August 2016 - WETA Magazine

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Inspector Lewis: The Final Season on Masterpiece

Presidential Biographies on American Experience plus Music Performances, Travel & Lifestyle Specials, and more

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ith the July political conventions behind us, the election season has begun in earnest.

The next milestone is an important series of presidential and vice-presidential debates coming in September and October. In the months leading up to Election 2016, viewers in Greater Washington and around the nation can rely on WETA productions PBS NewsHour and Washington Week with Gwen Ifill to make sense of the news, presenting their trademark, excellent journalism on the campaigns, issues under debate, and the candidates themselves. In August, as Americans consider the traits they value in their leaders, WETA reprises six acclaimed presidential biographies in the American Experience history series. These illuminating television documentaries spotlight the lives, service and legacies of presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Reagan and George H.W. Bush. I hope you have a chance to tune in.

Among other offerings this month, WETA TV 26 and WETA HD present superb mystery dramas, Olympics-related history films and much more. As part of our traditional August WETA membership campaign, we also feature a wide array of engaging performance programs, lifestyle specials and travel programs. This summer campaign helps to sustain all of the vital work we do on behalf of the public. Enjoy all that we have to offer this month, and thank you for your support of WETA.

The Boys of ’36: American Experience

Tuesday, August 2 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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nspired by Daniel James Brown’s critically acclaimed nonfiction book “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics,” the new documentary film The Boys of ’36: American Experience recounts the story of the American Olympic rowing team that triumphed against all odds in Nazi Germany at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The film explores how nine working-class young men from the University of Washington took the rowing world and the nation by storm when they captured the gold medal at the 1936 Games. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers and farmers overcame tremendous hardships — psychological, physical and economic — to beat not only the Ivy League teams of the East Coast but Adolf Hitler’s elite German rowers. Their unexpected victory, and the obstacles they overcame to achieve it, gave hope to a nation struggling to emerge from the depths of the Depression. Featuring interviews with Brown, historians and surviving children of the 1936 Washington team, the broadcast of The Boys of ’36 coincides with the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and the 80th anniversary of the crew’s triumph. Oliver Platt narrates; and participants include author and New York Times columnist Timothy Egan.

Exclusive corporate funding for American Experience provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Major funding provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public television viewers.

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In the Spotlight Inspector Lewis: The Final Season on Masterpiece Sundays, August 7, 14 & 21 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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fter captivating Masterpiece audiences for more than a decade, the series Inspector Lewis ends its run this month with three final episodes.

The conclusion of the drama is also the end of an era for Geordie-accented police detective Robert “Robbie” Lewis. English actor Kevin Whately hangs up the popular role that took him from stoic sidekick to lead character through 66 productions in the Inspector Morse and Inspector Lewis series on Masterpiece Mystery!. While Whately has starred in a host of other productions, from the British comedy Auf Wiedersehen, Pet to the drama Peak Practice, the film The English Patient and more, he is most associated with playing the sensible, upright, working-class sleuth who solves crimes Inspector Lewis in the academic haven of Oxford.

Portraying Detective Sergeant Lewis in crime novelist Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse series for the entirety of its run from 1987 to 2000, Whately played the junior partner to prickly intellectual Morse, portrayed by John Thaw. After appearing in 32 episodes of that acclaimed drama — still a public television favorite that airs on the WETA UK channel — the part seemed to end with the conclusion of Morse, the death of Whately’s friend and colleague Thaw, and a fiveyear hiatus from the role. Then, Whately was approached by the Morse producers to participate in a one-off 2005 sequel, Lewis, the popularity of which spawned a whole new series. Emerging from the shadow of Morse, Lewis was promoted to Inspector and partnered with book-smart DS James Hathaway, played by Laurence Fox. The Morse-like combination of working class and intellectual personalities was thus restored, but with room for Lewis to shine in the senior role. The chemistry between Whately and Fox, the intelligent plots, the lovely Oxford setting (almost a character in itself) and Lewis’s romantic tension with a Morse holdover, medical examiner Laura Hobson (Clare Holman), made the drama a success in its own right. This month, savor the final episodes of Inspector Lewis, which also air on WETA UK on Wednesday nights. You can also spot Whately this month on WETA TV 26/HD portraying another police detective — in the 1985 pre-Morse production Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced (August 11).

For more Masterpiece mysteries this month on WETA TV 26/HD, tune in to The Lady Vanishes (Saturday, August 6 at 10:30 p.m.), starring Tuppence Middleton and Keeley Hawes; and Death Comes to Pemberley (Saturday, August 13 at 9 p.m.), an adaptation of P.D. James’ homage to “Pride and Prejudice” with Matthew Rhys, Anna Maxwell Martin and Matthew Goode.

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WETA TV 26/HD August Highlights Visions of Italy, Southern Style

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Friday, August 19 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD, repeating August 23 at 8 p.m.

Inside Poldark

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Thursday, August 25 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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ilmed in high-definition video from a helicopter-mounted camera, Visions of Italy, Southern Style takes a spectacular journey starting with Rome, following along the rugged western coastline to the toe of the “boot” at Reggio Calabria, and then inland over the countryside. The program visits the cliff sides of Sorrento and the picturesque fishing port of Positano, San Marco, Nicotera, Diamante and other stops along the “Calabrian Riviera”; the “Valley of the Dragon” to towering Ravello; the pristine Greek temples at Paestum; the bustling seaport of Salerno and swordfishing crews at Bagnara Calabra; the crossroads of Cosenza; the palace and formal gardens of old Caserta; the abbey at Monte Cassino; the Pope’s summer residence at Lake Castel Gondolfo; the breathtaking fountains at Tivoli Gardens (Villa D’Este) and, with a bird’s eye view, Rome. The program features stunning footage, an informative narrative and a soundtrack that includes Neapolitan classics, choral selections, Italian folk songs, and the works of Italian composers.

lmost 40 years ago, swashbuckling hero Captain Ross Poldark galloped across the television screens of millions of public television viewers, winning hearts and vexing villains in one of Masterpiece’s earliest hit dramas, based on a series of novels by Winston Graham. In 2015 a new adaptation of Poldark starred Aidan Turner (above, with Eleanor Tomlinson as Demelza) as the battle-scarred redcoat who returns to England after the American Revolutionary War to find that his father is dead, his lands are ruined and his true love is about to marry his first cousin. Now a new special, Inside Poldark, explores themes of the recent series, following the romances of Ross Poldark, life and times in Cornwall in late 18th-century England, and Poldark as hero. The program uses cast and creator interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and clips from the program to capture the spirit of Poldark for fans of the 2015 drama — and the original 1975 production. British actor Robin Ellis, the original Poldark, hosts. Season 1 of the 2015 Masterpiece series airs on the WETA UK channel this month, starting Tuesday, August 30 at 10 pm. Season 2 begins September 25.

Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Retirement

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Thursday, August 18 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

inancial advisor Ric Edelman — one of the nation’s most acclaimed and trusted financial advisors, a syndicated columnist and bestselling author, and the host of the television series The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman (Tuesday afternoons on WETA TV 26) — provides an action plan that people can follow to help ensure a fiscally secure retirement in the new special Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Retirement. With a focus on the new Social Security laws that took effect in the beginning of 2016, Edelman conveys the important strategies that viewers of all ages need to plan their retirement. He also covers investment strategies and estate planning, offering a wealth of information that individuals can use to make informed decisions about their financial future. Edelman is the author of popular books that include the personal finance classic The Truth About Money. His firm, Edelman Financial Services LLC, is based in Washington, D.C., and New York. Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Retirement repeats August 24 at 9:30 p.m.

WETA TV 26/HD Music Specials Summer, Surf & Beach Music We Love

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Monday, August 22 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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J Lubinsky’s My Music series presents a sunny salute to the greatest sounds of 1960s and 1970s surf-guitar rock and pop tunes by legendary artists that continue to ride the wave of popularity decades later. Hosted by The Beach Boys’ Mike Love, the special Summer, Surf & Beach Music We Love also embraces vibrant ballads of youthful summers spent walking in the sand, dancing with the school band, spending romantic nights at the shore, and soaking in the sun — capturing a glorious era of songs such as “Summer Lovin’” (Travolta and Newton-John), “Surfin’ & A-Swingin’” (Dick Dale) and “Good Vibrations” (The Beach Boys). Performances include “Surfin’ USA” and “I Get Around” by The Beach Boys; “Surf City” and “The Little Old Lady from Pasadena” by Jan & Dean; “Wipeout” by The Surfaris; “Walk Don’t Run” and “Hawaii Five-O” by The Ventures; “In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry; “Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows” by Lesley Gore; and many more favorites.

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Wednesday, August 24 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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California Dreamin’: The Songs of The Mamas and The Papas

nother new My Music show presents a 50th anniversary celebration of the harmonious poprock group The Mamas & The Papas and their 1966 debut hit that defined an era, “California Dreamin’, a classic that transcends generations. The affectionate tribute spotlights a wealth of vintage television performances, many previously unseen since their original broadcast, plus rare interviews.

With their signature intricate harmonies and mix of male and female voices, The Mamas & The Papas bridged the folk-rock sound of the 1960s with a softer pop sound that endeared the legendary foursome to audiences of all ages.

Interviews with “Mama” Michelle Phillips and “Papas” Denny Doherty and John Phillips recall the group’s meteoric rise to the top with fellow member “Mama” Cass Elliot, the beloved icon who would leave The Mamas & The Papas and strike out on a solo career with the 1968 release of the hit song “Dream a Little Dream of Me.” Among the many songs in the special are “California Dreamin’,” “Monday, Monday” and “Dedicated to the One I Love.”

Magic Moments: The Best of ’50s Pop

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Saturday, August 27 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD, repeating August 31

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he My Music series reprises the happiest hits from the days of poodle skirts and penny loafers with encore airings of Magic Moments: The Best of ’50s Pop, a special concert featuring singing sensations of that decade. From “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing” performed by the Four Aces to Patti Page singing her immortal “Old Cape Cod” and “Tennessee Waltz,” the program presents a parade of classic songs. Co-hosted by Pat Boone and Phyllis McGuire with Nick Clooney, the broadcast begins with Perry Como delivering the show’s title track “Magic Moments.” Among new performances, taped on stage in Atlantic City, are balladeer Don Cherry singing the 1955 smash “Band of Gold” and the Four Coins offering their ageless vocalizing on 1957’s “Shangri-La.” Film star Debbie Reynolds sweetly sings “Tammy” from 1957; and Lynn Evans of the Chordettes recalls that trio’s playful “Lollipop.” Other performances include “Love Letters in the Sand” by Boone (above); a greatest hits medley of “Sincerely,” “Sugartime” and “Something’s Gotta Give” by the McGuire Sisters; “Standing on the Corner” by the Four Lads; and much more.

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The Presidents

profiled on history series American Experience Programs air August 5-16 on WETA TV 26/HD ETA TV 26/HD presents special encore broadcasts of The Presidents, a series of Peabody Award-winning biographies from history series American Experience.

“These films offer a chance for Americans to explore the lives of the leaders who shaped our country and see how each dealt with many of the same issues we face today — war, poverty, healthcare, immigration and education,” said Mark Samels, executive producer of American Experience.

“Each was shaped by the times in which they governed, as well as by their personalities and character. As we choose our next leader, these films provide an invaluable look back at the qualities that make an effective president and shape a legacy.” The six films — on John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Baines Johnson, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush — feature insight and commentary from America’s leading presidential historians and interviews with world leaders, family members and more.

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Nixon — Friday, August 5, 9 p.m.

George H. W. Bush — Friday, August 12, 8:30 p.m.

Winner of a Writers Guild Award and the first American Experience presidential biography produced, Nixon explores the fateful combination of strengths and weaknesses that propelled Richard Nixon to the presidency and then brought him down.

With unparalleled access to figures in Bush’s private and public life, George H. W. Bush explores the life of a man who became a pivotal player during a critical moment in American and world history.

JFK — Tuesday, August 9, 8 p.m.

Forever enshrined in myth by an assassin’s bullet, John F. Kennedy’s presidency has often defied objective appraisal.

This portrait offers a fresh assessment of the man, his accomplishments, and his unfulfilled promise.

Jimmy Carter’s story is one of the greatest dramas in American politics. Overwhelmingly voted out of office in a humiliating defeat in 1980, over the following decades he became one of the most admired statesmen and humanitarians in America and the world.

LBJ — Wednesday, August 10, 8 p.m.

Reagan — Tuesday, August 16, 8 p.m.

An “accidental” president but a master legislator, LBJ put into motion many of the programs that would continue to shape American life throughout the 1960s and ’70s. He is appreciated for his vast domestic accomplishments, but his presidency continues to be overshadowed by his failure to end the war in Vietnam.

The life of the actor, governor and president who saw America as “a shining city on a hill” is recalled by those who knew him best: wife Nancy Reagan and three of his children. Also interviewed are those in his inner political circle as well as his counterparts on the world stage.

Jimmy Carter — Monday, August 15, 9 p.m.

Additional programming spotlighting American presidents includes JFK & LBJ: A Time for Greatness, airing Wednesday, August 10 at 1 p.m. and Friday, August 12 at 5 p.m.; and NOVA: Cold Case JFK, airing Wednesday, August 17 at 10:30 p.m.

Exclusive corporate funding for American Experience provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Major funding provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Major funding for The Presidents provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence.

Additional funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public television viewers.

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The Nazi Games: Berlin 1936

The Boys of ’36: American Experience

Independent Lens: T-Rex—Her Fight for Gold (to 11:30pm)

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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks

NOVA: Roman Catacomb Mystery

Spillover – Zika, Ebola & Beyond

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Miss Marple: The Body in the Library

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Washington Week with Gwen Ifill

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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Series 1: Ruddy Gore

The WETA Movie: All the Right Moves

Masterpiece: The Lady Vanishes (to 12m)

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Dancing on the Edge (Pt 7 of 8)

Masterpiece: Inspector Lewis, The Final Season (Ep 1 of 3. One for Sorrow)

The Tunnel (Pt 8 of 10) (to 11:30pm)

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Antiques Roadshow: Vintage San Diego

The White House: Inside Story

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JFK: American Experience (Pt 1 of 2)

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Miss Marple: A Murder Is Announced

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Washington Week with Gwen Ifill

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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Series 1: Murder in Montparnasse

Masterpiece Mystery!: Death Comes to Pemberley (Pts 1 & 2 of 2) (to 12m)

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Dancing on the Edge (Pt 8 of 8)

Masterpiece: Inspector Lewis, The Final Season (Ep 2 of 3. Magnum Opus)

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Antiques Roadshow: Vintage Miami

Jimmy Carter: American Experience

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WETA Neighborhoods

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Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Retirement

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Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

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(from 7:30pm:) My Music: Close to You: Remembering the Carpenters

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My Music: Summer, Surf & Beach Music We Love

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Visions of Italy, Southern Style

The Age Fix with Dr. Tony Youn (to 11pm) & Eat to Live with Joel Fuhrman, MD (to 1am)

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California Dreamin’: The Songs of The Mamas and The Papas

Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Retirement (to 11pm) & On the Psychiatrist’s Couch with Daniel Amen, MD (to 1am)

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The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Colosseum

Inside Poldark (to 11pm) & Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You (to 1am)

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Washington Week with Gwen Ifill

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My Music: Magic Moments: The Best of ’50s Pop

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(from 7pm:) Great Performances: Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration

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Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You

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Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde-White

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My Music: Magic Moments: The Best of ’50s Pop

Nixon: American Experience (to 12m)

JFK: American Experience (Pt 2 of 2) (to 12m)

George H.W. Bush: American Experience (to 11:30pm)

The Tunnel (Pt 9 of 10) (to 11:30pm)

Reagan: American Experience (Pt 2 of 2) (to 12:30am) WETA WETA WETA Arts Neighborhoods, Pt 1 Neighborhoods, Pt 2

NOVA: Cold Case JFK (to 11:30pm)

On the Psychiatrist’s Couch with Daniel Amen, MD (to 11:30pm) & The Healing Mind with Martin Rossman, MD (to 1am)

Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde-White

Visions of Italy, Southern Style (to 11:30pm) & 30 Days to a Younger Heart (to 1am) My Music: Close to You: Remembering the Carpenters (to 11:30pm)

Masterpiece: Inspector Lewis, The Final Season (Ep 3 of 3. What Lies Tangled)

The Tunnel (Pt 10 of 10) (to 11:30pm)

Doc Martin: Seven Grumpy Seasons (to 11:30pm) & 30 Days to a Younger Heart (to 1am)

On the Psychiatrist’s Couch with Daniel Amen, MD

Remembering the Carpenters (to 12m) Visions of Italy, Southern Style (to 11:30pm)

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Inside Poldark (to 12m) Visions of Italy, Southern Style (to 11:30pm)

Great Performances: Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration (to 11:30pm) Eat to Live with Joel Fuhrman, MD (to 11:30pm)

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 KOKO: THE GORILLA WHO TALKS — In 1971, Penny Patterson began teaching sign language to a gorilla named Koko, unaware that this relationship would define both their lives. More than 40 years later, the now-famous Koko continues to redraw the line between people and animals. Repeats Thur 8/4, 2pm; Sun 8/7, 2pm 9:00 NOVA: ROMAN CATACOMB MYSTERY — NOVA explores the city of the dead beneath the streets of Rome — a labyrinth of tunnels, hundreds of miles long, lined with tombs. Through forensic investigation, the program uncovers insights into the daily life of Roman citizens during the heyday of the empire. {DVI} Repeats Thur 8/4, 3pm; Sun 8/7, 3pm 10:00 SPILLOVER – ZIKA, EBOLA & BEYOND — A program investigates the rise of “spillover” viruses such as Zika, Ebola and Nipah that can make the leap from animals to humans. Find out how human behaviors spread diseases and what science can do to anticipate and prevent epidemics around the world.

Repeats Thur 8/4, 4pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Thursdays, August 4 & 11 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD WETA presents more classic BBC Miss Marple episodes starring Joan Hickson as crime novelist Agatha Christie’s spinster sleuth.

1 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE NEW ORLEANS — Repeats Tue 8/2, 1:30pm; Wed 8/3, 1pm 9:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE ATLANTA — Repeats Tue 8/2, 2:30pm; Wed 8/3, 2pm 10:00 POV: IRIS — The independent film spotlights Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who’s had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. Albert Maysles’ film shows a woman with an inspirational enthusiasm for fashion, art and people.

11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

4 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MISS MARPLE: THE BODY IN THE LIBRARY — Who is the mystery blonde lying strangled in the library of Gossington Hall? Fortunately for the Bantrys, Miss Marple is their neighbor. Joan Hickson stars as the spinster sleuth in this classic BBC production adapted from Agatha Christie’s crime novels. Repeats Fri 8/5, 1pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

2 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE NAZI GAMES: BERLIN 1936 — The Nazis and the International Olympic Committee turned, to their mutual advantage, a relatively small, elitist sports event into an epic global and mass media spectacle that continues to this day. Repeats Wed 8/3, 3pm; Thur 8/4, 5pm 9:00 THE BOYS OF ’36: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — The history series relates the thrilling story of the American rowing team that triumphed at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. Inspired by the #1 best-selling book “The Boys in the Boat,” the film follows the underdog team that took the nation by storm when they captured gold. Repeats Wed 8/3, 4pm; Fri 8/5, 4pm 10:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: T-REX − HER FIGHT FOR GOLD — Meet Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, who rose from the streets of Flint, Michigan, and at 17 won the first Olympic gold medal for women’s boxing in 2012. In this coming-of-age story, life outside the ring may be an even tougher fight.

11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Tuesday, August 2 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The Nazi Games: Berlin 1936 explores how the Nazi regime and the International Olympic Committee turned a relatively small sports event into a global spectacle. (Above: The 1936 Olympics closing ceremony, Leni Riefenstahl’s Olympia.) At 9 p.m., The Boys of ’36: American Experience follows a U.S. rowing team’s triumph in Berlin.

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6AM NEW SCANDINAVIAN COOKING 6:30 CHEF JOHN BESH’S NEW ORLEANS 7:00 CIAO ITALIA 7:30 HUBERT KELLER: SECRETS OF A CHEF 8:00 JOANNE WEIR’S COOKING CONFIDENCE 8:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 10:00 THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR 11:00 A CHEF’S LIFE 11:30 PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE 12N THE MIND OF A CHEF 12:30 JACQUES PÉPIN: HEART & SOUL 1:00 ESSENTIAL PÉPIN 1:30 SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS 2:00 BAKING WITH JULIA 2:30 LIDIA’S KITCHEN 3:00 IN JULIA’S KITCHEN WITH MASTER CHEFS 3:30 JACQUES PÉPIN: MORE FAST FOOD MY WAY! 4:00 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN 4:30 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED 5:00 MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL 5:30 MARTHA BAKES S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM-1AM: 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — R 7:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 7 8:00 MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES, SERIES 1: RUDDY GORE — At a gala performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Ruddigore, Phryne Fisher meets Lin Chung, who has rescued the theatre’s leading man from some thugs in a dark alley in Chinatown. The evening continues with a bizarre death onstage. What links can Phryne find between the Chinese community of Little Bourke St, the illicit opium trade and the actors treading the boards of His Majesty’s Theatre?

O N WETA TV 26, 6AM-12N. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6 AM-9AM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING 9:00 WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE 9:30 TO THE CONTRARY WITH BONNIE ERBE 10:00 THIS IS AMERICA WITH DENNIS WHOLEY 10:30 RELIGION AND ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY 11:00 THE OPEN MIND 11:30 THE MCLAUGHLIN GROUP S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 12N-12M: 12N THE WETA MOVIE: ALL THE RIGHT MOVES — (1:31) R 1:30 WETA ARTS — R 2:00 KOKO: THE GORILLA WHO TALKS — R 3:00 NOVA: ROMAN CATACOMB MYSTERY — R 4:00 GLOBE TREKKER: BUILDING ENGLAND II 5:00 HONORED TO SERVE: VIETNAM REMEMBERED — A TV 26 production spotlights the story of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, those who care for the Memorial, and what happens to items left at the Wall. Repeats tonight 5:30 SCI-TECH NOW 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WETA ARTS — R 7:00 THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 3 — The amateur baking competition continues. Episode 6 of 10.

Pastry. The bakers must prove their pastry skills, first with frangipane tarts in the Signature. The Technical throws them into uncharted territory with a mystery pastry: flaouna. The Showstopper demands bite-sized vol-au-vents.

8:00 DANCING ON THE EDGE — A drama follows a black jazz band’s experiences in London in the 1930s. Composed of talented musicians, the band achieves success and secures record deals. But tragedy strikes, setting off a chain of events that threatens the band’s survival.

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jacqueline Bisset, John Goodman and Matthew Goode star. Part 7 of 8. Lady Cremone becomes suspicious of Masterson’s offer of such a large reward and Pamela decides to help Stanley and the band. As Julian’s behavior becomes more and more unbalanced, Masterson becomes ever more apprehensive. Repeats Mon 8/8, 2pm

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories of the week.

Repeats Sat 8/6, 6:30pm 8:30 WETA ARTS — The TV 26 arts magazine explores how GALA Hispanic Theatre revived a landmark picture palace in Columbia Heights and is emerging as a national center for Latino performing arts; spotlights the rustic beauty of the Missouri River Valley through a photographer’s lens; offers a taste of how a chocolatier creates tiny, delicious works of art; presents the surreal popart of a painter who embraces 1950’s sci-fi; and celebrates the National Gallery of Art’s 75th anniversary by exploring fragile masterworks donated by Paul Mellon.

Repeats Sun 8/7, 1:30pm, 6:30pm; Mon 8/8, 5:30pm; Sun 8/14, noon; Wed 8/17, 1pm; 10pm 9:00 NIXON: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — A biographical documentary examines the complex life and career of Richard Nixon, whose legacy includes both ending America’s involvement in Vietnam — and the Watergate scandal. Forced to resign as president, Nixon, and his administration, did much to erode Americans’ faith in their government. Repeats Tue 8/9, 2:30pm 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Saturday, August 6 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The WETA Movie features All the Right Moves, a 1983 high school football drama that stars Tom Cruise and Lea Thompson.

9:00 THE WETA MOVIE: ALL THE RIGHT MOVES — In Michael Chapman’s 1983 drama, a Pennsylvania steel-town high-school coach tries to spoil a football hero’s scholarship dream. Tom Cruise, Craig T. Nelson and Lea Thompson co-star. (1:31) Repeats Sun 8/7, noon 10:31 MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!: THE LADY VANISHES — A young socialite (Tuppence Middleton) suspects foul play when a woman disappears from a train. This adaptation of the classic thriller, made famous by Alfred Hitchcock and based on Ethel Lina White’s 1936 novel The Wheel Spins, also stars Keeley Hawes (Upstairs Downstairs) and Tom Hughes (Page Eight).

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Sundays at 7 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The Great British Baking Show, Series 3 continues, featuring judges Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry (center) and comedian-hosts Sue Perkins (left) and Mel Giedroyc (right).

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9:00 MASTERPIECE: INSPECTOR LEWIS, THE FINAL SEASON: ONE FOR SORROW — Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox return in their final series as Inspector Lewis and CS Hathaway, investigating new cases in Oxford. Episode 1 of 3. One for Sorrow. Lewis must prove himself to a new boss, and he and Hathaway try to establish a connection between the remains of a body discovered in a well and the death of a young artist. Hathaway finally gets to know his estranged father. {DVI} Repeats Mon 8/8, 3pm 10:30 THE TUNNEL — A drama series follows a British-French investigation into the Channel Tunnel murder of a French politician. Stephen Dillane and Clémence Poésy star. Part 8 of 10. French police capture but then lose the prime suspect. Then, their lead detective goes missing. Though things start to fall into place, something is troubling Karl. Repeats Mon 8/8, 4:30pm 11:30 HONORED TO SERVE: VIETNAM REMEMBERED — R

Monday, August 8 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD WETA reprises The White House: Inside Story, which explores the 200-year history of the nation’s most iconic residence.

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8:00 LBJ: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — A biographical documentary revisits the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson, who used his mastery of the legislative process to shepherd a collection of progressive programs only to have his visions of a Great Society swallowed up in the quagmire of Vietnam. Repeats Thur 8/11, 2-6pm 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

11 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MISS MARPLE: A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED — Everyone in Chipping Cleghorn is intrigued by the advertisement predicting a murder at Little Paddocks. But when the lights go out at the appointed hour, no more thinks it’s a joke any more. Joan Hickson stars as the spinster sleuth Miss Marple in this classic BBC production adapted from Agatha Christie’s crime novels.

Repeats Fri 8/12, 1pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

9 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 JFK: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — A biographical portrait offers a fresh assessment of President John F. Kennedy, the man, his accomplishments and his unfulfilled promise. Part 1 of 2. The first half of the film follows JFK’s rise to power from his birth to his election as president in 1960 — the youngest man ever to be elected to the office. With illuminating interviews from family members including sister Jean Kennedy Smith, niece Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, historian Robert Dallek and author Robert Caro, this episode offers insight into Kennedy’s early years. Repeats Wed 8/10, 2pm; Sun 8/14, 12:30pm 10:00 JFK: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Part 2 of 2. The second half of the film follows Kennedy into the White House, through his assassination and the unfulfilled promise of his presidency. Offering fresh assessments of his tenure, this episode features frank appraisals by administration officials, including John Siegenthaler, Thomas Hughes and Harris Wofford — and by civil rights leaders Andrew Young and Julian Bond, and journalists Evan Thomas and Richard Reeves.

Repeats Wed 8/10, 4pm; Sun 8/14, 2:30pm 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

12 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories of the week.

Repeats Sat 8/13, 6:30pm 8:30 GEORGE H. W. BUSH: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — A biographical documentary looks back at the life and career of our 41st president, from his service in World War II and his early career in Texas to his days in the Oval Office, first as vice president to Ronald Reagan, then as the leader who presided over the first Gulf War. Repeats Tue 8/16, 3pm 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE SAN DIEGO — Repeats Tue 8/9, 1:30pm 9:00 THE WHITE HOUSE: INSIDE STORY — A program spotlights America’s most iconic residence — symbol of national history and icon of democracy. From the Oval Office to the family dining room, through crises and world wars, the 200-year story of the White House is the story of America itself.

11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Tuesday, August 9 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD JFK is among American Experience presidential biographies airing this month. Other films spotlight presidents LBJ, Nixon, Carter, Reagan and George H.W. Bush. See page 4 for details and airdates.

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S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM-1AM: 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — R 7:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 7 8:00 MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES, SERIES 1: MURDER IN MONTPARNASSE — As a young woman in Paris after the war, Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) posed for the famous artist Pierre Sarcelle. Now, 10 years later, Sarcelle’s widow arrives in Melbourne asking for her late husband’s paintings. When she suddenly disappears, Phryne discovers the connection between Mme. Sarcelle and the death of an Australian war veteran who witnessed the ‘accidental’ death of Mr. Sarcelle at Montparnasse train station.

9:00 MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!: DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY — This homage to Jane Austen’s novel, “Pride and Prejudice,” is adapted from crime author P.D. James’ mystery. The drama stars Anna Maxwell Martin (The Bletchley Circle), Matthew Rhys (The Americans),

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A WETA TV 26 PRODUCTION Wednesday, August 17 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD WETA reprises the TV 26 production WETA Neighborhoods, spotlighting Anacostia, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle and Georgetown, followed at 9 p.m. by more explorations of Greater Washington.

Saturday, August 13 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Masterpiece: Death Comes to Pemberley, a P.D. James mystery based on Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” stars Matthew Rhys as Darcy and Anna Maxwell Martin as Elizabeth Bennet.

15 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE MIAMI 9:00 JIMMY CARTER: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — A film biography revisits the life of the Georgia peanut farmer who rose to become our 39th president. The documentary traces his rapid ascent in politics, dramatic fall from grace, unexpected resurrection and post-presidential success as a humanitarian. Repeats Tue 8/16, 1pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

16 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 REAGAN: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — A biographical documentary recalls the life of the man who became one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century — and one of the most controversial. Part 1 of 2. Lifeguard. A former actor whose opponents consistently underestimated him, Reagan became a passionate ideologue who preached a gospel of lower taxes, less government and anti-Communism — a president who preferred to see America as a shining city on a hill.

Repeats Wed 8/17, 1:30pm 10:00 REAGAN: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Part 2 of 2. An American Crusade. An economic transformation in 1983 secured Reagan’s second term. The episode chronicles his last four years in office — from the loss of his closest advisors and the Iran-Contra scandal to the dawning of the fall of Communism in Europe. Repeats Wed 8/17, 3:30pm 12:30AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

17 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WETA NEIGHBORHOODS — From secret histories to offthe-beaten-path landmarks, a WETA TV 26 production spotlights lesser-known aspects of several communities in Greater Washington. The one-hour special highlights four local neighborhoods: Anacostia, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle and Georgetown.

9:00 WETA NEIGHBORHOODS, PART 1 — Complementing the hour-long production WETA Neighborhoods, WETA TV 26 spotlights more of the places and people of Greater Washington, featuring more stories from local neighborhoods.

9:30 WETA NEIGHBORHOODS, PART 2 — Complementing the hour-long production WETA Neighborhoods, WETA TV 26 spotlights more of the places and people of Greater Washington, featuring more stories from local neighborhoods.

10:00 WETA ARTS — See the Friday, August 5, 8:30 p.m. listing.

10:30 NOVA: COLD CASE JFK — JFK’s murder was a forensic nightmare, plagued by mishandled evidence, a controversial autopsy and a prime suspect killed in police custody. WETA reprises a NOVA investigation that uses science to shed light on the lingering mysteries of the assassination. {DVI} 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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O N WETA TV 26, 6AM-12N. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6 AM-12N See the Sunday, August 7 listings.

S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 12N-12M: 12N WETA ARTS — R 12:30 JFK: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Part 1 of 2. R 2:30 JFK: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Part 2 of 2. R 4:30 GLOBE TREKKER: NORTHEAST ENGLAND 5:30 SCI-TECH NOW 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 HONORED TO SERVE: LOCAL HEROES — A TV 26 production spotlights the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and National Park Service’s Museum Resource Center, the Warrior Canine Connection and more.

7:00 THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 3 — Episode 7 of 10. Victorian. A full episode is devoted to the Victorian age, which gave birth to modern baking. The Signature test is game pie, a stalwart of the era; the Technical recipe, fruitcake, dates to the late 1800s; and much-loved charlotte russe is the Showstopper.

8:00 DANCING ON THE EDGE — Part 8 of 8. In flashbacks, listen to Stanley’s interviews with Louis, Jessie and Carla.

The conversations touch on fame, prejudice, music, inequality, the aristocracy, ambition, fandom, family, education and more. Repeats Mon 8/15, 2pm 9:00 MASTERPIECE: INSPECTOR LEWIS, THE FINAL SEASON: MAGNUM OPUS — Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox star as Inspector Lewis and CS Hathaway in the drama’s final series. Episode 2 of 3. Magnum Opus. Lewis and Hathaway anticipate more murders when they find an alchemic image purposefully left at the scene of an Oxford dean’s bludgeoning death. A tattoo on his body and those of two more victims leads to a frantic effort to prevent another murder. {DVI} Repeats Mon 8/15, 3pm 10:30 THE TUNNEL — A drama series follows a British-French investigation into the Channel Tunnel murder of a French politician. Stephen Dillane and Clémence Poésy star. Part 9 of 10. Things take a nasty turn for Karl as police get within a hair’s breadth of catching the killer.

Will they be in time? Repeats Mon 8/15, 4:30pm 11:30 HONORED TO SERVE: LOCAL HEROES — A TV 26 production spotlights the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and National Park Service’s Museum Resource Center, the National Capital Honor Flights that bring veterans to Washington, and more.

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Matthew Goode (The Good Wife) and Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who). Part 1 of 2. Six years after the end of “Pride and Prejudice,” Elizabeth and Darcy plan a ball — with fatal consequences. A family enemy takes charge of the case.

10:30 MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!: DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY — Part 2 of 2. A suspect goes on trial for his life, while Elizabeth pursues the truth behind a mysterious death. The future of Darcy’s sister, Georgiana, also hangs in the balance.

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11:30 30 DAYS TO A YOUNGER HEART WITH DR. STEVEN MASLEY — Dr. Steven Masley — a board-certified physician, nutritionist, longevity researcher and awardwinning educator who is also a highly acclaimed chef trained at the Four Seasons — shares the news that pre-diabetes is the number one cause of cardiovascular disease, not high cholesterol. Masley presents his three-step Heart Tune-Up program, a guide to making lifestyle changes that significantly reduce the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease.

Repeats Sat 8/20, 7:30am; Sun 8/21, 6pm; Mon 8/22, 11:30pm; Tue 8/23, 1pm; Sat 8/27, 4:30pm; Sun 8/28, 6am; Tue 8/30, 2:30pm 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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18 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT — Financial advisor Ric Edelman — host of the television series The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman (Mondays on WETA TV 26) — provides an action plan that people can use to help ensure a fiscally secure retirement. With a focus on the new Social Security laws that took effect in the beginning of 2016, Edelman conveys the important strategies that viewers of all ages need to plan their retirement. He also covers investment strategies and estate planning. Repeats Fri 8/19, 4:30pm; Sat 8/20, 10am; Tue 8/23, 4:30pm; Wed 8/24, 9:30pm; Thur 8/25, 1pm; Tue 8/30, 1pm 9:30 ON THE PSYCHIATRIST’S COUCH WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — In this special, Dr. Amen, a double boardcertified psychiatrist who has written 10 New York Times bestselling books, including the mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, relates the most important lessons he has taught thousands of patients over the last 35 years. Repeats Sat 8/20, 2:30pm, 11:30pm; Sun 8/21, 7:30am; Mon 8/22, 1pm; Wed 8/24, 11pm; Thur 8/25, 4pm; Fri 8/26, 8:30pm; Sun 8/28, 10am 11:30 THE HEALING MIND WITH MARTIN ROSSMAN, MD — Break the worry cycle and transform that energy into a positive force for a happy, healthier life. Using proven clinical techniques, this easy-to-use plan shows how to take control of your reactions to stress and anxiety.

Repeats Sun 8/21, 6am; Sat 8/27, 1:30pm; Tue 8/30, 11:30pm 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

19 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories of the week.

8:30 AGING BACKWARDS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE — Former National Ballet of Canada dancer Miranda Esmonde-White provides insights on combating the physical signs and consequences of aging, motivating viewers to stretch and strengthen their way to feeling and looking younger. Repeats Mon 8/22, 4:30pm; Mon 8/29, 1pm; Tue 8/30, 8pm 10:00 VISIONS OF ITALY, SOUTHERN STYLE — A high-definition film soars above the spectacular landscape of southern Italy, with stunning aerial footage accompanied by a poetic narrative and glorious music that includes selections from Rossini, Puccini and Vivaldi, and popular songs from Dean Martin and Michael Amante. Repeats Sat 8/20, 4:30pm; Tue 8/23, 8pm; Thur 8/25, 2:30pm; Sat 8/27, 10pm; Mon 8/29, 10pm; Wed 8/31, 4:30pm

S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1:30AM: 6AM ED SLOTT’S RETIREMENT ROAD MAP: FROM FOREVER TAXED TO NEVER TAXED — IRA expert Ed Slott offers counsel on how to steer clear of the bumps, potholes and roadblocks in your retirement and preserve more of your retirement savings from fees and taxation.

7:30 30 DAYS TO A YOUNGER HEART WITH DR. STEVEN MASLEY — R 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes) 10:00 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT — R 11:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE 2016: ITALY — The European travel expert explores Italy, touring Rome, Florence, Venice and the romantic Veneto cities of Verona, Padua and Ravenna. Repeats Wed 8/24, 1pm; Sun 8/28, 11:30am 2:30 ON THE PSYCHIATRIST’S COUCH WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 4:30 VISIONS OF ITALY: SOUTHERN STYLE — R 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 EAT TO LIVE WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD — The author and physician offers counsel about how to lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs. Dr. Fuhrman provides the latest research that offers a path to recovery even for those suffering from diabetes or pre-diabetes. Repeats Sun 8/21, 2pm; Tue 8/23, 11pm; Sat 8/27, 10am; Wed 8/31, 10pm 8:00 MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER — An Emmy Award-winning 1983 special hosted by Richard Pryor celebrates the 25th anniversary of Motown with The Miracles, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Mary Wells and Martha Reeves. Repeats Sun 8/21, 3:30pm 10:00 MY MUSIC: CLOSE TO YOU: REMEMBERING THE CARPENTERS — Between 1970 and 1984, the Grammy Award-winning duo achieved an astonishing run of hits with 17 singles in the Billboard Top 20 including three #1 songs and six songs at #2. This music-filled documentary traces the musical roots of Karen and Richard Carpenter through performance footage and TV appearances, interviews with friends in the industry, and the siblings’ top hits. Repeats Sun 8/21, 12:30pm, 7:30pm; Fri 8/26, 1pm, 10:30pm; Sat 8/27, noon 11:30 ON THE PSYCHIATRIST’S COUCH WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R

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Sunday, August 21 at 6 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD 30 Days to a Younger Heart with Dr. Steven Masley presents advice about lifestyle changes that can help reverse aging and disease.

Monday, August 22 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Doc Martin: Seven Grumpy Seasons presents a behind-the-scenes look at the international hit series starring Martin Clunes.

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of popularity today. Highlights include hits from the Beach Boys, Ventures, Drifters, Jan & Dean and more.

Repeats Tue 8/23, 2:30pm; Fri 8/26, 4pm 10:00 DOC MARTIN: SEVEN GRUMPY SEASONS — Shot on location in the picturesque seaside village of Port Isaac during the filming of Doc Martin’s seventh season, a special offers a behind-the-scenes look at the international hit series starring Martin Clunes. Repeats Sat 8/27, 3pm; Wed 8/31, 1pm 11:30 30 DAYS TO A YOUNGER HEART WITH DR. STEVEN MASLEY — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

23 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 VISIONS OF ITALY, SOUTHERN STYLE — See the Friday, August 19, 10 p.m. listing.

9:30 THE AGE FIX WITH DR. TONY YOUN — See the Sunday, August 21, 11 a.m. listing.

11:00 EAT TO LIVE WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

Thursday, August 25 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Colosseum features a 1990 concert by the outlaw country music supergroup: (l-r:) Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson.

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22 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MY MUSIC: SUMMER, SURF & BEACH MUSIC WE LOVE — A special program celebrates the sun-drenched sounds of the greatest surf-guitar rock and pop tunes by legendary artists that still ride the waves

24 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: THE SONGS OF THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS — Celebrate 50 years of the harmonious pop-folk-rock group that defined an era. This special features interviews and performances by the foursome: Mama Cass, Michelle, Denny and John, with rare footage not seen in decades. Repeats Sat 8/27, 6:30pm; Sun 8/28, 4pm 9:30 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT — See the Thursday, August 18, 8 p.m. listing.

11:00 ON THE PSYCHIATRIST’S COUCH WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

25 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE HIGHWAYMEN LIVE AT NASSAU COLOSSEUM — Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson —“the Mt. Rushmore of country music”— perform their hits in a live concert recorded in 1990.

The Highwaymen offer up classics such as “Big River,” “Me and Bobby McGee” and “Always on My Mind.”

9:30 INSIDE POLDARK — Relive the thrilling first season of Masterpiece’s swashbuckling romantic series and enjoy hints of what’s to come for the dashing Captain Ross Poldark (portrayed by Aidan Turner) in the upcoming second season of the drama. The special features cast and creator interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and more. Repeats Sun 8/28, 2:30pm, 10:30pm 11:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — In a program taped at American University, the personal finance expert presents advice on a broad set of financial issues, including: how to invest; whether to buy or rent a home; saving for retirement; what kind of life insurance to buy; wills and trusts; student loans and more. Repeats Sat 8/27, 7am; Sun 8/28, midnight; Mon 8/29, 8pm; Wed 8/31, 2:30pm 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

26 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories of the week.

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S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-2:30AM: 6AM THE HEALING MIND WITH MARTIN ROSSMAN, MD — R 7:30 ON THE PSYCHIATRIST’S COUCH WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 9:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — In a program taped at American University, the personal finance expert presents advice on a broad set of financial issues, including: how to invest; whether to buy or rent a home; saving for retirement; what kind of life insurance to buy; wills and trusts; student loans and more. Repeats Wed 8/24, 4pm; Thur 8/25, 11pm; Sat 8/27, 7am; Sun 8/28, midnight; Mon 8/29, 8pm 11:00 THE AGE FIX WITH DR. TONY YOUN — Board-certified plastic surgeon and anti-aging expert Dr. Anthony Youn, named a “Top Doctor” by U.S. News & World Report and Harper’s Bazaar, opens up a world of insider tips, tricks, and secrets from the fields of beauty, dermatology, and plastic surgery, offering easy home remedies to achieve the same results without surgery. Repeats tonight; Tue 8/23, 9:30pm; Fri 8/26, 2:30pm 12:30 MY MUSIC: CLOSE TO YOU: REMEMBERING THE CARPENTERS — R 2:00 EAT TO LIVE WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD — R 3:30 MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER — R 5:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:00 30 DAYS TO A YOUNGER HEART WITH DR. STEVEN MASLEY — See August 19, 11:30 p.m.

7:30 MY MUSIC: CLOSE TO YOU: REMEMBERING THE CARPENTERS — See the August 20, 10 p.m. listing.

9:00 MASTERPIECE: INSPECTOR LEWIS, THE FINAL SEASON: WHAT LIES TANGLED — Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox star as Inspector Lewis and CS Hathaway in the drama’s final series. Episode 3 of 3. What Lies Tangled. Follow Lewis and Hathaway as they investigate a bomb attack that killed an eminent mathematician — a notorious philanderer with many enemies. When a bomb is discovered at his brother’s home, the case moves in another direction. {DVI} 10:30 THE TUNNEL — Part 10 of 10. Karl falls apart as the Truth Terrorist’s change of direction becomes unbearable. What will be the cost of catching their man?

11:30 INSIDE POLDARK — See the Thursday, August 25, 9:30 p.m. listing.

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Sunday, August 28 at 7 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Great Performances: Joan Baez 75th Birthday Celebration presents the artist in concert, joined by a host of music luminaries.

8:30 ON THE PSYCHIATRIST’S COUCH WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — In this special, Dr. Amen, a double boardcertified psychiatrist who has written 10 New York Times bestselling books, including the mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, relates the most important lessons he has taught thousands of patients over the last 35 years.

10:30 MY MUSIC: CLOSE TO YOU: REMEMBERING THE CARPENTERS — Between 1970 and 1984, the Grammy Award-winning duo achieved an astonishing run of hits with 17 singles in the Billboard Top 20 including three #1 songs and six songs at #2. This music-filled documentary traces the musical roots of Karen and Richard Carpenter through performance footage and TV appearances, interviews with friends in the industry, and the siblings’ top hits.

12M MISS FISHER UNCOVERED — See the Sunday, August 28, 6 p.m. listing.

1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

27 Saturday S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-2:30AM: 6AM EASY YOGA FOR DIABETES, WITH PEGGY CAPPY 7:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — R 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes) 10:00 EAT TO LIVE WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD — R 12N MY MUSIC: CLOSE TO YOU: REMEMBERING THE CARPENTERS — R 1:30 THE HEALING MIND WITH MARTIN ROSSMAN, MD — R 3:00 DOC MARTIN: SEVEN GRUMPY SEASONS — R 4:30 30 DAYS TO A YOUNGER HEART WITH DR. STEVEN MASLEY — R 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: THE SONGS OF THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS — R 8:00 MY MUSIC: MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF ’50S POP — Join hosts Phyllis McGuire, Pat Boone and Nick Clooney for a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s. Return to the era’s pop music days with a mix of live performance and archival footage, including classic moments from favorite artists who include the McGuire Sisters, Debbie Reynolds, Patti Page, the Four Lads, Boone and others, performing their biggest hits in an Atlantic City concert. Repeats Tue 8/30, 4pm; Wed 8/31, 8pm 10:00 VISIONS OF ITALY, SOUTHERN STYLE — A high-definition film soars above the spectacular landscape of southern Italy, with stunning aerial footage accompanied by a poetic narrative and glorious music that includes selections from Rossini, Puccini and Vivaldi, and popular songs from Dean Martin and Michael Amante.

11:30 YAKOV SMIRNOFF: HAPPILY EVER LAUGHTER, THE NEUROSCIENCE OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS — Laugh and learn with the entertainer as he inspires viewers to bring back the honeymoon stage and keep it going. Using infectious charm and research-based advice, Yakov provides tools for sparking romantic relationships using love and laughter.

1AM 30 DAYS TO A YOUNGER HEART WITH DR. STEVEN MASLEY — R

S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-2AM: 6AM 30 DAYS TO A YOUNGER HEART WITH DR. STEVEN MASLEY — R 7:30 JJ VIRGIN’S SUGAR IMPACT SECRET — Sugar can be the real cause of inflammation, bloating, metabolic disorders, fatigue and weight gain. JJ Virgin shows how to spot hidden sugars and retrain taste buds, restore sugar sensitivity, heal the digestive tract, and rev up the metabolism, turning sugar burners into fat burners and promoting rapid weight loss.

9:00 MISS FISHER UNCOVERED — See tonight’s 6 p.m. listing.

10:00 ON THE PSYCHIATRIST’S COUCH WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 11:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE 2016: ITALY — R 2:30 INSIDE POLDARK — R 4:00 CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’: THE SONGS OF THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS — R 5:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:00 MISS FISHER UNCOVERED — A special goes behind the scenes of the acclaimed, beautifully costumed and evocatively filmed Australian series, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Essie Davis (Girl with a Pearl Earring) stars as the glamorous detective Miss Phryne Fisher, a thoroughly modern woman of the late 1920s who investigates crimes in Melbourne.

7:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: JOAN BAEZ 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION —Great Performances celebrates Joan Baez’ birthday with a special group of musical guests that includes David Bromberg, Jackson Browne, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Judy Collins, David Crosby, Emmylou Harris, Indigo Girls, Damien Rice, Mavis Staples, Nano Stern, Richard Thompson and Paul Simon.

Repeats Mon 8/29, 2:30pm; Tue 8/30, 9:30pm 9:00 I MISS DOWNTON ABBEY — Revisit treasured moments from the unforgettable Masterpiece series, including new behind-the-scenes clips and interview footage. Celebrate the stellar cast, the superb writing and the spectacular locations of the most successful British drama ever. Repeats Mon 8/29, 4:30pm; Wed 8/31, 11:30pm 10:30 INSIDE POLDARK — Relive the thrilling first season of Masterpiece’s swashbuckling romantic series and enjoy hints of what’s to come for the dashing Captain Ross Poldark (portrayed by Aidan Turner) in the upcoming second season of the drama.

12M SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — R

29 Monday 7:00 8:00 10:00 11:30 1AM

PBS NEWSHOUR SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — R VISIONS OF ITALY, SOUTHERN STYLE — R THE AGE FIX WITH DR. TONY YOUN — R CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

30 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 AGING BACKWARDS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE — Former National Ballet of Canada dancer Miranda Esmonde-White provides insights on combating the physical signs and consequences of aging, motivating viewers to stretch and strengthen their way to feeling and looking younger.

9:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: JOAN BAEZ 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION — See the August 28, 7 p.m. listing.

11:30 THE HEALING MIND WITH MARTIN ROSSMAN, MD — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

31 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MY MUSIC: MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF ’50S POP — See the Saturday, August 27, 8 p.m. listing. R 10:00 EAT TO LIVE WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD — The author and physician offers counsel about how to lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs. Dr. Fuhrman provides the latest research that offers a path to recovery even for those suffering from diabetes or pre-diabetes.

11:30 I MISS DOWNTON ABBEY — R 1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Note that children’s programming also airs six days a week on WETA TV 26. Please visit weta.org/kids to find complete schedules of children’s programs on the WETA Kids channel and WETA TV 26.

Odd Squad: The Movie

premieres Monday, August 1 at 8:30 a.m. on the WETA Kids channel; 8 a.m. on WETA TV 26

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dd Squad, the popular, multiple Emmy-winning show from The Fred Rogers Company and Sinking Ship Entertainment, is a live-action series designed to help kids ages 5-8 learn math. The programs follow young agents who are part of the Odd Squad, an organization whose mission is to problem-solve and use math to save the day whenever something odd happens in town. Premiering Monday, August 1 is Odd Squad: The Movie, guest starring comic actors Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) and Hannah Simone (New Girl). In the special, a rival group of adults called Weird Team arrives with a gadget that fixes any odd problem, and Odd Squad is run out of business. The agents are forced to disband and return to life as regular kids.

Using math skills and teamwork, however, they discover that Weird Team isn’t actually solving problems, just covering them up. Agents Otto (Filip Geljo) and Olive (Dalila Bela) and new recruits, agents Olympia (Anna Cathcart) and Otis (Isaac Kragten), must stop Weird Team and save the world. The special repeats Friday, August 5.

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Funding for Odd Squad is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the U.S. Department of Education and the Heising-Simons Foundation.

Science special Wild Kratts: Lost at Sea airs August 8 at 7:30 a.m. on the WETA Kids channel and at 7 a.m. on WETA TV 26. The special repeats Friday, August 12.

WEEKDAYS ON WETA TV 26 Super WHY!, 5am Cyberchase, 5:30am Arthur, 6am Odd Squad, 6:30am Wild Kratts, 7am Ready Jet Go!, 7:30am Nature Cat, 8am Curious George, 8:30am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 9am, 9:30am Sesame Street, 10am Peg + Cat, 10:30am Dinosaur Train, 11am, 11:30am

SUNDAYS ON WETA TV 26 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 6am-8am Peg + Cat, 8am, 8:30am

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Peep/Pocoyo, 5:30am Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, 6am Arthur, 6:30am Odd Squad, 7am Wild Kratts, 7:30am Ready Jet Go!, 8am Nature Cat, 8:30am Curious George, 9am Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 9:30am, 10am Sesame Street, 10:30am Peg + Cat, 11am Dinosaur Train, 11:30am, noon WordWorld, 12:30pm Cyberchase, 1pm The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 1:30pm Super WHY!, 2pm Cyberchase, 2:30pm Thomas & Friends, 3pm Bob the Builder, 3:30pm WordWorld, 4pm, Mon-Thur Roey’s Paintbox, 4pm, Fridays Martha Speaks, 4:30pm WordGirl, 5pm Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 5:30pm Nature Cat, 6pm The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 6:30pm Arthur, 7pm Ready Jet Go!, 7:30pm Zula Patrol, 8pm Odd Squad, 8:30pm Biz Kids, 9pm Cyberchase, 9:30pm SciGirls, 10pm Maya & Miguel, 10:30pm Bob the Builder, 11pm Thomas & Friends, 11:30pm Dinosaur Train, 12m

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British Television at Its Best The WETA UK channel is devoted to presenting the best in British television programming, broadcasting beloved classics and contemporary series around the clock, seven days a week. WETA UK offers a full schedule of great entertainment programming — featuring drama, mystery, comedy and documentary series — all delivered with an accent from the Isles. Visit wetauk.org for a complete schedule and program descriptions.

P.M. PROGRAMMING ON WETA UK IN AUGUST SUNDAY

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Rosemary & Thyme, Are You Being Series II (Series III Served? starts 8/28) As Time Goes By

Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served?

Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Series II

As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

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New Tricks

New Tricks

New Tricks

New Tricks

Edge (Starts 8/14) •M urder in Suburbia, Series II (8/7) •C all the Midwife,

Series V (to 8/21) •J anet King (Starts 8/28) Death in Paradise, Series IV

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New Tricks

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Rosemary & Thyme, Series II MI-5

MI-5

MI-5

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MI-5 Sherlock Holmes, Series I

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead Red Cap, Series I (Eps 3-6)

3:30pm

4pm

Foyle’s War, Series III

Globe Trekker

4:30pm

5pm

Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Series II

6:30pm

7pm 7:30pm

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Midsomer Murders Series IX (Series X starts 8/9)

Doc Martin, Series VII (Series VI starts 8/17)

Great British Baking Father Brown, Show, Series III Series I (Series II starts 8/26)

BBC Antiques Doctor Blake Mysteries, Series II Roadshow

Priceless Antiques Roadshow

Pie in the Sky, Series I

EastEnders

Priceless Antiques Roadshow

BBC Antiques Roadshow

Priceless Antiques Roadshow

Priceless Antiques Roadshow

Pie in the Sky, Series I

Inspector Lewis, Series VII on Masterpiece (8/4-8/18); • Y es, Minister, Series Final Season starts Red Cap, Series I III (to 8/24) (Eps 2-5) 8/25

Priceless Antiques Roadshow

Priceless Antiques Roadshow

Priceless Antiques Roadshow

Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served?

Are You Being Served?

Priceless Antiques Roadshow

As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

Great British Baking Show, Series III

Pie in the Sky, Series I

Doctor Blake Mysteries, Series II

Inspector Morse, Series III

Father Brown, Series I (Series II starts 8/25)

Red Cap, Series I (Eps 3-6)

Rosemary & Thyme, Series II (Series III starts 8/27)

• Yes, Minister, Series III (to 8/21) • Rev, Series I (starts 8/28)

Midsomer Murders, Series IX (Series X starts 8/8) (begins at 8:58pm)

Doc Martin, Series VII (Series VI starts 8/16)

Inspector Lewis, Series VII on Masterpiece (8/3-8/17); Final Season starts 8/24

Death in Paradise, Series IV

Foyle’s War, Series III

•C all the Midwife, Series V (through 8/20) • J anet King (starts 8/27)

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BBC Antiques Roadshow

•R ev, Series I (starts 8/31)

Are You Being Served?

Doc Martin, Series VII, VI

As Time Goes By (two episodes)

8:30pm

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• Kangaroo Dundee (8/7-8/21) • Banded Bros.: Father Brown, Mongoose Mob Series I (Series II (8/28) starts 8/29) • Globe Trekker • (Doctor Who at 12m)

Great British Baking Show, Series III

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•H interland, Series I (through 8/23) •P oldark on The Tunnel Masterpiece (starts 8/30) •H ustle (through 8/23, then 12m) • J anet King (starts 8/30, 11pm)

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Dalziel and Pascoe, Luther, Series II Series VIII (Series III starts 8/26)

New Tricks, Season Red Cap, Series I (Eps 3-6) VII (Season VIII starts 8/12)

Hustle, Series III

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THURSDAY

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•M urder in Suburbia, Series II (8/6) • Dancing on the Edge (starts 8/13)

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Janet King: The Enemy Within

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n the eight-part contemporary Australian legal drama and political thriller Janet King: The Enemy Within, a senior crown prosecutor (Marta Dusseldorp) returns from maternity leave and is thrust into the spotlight as a prosecutor in a high-profile and controversial case involving a high-ranking police commissioner. Though she proves herself as a capable and gifted “crownie,” King suffers criticism and self-doubt while getting back into the swing of her highpressure work and struggles to balance her roles at home with her incredible workload at the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The series, a spin-off from the Australian drama Crownies, grows in complexity from its opening premise. With the success of Janet King: The Enemy Within, a second season was recently produced.

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Starts Sunday, August 28 at 9 p.m. on WETA UK

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ETA UK presents the BAFTA-winning comedy series Rev, featuring Tom Hollander (Enigma, Pride & Prejudice, Gosford Park) as an all-too-human Anglican vicar, Rev. Adam Smallbone. In the contemporary sitcom, Smallbone has just arrived from a sleepy rural church post to shepherd a complex, inner-city parish — St. Saviour’s — in East London, a world he has no experience of. Each day presents a new moral conflict for Smallbone: everyone wants something from him, all the time. He and his long-suffering wife Alex (Olivia Colman) are buffeted by the parishioners, from urban sophisticates with ulterior motives, to the lonely, the lost, the poor and the insane. While caring for his flock, he contends with depleted coffers, hopeless volunteers, ambitious rivals and more. The program airs in double features Sunday nights, starting August 28.

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six-part BBC series features former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite as Sergeant Jo McDonagh, a new recruit to a Germany-based unit of the Army’s Special Investigation Branch (SIB), the elite plain-clothes detective unit of the Royal Military Police that investigates serious crimes connected to members of the British Army. Navigating in a male-dominated institution, McDonagh must prove her detective skills — and watch her back as she probes difficult cases and contends with power struggles within the ranks of investigators. She and the SIB team find themselves involved in the murky underworlds of drug and gun-related crime, murder and human trafficking, espionage and political cover-up, and terrorism. The drama series begins on the WETA UK channel, Friday, July 29, airing at 6 p.m., with the next hour-long episode following at 8 p.m.

Inspector Lewis

Also in August: Inspector Lewis, The Final Season on Masterpiece air Wednesdays at 9 p.m.; BBC nature documentary Kangaroo Dundee airs Sundays at 10 p.m.; swashbuckling romantic drama Poldark, Series I begins Tuesday, August 30 at 10 p.m.; Midsomer Murders continues Mondays at 9 p.m.; international mystery The Tunnel continues Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m.; Death in Paradise IV continues Thursdays at 9 p.m.; and Luther continues Fridays at 10 p.m.

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Works by Bach on Choral Showcase

Sundays, August 14 & 28 at 9 p.m.

By David Ginder, Morning On-Air Host

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f the music I play on the Sunday-night broadcast Choral Showcase on Classical WETA 90.9 FM, there are some strange cases. You might first mention the Mozart Requiem, with its murky details — the commissioner, completions, and “illegal” premiere. But, as much as I hate to burst a scintillating bubble, I have to say that most of the Mozart Requiem fog has cleared. Sorry.

Another strange case in the Choral Showcase canon will probably never reveal all its J.S. Bach puzzling secrets, however. Fantastically, the work is widely considered to be one of the greatest in western music. It’s Bach’s B minor Mass!

Yes, Bach wrote music far beyond his employers’ expectations (and imaginations), but all within his humble nature — he was content to work at small (and respectable) church jobs. The B minor Mass, though, doesn’t fit that do-thingsfor-a-purpose mold. The piece was not written for an occasion or a place, nor requested by a person. It doesn’t fit the Catholic or Protestant liturgies. Bach had no belief that the Mass would outlive him; musicians of the time did not perform works by their predecessors, and Bach had no reason to dream that would change in the future.

It simply seems that Bach, at the end, needed to sum up his life’s work. For himself. And the Mass is just that — a compilation of his work over the course of 40 years, bringing together new composition, earlier Mass sections, and other music that was originally used in other pieces. Further, Bach — always fond of cycles, including chorales and cantatas for the liturgical calendar, and the preludes and fugues in every key of The Well-Tempered Clavier — became obsessed with sets of things in his last decade, yielding The Goldberg Variations, The Musical Offering, and The Art of Fugue. As they were summaries of counterpoint and variation, the Mass was Bach’s final (and, still, the ultimate) word on sacred music.

Against all odds — at least in Bach’s time — the B minor Mass survives, and thrives. I have scheduled choral ensemble The Sixteen’s excellent performance on Choral Showcase on August 14; a varied Bach program (of a cantata, motet, and chorale with a very outside-the-box variation by Knut Nystedt) airs on August 28.

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Classical WETA Opera House Saturdays at 1 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM

August 6

Leos Janácek’s Jenufa Vienna State Opera Ingo Metzmacher, conductor

August 20

Puccini’s Manon Lescaut Vienna State Opera Marco Armiliato, conductor Cast includes Anna Netrebko in the title role

August 27 Debussy’s Pelléas and Mélisande

Aix-en-Provence Festival

Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor

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August 13 Verdi’s La Forza del Destino Grand Theatre of Geneva (from Victoria Hall)

Paolo Arrivabeni, conductor

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Mondays at 9 p.m.

By Deborah Lamberton, Senior Producer

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Canellakis-Brown Duo

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Amernet String Quartet

Last November, the musical legacy of Jewish Spain was brought to life by the Amernet String Quartet, guitarist Adam Levin and mezzo-soprano Rachel Calloway in works by Joaquín Rodrigo, Carlos Cruz de la Castro, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.

Our August 22, 9 p.m. program concludes with a world premiere of traditional Ladino songs for voice and string quartet arranged by composer and violist Lev “Ljova” Zhurbin, known for his work with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble and the Kronos Quartet.

Center Stage from Wolf Trap The series Center Stage from Wolf Trap continues its 26-week run on Saturday evenings at 9 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM, showcasing live performances recorded from Chamber Music at the Barns. This month’s featured artists are cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Kirill Gerstein (August 6); the ensemble America’s Dream Chamber Artists (August 13); the CSO Brass Quintet (August 20); and the ensemble Rebel Baroque (August 27). Classical WETA’s Rich Kleinfeldt is host of the broadcasts, along with Lee Anne Myslewski, who creates and programs the Chamber Music at The Barns series.

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ienna in the late 18th century was a magnet for musicians arriving from throughout Europe, including the young keyboard virtuoso Ludwig van Beethoven.

In addition to giving performances, Beethoven wrote music for the then-uncommon combination of cello and piano. Hear the second of these Opus 5 sonatas along with works by Chopin and Shostakovich on Monday night, August 1 at 9 p.m., as Classical WETA 90.9 FM’s local concert broadcast Front Row Washington presents the Canellakis-Brown Duo in a Chamber Music at the Barns at Wolf Trap recital.

German-Korean pianist Christopher Park’s participation at the 2014 Stiftung Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival was really worth the trip.

Christopher Park His performance so impressed the jury he received the €20,000 Leonard Bernstein Award!

After debuts this past season with several European orchestras, Mr. Park made his U.S. debut in March at the Phillips Collection Sunday Concerts. On Monday, August 8 at 9 p.m., he performs Bach’s French COURTESY THE ARTIST

Suite No. 2, Beethoven’s groundbreaking Op. 10 no. 3 sonata, and three movements from Stravinsky’s Petrushka.

Aficionados of early music immediately recognize the name Jordi Savall, founder of several ensembles including Hespèrion XXI and Les Concerts des Nations.

Others know of his awardJordi Savall winning viol performance for the bestselling soundtrack of Alain Corneau’s 1991 film Tous les Matins du Monde.

Giving over 140 concerts a year, Mr. Savall is featured in his Phillips Collection debut on Front Row Washington, Monday, August 15 at 9 p.m., in a program titled “The Spirit of the Viol” with works by Bach, Marin Marais, Tobias Hume and others.

Since presenting their inaugural concert in 2008, Pro Musica Hebraica founders Charles and Robyn Krauthammer’s goal was to bring “lost and neglected masterpieces of Jewish classical music” to the concert stage.

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Beethoven, Bach and More on Front Row Washington

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Classical for Washington

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