A search for Floridians preserving Americana across the backroads, coastlines and main streets of the Sunshine State
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A Message from Paul Grove
Dear Friends of WEDU PBS,
If you’ve ever felt a connection to your hometown, a favorite roadside diner, or a slice of “old Florida,” our latest documentary will speak to your heart.
Our Vanishing Americana: Florida is a WEDU original film featuring 30 short stories about people who still run small-town institutions passed down through generations. These places line the backroads, coastlines, and historic main streets of our state.
After watching the film with my wife, Michelle, we felt the urge to hop in the car and meet these remarkable Floridians ourselves.
From a family-run pharmacy-turned-diner in Palm Beach to a mini-golf course in Fort Walton Beach and a Jacksonville BBQ joint dating back to the 1930s, these places offer more than nostalgia. They connect us to Florida’s true character.
You’ll also meet a granddaughter preserving her grandfather’s legacy in Everglades City, a couple restoring a storm-damaged opera house in Arcadia, and a colorful cast that includes cowboys, skunk apes, and a whole lot of Elvis. And bring your appetite—Florida’s past is flavored with smoked sausage, citrus, milkshakes, and pie.
Keeping a family business going across generations isn’t easy, but it’s deeply meaningful. These stories reveal the heart and grit needed to carry Florida’s traditions forward.
The film stirred my own memories. In the mid-1990s, as a young producer at WEDU, one of my first projects was At Garden’s Gate, a gardening series filmed at Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven. With its botanical beauty, water ski shows, and old Hollywood charm, it became an award-winning international series. Though the park closed in 2009, the memories remain vivid.
Another personal favorite is El Cap Restaurant in St. Petersburg. I discovered it as a sports reporter at WTSP, Channel 10. A longtime favorite of baseball players, umpires, and fans, El Cap has served juicy burgers since 1962. I still stop in today.
This film brought those memories rushing back. I hope it stirs something in you too.
Do you have a Florida memory you’d like to share? I’d love to hear it. Email me at paulgrove@wedu.org.
Watch Our Vanishing Americana: Florida on Monday, June 23 at 9 p.m. on WEDU. Let’s celebrate the spirit of Florida together.
Onward and upward,
Paul Grove
Proud Sustaining Member of the Broadcasters Circle President and CEO, WEDU PBS
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WEDU GETS GROOVY AT THE PARK
NEW BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND: NO NUKES
Witness the legendary band on the cusp of superstardom in the ‘No Nukes’ concerts of 1979, with recovered and restored footage of their epic performance. This program airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 on WEDU
FAB FOUR: THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE
With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of the Beatles’ classics, the Fab Four will make you think you are back in time rockin’ with John, Paul, George and Ringo! This program airs at 9 p.m. Thursday, June 5 on WEDU and repeats at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 13 on WEDQ
BENISE: 25 YEARS OF PASSION
Join the Prince of Spanish Guitar for a 25th anniversary celebration of fan favorites from his Emmy Award-winning stage productions. Go on the road with the guitarist to Spain, Paris, Egypt, India, Italy and more as classical guitar meets classic rock with a twist. This program airs at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5 on WEDU and repeats at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6 on WEDQ.
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Henry Mancini at the Hollywood Bowl
Celebrate the centennial birthday of composer Henry Mancini with Michael Bublé, Cynthia Erivo, saxophonist Dave Koz, Monica Mancini and host Jeff Goldblum featuring Mancini’s signature songs and clips from his beloved movies and TV shows. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, June 6 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 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8 on WEDQ
EARTH, WIND & FIRE:
iHEART RADIO LIVE
Join the legendary Grammy Awardwinning band Earth, Wind & Fire for an unforgettable night of music and celebration. With their signature blend of soul, funk, pop and R&B, the band delivers a high-energy performance filled with timeless hits. This program airs at 11 p.m. Saturday, June 7 on WEDU.
NEW THE COMMODORES: LIVE
Join the legendary band for their greatest hits, including chart-toppers ‘Nightshift,’ ‘Lady (You Bring Me Up),’ ‘Sail On,’ and more. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7 on WEDU.
ITALY MADE WITH LOVE: GENERATIONS
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Explore the passion and pride of Italian artisans, from hatmakers in Tuscany to truffle hunters in Umbrian forests to pasta chefs in Bologna. Stewards of tradition, they pass down their finely honed skills from one generation to the next. This program airs at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Monday, June 9 on WEDQ
JOE BONAMASSA: MUDDY WOLF AT RED ROCKS
Guitar hero Joe Bonamassa performs an exclusive event concert experience at Red Rocks Amphitheater celebrating the music of blues legends Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. This program airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Friday, June 13 on WEDQ
THE BEE GEES: IN THEIR OWN TIME
Explore the story of one of the best-selling music acts of all time, told in their own words by Barry and Robin Gibb, from modest beginnings to worldwide success in the 1970s. The Bee Gees award-winning career spanned five decades with over 200 million albums sold. Includes interviews, videos, TV appearances and live performances. This program airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 14 on WEDU.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET
NEW Aida
Angel Blue makes her highly anticipated Met role debut as Aida, the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium of Michael Mayer’s staging, featuring intricate projections of ancient Egypt and animations. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20 on WEDQ and repeats at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDU
Hamlet
Experience this contemporary opera based on Shakespeare’s masterpiece directed by Neil Armfield and composed by Brett Dean. Starring Allan Clayton in the title role, mezzosoprano Sarah Connolly as Gertrude, and baritone Rod Gilfry as Claudius. This program airs at 7 p.m. Friday, June 27 on WEDQ
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HISTORY & CULTURE
NEW COOKING WITH LEGENDS: LIDIA BASTIANICH AND JACQUES PEPIN
Join longtime friends and chefs Lidia Bastianich and Jacques Pepin for mouthwatering recipes and personal family stories. Their combined knowledge doubles the fun when they come together to share the recipes that made their careers. This program airs at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1 on WEDQ and repeats at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 7 on WEDU
AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Celebrate the food, science, kitchen ingenuity, and fun that have made the show a fan favorite for over 600 episodes, and go behind-the-scenes to see how it all gets made! This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Monday, June 2 on WEDQ
NEW THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: THE PATHS AND PLACES OF REFUGE
Trace the perilous journey from slavery to freedom through the personal accounts of William and Ella Craft. Follow the harrowing and secretive path from Georgia to Philadelphia and explore the myriad ways enslaved Africans found their way to freedom. This program airs 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 on WEDU and repeats at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5 on WEDQ
NEW PASSAGE
Follow Matty Clarke and Adam Riley as they try to cross the Northwest
Passage, a 2,200-mile sea route north of Canada, aboard handmade boats. This program airs at 11 p.m. Monday, June 16 on WEDU
AMERICAN MASTERS
NEW Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Discover the life of singer-songwriter Janis Ian and how she rose as a folk icon and gay rights advocate. She broke ground with “Society’s Child,” a bold take on interracial love, and “At Seventeen,” a searing anthem about bullying. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, June 20 on WEDU
NEW Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny Through resilience, courage, hard work, and luck, Hannah Arendt became the most influential and provocative political thinker of the 20th century. Today, her story and voice continue to shine a light on how to act as a private individual and public citizen in dark times. Meet the complex, controversial, flawed, and irrefutably courageous woman whose intelligence and fearless truth-telling led her to breathtaking insights into the human conditionn. This program airs at 9 p.m. Friday, June 27 on WEDU
PROHIBITION
A Nation of Drunkards
(Part 1 of 3)
The story of Prohibition’s rise and fall is a compelling saga that goes far beyond the oft-told tales of gangsters, flappers, and speakeasies, to reveal a complicated and divided nation in the throes of momentous transformation. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 21 on WEDQ
UNTOLD STORIES
Sanibel Island’s Store
Follow the journey of a family, a small business, and an island determined to rebuild and thrive after Hurricane Ian in 2022. The worst storm to hit the beloved Florida island in a century, Ian caused catastrophic damage, but this film highlights the resiliency of Bailey’s General Store, established in 1899, as the family business rebuilds for the third time. This program airs at 10 p.m. Monday, June 23 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 29 on WEDQ.
A Nation Of Scofflaws (Part 2 of 3)
In 1920, Prohibition goes into effect and millions of law-abiding Americans become lawbreakers overnight. Drys had hoped Prohibition would make the country a safer place, but the law has many victims. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28 on WEDQ.
AL CAPONE: ICON
Al Capone: the quintessential self-made American man, ruthless killer, or both? Just his name sparks images of pinstripe suits and violence. To this day, Americans are fascinated by this gangster. The question is why? This program airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 21 on WEDQ
NEW CAREGIVING
Explore caregiving across themes including seniors, veterans, cancer, youth, mental health and more. It will demonstrate the resourcefulness of the human spirit, as well as creative solutions and successful programs, both large and small, that exist throughout the United States. This program airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Monday, June 30 on WEDQ
AMERICAN STORIES
NEW Al Capone’s Bloody Business
Hailed as an antihero, feared as a cold-blooded crime lord, Al Capone’s bootlegging exploits, celebrity and ruthless activities made frontpage headlines across the country. American Stories chronicles his rise to power and emergence as the Prohibition-era face of organized crime. This program airs at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 28 on WEDQ.
RICK STEVES’ EXPERIENCING EUROPE
In this entertaining, information-packed talk, join Rick Steves as he shares lessons from a lifetime of travel. Get Rick’s tips on packing light, escaping crowds, avoiding scams, and maximizing your cultural & culinary experiences. This program airs at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1 on WEDQ and repeats at 11 p.m. Monday, June 2 on WEDU
RICK STEVES’ HEART OF ITALY
Rick explores Umbria’s rustic charm: staying at a farmhouse inn, sampling prosciutto and pecorino, and hiking through wine cellars. From anchovy fishing to hilltop cemeteries and Mediterranean views, he savors la dolce vita. This program airs 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 on WEDQ
RICK STEVES’ EUROPE
Mighty Alps
Join Rick Steves alpine adventure featuring scenic trains, glacier hikes, and lifts across the Dolomites, Zugspitze, Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Appenzell, and France’s Tour du Mont Blanc. This program airs at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5 on WEDQ
Great German Cities
Rick Steves explores five of Germany’s most important cities: Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt and Nürnberg. Exploring Baroque palaces, modern skyscrapers, riverside walks, and lively beer halls to discover Germany’s rich culture. This program airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 8 on WEDQ.
RICK STEVES’ TASTY EUROPE
Travel expert and globetrotter Rick Steves eats his merry way through Europe, demonstrating that slowing down to truly appreciate what you eat is an essential part of any great travel experience. This program airs at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 on WEDU
RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: A SYMPHONIC JOURNEY
Join Rick Steves and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra on a spectacular musical journey through Europe. This unique special blends powerful Romantic-era anthems from composers like Strauss, Grieg and Verdi with breathtaking visuals and Rick’s cultural insights. This program airs 10 p.m. Friday, June 20 on WEDQ Explore Europe all month long with
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Our Vanishing Americana: Florida showcases photographer Mike Lassiter’s quest to capture the essence of Florida’s backroads, coastlines, and main streets. The film includes thirty short stories from around the state, and reflects a time when small-town institutions like general stores, barber shops, and local theaters were central to daily life and community connection. While some of these places still exist, many have faded away, leaving behind only memories and relics of a bygone era.
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SUWANEE HARDWARE White Springs
ANGEL’S DINING CAR Palatka
BRADLEY’S COUNTRY STORE Tallahassee
OWL CAFÉ, Apalachicola
SCIENCE & NATURE (AND LOTS OF DINOSAURS!)
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS
NEW The Orphan (Part 1 of 6)
An orphaned baby Triceratops must outwit a deadly T. rex. Today, paleontologists are uncovering her remains and use stunning VFX to bring her story vividly to life. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Monday, June 16 on WEDU and repeats at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDQ
NEW The River Dragon (Part 2 of 6)
A Spinosaurus—the world’s largest ever predatory dinosaur—struggles to bring up his babies and lead his young family across one of the deadliest environments in Earth’s history. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Monday, June 16 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDQ
NEW Band of Brothers (Part 3 of 6)
Follow a gang of armored dinosaurs battling to reach adulthood, pursued by a group of Utahraptors: one of the most formidable predators that’s ever lived. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDQ
NEW The Pack (Part 4 of 6)
71 million years ago, a young Albertosaurus must prove herself in a deadly hunting pack or face starvation. Today, paleontologists in Canada uncover her remains, using evidence to reveal her battle for survival. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDQ.
NEW The Journey North (Part 5 of 6)
Travel back in time to the dangerous journey of the Pachyrhinosaurus, where survival is at stake. During their annual migration north, they face deadly predators and a storm that threatens their survival. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDQ.
NEW Island of Giants (Part 6 of 6)
Inspired by a remarkable discovery in Portugal, this is the story of Lusotitan, a colossal, longnecked dinosaur—one of the largest ever to walk the Earth—150 million years ago, as it embarks on a quest for love. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 on WEDU and repeats at 11 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDQ.
NATURE
Museum Alive with David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past brought back to life using CGI. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Monday, June 16 on WEDU. 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 episode airs at This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 on WEDU
SECRETS OF THE DEAD
Jurassic Fortunes (TAMPA CONTENT!)
Discover the world of dinosaur collecting, a controversial hobby with a booming market. Hear perspectives on the fossil trade from collectors, paleontologists, and others, as Big John, the largest Triceratops fossil ever found, is assembled in Italy and auctioned in France. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 on WEDU
NOVA
Alaskan Dinosaurs
A team of paleontologists discovers that dinosaurs thrived in the unlikeliest of places—the cold and dark of winter in the Arctic Circle. How did they survive yearround and raise their young in frigid and dark winter conditions? This episode airs at 11 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 on WEDU
Great Mammoth Mystery
Sir David Attenborough investigates a unique site in southern England where amateur fossil hunters uncovered giant mammoth bones and evidence of Neanderthals. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 on WEDU.
HUMAN FOOTPRINT
Season 2
NEW Shelf Life
(Part 1 of 6)
Shane travels from New York City to rural Thailand to explore the human footprint of the supermarket: a 20th century innovation that transformed our relationship with food, reshaping our bodies, our society, and our planet along the way. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 29 on WEDQ.
Local beekeepers at Seminole Bee Farms aim to create a strong connection between the community and the vital role of bees. Through pure honey, a beethemed store, live bee relocation, hive installation, and beekeeping education, they support local apiaries and raise awareness about the importance of bees in our world.
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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 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 on WEDQ
NEW WOLF HALL: THE MIRROR AND THE LIGHT – REFLECTIONS
Go behind-the-scenes of the final installment in the acclaimed series about Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII, starring Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis. Cast and creators discuss their roles and what it was like to return to filming a decade after the first series. This program airs at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 1 on WEDU and repeats at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 on WEDQ.
AGATHA CHRISTIE: LUCY WORSLEY ON THE MYSTERY QUEEN
MIDSOMER MURDERS:
25 YEARS OF MAYHEM
Celebrating 25 years of one of Britain’s best loved and most enduring crime dramas, this anniversary special features new interviews with key cast members like Neil Dudgeon, John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Jason Hughes, Nick Hendrix, and Daniel Casey. This program airs at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 2 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 on WEDQ
LUCY WORSLEY INVESTIGATES
William The Conqueror (Part 2 of 4)
Lucy investigates how William the Conqueror won not just the Battle of Hastings but the battle for England. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 on WEDQ
The Cat Among the Pigeons (Part 1 of 3)
Lucy Worsley turns detective to uncover just how Agatha Christie developed her ingenious talent for murder. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, June 1 on WEDU.
The Gunpowder Plot (Part 3 of 4) Lucy consults experts who help contribute to the uncovering of this extraordinary moment in history. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 on WEDQ
Bloody Mary (Part 4 of 4)
Lucy investigates whether England’s first ruling female monarch was as bloody as history suggests. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 on WEDQ
MIDSOMER MURDERS
Season 7
Sins of Commission (#707/708)
When a prize-winning author is murdered on the eve of a literary
NEW THE COZY MYSTERIES OF MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!
Discover the secrets of the “cozy mystery” in this exploration of the genre. Go behind-the-scenes of Grantchester, Magpie Murders, Moonflower Murders, The Marlow Murder Club, and Miss Scarlet to learn what makes these mysteries so enchanting. This program airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 8 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 on WEDQ
festival, Barnaby and Scott discover a hotbed of corruption, scandal and financial mismanagement in the community of Midsomer St Michael. Before they can discover who is telling the truth, the death toll begins to rise. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 on WEDQ
The Maid in Splendour (#709/710)
When a young barman is found dead, the regular inhabitants of Midsomer Worthy’s local pub are thrown into a case of unrequited love, secret business deals, and passionate affairs. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 on WEDQ.
The Straw Women (#711/712)
The revival of a traditional festival at Midsomer Parva ends in tragedy when the curate, the Rev Alex Dakin, is burnt alive inside a straw effigy of a woman. Then his gay lover the priest, the Rev Jim Hale, dies too. This episode airs at 3 p.m. Monday, June 16 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 on WEDQ
Ghosts of Christmas Past (#713/714)
It’s Christmas and the troubled Villiers family get together nine years after the death of eldest son Ferdy, a magician. A riddle in a cracker predicts that two people will die before midnight on Boxing Day, then the frail Lydia Villiers is hospitalized after a fall. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 21 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 on WEDQ
MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES
Season 2
Dead Man’s Chest (Part 3 of 13)
Buried treasure and pirate legends surface in the seaside holiday town. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 on WEDQ.
Deadweight (Part 4 of 13)
Phryne investigates a coach’s missing ‘lucky cap’, but she discovers a gruesome murder instead. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 on WEDQ
Murder à la Mode (Part 5 of 13)
When Miss Fisher arrives at Madame Fleuri’s exclusive fashion salon for a fitting, she unexpectedly finds herself in a crime scene. This episode airs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 on WEDQ.
Marked for Murders (Part 6 of 13)
The captain of a local football team is found hanged before a game against the crosstown rivals, who appear to be the likely suspects. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, June 19 on WEDU and repeats at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 on WEDQ
Blood at the Wheel (Part 7 of 13)
A pioneering female racing driver dies after her car is tampered with, and the race against a rival men’s team looks set to be abandoned. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Thursday, June 26 on WEDU.
PATIENCE
Season 1
NEW Paper Mountain Girl, Pt. I (Part 1 of 8)
Detective Bea Metcalf is intrigued by the autistic young woman in Criminal Records when Patience connects a supposed suicide to other cases. Patience jumps at the invitation to help, but she is hiding a big secret from Bea. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 15 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 on WEDQ.
NEW Paper Mountain Girl, Pt. II (Part 2 of 6)
Patience is upset when she is a suspect in the burning man investigation. Bea learns more about the young woman’s autism and her difficult past. Patience makes connections with other cold cases and together with Bea, they uncover a trail. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDU and repeats at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 on WEDQ.
NEW The Missing Link (Part 3 of 6)
A woman is found dead in the dinosaur exhibit at York Museum. The investigation leads them into the shadowy world of fossil smuggling and Patience makes a startling deduction. Bea is unsure about getting her son tested for ADHD. This episode airs at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 29 on WEDU
GRANTCHESTER ON MASTERPIECE
Season 10
NEW Part 1 of 8
A suspicious death interrupts the Grantchester Easter celebrations. Alphy attempts to use the case as a distraction from his personal life. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 15 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 on WEDQ.
NEW Part 2 of 8
DOC MARTIN
Season 10
Love Will Set You Free (Part 7 of 9)
The news of Martin’s Imperial College job offer is flying through the village. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, June 19 on WEDU
Our Last Summer (Part 8 of 9)
The Ellinghams prepare to leave for London. This episode airs at 12 a.m. Friday, June 20 on WEDU.
Last Christmas in Portwenn (Part 9 of 9)
Doc Martin and Louisa return to Portwenn for one last Christmas. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Thursday, June 26 WEDU
SISI: AUSTRIAN EMPRESS
A death at the university plunges Geordie and Alphy into a world of academic adversaries. Alphy encounters a complication in his romantic life. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDU and repeats at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 on WEDQ
NEW Part 3 of 8
Alphy’s attempts to cook a romantic dinner are interrupted when a familiar face arrives unannounced at the vicarage. This episode airs at 9 p.m. Sunday, June 29 on WEDU.
ATLANTIC CROSSING ON MASTERPIECE
Season 1
The Attack (Part 1 of 8)
Norwegian Crown Princess Martha and her husband Prince Olav visit U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt in 1939. A year later they must flee the Nazi invasion of their country. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 15 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 on WEDQ.
The Throne (Part 2 of 8)
Olav and the king plan their escape while Martha and the children take refuge with her Swedish royal relatives. But the Nazis threaten the king if he harbors the crown princess. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDU and repeats at 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 on WEDQ
Crossing the Atlantic (Part 3 of 8)
While bombs fall on Olav and the King in London, Martha and the children are in the U.S. where President Roosevelt extends a special invitation. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 29 on WEDU.
In German with English subtitles.
Season 2
NEW Part 1 of 6
Despite the birth of the long-awaited heir to the throne, there is no rejoicing. Bismarck wants Austria out of the Federation, even if it means war. Franz’s only hope is to seek help from his past foe, Napoleon. Can he be won over? This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, June 22 on WEDU.
NEW Part 2 of 6
To ensure Andrassy remains loyal, Sisi goes to Hungary. But at the Count’s estate, far from courtly constraints, Sisi is reminded of her carefree childhood and remaining focused becomes a challenge. This episode airs at 11 p.m. Sunday, June 29 on WEDU
MISS FRIMAN’S WAR
In Swedish with English subtitles.
Season 2
NEW Part 1 of 6
Swedish Homes is divided when young Britta is accused of prostitution. Kinna wants to help and defend her, but Dagmar wants to stay out of it. This episode airs at 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 on WEDQ
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