“All we’re ever asked to do in this life is to treat our neighbor—especially our neighbor who is in need—exactly as we would hope to be treated ourselves.”
— Fred Rogers
At WEDU PBS, we believe in the power of kindness, community, and learning together. That’s why we’re thrilled to invite you to Be My Neighbor Day!
If you or your family agree with Fred Rogers’ message, this event is for you! Join us on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our studios for a heartwarming celebration inspired by the legacy of Mister Rogers. Step behind the scenes of WEDU, enjoy engaging activities, and don’t miss the chance to meet a very special guest: Daniel Tiger!
Fred Rogers spent his life reminding us of the importance of caring for one another. His beloved Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood shaped generations with lessons of empathy and understanding. Today, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood continues that mission, helping young viewers navigate life’s little challenges with big hearts.
Be My Neighbor Day is a true station-wide effort, with WEDU employees, friends, and neighbors all coming together as volunteers to make this day special for every attendee. From leading activities to guiding studio tours, our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming and memorable experience for families in our community.
We’d love for you to be part of this special day when neighbors of all ages can come together to share the joy of learning, kindness, and community. This free, family-friendly event promises magical moments, meaningful connections, and plenty of fun. Don’t forget to invite your friends, your children, and your grandchildren.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the neighborhood!
Paul Grove
Proud Sustaining Member of the Broadcasters Circle President and CEO, WEDU PBS
Board of Directors Community Advisory Board
Leadership Team
Paul
President and Chief Executive Officer paulgrove@wedu.org
Jack Conely Chief Operating Officer jconely@wedu.org
Claire O’Connor Senior VP of Development coconnor@wedu.org
Marti Galloway VP of Communications mgalloway@wedu.org
Arden Robbins VP of Marketing and Community Partnerships arobbins@wedu.org
Kristine Kelly Vice President of Content kkelly@wedu.org
Joan Freese Director of Education jfreese@wedu.org
Chris Manley Director of Engineering cmanley@wedu.org
Kimberly Rudolph Director of Administration krudolph@wedu.org
WEDU Community Happenings
CHAMBER AFTER 5 NETWORKING EVENT
WEDU hosted the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Chamber After 5’ Networking event at WEDU PBS Studios. Guests posed for photos at 123 Sesame Street, snapped selfies with Clifford and PBS personality Pavlo, and got a taste of WEDU’s recent award-winning programming...and snacks!
WEDU ADVOCATES IN TALLAHASSEE
WEDU recently traveled to Tallahassee to meet with legislators, express gratitude for their support, and advocate for the station’s mission.
WEDU DONORS HONORED
At the recent Association of Fundraising Professionals South Florida Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day Luncheon, WEDU donors Jerry and Helga Bilik were honored by WEDU PBS for their generous dedication to philanthropy.
Left to right: WEDU Philanthropy Officer Larry Winegar; WEDU President Paul Grove; honoree Jerry Bilik. Front: Helga Bilik.
FLORIDA REPRESENTATIVE
VISITS WEDU PBS Paul Grove met with Florida State Representative Lawrence McClure, who recently appeared on Florida This Week
Left to right: Jack Conely; Jay Collins, Florida State Senator from the 14th District; Paul Grove.
Travel Club
The WEDU PBS Travel Club is proud to offer a variety of exciting new travel opportunities. Adventure abroad with us to beautiful landmarks and unforgettable locations from some of your favorite PBS shows and beyond!
All Creatures Tour of England
AUGUST 4 –10, 2025
British Classics Tour of England
AUGUST 11–17, 2025
Italy Made With Love Tour
NOVEMBER 8–14, 2025
European Christmas Markets Tour
NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 7, 2025
South Pacific Wonders Tour
MARCH 4 –18, 2026
Sunny Portugal Tour
MAY 28–JUNE 6, 2026
Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights
OCTOBER 18–24, 2026
Christmas on the Danube
DECEMBER 10–18, 2026
Legacy of Giving:
Dr. Julie Alm Anderson MANY WAYS
Dr. Julie Alm Anderson’s creativity and passion for life made her a remarkable woman. She passed away on October 12, 2024, at the age of 71. Born in 1953, Julie completed her internship in family medicine at the University of Maryland Hospital, followed by US Air Force service in Izmir, Turkey, and Lakenheath, England, where she gained valuable clinical experience and cultural exposure. She later specialized in undersea medicine and chronic wound care during her residency.
After retiring to Bradenton, Julie pursued her passions for art, gardening, and music, particularly playing the Irish whistle. She even traveled to Ireland for a lesson with her online teacher. Julie was known for her kindness to animals, her work in hurricane relief, and her involvement in greyhound rescue.
Over the years, because of her love of so many of the experiences, travel, educational elements, and the arts that WEDU PBS brings to all citizens, Julie became a WEDU Visionary, a valued viewer who supports quality programming by remembering WEDU in her estate plan.
For information about 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.
ARTS & MUSIC
AMERICA MADE WITH LOVE
Travel coast to coast to meet extraordinary artisans—including a cowboy bootmaker and a jewelry artist inspired by Indigenous ancestry—whose passion, vision and creativity embody the essence of American ingenuity. This program airs at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1 on WEDQ.
ALL NEW ROCK, POP & DOO WOP
Celebrate music from the 50s and 60s with Johnny Maestro, The Duprees and more. This program airs at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1 on WEDU and repeats at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14 on WEDQ
IRELAND MADE WITH LOVE
Explore the legacy of craftsmanship through the skill, pride and love that go into legendary Irish products. From the spectacular cliffs on the Atlantic coast to medieval castles, Ireland’s epic landscape and rich culture are gloriously showcased. This program airs at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 on WEDQ
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
Six-time Grammy winners Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the most important and innovative musical forces influencing music and popular culture across generations, perform their hits. This program airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, March 1 on WEDU.
THE SPINNERS
Join the band that defined the smooth sound of Philadelphia soul for a concert of classic hits. This program airs at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1 on WEDU
ANDREA BOCELLI 30: THE CELEBRATION
On the 30th anniversary of Andrea Bocelli’s singular music career, a gathering of stars showcases the superstar’s beloved 30-year repertoire. Global superstars participate in a visually spectacular concert from the Teatro del Silenzio in Tuscany. This program airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 2 on WEDU.
TONY BENNETT: VIVA DUETS
Tony Bennett performs duets with a roster of performers, including Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Franco De Vita and Vicente Fernandez on classic songs. This program airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 2 on WEDU
BEE GEES: ONE NIGHT ONLY
This special showcases many of The Bee Gees’ greatest disco and pop hits. This program
airs at 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 2 on WEDU and repeats at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 on WEDQ.
JOE BONAMASSA: MUDDY WOLF AT RED ROCKS
Joe Bonamassa celebrates the music of blues legends Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. This program airs at 8 p.m. Monday, March 3 on WEDU and repeats at 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 14 on WEDQ.
CHICAGO AND FRIENDS: LIVE AT 55
Join the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers as they perform their greatest hits with special guests Steve Vai, Chris Daughtry, Robert Randolph, Robin Thicke, VoicePlay, Judith Hill, and more. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 3 on WEDU and repeats at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 7 on WEDQ
YELLOWSTONE SYMPHONY
Travel on a spectacular visual journey through the wonders of America’s first national park. The park’s magnificent scenery and wildlife are showcased as they change through the seasons. This program airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 on WEDU
WHY YOU LIKE IT: DECODING MUSICAL TASTE
Dr. Nolan Gasser breaks down the sources of our universal love of music, what it says about us, and how it makes our lives richer. This program airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 9 on WEDQ
ITALY MADE WITH LOVE: GENERATIONS
Explore the passion and pride of Italian artisans, from hatmakers in Tuscany to truffle hunters in Umbrian forests to pasta chefs in Bologna. This program airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8 on WEDQ
FAB FOUR: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE
Undoubtedly the Ultimate Beatles Tribute, with uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of the Beatles’ classics, this special will make you think you’re back in time rockin’ with John, Paul, George and Ringo! This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 on WEDU and repeats at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8 on WEDQ.
BRIT FLOYD: WISH YOU WERE HERE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2025 with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album ‘Wish You Were Here’, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics. This program airs at 11 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Friday, March 7 on WEDQ.
50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL AND MARY
Celebrate the folk music trio who combined artistry with activism and provided America’s soundtrack for generations. This program airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, March 6 on WEDU.
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
In 1940, folk icon Woody Guthrie wrote the lyrics to This Land Is Your Land as a sarcastic response to Irving Berlin’s God Bless America. This program airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, March 6 on WEDU
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON: LIFE AND SONGS
Celebrate Kristofferson in a 2016 concert featuring Dierks Bentley, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, Alison Krauss, Lady A, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, Darius Rucker, and Hank Williams Jr. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 7 on WEDQ and repeats at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 on WEDU.
MY MUSIC Moments to Remember
Patti Page and Nick Clooney co-host new performances and archival classics from the vault featuring the Four Lads, Four Aces, Four Freshmen, Roger Williams, and others. This program airs at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8 on WEDU
Classical Rewind
Experience the beauty, romance and dramatic power of musical masterpieces in this visual and auditory joyride through the world of classical hits. Host Martin Goldsmith guides viewers on this fresh
ARTS & MUSIC
and engaging exploration of the world of classical music, with personal reflections from Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell and Stewart Copeland of The Police, among others. This program airs at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9 on WEDQ.
BEST OF THE 60s
Best of the 60s is a compilation from across the years of the iconic music series and features performances by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Martha & the Vandellas, Dusty Springfield, The Animals, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and more. This program airs at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 on WEDQ.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Henry Mancini:
100 at the Hollywood Bowl
IL VOLO: IN THE VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES
Join the acclaimed Italian trio for a stunning concert in a breathtaking Sicilian setting. The performance showcases their powerful vocals on a mix of beloved classics, operatic arias and popular songs, all infused with their signature style. This program airs at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 16 on WEDU
JAQUELINE DU PRÉ: GENIUS AND TRAGEDY
Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini at The Hollywood Bowl. This program airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9 on WEDU
60s AND 70s SOUL CELEBRATION
The legends of 1960s and 1970s soul music perform their biggest hits; acts include The Temptations, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Chi-Lites, The Spinners, Sam Moore and more. This program airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, March 9 on WEDQ and repeats at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 15 on WEDU
HAUSER: CLASSIC GALA CONCERT LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable musical journey with the global music superstar. Hauser’s masterful cello performances transport audiences to new realms of emotion and beauty. This program airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, March 9 on WEDU
BENISE: 25 YEARS OF PASSION
The Prince of Spanish Guitar presents a collection that showcases his Emmy Awardwinning stage productions over the last 25 years. This program airs at 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 14 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 16 on WEDQ.
SHAMROCK TENORS: LIVE FROM BELFAST
Take a musical journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs with these dynamic new artists. This program airs at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 16 on WEDU.
Introduced and narrated by Grammy Awardwinning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, learn the story of Jacqueline du Pré and her enigmatic genius. One of the greatest cellists of all time, it is full of candid moments off-stage and in rehearsal, together with powerful concert performances. The film’s charismatic cast of interviewees provide an incomparable insight into why the affection for du Pré and the wonder at her playing remains undiminished, nearly forty years after her death in 1987. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, March 28 on WEDU.
BEETHOVEN’S 9TH: ODE TO JOY
Internationally renowned Maestro Gerard Schwarz leads a thrilling ensemble of more than 200 youthful performers from the University of Miami’s acclaimed Frost School of Music. The concert performance is prefaced with an engaging discussion about Beethoven’s life, his struggle with deafness, and the ultimate triumph of his greatest symphony. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 28 on WEDQ.
THE UKRAINIAN FREEDOM ORCHESTRA PLAYS BEETHOVEN’S 9TH SYMPHONY
Following performances across European cities to express love for Ukraine and lift spirits with music, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra concludes its tour at the Kennedy Center. This brand new orchestra, led by Canadian-Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson, includes recent Ukrainian refugees, Ukrainian members of European orchestras, and some of the top musicians of Kyiv, Karkhiv, and Odesa. This program airs at 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 28 on WEDU.
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
CALL THE MIDWIFE
Season 13
Part 7 of 8
Rosalind oversees the care of a teenage mom and uncovers a disturbing truth. Trixie and Matthew struggle with their change in fortune, while Joyce receives an unexpected visitor. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 on WEDQ.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Fly With Me
The story of the pioneering young women who became flight attendants at a time when single women were unable to order a drink, eat alone in a restaurant, own a credit card or get a prescription for birth control. This program airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 on WEDU
to history. She is now reduced to a mere two words “Bloody Mary,” but was she the victim of a smear campaign because she was the first woman in a man’s world? This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 on WEDQ
MARIE ANTOINETTE Season 2
Part 8 of 8
Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Sister Monica Joan ruffles feathers. Poplar votes for its Mother of the Year. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 on WEDQ
Season 14
Part 1 of 8
Protests on the Isle of Dogs cause chaos for the Nonnatus team, while an apparent immaculate conception concerns the midwives. Sister Julienne and Trixie plan to fight back the Board of Health’s disapproval of the way Nonnatus House operates. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 30 on WEDU
WOMEN OF WWII: THE UNTOLD STORIES
Meet the American women who built the planes and flew them, fought on the warfront and the home front, cracked codes and broke barriers. The “secret weapon” that helped win the war, they forever changed the world in the process. This program airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 15 on WEDQ.
TWO WARS: NO MAIL, LOW MORALE
The story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory, a group of 824 women who served in the Women’s Army Corps. The Six-Triple-Eight created a card index system to efficiently process mail and completed numerous critical missions that contributed to the war effort. This program airs at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 on WEDU
Cancer Detectives
Learn the story of how the life-saving cervical cancer test became an ordinary part of women’s lives is as unusual and remarkable as the coalition of people who ultimately made it possible. This program airs at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29 on WEDQ
AMERICAN MASTERS
Roberta Flack
Discover music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and triumphs over racism and sexism. Detailing her story in her own words, the film features exclusive access to Flack’s archives and interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Peabo Bryson and more. This program airs at 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 on WEDU.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET
Grounded
A powerful new opera about Jess, a hot-shot fighter pilot whose unplanned pregnancy takes her out of the cockpit and lands her operating a Reaper drone halfway around the world, struggling to be the perfect soldier, the perfect wife, and the perfect mother. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, March 21 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28 on WEDQ
SHAKING IT UP: THE LIFE & TIMES OF LIZ CARPENTER
The inspirational story of an extraordinary woman who experienced and helped shape some of the most vivid moments and movements of the 20th century. This program airs at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 22 on WEDQ
The Worst Winter (Part 1 of 8)
Marie Antoinette and Louis prove to be compassionate and capable rulers. However, enemies lurk in every corner, even within the halls of Versailles. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, March 23 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 on WEDQ.
INDEPENDENT LENS Home Court
Cambodian American basketball prodigy Ashley Chea’s life intensifies amid college recruitment, injury, and triumph. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, March 24 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, March 30 on WEDQ
CORONATION GIRLS
In the summer of 1953, 50 young women from rural Canada embarked on a oncein-a-lifetime journey to London for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. They sailed across the Atlantic aboard The Empress of France, eager to witness Princess Elizabeth ascend to the throne as their Queen. This program airs at 8 p.m. Monday, March 31 on WEDQ.
THE PHILADELPHIA ELEVEN
Follow a group of women in the Episcopal Church who challenged the very essence of patriarchy within Christendom and successfully created a blueprint for lasting institutional change. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 31 on WEDQ.
LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES
Bloody Mary (Part 4 of 4)
Mary had a very difficult line to tread as the first queen; she had to blur the genders, but what she did set the pattern for all the queens to follow. Lucy investigates if the real Queen Mary has been lost
HISTORY & CULTURE
KEN BURNS’ ONE NATION, MANY STORIES
Explore the acclaimed filmmaker’s more recent work in new interviews with Burns and his colleagues. Featuring excerpts from Country Music, Muhammad Ali, Benjamin Franklin, The U.S. and the Holocaust, The American Buffalo, The Vietnam War and others. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 on WEDU
KEN BURNS’ THE CIVIL WAR
The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places. 2% of the general population died in the war and it changed forever the lives of all who lived through it. This episode airs at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15 on WEDQ.
FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Born to Sing
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the remarkable roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara, using DNA analysis and genealogical detective work to travel back centuries, revealing his guest’s hidden connections to history—and to music. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 20 on WEDQ.
The Brick Wall Falls
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps musician Dionne Warwick and actor Danielle Brooks break down the barriers imposed by slavery to learn the stories of their ancestors. Facing one of the greatest genealogical challenges, Gates uses his detective skills to piece together the lives of women and men who survived unimaginable ordeals—but emerged to forge families that thrived. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27 on WEDQ
KEN BURNS’ THE VIETNAM WAR
Déjà Vu (Part 1 of 10)
After a long and brutal war, Vietnamese revolutionaries led by Ho Chi Minh end nearly a century of French colonial occupation. With the Cold War intensifying, Vietnam is divided in two at Geneva. Communists in the north aim to reunify the country, while America supports Ngo Dinh Diem’s untested regime in the south. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 29 on WEDQ
THE CALLING: A MEDICAL SCHOOL JOURNEY
Experience the powerful journey of medical students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, where a historic $1 billion donation has made tuition free. This intimate film captures their stories and the changing landscape of medicine. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Monday, March 17 on WEDU.
THE COST OF CARING
Veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rates in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Veterinary Medical Association published a joint study in 2019 indicating that veterinarians were more likely to die by suicide compared with the general U.S. population. This program airs at 11:30 p.m. Monday, March 17 on WEDU
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
The End of the Romans Is history repeating Itself? Follow an in-depth investigation into the real causes of the decline of the Roman Empire, three deadly epidemics and climate change could have caused its collapse—drawing frightening parallels to today. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 on WEDU.
AMERICAN STORIES
The Black Sox Scandal
It was the most notorious scandal in the history of professional sports: eight Chicago White Sox players were charged with throwing the World Series in 1919. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, March 24 on WEDQ
KEN BURNS’ HORATIO’S DRIVE: AMERICA’S FIRST ROAD TRIP
In the spring of 1903, on a whim and a fifty-dollar bet, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson set off from San Francisco in a 20-horsepower Winton touring car hoping to become the first person to cross the United States by car. This episode airs at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 on WEDU.
GOING YOUR WAY
Explore the personal, medical, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care. Gain insights from experts and hear powerful, courageous stories from real people sharing their end-of-life planning and how it can be less painful. This program airs at 11 p.m. Monday, March 31 on WEDU.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Change, Not Charity:
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 and has made a great impact in the lives of people with disabilities. At the Museum of disAbility History in Buffalo, New York we meet staff members Israel Cruz & Doug Platt to discuss the outcomes. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29 on WEDQ.
GRACEBALL: THE STORY OF BOBBY RICHARDSON
Robert Richardson lived every post-WWII young boy’s dream, playing baseball for the New York Yankees with Mantle, Berra, Maris, and Ford. Celebrate and explore his accomplishments through interviews with Richardson, his family, historians, and others. This program airs at 9 p.m. Monday, March 24 on WEDQ.
Join moderator Rob Lorei weekly as he leads a diverse roundtable of journalists, academics, officials and political insiders for a lively discussion about issues important to Floridians.
wedu.org/floridathisweek FRI 8:30PM | SUN 12:30PM
SCIENCE & NATURE
KEN BURNS’ THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA
The story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence and just as radical: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved, not for royalty or the rich, but for everyone. This program airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 2 on WEDQ and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 on WEDU.
Part 2 of 2
Wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson takes viewers on an authored odyssey along Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast – the place he chooses to make his home after 30 years spent shooting some of the world’s most celebrated wildlife films. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Monday, March 17 on WEDQ
HUMAN FOOTPRINT
Strangers in Paradise (Part 1 of 6)
Shane tracks down four invasive species that make him reconsider what it means to belong. This episode airs at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10 on WEDQ
Top Predator (Part 2 of 6)
From Yellowstone to Mozambique, discover the impact of the planet’s top predator: us. This episode airs at 3 p.m. Monday, March 10 on WEDQ
Man’s Best Friend (Part 3 of 6)
Shane’s love of dogs turns to awe as he discovers their profound impacts on humans. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Monday, March 10 on WEDQ.
The Replacements (Part 4 of 6)
NATURE
The Elephant and the Termite
Witness the dramas of Africa’s great wildlife meeting place—the waterhole. From mighty elephants to tiny termites, an entire community of creatures call the waterhole their home. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 23 on WEDQ
Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
Shane meets five species that made allies of humans. This episode airs at 2 p.m. Monday, March 17 on WEDQ.
The Urban Jungle (Part 5 of 6)
Shane explores three thriving urban species and envisions a wilder future for our cities. This episode airs at 3 p.m. Monday, March 17 on WEDQ
The Ground Below (Part 6 of 6)
Shane explores the Human Footprint of cotton, from ancient rocks to 21st-century politics. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Monday, March 17 on WEDQ
IRELAND’S WILD COAST
Part 1 of 2
Follow a unique journey along one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Monday, March 17 on WEDQ
LIFE AT THE WATER HOLE
(Part 1 of 3)
Explore the daily drama as African wildlife flock to a manmade waterhole rigged with cameras. Meet the first animal visitors to a new manmade waterhole in the African savannah. This episode airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 23 on WEDQ.
(Part 2 of 3)
Discover how hotter weather impacts the animals, as the waterhole becomes busier in the evening cool. Nocturnal activity brings a new predator out of the shadows: hyena, creatures so elusive it’s hard to know the size of the clan. This episode airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30 on WEDQ
The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.
This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 30 on WEDQ.
NOVA
The Building of the Eiffel Tower
Explore the engineering behind Paris’s iconic landmark, the tallest structure of its time. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23 on WEDQ
Hunt for the Oldest DNA
THE FUTURE OF NATURE
Oceans (Part 1 of 4)
While carbon is the problem on our planet, nature is the solution! There’s a growing army of inspiring people, fighting to save nature—a movement that’s going to help nature draw down carbon and perhaps save us all from the effects of climate change. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, March 30 on WEDQ
THE LIVING DREAM: 100 YEARS OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Legendary Everest climber Tom Hornbein and world-class climber, Tommy Caldwell share stories of Longs Peak and pass on their legacies from this great National Park. Best defined through personal experience, Rocky Mountain National Park continues into the next 100 years-stimulating dreams from one generation to another. This program airs at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 27 on WEDU
For decades, scientists have tried to unlock the secrets of ancient DNA. Follow the dramatic quest to recover DNA that is millions of years old and reveal a lost world from before the last Ice Age. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 30 on WEDQ
DYNAMIC PLANET
Ice (Part 1 of 4)
Embark on this epic three-year journey, spanning all seven continents, and meet the extraordinary people and animals on the front line of climate change. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, March 30 on WEDQ.
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Saturday, March 29 10AM–2PM
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Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat! Trolley Rides around the Neighborhood Meet the Community Helpers
ACTIVITIES:
• WEDU PBS KIDS Fun Zone (in English and Spanish!)
• Read, Sing, and Dance with Friends
• Trolley rides around the neighborhood
• Your favorite PBS KIDS characters: Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat!
• Meet community helpers, firefighters, paramedics, and police officers
• ‘Be A Helper’ photo booth
• Green Village
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DRAMA
ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL:
THE
WISDOM OF THE DALES
Reflect on the simple wisdom that can be gleaned from the people of the Yorkshire Dales as they support each other as a community. Members of the cast and creative team share what life lessons they have learned from this gentle, life-affirming series. This program airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, March 2 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 on WEDQ
MIDSOMER MURDERS:
25 YEARS OF MAYHEM
MIDSOMER MURDERS
Season 4
Garden of Death (#401/402)
A commercial decision to turn Midsomer
Deverell’s memorial garden into a tea shop proves to be a fatal mistake for some members of the Inkpen family. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 on WEDQ
Destroying Angel (#403/404)
When its owner dies, the Easterly Grange Hotel falls into the hands of four beneficiaries. A string of affairs and death threats reveal a deadly motive. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 on WEDQ
Electric Vendetta (#405/406)
A series of murders unfolds in Midsomer Parva with the discovery of a naked body in the center of a mysterious crop circle This episode airs at 3 p.m. Monday, March 17 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 on WEDQ
Who Killed Cock Robin? (#407/408)
Featuring interviews with key cast members, tours of the show’s locations and more, this special pays tribute to on and off-screen talent behind Midsomer Murders This program airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 on WEDQ
THE PARIS MURDERS
Season 2
Storms, Pt. I (Part 5 of 12)
Chloe is stuck at a criminology conference that gives way to a bloodbath. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 on WEDQ.
Storms, Pt. II (Part 6 of 12)
Chloe is accused of being the congress’ killer and Adele helps exonerate her. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 on WEDQ
Predators (Part 7 of 12)
After a woman files a rape charge, dozens of similar charges are found in her name. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 on WEDQ.
After a horse whisperer disappears in Newton Magna, Barnaby comes face to face with a long-standing adversary. This episode airs at 3 p.m. Monday, March 24 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 on WEDQ.
Dark Autumn (#409/410)
Postman Dave Cutler is murdered while on an early morning round. Investigations reveal that Cutler was the local Romeo. Would a jealous husbands or jilted lovers have wanted to murder him? This episode airs at 3 p.m. Monday, March 31 on WEDU
Between Two (Part 8 of 12)
When a victim is found castrated, the main suspect is a woman with a vendetta against men. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 on WEDQ
MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES
Season 1
The Green Mill Murder (Part 3 of 13)
Phryne thought she would dance the night away, that was before death spoiled the evening. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 on WEDQ
Death at Victoria Dock (Part 4 of 13)
A young man lies in Phryne’s arms. It’s not scene of glorious seduction but murder. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 on WEDQ.
Raisins and Almonds (Part 5 of 13)
When a man is found dead in a bookshop, Phryne is plunged into the world of Jewish politics, alchemy, and poison. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 on WEDQ
Ruddy Gore (Part 6 of 13)
Phryne meets Lin Chung who has rescued the theatre’s leading man from some thugs in Chinatown. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 20 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 on WEDQ
Murder in Montparnasse (Part 7 of 13)
As a young woman, Phryne posed for the famous artist Pierre Sarcelle. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27 on WEDU
MARYLAND ON MASTERPIECE
Part 1 of 3
Sisters Becca and Rosaline receive unimaginable news about their mother. This episode airs at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19 on WEDQ
Part 2 of 3
As new revelations emerge, the sisters deal with the fallout from their mother’s death. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 on WEDQ.
Part 3 of 3
Everything comes to a head as Richard and Jim arrive on the Isle of Man. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 on WEDQ
FATHER BROWN
Season 11
The Scars of War (Part 10 of 10)
Inspector Sullivan asks for Father Brown’s help when Mrs. Devine’s son, Eddie, is framed for Howton’s murder. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, March 20 on WEDU.
DOC MARTIN
Season 8
Mysterious Ways (Part 1 of 8)
Louisa and Martin are living together again and Portwenn prepares for a wedding. This episode airs at 11 p.m.
Thursday, March 20 on WEDU
Farewell, My Lovely (Part 3 of 8)
Louisa’s stress is compounded when she must take a group of students on a sailing trip. Ruth’s decision regarding the farm causes trouble for the Large family enterprises, and Morwenna and Al throw an event to launch Al’s new business. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, March 27 on WEDU
THE BOLEYNS: A SCANDALOUS FAMILY
Ambition (Part 1 of 3)
Explore Thomas Boleyn’s determination to elevate the family name and make his mark in the Tudor court. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21 on WEDQ
Desire (Part 2 of 3)
Meet a more sophisticated Anne Boleyn as she returns from France and dazzles the Tudor court. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Friday, March 21 on WEDQ.
The Fall (Part 3 of 3)
Follow Anne’s journey as she becomes queen. Her fate is sealed, and a nation is changed forever. This episode airs at 9 p.m.
Friday, March 21 on WEDQ
WOLF HALL: THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT ON MASTERPIECE
Wreckage (Part 1 of 6)
In the wake of Anne’s execution, the King weds Jane Seymour. Marital bliss does nothing to quell Henry’s rage at his daughter, and Cromwell makes a risky play to save Princess Mary from her father’s murderous streak. This episode airs at 9 p.m.
Sunday, March 23 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 on WEDQ.
Obedience (Part 2 of 6)
A secret marriage scandal, giving Cromwell the opportunity to bring his adversary Norfolk down for good. Cromwell is forced to question where his loyalties lie. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, March 30 on WEDU
VELVET
Presented in Spanish with English subtitles.
Night of the Queen (Part 15 of 16)
The day before the wedding, Cristina’s dress disappears, and Ana must do her best to save the ceremony. Tensions between Max and Dona Blanca continue. This episode airs at 11 p.m.
Sunday, March 23 on WEDU
Countdown (Part 16 of 16)
The big day has come, and Cristina must approve the new dress Ana made overnight. Alberto receives a mysterious letter. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, March 30 on WEDU
DEATH IN PARADISE
Christmas 2023 (Part 1 of 2)
After a wealthy businessman’s ominous dying words, investigators suspect foul play in his suspicious death at the bottom of a ravine. Strange events unfold as his guest disappears and her fiancé launches a rescue. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, March 27 on WEDU
BRINGING NEW ENERGY FOR A NEW ERA.
Giancarlo Guerrero Music Director
SarasotaOrchestra.org
Giancarlo Guerrero’s energy, passion, and vision are as rare as they are remarkable. With six GRAMMY® Awards and a worldwide reputation for electrifying artistry, our new music director is a leader who doesn’t just conduct—he connects. Join us and watch history unfold as we make our community better, one performance at a time.
