You may have heard recent discussions in Washington about eliminating federal funding for public media. Unfortunately, that effort is already underway. If these cuts move forward, they could eliminate essential services that WEDU and PBS stations across the country provide to our communities every day.
As the stepson of a career Navy submariner, I spent my childhood on military bases in Guam, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines. Those early years shaped my understanding of service and the importance of using resources wisely. Every dollar counted then, and it still does today, especially here at WEDU.
That same principle guides our work. We take our responsibility seriously and manage resources with great care. Nearly 75 percent of every dollar we receive is invested directly in programming and educational services. For the past nine years, WEDU has earned the highest rating from Charity Navigator for transparency and accountability.
To put things in perspective, the total federal investment in all public media amounts to about $1.50 per citizen annually. That’s a modest sum to help sustain one of the most trusted institutions in the country year after year.
At WEDU, federal support accounts for just over 12 percent of our funding. Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, we are strong and prepared. Still, the federal share plays a vital role in the work we do.
As we recognize Memorial Day this month, I want to thank those of you who have served—and let you know I value your service and learned my lessons well in my military family. WEDU will remain strong and focused on serving the needs of our community. We will adapt as the landscape evolves and continue to uphold the values of service, safety, education, and trust that your contributions make possible.
Now is the time to speak up. Please visit wedu.org/protect to contact your Members of Congress and urge them to continue bipartisan support for public broadcasting.
Together, we can keep WEDU strong for generations to come.
Thank you for standing with us!
Paul Grove
Proud Sustaining Member of the Broadcasters Circle President and CEO, WEDU PBS
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SFORZINI - GENERAL DIRECTOR
WEDU Community Happenings
WEDU GETS A VISIT FROM ALUM JIM BRISSEY
WEDU Alum Jim Brissey dropped by WEDU PBS Studios for the first time in 25 years! Jim is a beloved former team member who started his career at WEDU in 1985 and left to build a successful ministry in Deland. Thanks for stopping by, Jim!
ROB LOREI IS SWITCHING PERSPECTIVES AT WEDU PBS
At WEDU PBS Studios in March, friends and Florida This Week guests both past and present gathered to celebrate Lorei’s 23.7 year legacy hosting the WEDU show. Lorei is moving on, but won’t be going far; he will continue hosting a program on WEDU, a new interview series called Perspectives. The show will feature thoughtful conversations with notable guests, exploring personal stories, experiences, and worldviews. Stay tuned for more information soon!
FLORIDA THIS WEEK HAS A BRAND NEW HOST!
WEDU is excited to welcome Lissette Campos as the new host of Florida This Week. Campos, an eight-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, brings over 30 years of media experience to the role. Known for her work as a reporter and anchor for CBS in Miami and ABC in Tampa Bay, she has earned national recognition for
her involvement in the Taking Action Against Domestic Violence campaign. Additionally, Campos has produced award-winning stories from Cuba, Russia, and Guantanamo Bay. She most recently served as Senior Director of Strategic Branding, Marketing and Communications for the Tampa Bay Chamber. Florida This Week continues to air at its regular time on WEDU PBS: Fridays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. You can watch anytime at wedu.org/floridathisweek.
MANY WAYS TO GIVE
Support WEDU Through
Your Donor Advised Fund
Donor advised funds (or DAFs) can be thought of as a savings account for philanthropic giving. Many people opt to use donor advised funds as a financial planning tool at the guidance of their financial advisors because it gives you the ability to make a tax-deductible gift into your donor advised fund in the current year, which you can save over many years to then make one transformational gift to a nonprofit in the near future.
Just as regular savings accounts are helpful when you are saving up for a special treat, donor advised funds are a wonderful way to make a special impact on WEDU’s mission to educate, explore, and engage to inspire a lifetime of learning and discovery.
Donor advised funds are hosted through many providers:
• Local community foundations, like our friends at the Community Foundation Tampa Bay, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Pinellas Community Foundation, Manatee Community Foundation, or Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
• Other nonprofit partners, like the Tampa Orlando Pinellas (TOP) Jewish Foundation or the National Christian Foundation.
• A financial institution, like Raymond James Charitable, Fidelity Charitable, or DAFgiving360 (formerly Schwab Charitable).
Giving to WEDU PBS from your donor advised fund is easy; simply request that your plan administrator make a distribution to WEDU PBS. Often donor advised fund administrators will ask for:
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For more information visit wedugiving.org and search DAF. For questions or further assistance, call 813-739-2959 or email giving@wedu.org.
Thousands of attendees from our community gathered at WEDU PBS Studios in Tampa for our annual Be My Neighbor Day event on March 29, 2025. It was a truly beautiful day in the neighborhood as guests...
• Toured the WEDU PBS TV Station
• Rode a trolley around the neighborhood
• Read, sang, and danced with friends and performers
• Played games and got their faces painted
• Did creative activities in English and Spanish
• Met community helpers including police and EMTs
• Had the chance to see Daniel Tiger & Katerina Kittycat!
WEDU PBS staff at Be My Neighbor Day 2025
HISTORY & CULTURE
POV
The Taste of Mango
Covering five tense weeks in Dallas the year before the pandemic hit, these interwoven stories capture the city’s pulse, and the people who work and live there, all looking to build a better future. This program airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 4 on WEDQ
AMERICAN MASTERS
Waterman–Duke:
Ambassador of Aloha
Narrated by Jason Momoa, discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku. He shattered swimming records and globalized surfing while overcoming racism in a lifetime of personal challenges. This program airs at 8 p.m. Monday, May 5 on WEDQ
Tyrus Wong
repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 25 on WEDQ
PATI JINICH EXPLORES PANAMERICANA
NEW Juneau and Whitehorse: Sister Cities (Part 2 of 3)
Pati explores the sister cities of Alaska’s capital, Juneau, and the capital of Canada’s Yukon Territory, Whitehorse. She finds a pioneering culture of artistry and entrepreneurship thriving alongside the unforgiving wilderness. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 on WEDU
NEW Alberta: Canada’s Changing Heartland (Part 3 of 3)
death at the hands of the Nazis during World War II. These brave individuals later returned to fight Hitler and his forces across Europe and North Africa. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 12 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Monday, May 26 on WEDQ
RESISTANCE: THEY FOUGHT BACK
People have a myth stuck in their heads that during the Holocaust, Jews went to their deaths “like sheep to the slaughter.” But this is where the real story begins. Jews did not go as sheep to the slaughter. They fought back. This program airs at 8 p.m. Monday, May 19 on WEDQ.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE NEW Mr. Polaroid
Discover the art, life and enduring impact of Tyrus Wong, the renowned Chinese American painter behind “Bambi” and “Rebel Without a Cause,” who once exhibited with Picasso and Matisse, via new and never-beforeseen interviews, movie clips and art. This program airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 on WEDU.
INDEPENDENT LENS
NEW Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s is an intimate portrayal of three families confronting the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s and reveals how roles evolve when one life partner or adult child becomes a caregiver. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 5 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDQ
NEW And So It Begins
A historic presidential race in the Philippines, between the son of Ferdinand Marcos and the incumbent woman VP, is seen through the eyes of Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa, who cuts through the rhetoric despite the risks. This program airs at 12 a.m. Tuesday, May 13 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, May 18 on WEDQ.
NEW Who is Michael Jang?
After a long career as a commercial and portrait photographer, mischievous San Francisco artist Michael Jang sat for decades on a hidden treasure of pictures taken in his 20s—both candid celebrity shots and a downto-earth cross-section of Chinese American family life rarely captured so playfully. Then, during the pandemic, Jang set out to share his work with the world. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 19 on WEDU and
In Canada’s heartland, Alberta, Pati dives into cowboy culture and learns how thriving immigrant communities in Edmonton and Calgary are reshaping the Canadian identity. This episode airs at Tuesday, May 13 on WEDU
FRONTLINE
NEW Antidote
This award-winning film exposes the cost of opposing Vladimir Putin, telling the stories of an investigative journalist and a political activist putting their lives on the line standing up to the Kremlin. This episode airs at Tuesday, May 6 on WEDU
NEW Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning
Learn how Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to storms. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 on WEDU
NEW AGING IN AMERICA: SURVIVE OR THRIVE
Narrated by Martin Sheen, this documentary celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges. Using Dr. Robert Butler’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Why Survive?, as a guide, the film explores critical topics such as ageism, healthcare, economic insecurity, and Alzheimer’s disease. This program airs at 9 p.m. Monday, May 12 on WEDQ.
NEW ABOUT FACE: JEWISH REFUGEES IN THE ALLIED FORCES
This compelling and touching film reveals the untold story of young German-born Jewish men and women who escaped certain
Meet Edwin Land, a pioneering tech disruptor and inventor of the midcentury icon, the Polaroid camera. Introduced in 1948, it revolutionized amateur photography, making it instant and accessible to This program airs at 9 p.m. Monday, May 19 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Monday, May 19 on WEDQ
NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 2025
America’s national night of remembrance live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol brings us together as one family of Americans to honor the service of generations of our men and women in uniform, our military families, and to pay tribute to all those who have given their lives for our country.
The 2025 concert features personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances by world renowned artists and the National Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the real meaning of the holiday. This program airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 25 on WEDU and repeats at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26 on WEDQ.
NEW MILES, MORALE, AND MEMORIES: BOB HOPE AND WWII
Legendary entertainer Bob Hope and his troupe of performers traveled more than 80,000 miles during World War II to entertain the troops. Using animated maps and interviews with Hollywood historians, authors, and combat veterans, this film examines Hope’s impact on WWII and why President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked some of Hollywood’s top radio and movie stars to hold a microphone instead of a gun in the war. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 26 on WEDU
PETIT RAT
In 1940, a French Jewish girl’s dream of becoming a ballerina is cut short by World War II. She vows that if she has daughters, they will become dancers. Nearly 80 years later, she and her two daughters confront the impact of that pledge. This film is a portrait of three women, bonded by the intergenerational trauma of war and uplifted by the resilience of familial love. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, May 26 on WEDQ
Get a rare glimpse inside the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, a sanctuary where orangutans and chimpanzees find their forever homes. Rescued from the entertainment industry, research facilities, and the exotic pet trade, these incredible creatures are given a private, nurturing, and enriching environment to live out their lives in the Sunshine State.
ARTS & MUSIC
ORIGINAL
WEDU ARTS PLUS
NEW Episode 1404
The nonprofit organization Second Heart Homes in Sarasota partners with a local art gallery to place professional artwork in the homes of formerly homeless individuals. Author S.R.D. Harris writes children’s books with the help of her daughter. Tour the Museum of Graffiti in Miami as it showcases the impact and evolution of this specialized art form. Meet mosaic artist Elizabeth Wright in Reno, Nevada. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1 on WEDU and repeats at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 4 on WEDQ.
Episode 1405
An exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg celebrates the history and splendor of the Japanese kimono. Learn the art of the Ukranian Easter egg, known as pysanka. Painter Traci Turner uses color to express the human figure and the human experience. Meet Alice Blumenfeld, artistic director of Abrepaso, an award-winning music and dance company in Ohio. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 22 on WEDU and repeats at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 25 on WEDQ
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET
Rigoletto
Enjoy baritone Quinn Kelsey in the title role of Verdi’s timeless tragedy reset in 1920s Europe by Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher. Maestro Daniele Rustioni conducts with soprano Rosa Feola as Gilda and tenor Piotr Beczała as the Duke of Mantua. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2 on WEDQ
NEW Tosca
Lise Davidsen stars in the title role alongside Freddie De Tommaso in his company debut as her lover Cavaradossi with Quinn Kelsey
as the chief of police Scarpia. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts. This program airs at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18 on WEDU
GREAT PERFORMANCES: NOW HEAR THIS Season 5
NEW Barrios: Chopin of the Guitar (Part 4 of 4)
Explore Agustin Barrios’ journey from rural Paraguay to global recognition as a guitar composer. Despite facing rejection and personal struggles, his innovative compositions and passion for Latin American folk music made him a 20th-century icon. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 2 on WEDU.
NEW Girl from the North Country
Experience 20 reimagined, legendary Bob Dylan songs including “Forever Young,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone” in this musical set in 1934 Minnesota where a group of travelers’ lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 23 on WEDU
NEW Kiss Me Kate
Enjoy this Cole Porter classic musical featuring iconic songs like “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” “So In Love” and more. Tony winner Stephanie J. Block and Adrian Dunbar co-star in a backstage romantic comedy directed by Bartlett Sher. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 30 on WEDU.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
The LA Phil Celebrates Frank Gehry
Celebrate 20 years at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Phil in a tribute to its architect. Led by Gustavo Dudamel, the concert includes a piece composed and conducted by EsaPekka Salonen, performances by Herbie Hancock and H.E.R., and more. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 2 on WEDQ
NEW Next to Normal
Experience this Tony and Pulitzer Prizewinning Broadway musical directed by Michael Longhurst from London’s Donmar Warehouse. Grammy nominee Caissie Levy stars in the story of a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 9 on WEDU.
NEW Yellow Face
CHIHULY IN THE HOT SHOP
Enjoy Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 16 on WEDU
Follow American artist Dale Chihuly as he tests his own resolve and challenges his team to push the glass medium to its physical limits in the pursuit of a new creative concept. This film documents the master artist’s exhaustive, fiveyear process to realize “Rotolo”— a series of large-scale pedestal sculptures—and his working relationship with trusted longtime gaffer, James Mongrain. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 5 on WEDQ.
CHIHULY: ROLL THE DICE
Seattle artist Dale Chihuly and his team test the limits of working in the glass medium as they pioneer “a new creative concept.” This documentary depicts Chihuly’s five-year creation of “Rotolo.” The Italian word for coil, “Rotolo” is a series of large-scale sculptures twisting upward toward the sky. This program airs at 10:30 p.m. Monday, May 5 on WEDQ.
WEDU programming is made possible with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
NEW NATURE
Hummingbirds of Hollywood
Amid the glamour of Hollywood, a woman finds herself on a transformative journey as she nurtures wounded hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating tale of love, fragility, healing, and the delicate beauty in profound acts of kindness. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDQ.
NEW BUGS THAT RULE THE WORLD
Insect Apocalypse (Part 1 of 4)
Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect “apocalypse,” revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak future without them. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDQ
Lifegivers (Part 2 of 4)
Dive into the colorful world of Earth’s essential pollinators: bees, moths, and butterflies. Scientists and enthusiasts discuss life without these resilient creatures, whose impact goes far beyond their delicate appearance. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 18 on WEDQ
Eat or Be Eaten (Part 3 of 4)
Uncover the ruthless realm of some of the stealthiest insects in the animal kingdom. From praying mantises and aquatic insects to dragonflies, nature has equipped these creatures with intelligence, agility, and necessary hunting skills for survival. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 25 on WEDQ.
Beetlemania (Part 4 of 4)
As the world’s most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment. Why are these colorful and ingenious creatures often regarded as “the most important species on the planet”? This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 28 on WEDU
NEW NOVA
Ultimate Crash Test: Countdown (Part 1 of 2)
A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a multi-vehicle pileup to gain new data on car safety. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDQ
Ultimate Crash Test: Impact (Part 2 of 2)
Forensic science is put to the test after the first-of-its-kind staged pileup. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 18 on WEDQ.
SCIENCE & NATURE
ATTENBOROUGH: 99 Years Young!
Celebrate the 99th birthday (May 8!) of Sir David Attenborough all month on the free PBS app and WEDQ
EXTINCTION: THE FACTS
With a million species at risk of extinction, Sir David Attenborough explores how this crisis of biodiversity has consequences for us all. This program airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDQ
NATURE
Attenborough and the Jurassic Sea Monster
Follow Sir David Attenborough and a team of forensic experts as they unearth the fossil of a giant Pliosaur, the largest Jurassic predator ever known. This program airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 18 on WEDQ
Attenborough and the Sea Dragon
Join Sir David Attenborough as he pieces together the remarkable discovery of the Ichthyosaur, a fearsome fish lizard that lived during the age of dinosaurs. This program airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 25 on WEDQ.
celebrate at video.wedu.org
PROTECTING THE LAND YOU LOVE
DRAMA
DEATH IN PARADISE
Season 13
Part 4 of 8
After an island-wide blackout causes havoc, the team trace the source to an electrocuted dead body. It seems like a tragic accident, but then Neville and the team investigate. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 1 on WEDU
Part 5 of 8
Marlon receives a mysterious phone call from his old boss, who begs for help, and is then found dead. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 8 on WEDU.
Part 6 of 8
The team are confounded when a tourist is stabbed in a hotel elevator. An old face returns to Saint Marie, but isn’t met with open arms from everyone. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 15 on WEDU
Part 7 of 8
The team find themselves split between St. Marie and the gorgeous island of St. Auguste, attempting to investigate the mysterious death of a British tourist. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 22 on WEDU
Part 8 of 8
It’s the team’s most confounding puzzle yet when a passenger boards a flight to Dominica but then seemingly vanishes midflight, only to be found back on Saint Marie soil. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 29 on WEDU
DOC MARTIN
Season 9
Wild West Country (Part 5 of 8)
Martin investigates a shooting involving a local farmer. Emily returns to the surgery to see Martin after her acne medication causes a bad reaction. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 1 on WEDU
Equilibrium (Part 6 of 8)
Martin and Louisa have their first fertility consultation with Dr. Emma Ryder. Well aware that Martin is able to perform the tests himself, she reminds him that he is the patient now, not the doctor. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Friday, May 2 on WEDU.
Single White Bevy (Part 7 of 8)
Local vet Angela Sim has to consult Dr. Martin about a lump in her breast. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 8 on WEDU
License to Practice (Part 8 of 8)
Wedding bells are ringing in Portwenn with the preparations for Morwenna and Al’s wedding. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Friday, May 9 on WEDU.
Season 10
I Will Survive (Part 1 of 9)
Louisa is now the one seeing patients out of the surgery for her child counseling practice, while Martin looks after James Henry and four-month-old Mary Elizabeth. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 15 on WEDU
One Night Only (Part 2 of 9)
The Portwenn surgery has reopened, but between Martin and Louisa sharing the office and a less-than-competent new receptionist, things aren’t running very smoothly. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Friday, May 16 on WEDU.
How Long Has This Been Going On? (Part 3 of 9)
While checking on a sick sheep farmer, Doc runs into a patient who used to suffer from delusions that he lived with a giant squirrel and is now starting a survival course business. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 22 on WEDU
Everlasting Love (Part 4 of 9)
Bad Tidings (#703/704)
A new sergeant, Dan Scott, arrives and faces a murder investigation in Midsomer Mallow. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 17 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 on WEDQ
The Fisher King (#705/706)
When heirs of the aristocratic Smythe-Webster family are killed, Barnaby’s investigation uncovers long-hidden family secrets. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 on WEDQ
SANDITON ON MASTERPIECE
Season 3
Part 1 of 6
Fiancé in tow, Charlotte arrives back in Sanditon for Georgiana’s 21st birthday party. This episode airs at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Friday, May 9 on WEDQ
Part 2 of 6
An herbalist sets up shop in the village and then an ex-flame arrives on Martin’s doorstep. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Friday, May 23 on WEDU.
Fly Me to the Moon (Part 5 of 9)
Louisa is shocked when her father, Terry, makes an unannounced visit. Terry agrees to let Martin examine him—but that backfires on the Doc. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, May 29 on WEDU
Return to Sender (Part 6 of 9)
Martin and Louisa go to London for his keynote address at the Imperial College Obstetrics Conference and things go less than smoothly. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Friday, May 30 on WEDU.
MIDSOMER MURDERS
Season 6
Birds of Prey (#609/610)
When Julian Shepherd is found drowned, it seems as though he committed suicide. When another man dies after poaching peregrine eggs, Barnaby suspects foul play. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 3 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 on WEDQ
Season 7
The Green Man (#701/702)
An accident during the restoration of a canal leads to a particularly difficult case for Barnaby and Troy, which appears to be linked to a group of rowdy teenagers. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 10 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 on WEDQ.
Georgiana faces a nearly impossible task, but help arrives from a surprising place. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 4 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Friday, May 9 on WEDQ.
Part 3 of 6
Georgiana’s trial day arrives, and she gets a surprise visit from an old friend. This episode airs at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Friday, May 9 on WEDQ
Part 4 of 6
Charlotte attempts to distance herself from Colbourne. Georgiana decides to protect herself. This episode airs at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Friday, May 16 on WEDQ
Part 5 of 6
Charlotte and Colbourne rush to Augusta’s aid. Georgiana is reunited with a ghost from her past. This episode airs at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Friday, May 16 on WEDQ.
Part 6 of 6
Charlotte learns a shocking revelation. Georgiana’s worst fears come true. This
episode airs at 5 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Friday, May 16 on WEDQ
CALL THE MIDWIFE Season 14
NEW Part 6 of 8
It’s September 1970 and the local dustbin strike leads to a refuse site established outside Nonnatus House. With Rosalind unwell, Joyce takes over her rounds, including a visit to a rude patient who resents being examined by her. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 4 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 on WEDQ
NEW Part 7 of 8
Joyce faces a disciplinary hearing over a recent complaint. Dr. Turner volunteers at a methadone clinic to treat heroin addiction. Meanwhile, the Turners get news of May’s adoption hearing, and Sister Catherine is invited to take her first vows. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 on WEDQ.
NEW Part 8 of 8
The challenges of midwifery hit close to home when a Mother and Baby Home is evacuated. Meanwhile, Nancy’s wedding plans take a surprising turn, and Sister Catherine takes her First Vows. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 18 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 on WEDQ
MISS AUSTEN ON MASTERPIECE
NEW Part 1 of 4
In 1830, Cassandra Austen arrives in Kintbury after hearing of her friend Eliza’s husband’s impending death. But her true motive becomes clear— Cassandra is searching for the letters her sister Jane wrote to Eliza throughout their friendship. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 4 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 on WEDQ
NEW Part 2 of 4
Cassandra’s determination to keep Jane’s letters private is joined by a second objective: securing a home for Isabella. After a trip to town, Cassandra falls ill, and the past comes crashing in with her recollections of the difficult years. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 on WEDQ.
she drifts in and out of consciousness, she relives the dramatic events of her youth. Once better, Cassandra takes drastic action to secure Isabella’s future. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 18 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 on WEDQ
NEW Part 4 of 4
Cassandra uncovers the truth of Isabella and Lidderdale’s past. Dinah makes a reckless decision. Upon arriving back at Chawton, Cassandra takes a final step to protect Jane’s legacy. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 18 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 on WEDQ
MARIE ANTOINETTE
Season 2
NEW Madame Deficit
(Part 7 of 8)
SEASIDE HOTEL
In Danish with English subtitles. Season 9
NEW Frida (Part 2 of 5)
Marie Antoinette deals with grief after the death of her daughter and faces extortion over stolen love letters to Fersen. Political turmoil, a struggling economy, and Provence’s personal attacks push Louis toward a nervous breakdown. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 4 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 on WEDQ
NEW The Beginning of the End (Part 8 of 8) Amid the revolution’s advance, Marie Antoinette struggles to support Louis’s rule. When he succumbs to depression, she bravely steps up to rule in his place, proving she is the last man standing—ready for whatever comes next. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 11 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 on WEDQ.
SISI: AUSTRIAN EMPRESS
In Danish with English subtitles. Part 5 of 6
NEW Part 3 of 4
Through her feverish delirium, Cassandra guards Jane’s letters from Mary Austen. As
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, May 4
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, May 11 on WEDU
Believing that Sarah is his daughter, Edward begins getting close to her. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 on WEDQ.
NEW A Lady Tour (Part 3 of 5)
When Sarah’s grandparents are robbed, she needs help convincing the police to investigate. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 on WEDQ
NEW Weyse Has Had Enough (Part 4 of 5)
Feeling ignored while Edward spends time with Sarah, his wife sees another man. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 on WEDQ
NEW The World Had Now Hated More Than Enough (Part 5 of 5) Amanda hasn’t heard from Frida’s father in days and begins to get anxious. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 on WEDQ
MISS AUSTEN REGRETS
Based on Jane Austen’s actual letters and diaries, this drama unravels the secrets of this elusive woman. Jane is nearing her forties and has never married. To her niece, Fanny Knight—a young, pretty girl desperate to fall in love—Jane is a favourite aunt who offers the wisdom and knowledge that will help her in her own search for a happy marriage. This program airs at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18 on WEDU
Mystery League is a live-action series that teaches kids in K–2 about friendship and community. This series features three fifth-grade detectives, Millie, Mike, and Marta, as they solve the never-ending mysteries of the fictional small Arkansas town of Mulberry Springs.
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