colorful Easter Bonnet parade outside Nonnatus House. Trixie is shocked when construction nearby uncovers a terrible secret. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 on WEDQ.
Part 2 of 8
While Trixie calms an anxious patient, Sister Frances examines a young woman with troubling symptoms. Lucille helps a single mother through her fourth pregnancy. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 on WEDQ
Part 3 of 8
Violet must balance her professional and personal views to tackle the issue of meths drinkers. Nurse Crane treats a young singer who must decide between two very different futures. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 on WEDQ.
Part 4 of 8
A heatwave descends over Poplar and Sister Monica Joan struggles. An angel comes in the form of Fred, who has a sneaky plan. While Cyril continues to search for a new job, Lucille gets unexpected news. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 on WEDQ
Part 5 of 8
Trixie is assigned to a complicated case involving a paraplegic husband; Nurse Crane receives exciting news that will lead to an adventure of a lifetime. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 on WEDQ.
MIDSOMER MURDERS
Season 3
Dead Man’s Eleven (#301/302)
Fletcher’s Cross is preparing for their annual cricket match when the wife of a local landowner and cricket captain is murdered after taking her dog for a walk. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 on WEDQ
Blue Herrings (#303/304)
A visit to his elderly aunt prompts Barnaby to investigate a series of suspicious deaths at her nursing home. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 5 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 on WEDQ
Judgement Day (#305/306)
When a local thief is killed with a pitchfork, the residents of Midsomer Mallow fear for their chances in the Perfect Village Competition. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 12 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 on WEDQ.
Death of a Stranger (#307/308)
Fox hunting, taxidermy and Oscar Wilde are part of the backdrop as Barnaby and Troy investigate a series of murders. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 19 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 on WEDQ
Season 4
Garden of Death (#401/402)
An aristocratic family’s decision to develop a memorial garden into a tea shop has the villagers up in arms. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 26 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 on WEDQ
LUNA + SOPHIE
Presented in German with English subtitles. Season 3
Day X (Part 1 of 13)
Raik Klimas was a prepper, getting his family ready for the end of the world. Who shot him dead is his own bunker? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 1 on WEDQ
Death on the Havel (Part 2 of 13)
A man is found dead and the prime suspect is his brother. Henschel feverishly tries to prove his friend’s innocence, though the facts initially are against him. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 on WEDQ
Taxi Driver (Part 3 of 13)
A taxi driver is called to a remote location for a pick-up and is confronted by an armed man who seems to know him. The driver escapes and a manhunt ensues. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 15 on WEDQ
Girl Without a Name (Part 4 of 13)
When an unidentified girl walks into a student rave and dies, the hunt is on to find out who she is and what happened to her. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 on WEDQ
Irina (Part 5 of 13)
Werner calls Luna late in the night to tell her about a body in a hotel room but won’t reveal any other information. When the case becomes a political issue, investigators must look into Werner’s past to prove his innocence. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 on WEDQ
MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES
Season 2
Dead Man’s Chest (#203)
Buried treasure and pirate legends bubble to the surface in the seaside holiday town of Queenscliff. When Aunt Prudence insists Phryne help an old school chum whose holiday mansion has been burgled, Phryne and Jack discover the summer paradise is not so perfect when things take a deadly turn when more than one body washes up on the beach. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, October 3 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 on WEDQ
Deadweight (#204)
When Phryne is duped into investigating the coach’s missing ‘lucky cap’, she discovers a gruesome murder instead. Phryne’s investigation is complicated by the return of Jack’s ex-wife, her dashing fiancé, and the Police Commissioner’s fanatical support for the opposition team. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, October 10 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 16 on WEDQ
Murder a la Mode (#205)
When Phryne arrives at Madame Fleuri’s for a fitting, she finds herself amidst a crime scene. The salon’s benefactor has been found impaled on her own hairpiece in the powder room, and everyone present is a suspect! Phryne uses her understanding of fashion to help Jack uncover a jewel smuggling scheme. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, October 17 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 on WEDQ
Marked for Murder (#206)
When a gang leader is found dead outside a travelling boxing tent, Phryne’s investigation leads her into the world of fight rigging and tribal payback. As Constable Collins becomes emotionally embroiled, Phryne digs further to protect him. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, October 24 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 30 on WEDQ.
Blood at the Wheel (#207)
In the fast-moving world of an all-women’s motorcar garage, Phryne’s mechanic Ailsa is preparing for an annual rally. Everything changes when Gerty, the driver for the ladies’ team, is found dead in her roadster. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, October 31 on WEDU
SISI: AUSTRIAN EMPRESS
Presented in German with English subtitles. Season 1
Part 3 of 6
When Sisi’s family leaves, she collapses. On their honeymoon, the imperial couple is slowly getting closer, and it is Sisi who helps Franz to appease the rebellious Hungarians. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, October 6 on WEDU.
Part 4 of 6
Love blossoms between the imperial couple while the political situation continues to escalate. Countess Esterhazy tries to play peacemaker, but there is an assassination attempt at Sisi’s baptism. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, October 13 on WEDU
Part 5 of 6
Franz barely survives the attempt on his life. The war is a disaster for Austria. And most tragically, Sophie is very ill. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, October 20 on WEDU
Part 6 of 6
Sisi and Franz drive back to Vienna with their daughter’s body. Relations with Hungary have improved, and Sisi urges Franz to negotiate with Napoleon III. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDU
THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB ON MASTERPIECE
Part 1 of 4
Former archaeologist Judith Potts goes for a swim, and decides to investigate. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 30 on WEDQ
WOLF HALL ON MASTERPIECE
Season 1
Part 1 of 6
Having failed to secure the annulment of King Henry’s marriage to Katherine of Aragon, Cardinal Wolsey is stripped of his powers. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, October 27 on WEDU
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