June 2018 - WETA Magazine

JUNE 2018 MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS

Endeavour, Season 5 on Masterpiece Plus Maigret, Tutankhamun, British Baking, June Music Specials & More on WETA TV 26/HD

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ummer has arrived in Greater Washington and with it come special June offerings on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD: performance, lifestyle, history programming and more as part of WETA’s midyear membership campaign; Mystery! programming on Masterpiece; and a slate of LGBT Pride Month programming as well. First in June, WETA presents a wide array of entertaining and informative pledge specials, including concert programs spotlighting soul, folk and rock music; a travel special from Rick Steves; reprised airings of our locally focused production Discovering Washington: Through the Lens; and much more. Fans of Masterpiece mysteries will welcome the muchanticipated new season of Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour, which extends from June through July. Masterpiece also anchors our Pride Month program lineup with the new drama Man in an Orange Shirt, featuring a cast headed by Vanessa Redgrave. Tune in for these WETA television presentations, and enjoy an additional treat — new episodes of The Great British Baking Show, which returns for an extended run.

The beginning of summer also reminds that the fall is just around the corner, bringing with it the midterm elections. Stay informed on all the news — and what it means — with WETA productions PBS NewsHour and Washington Week. We at WETA are delighted and proud that the NewsHour in May was honored with a prestigious Peabody Award; to learn more, find details below.

Thank you for your support of WETA.

Sharon Percy Rockefeller, President & CEO, WETA

PBS NewsHour Wins a Peabody Award WETA Production Honored for Reports on Russia

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ETA celebrates the bestowing of a George Foster Peabody Award on PBS NewHour for excellence in the News category for the 2017 series “Inside Putin’s Russia.” The award — honoring the most compelling and enlightening stories in television, radio and online media — was presented in a New York City ceremony on May 19. PBS NewsHour, a WETA production, received the award for the series of reports from Russia by special correspondent Nick Schifrin and producer/cameraman/editor Zach Fannin. Viewable now at pbs.org/newshour, the stories unearthed the roots of today’s Russia — why President Vladimir Putin remains popular, why the government acts the way it does, how its propaganda machine works, and where the conflict with the United States is likely to go. Produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, “Inside Putin’s Russia” represented one of the most robust reporting efforts in recent Nick Schifrin, PBS NewsHour memory from Russia by an American television program. Schifrin and Fannin spent months foreign affairs and defense planning, organizing, filming and editing the series, including seven weeks in Russia, traveling correspondent to more than a dozen cities and conducting 40 interviews. They were detained by Russian police twice. Schifrin and Fannin’s efforts were supported by producers Roman Stepanovych, Morgan Till, Patti Parson and James Blue; creative director Adam Sarraf; and executive producer and WETA senior vice president Sara Just.

“We are so honored by the Peabody Awards’ recognition of this work,” said Just. “At the NewsHour, and with our partners at the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, we are committed to shining a light and trying to help our audiences understand the world’s most complex issues — like the influence, power and priorities of Russia and Vladimir Putin.”

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June Mysteries on WETA TV 26/HD Sundays at 9 p.m. starting June 24 on WETA TV 26/HD

n Masterpiece Mystery! Shaun Evans returns for a fifth season of the popular series Endeavour as the young police detective Endeavour Morse, alongside Roger Allam as Detective Inspector Fred Thursday. The new six-episode series features more crimesolving in 1960s Oxford, picking up the narrative in early 1968 during the creation of Thames Valley Constabulary, which is combining city and county police resources.

The future of Morse’s Cowley police station is in question, as is the future of members of the investigative team there. Meanwhile, Joan has returned and Morse encounters her around town; DI Thursday is considering retirement; and simmering unrest in the Oxford underworld comes to boil. In the opening episode, “Muse,” Morse investigates cases as he struggles to mentor a subordinate assigned to him.

Funding for Masterpiece on PBS is provided by Viking and Farmers Insurance® with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The Masterpiece Trust.

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And Then There Were None

Sundays at 8 p.m., June 24-July 8 on WETA TV 26/HD

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star-studded adaptation of one of Agatha Christie’s most famous mystery novels, And Then There Were None, is set in 1939 as Europe teeters on the brink of war. The three-part miniseries follows 10 strangers, all with hidden pasts, who are drawn together by a mysterious invitation to an isolated island manor off the coast of England. When they arrive, their hosts fail to appear, and, as members of the party start to mysteriously die one by one, the others realize that a killer is among them, marking each murder according to the nursery rhyme “10 Little Soldier Boys.” Soon only a few souls remain and, though escape is impossible and trust is in short supply, they must band together to survive. The thriller features Aidan Turner, Sam Neill, Charles Dance, Miranda Richardson, Anna Maxwell Martin and Toby Stephens.

Thursday, June 28 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

n his first serious dramatic role, Rowan Atkinson (of comedies Mr. Bean and Blackadder) stars as novelist Georges Simenon’s legendary French detective Maigret in gripping crime stories set in 1950s Paris. The double feature airing June 28, 8-11 p.m., presents two cases. In “Maigret Sets a Trap,” a serial killer is stalking the streets of the seedy Montmartre district: five are dead and people are afraid to go out after dark. The newspapers are rife with speculation, and Chief Superintendent Maigret is without a lead and under enormous pressure to crack the case. He must risk everything — his career, his reputation and even others’ lives — to find the culprit. The second episode, “Maigret’s Dead Man,” focuses on the murder of a gambler with connections to a brutal gang from Czechoslovakia whose members are robbing and killing wealthy Parisians.

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For more June mysteries, tune in to Vera, Series 2 on Mondays, June 18 & 25 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD — and see pages 14-16 for the many offerings on WETA UK.

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June Specials on WETA TV 26/HD Nature: Sex, Lies and Butterflies

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Wednesday, June 6 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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utterflies have been flying around our planet for more than 50 million years, and today a dazzling array of nearly 20,000 different species inhabits the globe. The Nature program Sex, Lies and Butterflies — narrated by actor Paul Giamatti — follows the lives of these incredible and important insects from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to the emergence of the full-blown, winged creature. This vibrant special explores the astonishing survival techniques of butterflies, including their 360° vision, deceptive camouflage, chemical weaponry, and fantastic flight across continents. Through sophisticated macro-filming, viewers get a rare glimpse beyond the butterflies’ bright colors and fragile beauty as Nature follows them on one of the greatest migrations on Earth. The program repeats Sunday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, June 12 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD. Also on Nature this month is the miniseries Pets: Wild at Heart, airing Wednesdays, June 20 and 27 at 8 p.m.

Fleetwood Mac–The Dance

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Saturday, June 2 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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n 1997, the members of Fleetwood Mac — Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie and Stevie Nicks — reunited to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their phenomenally successful 1977 album Rumours. The program Fleetwood Mac–The Dance, filmed over three nights in an intimate setting at a sound stage in Los Angeles, features the band performing songs that have since become among the best known in rock history, including “Don’t Stop,” “The Chain,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams” and “You Make Loving Fun” as well as other favorites such as “Rhiannon,” “Say You Love Me,” “Sara” and “Tusk.” Fleetwood Mac originally formed as a blues band in 1967, but came to worldwide prominence in 1975 with their eponymous album Fleetwood Mac. With the release of Rumours, the group achieved unparalleled success: the record became one of the best-selling albums of all-time, remaining at #1 on the Billboard album charts for 31 consecutive weeks and receiving a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The program repeats Tuesday, June 5 at 8 p.m. and Friday, June 8 at 10:30 p.m.

The Migraine Solution

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Monday, June 4 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

igraine is one of the least understood and most mysterious chronic diseases.

Everyone at one time or another has had a bad headache, but for the 36 million Americans who have experienced a debilitating migraine, the affliction changes everything. The new science-based special The Migraine Solution unravels the mystery and debunks the myths surrounding the disorder, weaving together information from leading experts, interviews with patients, and medical animations that show the challenge of managing a migraine experience. The program travels from laboratories at Stanford University to New York City to the Mayo Clinic to meet leading scientists and researchers who are working to further understand the complex inner workings of migraine and how best to treat this very complex neurological disease with no easy answers. One leading voice is Mayo’s Dr. David Dodick, who shares a set of “best practices” recommended by top experts in migraine research. The program repeats Thursday, June 7 at 8 p.m. and Monday, June 11 at 10 p.m.

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My Music: Perry Como Classics: Till the End of Time Saturday, June 2 at 7 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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or more than 50 years, crooner Perry Como ranked as one of America’s most successful and beloved entertainers. Starting as a big band singer in the late 1930s, and becoming a radio star in the 1940s and a TV headliner in the 1950s and onward, Como was a warm and welcome presence in tens of millions of households for six decades, charting more than 100 hit songs along the way. Such classic records as “It’s Impossible,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Magic Moments,” “Round & Round,” “Home for the Holidays,” “And I Love You So,” “No Other Love,” “Hot Diggity,” “Till the End of Time” and dozens more made Perry Como the second most popular male singer of the 20th century on the record charts, behind Bing Crosby. Como was a television staple for over 40 years, and this My Music special presents a collection of the singer’s biggest hits from long-lost and newly restored episodes of his programs. Peter Marshall and Nick Clooney host the show, which also features warm remembrances from celebrities such as Carol Burnett, Kay Ballard, Regis Philbin, Jay Leno, Leonard Maltin, Richard Carpenter, Debbie Boone and others. The program repeats Sunday, June 3 at 3:30 p.m. and Monday, June 4 at 8 p.m.

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Rick Steves’ Great German Cities Friday, June 1 at 10:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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n this special program, travel expert Rick Steves explores Germany old and new, visiting five of the country’s most important cities: Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt and Nürnberg. From Baroque palaces to stunning modern skyscrapers, and from riverside promenades to rowdy beer halls, these cities are wonderful places to explore the country’s intriguing culture. Among many stops, Steves tours the waterfront in Hamburg; explores what may be the world’s largest collection of treasures in the so-called Green Vault of Dresden; journeys through Nürnberg’s secret underground tunnels; and visits the home of one of Europe’s most influential figures, Martin Luther. The program repeats Saturday, June 2 at 11:30 a.m. and Sunday, June 3 at 8:30 a.m. Also this month, WETA reprises Rick Steves’ Guide to Cuba, featuring a detour from Europe’s beaten path. Airing Saturday, June 2 at 6 a.m., the spirited slideshow lecture features Steves recapping the highlights of his trip to Cuba — delighting a live audience with memorable anecdotes, political insights and practical travel tips.

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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities Tuesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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he rich history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began before the end of slavery, flourished in the 20th century, and profoundly influenced the course of the nation — yet remains largely unknown. This latest documentary from Stanley Nelson (Black Panthers and Freedom Riders) explores the story of the rise, influence and evolution of HBCUs. A haven for black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries — and a path of promise toward the American dream — HBCUs have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field for more than 150 years. These institutions have nurtured some of the most influential Americans of our time, from Booker T. Washington to Martin Luther King, Jr., W.E.B. Du Bois to Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison to Oprah Winfrey, Alice Walker to Spike Lee. A key driver of black social, political and economic progress, HBCUs were also a place of unprecedented freedom for African American students and a refuge from the rampant racism that raged outside campus walls.

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Tutankhamun

Thursday, June 21 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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et against the desert sands, looming cliffs and baking heat of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, a four-part drama miniseries, spread over two decades, relates the true story of archaeologist Howard Carter’s epic quest to discover the lost tomb of the famed pharaoh Tutankhamun. Max Irons (son of actor Jeremy Irons) stars in the adventure, which airs in its entirety on June 21, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Carter finds evidence of the boy-king’s undiscovered tomb right at the heart of the valley.

Other archaeologists dismiss his theories as impossible — the area, they say, has been dug out. Only one man believes in Carter’s mission and puts up the money he needs: dashing British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon (Sam Neill), a born gambler, thrill-seeker and enthusiastic amateur archaeologist. Together, this unlikely pair from very different classes and backgrounds overcomes all odds — corrupt officials and rival digs, world war and revolution — in pursuit of their goal. It seems as if nothing can come between them until Carter’s relationship with Carnarvon’s daughter, Lady Evelyn (Amy Wren), tests the friendship to the limit.

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The Great British Baking Show

Fridays at 9 p.m. starting June 22 on WETA TV 26/HD

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he baking competition that has grown into a beloved international phenomenon returns for a fifth series this month, featuring the original cast of formidable judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood and hosts (plus emotional support and comic relief) Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc in a 10-episode season that has never before been seen in the U.S. Once again, 12 of Britain’s best amateur bakers don their aprons, enter the iconic tent and tackle culinary trials that increase in difficulty as the competition unfolds. Vying to be crowned star baker, challengers prepare three creations in each episode: a signature bake, which tests their creative flair and baking ability; the devilishly difficult technical challenge, in which contestants must bake creations using only ingredient lists and minimal instruction; and finally, the showstopper, designed to showcase fully each baker’s skill and creativity. Series 5, which starts with two episodes on June 22, features new contestants attempting some of the series’ most difficult challenges, from bagels to strudel, treacle tarts to choux gateaus.

LGBT Pride Month on WETA TV 26/HD

WETA marks LGBT Pride Month in June with a slate of special programming that includes a new Masterpiece drama, Man in an Orange Shirt, a tale of love outlawed and redeemed.

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Man in an Orange Shirt on Masterpiece Sun 6/17, 9pm; Rpts Mon 6/18, 4pm; Fri 6/22, noon POV: From This Day Forward Fri 6/22, 11:30pm Denial: The Dad That Wanted to Save the World Sat 6/23, 11:30pm Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart: American Masters Sat 6/23, 12:30am; Rpts Sun 6/24, 1:30pm Great Performances: Indecent Sun 6/24, 3:30pm Independent Lens: The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin Sun 6/24, 11pm POV: Memories of a Penitent Heart Tue 6/26, 11pm Independent Lens: Real Boy Wed 6/27, 11pm We’ll Meet Again: Coming Out Thur 6/28, 11pm Frontline: Growing up Trans Fri 6/29, 11:30pm

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD June primetime simulcast listings.

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Washington Week

In Principle (Ep 8 of 8) (New!)

Fleetwood Mac—The Dance

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Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich

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(from 7pm) My Music: Perry Como Classics: Till the End of Time

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(from 7pm) 50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary

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Nature: Sex, Lies and Butterflies

Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like (to 11pm) & Rick Steves’ Great German Cities (to 1am)

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The Migraine Solution

Discovering Washington: Through the Lens (to 11pm) & Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD (to 1am)

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Washington Week

50 Years with Peter, Paul and Mary

Fleetwood Mac—The Dance (to 12:30am)

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(from 7pm) Discovering Washington: Through the Lens

My Music: Rhythm, Love & Soul

Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich (to 12m)

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(from 7:30pm) Nature: Sex, Lies and Butterflies

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My Music: Rhythm, Love & Soul

The Migraine Solution (to 11:30pm) & Nature (Butterflies) (to 1am)

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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

Nature: Sex, Lies and Butterflies (to 11:30pm) & Suze Orman (to 1:30am)

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Great Performances: Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy

Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich (to 11:30pm)

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Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD

Discovering Washington: Through the Lens (to 11:30pm)

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Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You (to 12m)

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Man in an Orange Shirt on Masterpiece (to 11pm) & WETA Viewer Favorites

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Antiques Roadshow: Omaha, NE

Check, Please! DC (Ep 7 of 12)

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Civilizations (Pt 6. Paradise on Earth)

Civilizations (Pt 7. Color and Light)

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Nature: Wild at Heart: Playful Creatures

NOVA: Dawn of Humanity (to 11pm) & Particle Fever (to 1am)

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Tutankhamun (Pts 1-4 of 4) (to 12m)

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Washington Week

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(from 7pm) Doc Martin, Series 7 (Pts 4-6 of 8) (to 9:32pm)

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And Then There Were None (Pt 1 of 3)

Endeavour, Series 5 on Masterpiece (Pt 1 of 6. Muse)

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Antiques Roadshow: Vintage Oklahoma City

Check, Please! DC (Ep 8 of 12)

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Civilizations (Ep 8. The Cult of Progress)

The Great War: American Experience (Pt 2 of 3) (to 11pm) & POV: Memories of a Penitent Heart (to 12m)

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Nature: Pets: Wild at Heart: Secretive Creatures

NOVA: Rise of the Superstorms

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Maigret (Ep 1 of 2. Maigret Sets a Trap)

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(from 7pm) Doc Martin, Series 7 (Pts 6-8 of 8) (to 9:32pm)

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Benise: Fuego! Spirit of Spain (to 12m)

Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like

Memory Rescue w/ Daniel Amen, MD (to 12:30am)

The Migraine Solution (to 11pm) & Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller (to 1am) Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich (to 11:30pm)

Great Performances: Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (to 11pm) & Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD (to 1am)

The Highwaymen Live at Nassau Coliseum

Check, Please! DC (Ep 7 of 12)

Check, Please! DC (Ep 8 of 12)

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PBS NewsHour airs weeknights at 7 p.m.

Vera, Series 2 (Ep 2 of 4. Sundancers) (to 11pm) & POV: Quest (to 12:30am) The Great War: American Experience (Pt 1 of 3) (to 12m)

The Great British Baking Show, Series 5 (Eps 1 & 2 of 10) (to 11pm) & Breaking Big (to 11:30pm) & POV: From This Day Forward (to 1am) The WETA Movie: High Society (to 11:30pm) & Denial: The Dad That Wanted to Save the World (to 12:30am) Check, Please! DC (Ep 7 of 12)

Vera, Series 2 (Ep 3 of 4. A Certain Samaritan) (to 11pm) & POV: Singing with Angry Bird (to 12m)

Wild Weather (to 11pm) & Independent Lens: Real Boy (to 12m)

Maigret (Ep 2 of 2. Maigret’s Dead Man) (to 11pm) & We’ll Meet Again: Coming Out (to 12m) The Great British Baking Show, Series 5 (Ep 3 of 10)

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Great Performances: Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific Symphony

The WETA Movie: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (to 11:17pm) & The Thin Man (to 1:02am)

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD June simulcast primetime listings, plus weekends for WETA TV 26

• Programming on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD is the same — simulcast — Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. through primetime programs, and weekends beginning at 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays.

• Please note that Saturday daytime listings that follow are for WETA TV 26 only unless otherwise indicated.

For complete 24-hour schedules of programs on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD, visit weta.org/tv.

• The weeknight primetime schedule on WETA TV 26 often repeats the next weekday afternoon on WETA TV 26.

• WETA TV 26 is devoted to children’s programming 5 a.m.–noon weekdays and 6–9 a.m. Sundays. For 24 hours of children’s programming each day, tune in to the WETA Kids channel. See page 13 for schedule information.

Program Key ■ — WETA productions, co-productions or presentations. R — Aired within the month.

Listings are accurate as of press time. For late-breaking program updates, visit weta.org/tv or call 703-998-2724.

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek.

8:30 IN PRINCIPLE — A new WETA public affairs production co-hosted by syndicated Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson and political news commentator Amy Holmes explores the framework of today’s news and political conversations, examining how history, faith and culture influence the larger discussions taking place in the country today. Gerson and Holmes interview guests from across the ideological spectrum in the worlds of politics, policy, the arts and academia.

Episode 8 of 8. Visit pbs.org/inprinciple.

9:00 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — You have the power to change your brain for the better.

That stunning fact was revealed to audiences with the release of The Brain Fitness Program in 2006. More than a decade later, the neuroscience pioneer, Dr. Michael Merzenich, who persuaded us that even adult brains can change their structure and function with mental experience, is back with the latest research to reveal even more, counseling that it’s never too late to improve our mental abilities. He explains how neuroplasticity affects the brain across the lifespan, exploring how to improve and maintain cognitive fitness. Repeats Sun 6/3, 5:30pm; Tue 6/5, 10pm; Wed 6/6, 3pm; Sat 6/9, 10am, 10:30pm; Sun 6/10, 6am; Tue 6/12, 3pm; Wed 6/13, 10pm 10:30 RICK STEVES’ GREAT GERMAN CITIES — In this travel special, expert Rick Steves explores five of Germany’s most important cities: Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg. From Baroque palaces to stunning modern skyscrapers, and from riverside promenades to rowdy beer halls, these cities are

Saturday, June 2 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Fleetwood Mac–The Dance presents a 1997 concert celebrating the greatest hits from the rock band’s best-selling album Rumours.

Above: Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac.

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Saturday, June 2 at 10:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Benise: Fuego! Spirit of Spain features nouveau Spanish flamenco music and dance with American guitarist Roni Benise.

wonderful places to explore the country’s fascinating culture. (2 hrs.) Repeats Sat 6/2, 11:30am, Sun 6/3, 8:30am; Mon 6/4, noon; Tue 6/5, 1am; Wed 6/6, 11pm; Tue 6/12, noon

2 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1:30AM: 6AM RICK STEVES’ GUIDE TO CUBA — Travel expert Rick Steves reports on the red tape, frustrations and rewards that come with travel in the home of rumba and rum, romance and revolution. In a spirited slideshow lecture, Steves recaps highlights of his trip, offering a virtual tour of Havana and much more, delighting a live audience with memorable anecdotes, political insights and practical travel tips.

7:00 INCREDIBLE AGING: ADDING LIFE TO YOUR YEARS — A special hosted by Meredith Vieira features interviews with some of the top researchers in gerontology, neuroscience, biology, nutrition and medicine to examine why we age, unravel stereotypes and assumptions about how we age, and show how to transcend the limitations of aging to navigate the path toward optimal health. Repeats Thur 6/7, 3pm 8:30 DISCOVERING WASHINGTON: THROUGH THE LENS — See the Sunday, June 3, 12:30 p.m. listing.

10:00 THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION — See the Monday, June 4, 9:30 p.m. listing. Repeats tonight; Sun 6/3, 7am 11:30 RICK STEVES’ GREAT GERMAN CITIES — R 1:30 FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — The best-selling author of “Aging Backwards” addresses the topic of chronic pain and offers a new approach to pain management. Repeats Sun 6/3, 11am 3:00 RETIRE SAFE & SECURE WITH ED SLOTT — What do recent tax code changes mean for you and your family, and how can you protect your hard-earned savings?

Retirement, tax and financial expert Ed Slott, CPA, explores these topics and more in this special. Repeats Tue 6/5, noon; Sat 6/9, 6am; Fri 6/15, 3pm

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5:30 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R 7:00 50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL AND MARY — See the Friday, June 8, 8:30 p.m. listing.

9:00 MISTER ROGERS: IT’S YOU I LIKE — Michael Keaton hosts a celebration of Fred Rogers’ beloved children’s series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which premiered 50 years ago and became a landmark in children’s television. Keaton, who once worked behind the scenes on the series at WQED in Pittsburgh, brings a personal perspective and new insights to the program. This special features favorite segments from the series, personal stories from Rogers’ wife Joanne and characters on the show, and interviews with numerous celebrities who have been influenced and inspired by Rogers.

Repeats Tue 6/5, 4:30pm; Wed 6/6, noon, 9:30pm; Thur 6/7, 1am 10:30 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — Psychiatrist, neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen offers advice on how to supercharge your memory and remember what matters most to you. Amen identifies major risk factors that destroy the brain, and shares his mnemonic to help people remember them. Knowing risk factors and how to overcome them, Amen suggests, is critical to rescuing one’s memory. Repeats Mon 6/4, 2pm; Thur 6/7, 11pm; Fri 6/8, 4pm; Sat 6/9, 1pm; Sun 6/10, 7:30am, 1pm, 11pm; Thur 6/14, 1:30pm, 8pm 12:30AM BENISE: FUEGO! SPIRIT OF SPAIN — R

Sunday, June 3 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like celebrates Fred Rogers’ pioneering children’s series, which premiered nationally 50 years ago.

4 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MY MUSIC: PERRY COMO CLASSICS: TILL THE END OF TIME — See the Saturday, June 2, 7 p.m. listing. R 9:30 THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION — Join experts and patients to unravel the mystery, debunk myths and learn best practices for managing migraines. This science-based special provides information from leading researchers on what causes migraines and what sufferers can do about them. Repeats Tue 6/5, 3pm; Thur 6/7, 8pm; Mon 6/11, 10pm; Thur 6/14, 11:30pm 11:00 KEN BURNS: AMERICA’S STORYTELLER — Join Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, George Lucas, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Sam Waterston, Doris Kearns Goodwin and others for a tribute to the acclaimed filmmaker and WETA production partner.

Repeats Tue 6/5, 1:30pm; Thur 6/14, 3pm, 1am 1AM FLEETWOOD MAC—THE DANCE — R

5 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 FLEETWOOD MAC—THE DANCE — See the Saturday, June 2, 8:30 p.m., listing. R 10:00 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — See the Friday, June 1, 9 p.m. listing. R 11:30 DISCOVERING WASHINGTON: THROUGH THE LENS — R 1AM RICK STEVES’ GREAT GERMAN CITIES — R

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3 Sunday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-2AM: 6AM EASY YOGA FOR DIABETES WITH PEGGY CAPPY — Cappy explores how yoga and the right diet can have a positive impact on life with diabetes. Interviews with doctors and first-person accounts from individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes explore how yoga and diet improved their lives.

7:00 THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION — R 8:30 RICK STEVES’ GREAT GERMAN CITIES — R 10:30 DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11:00 FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE —R 12:30 DISCOVERING WASHINGTON: THROUGH THE LENS — A WETA production celebrates the landmarks and history of the Washington, D.C. area, offering a bird’s-eye view of the region’s wonders — from the iconic monuments of the National Mall and the stately splendors of Mount Vernon and the White House, to the majesty of the Potomac River and the breathtaking natural beauty of Great Falls. Discover the stories of Washington and the surrounding areas that resonate with residents and visitors alike. Nicole Lacroix narrates. Repeats Tue 6/5, 11:30pm; Wed 6/6, 1:30pm; Thur 6/7, 9:30pm; Sat 6/9, 7pm; Tue 6/12, 1:30am; Thur 6/14, noon, 10pm; Fri 6/15, 4:30pm 2:00 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — See tonight’s listing.

3:30 MY MUSIC: PERRY COMO CLASSICS: TILL THE END OF TIME — R 5:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND

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5:00 MISTER ROGERS: IT’S YOU I LIKE — See the Sunday, June 3, 9 p.m. listing.

6:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 7:00 MY MUSIC: PERRY COMO CLASSICS: TILL THE END OF TIME — Join hosts Peter Marshall and Nick Clooney to enjoy Perry Como’s hit songs from long-lost and restored episodes of his 1950s-1980s TV shows. Carol Burnett, Regis Philbin, Jay Leno and others offer tributes. Repeats Sun 6/3, 3:30pm; Mon 6/4, 8pm; Wed 6/6, 4:30pm; Sat 6/9, 5:30pm 8:30 FLEETWOOD MAC—THE DANCE — Celebrate the greatest hits from the band’s best-selling album Rumours in this intimate concert recorded in 1997. Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie and Stevie Nicks perform “Don’t Stop,” “Go Your Own Way,” “The Chain” and more. Repeats Mon 6/4, 1am; Tue 6/5, 8pm; Fri 6/8, 2pm, 10:30pm 10:30 BENISE: FUEGO! SPIRIT OF SPAIN — Join “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” for a romantic and exotic journey of music and dance that celebrates the fire, passion and spirit of Spain. Benise adds his signature twist to classics such as “Granada,” “Malaguena,” “Moonlight Sonata” and more. Repeats Sun 6/3, 12:30am; Fri 6/8, 12:30am 12AM THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION — R

DISCOVERING WASHINGTON: THROUGH THE LENS A WETA PRODUCTION Sunday, June 3 at 12:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The WETA production Discovering Washington: Through the Lens spotlights local area landmarks and their intriguing history.

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6 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: SEX, LIES AND BUTTERFLIES — Explore the astounding abilities of butterflies — 360° vision, deceptive camouflage, chemical weaponry and fantastic flight. Look beyond their bright colors and fragile beauty and follow them on one of the greatest migrations on earth. {DVI} Repeats Thur 6/7, 4:30pm; Sat 6/9, 11:30am; Sun 6/10, 9am, 7:30pm; Mon 6/11, 11:30pm; Tue 6/12, 4:30pm, 10pm 9:30 MISTER ROGERS: IT’S YOU I LIKE — See the Sunday, June 3, 9 p.m. listing. R 11:00 RICK STEVES’ GREAT GERMAN CITIES — R 1AM 50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL AND MARY — R

7 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION — See the Monday, June 4, 9:30 p.m. listing. R 9:30 DISCOVERING WASHINGTON: THROUGH THE LENS — R 11:00 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 1AM MISTER ROGERS: IT’S YOU I LIKE — R

8 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek.

8:30 50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL AND MARY — A documentary celebrates the impact of the trio that brought folk music to America’s mass audiences, combining artistry with activism and inspiration over a period of a half-century. The program features performances

by Peter, Paul and Mary starting with the era of the group’s emergence in Greenwich Village, through the Civil Rights and anti-war eras, and into the 21st century. Repeats Sat 6/9, 3pm, midnight; Sun 6/10, 3pm 10:30 FLEETWOOD MAC—THE DANCE — R 12:30AM BENISE: FUEGO! SPIRIT OF SPAIN — R

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systems and policies affect our environmental and personal health. With myth-busting insights, easy-tounderstand science, and delicious recipes, the program offers a guide to achieving optimal weight and lifelong health. Repeats Mon 6/11, 2pm; Thur 6/14, 4:30pm BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R NATURE: SEX, LIES AND BUTTERFLIES — {DVI} R MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL AND MARY — R PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND MY MUSIC: PERRY COMO CLASSICS: TILL THE END OF TIME — R DISCOVERING WASHINGTON: THROUGH THE LENS — R MY MUSIC: RHYTHM, LOVE & SOUL — A classic concert program hosted by Aretha Franklin and Lou Rawls features 20 legends of R&B, Motown, and Soul, reuniting to perform their biggest romantic and soul hits from the 1960s and ’70s. Artists include Gloria Gaynor, The Manhattans, Edwin Starr, Peaches & Herb, The Spinners, Thelma Houston, and many more. Repeats Sun 6/10, 11am; Mon 6/11, 8pm; Wed 6/13, noon; Fri 6/15, midnight BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R 50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL AND MARY — R

10 Sunday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1AM: 6AM BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R 7:30 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 9:00 NATURE: SEX, LIES AND BUTTERFLIES — {DVI} R 10:30 DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11:00 MY MUSIC: RHYTHM, LOVE & SOUL — R 1:00 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 3:00 50 YEARS WITH PETER, PAUL AND MARY — R 5:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 5:30 TELL THEM WE ARE RISING: THE STORY OF BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES — See the Tuesday, June 12, 8 p.m. listing.

7:30 NATURE: SEX, LIES AND BUTTERFLIES — {DVI} R 9:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: BROADWAY MUSICALS: A JEWISH LEGACY — Why has the Broadway musical proven to be such fertile territory for Jewish artists of all kinds? Filmmaker Michael Kantor focuses on this question, arising from his Emmy-winning miniseries Broadway: The American Musical. Repeats Mon 6/11, 4pm; Wed 6/13, 8pm; Fri 6/15, 1pm 11:00 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R

11 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MY MUSIC: RHYTHM, LOVE & SOUL — See the Saturday, June 9, 8:30 p.m. listing. R 10:00 THE MIGRAINE SOLUTION — R 11:30 NATURE: SEX, LIES AND BUTTERFLIES — {DVI} R 1AM EASY YOGA: THE SECRET TO STRENGTH AND BALANCE WITH PEGGY CAPPY — Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age, who wants to increase strength and mobility. Peggy Cappy shows how yoga poses can increase range of motion, improve awareness of the body, help prevent bone loss and keep metabolism running efficiently.

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-2AM: 6AM RETIRE SAFE & SECURE WITH ED SLOTT — R 8:00 FOOD: WHAT THE HECK SHOULD I EAT? WITH MARK HYMAN, MD — In this special, Dr. Mark Hyman (The Blood Sugar Solution) looks at every food group and explains what we’ve gotten wrong, revealing which foods nurture our health and which pose a threat.

He asserts that oatmeal actually isn’t a healthy way to start the day, that milk doesn’t build bones, and that eggs aren’t the devil. Hyman also explains food’s crucial role in functional medicine and how food

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Tuesday, June 12 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities explores the pivotal role that these educational institutions have played in shaping American history, culture and national identity.

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13 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: BROADWAY MUSICALS: A JEWISH LEGACY — See Sunday, June 10, 9 p.m. R 10:00 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R 11:30 THE HIGHWAYMEN LIVE AT NASSAU COLISEUM — 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.” Repeats Fri 6/15, 8:30pm 1AM SURVIVAL GUIDE TO PAIN-FREE LIVING WITH PEGGY CAPPY — The yoga expert joins forces with yoga and neuromuscular therapist Lee Albert to show how “easy-to-do stretches” and “held positions” of the body can help relieve chronic pain, which now affects more Americans than the combined number of those living with cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Chronic pain can be managed with stretching and yoga that can help greatly relieve symptoms. Repeats Fri 6/15, noon

18 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: OMAHA, NE — Repeats Tue 6/19, 1pm; Wed 6/20, noon 9:00 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — A WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the Greater Washington restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers. Rose Previte hosts. Episode 7. Take a trip around the world with three unique local dining spots: guest reviewer selections include a traditional biergarten just outside Annapolis, Maryland, an eclectic Taiwanese restaurant and marketplace on H Street Northwest, and the flavors of Trinidad in Northwest D.C. Repeats Tue 6/19, 2:30pm; Wed 6/20, 1pm, 5:30pm; Fri 6/22, 8:30pm 9:30 VERA, SERIES 2: SUNDANCERS — Brenda Blethyn stars as DCI Vera Stanhope in a second season of mysteries based on the best-selling Inspector Stanhope books

by Ann Cleeves. Episode 2 of 4. Sundancers. Revenge is behind the clinical murder of Staff Sgt. Deverson, a soldier in charge of a bomb disposal unit, The Sandancers.

Deverson’s second in command, Ollie, who was killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device, was having an affair with his wife. The wife, Ollie’s family, and other members of the unit all come under suspicion and the death of another unit member confuses the investigation, which is not helped by the army closing ranks.

11:00 POV: QUEST — Watch an intimate film capturing eight years in the life of a black family from Philadelphia.

Follow Christopher “Quest” Rainey, and his wife, Christine’a “Ma Quest,” as they raise a family and nurture a community of hip-hop artists.

12:30AM AMANPOUR ON PBS — CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour discusses contemporary issues with global leaders and decision-makers.

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 TELL THEM WE ARE RISING: THE STORY OF BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES — A documentary from filmmaker Stanley Nelson (Black Panthers and Freedom Riders) explores the role that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played in the United States, shaping history, culture and national identity.

Repeats Wed 6/13, 4pm 10:00 NATURE: SEX, LIES AND BUTTERFLIES — {DVI} R 11:30 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 6/13, 2pm; Fri 6/15, 10pm 1:30AM DISCOVERING WASHINGTON: THROUGH THE LENS — R

S IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-5AM: 6 AM-10:30AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 10:30AM DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11AM-9PM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 9:00 MAN IN AN ORANGE SHIRT ON MASTERPIECE — Two love stories, 60 years apart, chart the changes and challenges in gay lives in England — from the era of jail terms to the onset of dating apps. Vanessa Redgrave stars in this drama scripted by best-selling novelist Patrick Gale. Repeats Mon 6/18, 4pm; Fri 6/22, noon 11PM-5AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek.

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15 Friday Mondays, June 18 & 25 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Crime drama Vera, Series 2 stars Brenda Blethyn as police detective Vera Stanhope; David Leon portrays colleague Sgt. Joe Ashworth.

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Tuesdays, June 19 & 26 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Miniseries Civilizations continues its exploration of art around the globe with three new episodes (double feature on June 19).

Above: Amiens Cathedral light show in Amiens, France.

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19 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 CIVILIZATIONS — A series surveys the history of art, from antiquity to the present, on a global scale. Programs reveals the role that art and creative imagination have played in forging humanity and spotlight works of beauty, ingenuity and illumination across cultures. Liev Schreiber narrates. Episode 6. Paradise on Earth. Explore one of humanity’s deepest artistic urges: the depiction of nature. But landscape painting is seldom a straightforward portrayal of observed nature; it’s a projection of dreams, idylls, escapes and refuges — the elusive paradise on earth.

9:00 CIVILIZATIONS — Episode 7. Color and Light. Explore the story of light and color in art — both in the search for greater realism and spiritual ecstasy. Journey from Gothic cathedrals and Indian courtly painting to modern art.

10:00 THE GREAT WAR: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Through stories of those whose participation has been largely forgotten, a three-part miniseries explores how World War I transformed America. Part 1 of 3. The series examines America’s tortured, nearly three-year journey to war. Reports of German atrocities and submarine attacks on American ships erode neutrality, finally leading to Wilson’s proclamation that “the world must be made safe for democracy.” {DVI} Repeats Thur 6/21, noon 12M AMANPOUR ON PBS

20 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: PETS: WILD AT HEART: PLAYFUL CREATURES — Delve into the secret world our pets inhabit, ruled by their intrinsic wild behavior, extraordinary senses and special skills. Using spy cameras, moving x-rays, ultra slow-motion and thermal imagery, filmmakers uncover pets’ hidden powers and secret lives. Playful Creatures.

Discover how the playful games of parakeets, marathon-running hamsters, wall-climbing cats, revered rabbits and Peruvian dogs are just a whisker away from the wild. {DVI} 9:00 NOVA: DAWN OF HUMANITY — NOVA and National Geographic offer access to an astounding discovery of ancient fossil human ancestors. Deep in a South African cave, a special team of experts has brought to light an unprecedented wealth of fossils belonging to a crucial gap in the record of our origins that spans the transition between the ape-like australopithecines (such as the famous Lucy) and the earliest members of the human family. {DVI} Repeats Thur 6/21, 2pm 11:00 PARTICLE FEVER — Follow six brilliant scientists for the launch of the Large Hadron Collider, built to recreate the conditions of the Big Bang and search for the Higgs boson elementary particle, marking the start of the biggest and most expensive experiment in the history of the planet. Repeats Thur 6/21, 4pm 1AM AMANPOUR ON PBS

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 TUTANKHAMUN — An adventure-drama follows the true story of archaeologist Howard Carter’s epic quest to find King Tut’s tomb. Carter (Max Irons) stumbles upon evidence of an undiscovered tomb of one of Egypt’s forgotten Pharaohs, Tutankhamun, in the heart of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Other archaeologists dismiss Carter’s theories, but Lord Carnarvon (Sam Neill) puts up the money for the dig. Together, this unlikely pair overcomes all odds — corrupt officials and rival digs, World War, Revolution — in pursuit of an impossible dream. Nothing can come between them until Carter falls in love with Carnarvon’s daughter, Evelyn (Amy Wren) Part 1 of 4. 1905-1914. Egyptologist Howard Carter, hired by Lord Carnarvon, finds evidence of the undiscovered tomb in Tutankhamun. But his dreams of making the archaeological find of the century are dashed by the outbreak of World War I. Repeats Fri 6/22, 2pm 9:00 TUTANKHAMUN — Part 2 of 4. 1918-1922. With the end of the war, Carter resumes his search for the lost tomb of Tutankhamun. He encounters Lord Carnarvon’s daughter, Evelyn, all grown up. They fall in love, but must keep their affair secret from her father. Repeats Fri 6/22, 3pm 10:00 TUTANKHAMUN — Part 3 of 4. 1922. Carter finally discovers the tomb, and untold riches within. But Egyptian officials try to seize the treasure. The discovery of Carter’s affair with Evelyn threatens to ruin Carnarvon’s friendship with Carter. Repeats Fri 6/22, 4pm 11:00 TUTANKHAMUN — Part 4 of 4. 1923. Carnarvon falls ill from blood poisoning, leading to a reconciliation with his daughter and Carter. But events force Evelyn back to England to deal with her family’s estate and Carter finds that she has made some important decisions.

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22 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek. Repeats Sat 6/23, 6:30pm 8:30 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — A WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the Greater Washington restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers. Rose Previte hosts. Episode 7. R 9:00 THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 5 — Follow 12 amateur bakers in their quest to be named Britain’s best in a new season not yet seen on public television.

As judges Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood create 30 new challenges to test their skill and creativity, hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are with them every step of the way. Episode 1 of 10. Follow 12 bakers who tackle

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Wednesdays, June 20 & 27 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Two-part series Nature: Pets: Wild at Heart explores how our pets’ wild side manifests itself, observing their instinctive behavior.

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The Philadelphia Story stars Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Celeste Holm.

(1:47) Repeats Sun 6/24, 11:30am 11:30 DENIAL: THE DAD THAT WANTED TO SAVE THE WORLD — A documentary that starts by examining one subject is altered by an unexpected twist that complicates and enriches the initial investigation. What begins as an exploration of energy use and abuse is derailed by the revelation of a staggering family secret that forces a new focus on the politics of gender identity. The energy debate and transgender issues, two thorny topics that at first glance seem miles apart, are ultimately united by the struggles of one man trying to confront issues that most people would prefer to ignore.

12:30AM LORRAINE HANSBERRY: SIGHTED EYES/FEELING HEART: AMERICAN MASTERS — See the Sunday, June 24, 1:30 p.m. listing. (2 hrs.)

24 Sunday Fridays, June 22 & 29 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The Great British Baking Show, Series 5 presents a new season of the popular amateur baking competition, featuring judges and hosts Sue Perkins, Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood and Mel Giedroyc.

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9:32 THE WETA MOVIE: HIGH SOCIETY — A socialite’s exhusband and a magazine writer show up for her Newport, Rhode Island, society wedding and cause havoc.

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For the Showstopper, they attempt to produce a cake that reveals a hidden design when sliced.

THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 5 — Episode 2 of 10. See how the 11 remaining bakers make 24 flatbreads for the Signature bake. The Technical challenge has them in a twist as they attempt an eight-strand plaited loaf. To stay in the tent, they must produce 12 sweet and 12 savory bagels for the Showstopper.

BREAKING BIG — Carlos Watson hosts explorations of the twists and turns on the road to thriving careers for notable figures in various fields. Eddie Huang. Follow restaurateur, author and television host Huang on his unique path to the American Dream.

POV: FROM THIS DAY FORWARD — In this independent film, meet an American family coping with one of life’s most intimate transformations. Sharon Shattuck’s father came out as transgender, living as Trisha. Her mother stayed with him. Now Sharon wants to understand how the family survived intact.

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ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-11:30AM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM-9AM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING 9:00 WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE 9:30 TO THE CONTRARY WITH BONNIE ERBE 10:00 THIS IS AMERICA AND THE WORLD WITH DENNIS WHOLEY 10:30 DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11:00 THE OPEN MIND SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 11:30AM-12:30AM: 11:30 THE WETA MOVIE: HIGH SOCIETY — (1:47) R 1:30 LORRAINE HANSBERRY: SIGHTED EYES/FEELING HEART: AMERICAN MASTERS — The biography series explores the life and work of the “A Raisin in the Sun” playwright and activist who played a significant role in the civil rights movement. LaTanya Richardson Jackson narrates. Anika Noni Rose is the voice of Lorraine Hansberry. The film also explores Hansberry’s concealed identity as a lesbian and the themes of sexual orientation and societal norms in her works.

3:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: INDECENT — See Paula Vogel’s Tony Award-winning drama, inspired by the true story of the controversial 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance.” The play with music looks at an explosive moment in theatrical history.

5:30 SCI-TECH NOW 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 DOWNTON ABBEY, SERIES 2 ON MASTERPIECE — WETA reprises the Masterpiece drama’s second season, which follows the lives of the noble Crawley family, and the staff that serves them, at their Edwardian country house. The all-star cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith and Elizabeth McGovern. Part 4 of 7. In the climactic battle of the war, Matthew and William go over the top to an uncertain fate. Vera plays a cruel endgame with Bates and Anna. And Daisy faces the severest test of her life. Repeats Mon 6/25, 1:30pm 8:00 AND THEN THERE WERE NONE — As Europe teeters on the brink of war in 1939, 10 strangers, all with hidden pasts, are drawn together by a mysterious invitation for

Tuesdays, June 19, 10 p.m./June 26, 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Three-part miniseries The Great War: American Experience examines how World War I transformed American society. Above: The Harlem Hellfighters (369th Infantry) return to New York City.

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11:00 POV: SINGING WITH ANGRY BIRD — Jae-chang Kim, nicknamed “Angry Bird,” runs a children’s choir in Pune, India. The kids’ parents, however, are reluctant to let them sing instead of work. To convince them, Angry Bird decides to train everyone to sing for a joint concert.

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Wednesday, June 27 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD NOVA: Rise of the Superstorms explores the devastation wrought by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. How can we predict such storms? Above: Residents of Beaumont, TX, use a boat to access their home in August 2017 after flooding caused by Harvey.

a weekend on an island off the coast of England. Oneby-one, the guests are killed by an unknown assailant, and those who remain must band together to survive.

The all-star cast includes Aidan Turner (Poldark), Sam Neill (Peaky Blinders), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), and Miranda Richardson (Harry Potter). Part 1 of 3. Ten strangers are drawn away from their normal lives to an isolated rock off the Devon coast. As the mismatched group waits for the arrival of their hosts, the weather sours and they find themselves cut off from civilization — with a murderer in their midst. Repeats Mon 6/25, 3pm; Fri 6/29, 12:30pm 9:00 ENDEAVOUR, SERIES 5 ON MASTERPIECE — Shaun Evans returns for a fifth season of the series as the young Endeavour Morse. Roger Allam also returns as Endeavour’s mentor, DI Fred Thursday, for more crime-solving in 1960s Oxford. Episode 1 of 6. Muse.

Past and present collide in Oxford as the auction of a priceless Faberge Egg gets underway at Lonsdale College, inciting a burglary attempt. Then, Morse and Thursday search for a serial killer. Morse struggles to mentor a young detective constable. Repeats Mon 6/25, 4pm; Fri 6/29, 1:30pm 10:30 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — A WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the Greater Washington restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers. Rose Previte hosts. Episode 7. R 11:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: THE UNTOLD TALES OF ARMISTEAD MAUPIN — Meet the frank and funny creator of the groundbreaking novels and television miniseries titled “Tales of the City” and follow his evolution from conservative son of the Old South to gay rights pioneer whose work has inspired millions. The program features Laura Linney, Olympia Dukakis and Ian McKellen. (90 min.)

25 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: VINTAGE OKLAHOMA CITY — Repeats Tue 6/26, 1pm; Wed 6/27, noon 9:00 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — A WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the Greater Washington restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers. Rose Previte hosts. Episode 8. Neighborhood favorites are up for debate, with guest reviewers discussing a groupfriendly Mexican eatery in Dupont Circle, a pizzeria with purpose in Shaw, and homestyle Indian fare in D.C.’s NoMa area. Repeats Tue 6/26, 3:30pm; Fri 6/29, 8:30pm (whole series repeats Thur 6/28, noon-6pm) 9:30 VERA, SERIES 2: A CERTAIN SAMARITAN — Brenda Blethyn stars as DCI Vera Stanhope. Episode 3 of 4. A Certain Samaritan. A shoe found in Newcastle matches another found on a dead body found in Portsmouth.

The victim had traces of drugs in his bloodstream, a wallet containing £300 and another man’s credit card.

The investigation includes a possessive mother, a girlfriend, a gay beekeeper dying of leukemia, and a local drug dealer. Vera’s private memories about her dead father are also stirred. Repeats Tue 6/26, 4:30pm

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 CIVILIZATIONS — A series surveys the history of art, from antiquity to the present, on a global scale. Liev Schreiber narrates. Episode 8. The Cult of Progress.

Examine the rise and fall of “progress” as an ideology, and see how the “civilizing” project that arose from Enlightenment ideas was fraught with contradictions that troubled European artists in different ways.

9:00 THE GREAT WAR: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Discover how World War I transformed America through personal stories. Part 2 of 3. The series follows America’s entry into the war as patriotism sweeps the nation, stifling free speech and dissent. A diverse group of men becomes the country’s first mass conscripted army, while women continue to demand the vote. {DVI} Repeats Wed 6/27, 4pm 11:00 POV: MEMORIES OF A PENITENT HEART — Follow filmmaker Cecilia Aldarondo’s investigation — both a love story and a tribute — of a buried conflict around her uncle Miguel’s death during a time when AIDS was synonymous with sin.

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27 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: PETS: WILD AT HEART: SECRETIVE CREATURES — Delve into the secret world our pets inhabit, ruled by their intrinsic wild behavior and abilities.

Secretive Creatures. Discover how our pets get in touch with their wild side. Schlieren photography makes smells visible, while moving x-rays, ultraviolet light and doggycams reveal how our pets experience their world through hidden channels of communication. {DVI} 9:00 NOVA: RISE OF THE SUPERSTORMS — Dive into the devastation wrought by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. How can scientists better predict these storms, and what does the 2017 season tell us about the likelihood of similar storms in the future? {DVI} 10:00 WILD WEATHER — An innovative documentary illustrates how weather works by performing and presenting brave, ambitious experiments that show how nature transforms simple ingredients such as wind, water and temperature into something spectacular and powerful.

11:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: REAL BOY — Meet Bennett, a transgender teen trying to find his voice as a musician, a son and a man. As he navigates his journey, his mother struggles to understand her child’s choice and provide him with the love and support he needs.

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28 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MAIGRET: MAIGRET SETS A TRAP — Rowan Atkinson stars in a dramatic role as Georges Simenon’s legendary Detective Maigret in two gripping crime stories set in 1950s Paris. Maigret Sets a Trap. It’s 1955, and Paris is enjoying a blisteringly hot summer, but it’s a city in the grip of fear. Several women have been murdered and Chief Inspector Maigret is under enormous pressure to find the killer. Repeats Fri 6/29, 3pm 9:30 MAIGRET: MAIGRET’S DEAD MAN — Rowan Atkinson stars as the legendary detective in a case that focuses on the murder of a gambler with connections to a brutal gang from Czechoslovakia whose members are robbing and killing wealthy Parisians. Repeats Fri 6/29, 4:30pm 11:00 WE’LL MEET AGAIN: COMING OUT — Ann Curry hosts a series spotlighting people whose lives crossed at pivotal moments. Coming Out. Join Curry as those whose lives were changed by the early days of the gay rights movement reunite. Tom wants to find the childhood friend who urged him to come out, while Paul seeks a fellow student who inspired him to stand up for his beliefs.

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9:32 WETA MOVIE: SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS — When an Oregon trapper decides to marry, his six rowdy brothers aim to follow suit, though not one has a sweetheart yet. Stanley Donen’s 1954 dance musical stars Howard Keel and Jane Powell. (1:43) 11:17 THE WETA MOVIE: THE THIN MAN — Sophisticated Nick and Nora Charles solve a murder mystery in the 1934 comic drama based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett.

William Powell and Myrna Loy star. (1:33) 1:02AM SECRETS OF THE MANOR HOUSE — Find out what really went on behind the stately walls of the British manor house a century ago. Look beyond fiction to the truth of lives lived and see how mounting pressures were poised to bring momentous changes. (60 min.)

Thursday, June 28 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Maigret, Series I stars Rowan Atkinson in a dramatic role as author Georges Simenon’s fictional great French detective. The June 28 double feature presents two cases set in 1950s Paris.

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29 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek. Repeats Sat 6/30, 6:30pm 8:30 CHECK, PLEASE! DC — A WETA TV 26 production offers an unfiltered look at the Greater Washington restaurant scene via a panel of citizen reviewers. Rose Previte hosts. Episode 8. R 9:00 THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 5 — Follow amateur bakers in their quest to be named Britain’s best. Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood are the judges, and Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins host. Episode 3 of 10. Watch the remaining 10 bakers try to wow Paul and Mary with unusual flavor combinations in tartes tartins.

A treacle tart in the Technical seems simple, but proves the downfall of some. Producing a Showstopper under the judges’ gaze is no easy task.

10:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ELLIS ISLAND: THE DREAM OF AMERICA WITH PACIFIC SYMPHONY — Experience Peter Boyer’s immersive musical story of Ellis Island immigrants through a Grammy-nominated orchestral score, narration and visuals. The performance is conducted by Carl St. Clair with readings by Barry Bostwick, Camryn Manheim and Michael Nouri.

11:00 BREAKING BIG — Carlos Watson hosts explorations of the twists and turns on the road to thriving careers for notable figures in various fields. Danai Gurira. See how Tony Award-nominated Gurira made the leap from storyteller to Hollywood superstar (Black Panther).

11:30 FRONTLINE: GROWING UP TRANS — Frontline explores the struggles and choices facing transgender kids and their parents. Through personal stories of children, parents and doctors, the film also examines medical interventions being offered.

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30 Saturday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-6PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM-6PM See the Saturday, June 23 listings.

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM-2AM: 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:59 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 7 — Part 6 of 8. R 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 7 — Parts 7 & 8 of 8.

The WETA Kids channel offers a safe haven for young viewers, presenting educational broadcasts 24 hours each day, seven days a week.

WETA KIDS ON WEEKDAYS WETA KIDS AIRINGS IN BLACK; WETA TV 26 IN BLUE • Sid the Science Kid, 5am • Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, 5:30am • Sesame Street, 6am • Wild Kratts, 6:30am, 7am (6am, 6:30am) • Ready Jet Go!, 7:30am (7am) • The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 8am (7:30am) • Nature Cat, 8:30am (8am) • Curious George, 9am (8:30am) • Pinkalicious and Peterrific, 9:30am (9am) • Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 10am, 10:30am (9:30am, 10am) • Splash and Bubbles, 11am (10:30am) • Sesame Street, 11:30am (11am) • Super WHY!, 12N (5am, 11:30am) • Dinosaur Train, 12:30pm • Peg + Cat, 1pm • Sesame Street, 1:30pm • Splash and Bubbles, 2pm • Curious George, 2:30pm • Pinkalicious and Peterrific, 3pm • Nature Cat, 3:30pm Tune in for a Wild Kratts • Wild Kratts, 4pm, 4:30pm marathon on Friday, June 15, • Odd Squad, 5pm, 5:30pm 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on WETA Kids and 6 a.m.-noon on WETA TV 26.

• Arthur, 6pm, 6:30pm • Ready Jet Go!, 7pm • WordGirl, 7:30pm • Sesame Street, 8pm, 8:30pm Visit weta.org/kids • Cyberchase, 9pm (5:30am) for full listings of • Bob the Builder, 9:30pm • SciGirls, 10pm children’s programs • Maya & Miguel, 10:30pm on WETA Kids • Bob the Builder, 11pm & WETA TV 26.

• Ready Jet Go!, 11:30pm • Arthur, 12M

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British Television at Its Best The WETA UK channel is devoted to the best in British television programming, presenting 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.

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Doctor Blake Mysteries, Series V (Series II starts 6/16)

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Series II

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Foyle’s War, Series V (except 6/24)

• Meet the Lords (starts 6/4) • The Blue Planet (starts 6/25)

Midsomer Murders, Series XIII

• I Want My Wife Back (6/6) • Upstart Crow (starts 6/13)

Midsomer Murders, Series XIII

Father Brown, Series VI (Series IV starts 6/29)

BBC Antiques Roadshow (except 6/2)

Call the Midwife, Series VII

• Globe Trekker (6/4) • Inside Christie’s (6/11-6/18) • Life (starts 6/25)

Happy Valley, Series II

Doctor Blake Mysteries, Series V (Series II starts 6/13)

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• Morocco to Timbuktu (6/3) • Meet the Lords (starts 6/10)

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The Commander, Series II

Doc Martin, Series IV (Series VII starts 6/13)

Hinterland, Series I (starts 6/7)

• Animal Super Parents (6/3-6/10) • Inside Christie’s (6/17-6/24)

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• Meet the Lords (starts 6/3) • The Blue Planet (starts 6/24)

Pie in the Sky, Series II

Midsomer Doctor Blake Mysteries, Series V Murders, Series XIII (Series II starts 6/12)

Father Brown, Series VI (Series IV starts 6/28)

• Death in Paradise, Hetty Wainthropp, Series II Series VII • Dancing on the Edge (starts 6/29)

• Animal Super Parents (6/3) • Inside Christie’s (6/10-6/17) • Life (starts 6/24)

Happy Valley, Series II (starts 6/4)

Doc Martin, Series IV (Series VII starts 6/12)

Silk, Series II

Call the Midwife, Series VII (starts 6/1)

• Victoria, Series II on Masterpiece (to 10:30pm on 6/23) • Shetland (starts 6/30)

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The Commander, Series II (starts 6/4)

• I Want My Wife Back (6/5) • Upstart Crow (starts 6/12)

• Sharpe, Series V (Sharpe’s Peril, 6/7) • Vera, Series VIII (starts 6/14)

Foyle’s War, Series VI/V

Hinterland, Series I (starts 6/2; 10:30pm on 6/23)

Father Brown, Series VI

MI-5, Series I (starts 6/5)

New Tricks, Series IX (Series I starts 6/22)

• Death in Paradise, Series VII (6/2) • The Commander, Series II (starts 6/9; 11:30pm on 6/23)

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Waking the Dead, Series V

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Downton Abbey, Series II/III (7pm on 6/2, 6pm on 6/9-6/23, 7pm on 6/30)

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ommissioned for 2016 to coincide with William Shakespeare’s 400th death anniversary, this gag-packed sitcom about the Bard’s fictional early life comes from the quill of BAFTA Awardwinning writer Ben Elton (Blackadder). David Mitchell stars as Will in his youth. Looked down upon by the literary establishment, the Bard is under pressure to churn out more work. Adding to his woes, he is undermined by his snooty rival Robert Greene, and his badly behaved parents are living in his house. Young Shakespeare feels that he is a great playwright in the making, if only he could catch a break. Packed with sparkling wordplay, Upstart Crow — airing in six parts as Season I — pays comic tribute to the greatest writer of the English language and reveals some surprising stories about where his best ideas came from.

Vera, Series VIII

Thursdays at 10 p.m. starting June 14 on WETA UK

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ed by BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning actress Brenda Blethyn, the crime drama Vera follows the investigations of the unorthodox but brilliant police sleuth DCI Vera Stanhope. In this newest, 2018 Vera series — Season VIII — based on the bestselling Inspector Stanhope novels by 2017 CWA Diamond Dagger recipient Ann Cleeves, the detective and her team are drawn into four more compelling cases: the body of a police officer discovered in an abattoir incinerator, a mysterious car crash, a suburban back-garden murder and the circumstances that led to the death of a teenage boy. Set around Newcastle and filmed in the stunning Northumberland countryside, Vera features complex and intriguing cases, atmospherically shot landscapes and engaging performances.

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n this three-part crime drama, Anna Maxwell-Martin stars as an outspoken, down-to-earth single mother, Merrily Watkins, who also happens to be a Church of England county vicar. Her bishop has total faith in her, so much so that he has offered Watkins the position of exorcist — plunging her into a dark and dangerous world in this series with a supernatural twist. Deeply human in her doubts and skepticism, Merrily reluctantly agrees to assist when police discover a body crucified in the woods. But as Merrily — and her family — are drawn further into the mystery, she must summon all her strength to fight the evil she uncovers amid a web of murder, abuse, power and lies. Based on the Merrily Watkins novels by Phil Rickman, the series is adapted by BAFTA-winning screenwriter Stephen Volk.

Meet the Lords

olitical stand-offs and class conflicts meld in this revealing documentary about life and reform inside the illustrious House of Lords in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Inside the institution’s gilded halls, rebellious peers attempt to derail the government, aristocrats fight to defend their birthright, and staff dressed in tights and wigs struggle to steer this extraordinary institution into the 21st century. Meet the Lords provides an insider’s glimpse into a world of bizarre rules and age-old traditions, in which staff carry swords and peers still dress in erminetrimmed red robes for grand ceremonies. Tensions build as the Lords face off with the government, the public and each other. What lies in store for the House of Lords? Will reformists succeed in overhauling the system or will the traditionalists win out?

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ward-winning dramatist Stephen Poliakoff’s story of passion and prejudice blows open the volatile world of 1930s London. Starring Golden Globe Award-winning Best Supporting Actress Jacqueline Bisset, in Dancing on the Edge it’s the height of the Jazz Age and one group of black musicians is poised to take London by storm. As the band grows in popularity and starts to mix with the upper classes, the intoxicating combination of music, money and parties pulls the characters into a glamorous but perilous world.

Soon the band begins to feel immune from the prejudice hovering beneath the surface of society, but the sudden death of one of the band members creates a catastrophic turn in their fortunes. The cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor (left), John Goodman; Tom Hughes; Joanna Vanderham; Matthew Goode; Angel Coulby; and Janet Montgomery.

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ETA UK reprises Welsh noir police drama Hinterland, set in the scenic, centuries-old town of Aberystwyth, Wales, a place where history, myth and tradition come face to face with modern life — and panoramic vistas and quaint facades hide a multitude of sins. Into this insular realm steps the enigmatic outsider DCI Tom Mathias (Richard Harrington, of Poldark), a brilliant but troubled sleuth on the run from his past. Together with his very capable and complex partner, hometown girl DI Mared Rhys (Mali Harries, of Foyle’s War), Mathias tackles murder cases from the windswept Welsh coastline to the badlands and beyond.

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n the popular drama based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, the hardworking midwives and nurse-nuns of Nonnatus House serve East London’s impoverished Poplar neighborhood, providing women’s health services to those most vulnerable and in need during the early 1960s. In this season’s eight episodes, the midwives have a new colleague: Leonie Elliott joins the cast as Lucille Anderson, a West Indian midwife who must contend with prejudice in her work. She and her colleagues — above, with Elliott: Jennifer Kirby as Valerie, Helen George as Trixie, and Charlotte Ritchie as Barbara — come up against leprosy, tokophobia, stroke, Huntington’s chorea and more as they aid women and families.

The Blue Planet & Life

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n epic documentary film about the world’s oceans by the BBC Natural History Unit airs in eight parts, narrated by renowned wildlife filmmaker Sir David Attenborough. The dazzling, award-winning series The Blue Planet (8 p.m.) travels the globe to explore the denizens and habitats of the open ocean and the deep, spotlighting coastlines and coral reefs, sea mammals, tidal and climatic influences and more as a complete biological system. Also starting this month is the 10-part series Life (9 p.m.), narrated as well by Attenborough. With cutting-edge cinematic techniques, the film spotlights the amazing variety of life on Earth and the spectacular, extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive.

Also this month: Happy Valley and The Commander enter Series II, Mondays at 9 and 10 p.m.; Downton Abbey on Masterpiece airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m., entering Series III on June 20; Silk, Series II continues Thursdays at 9 p.m.; Sharp concludes on Thursday, June 7, 10 p.m.; and Victoria, Series II on Masterpiece continues Saturdays at 9 p.m.

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his month’s NSO Showcase salutes the principals of the National Symphony Orchestra. We’ll remember Loren Kitt, who passed away last September, after a 46-year career as NSO Principal Clarinetist. This supremely elegant artist will be featured in Mozart’s sublime Clarinet Concerto, from a Kennedy Center performance recorded in April 2015 with Vassily Sinaisky conducting.

Concertmaster Nurit Bar-Josef will star in two French works, Chausson’s Poème and Massenet’s Méditation from Thaïs. Bar-Josef was appointed Concertmaster — the leader of the first violin section and the instrument-playing leader of the orchestra — of the NSO Principal Harp National Symphony Orchestra in 2001 (then the youngest such appointee to a major U.S. Adriana Horne orchestra) by Leonard Slatkin. A frequent soloist and chamber musician, she currently plays on a G.B. Guadagnini, 1773, the “ex-Grumiaux, ex-Silverstein.”

Principal Harpist Adriana Horne learned an important lesson early in her career. As she tells it, she was hired to play background music outdoors for a stargazing party. “As it got later into the evening it became freezing cold and very windy. The wind blowing through the harp strings made an extremely eerie howling that drowned out any music I was trying to play, so I finally gave up and let the wind play the harp...the wind is a better harpist than I am!”

On NSO Showcase, she’ll team up with guest violinist Ray Chen for Max Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy, recorded in the warmth of the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in March 2016.

For the grand finale, we’ll shine the spotlight on Principal Trombonist Craig Mulcahy for Christopher Rouse’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Trombone Concerto. “What is more fun than a trombone concerto?”, asks the Washington Post. “The trombone generally doesn’t get enough time center stage, or enough respect for its urbane, mellow, golden sound, though it tends to make quite an impact when it does get a turn to come forward.”

From the searing beauty of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto, to the delicacy of the Méditation from Thaïs, to the rousing Trombone Concerto, this month’s NSO Showcase is a well-deserved tribute to the orchestra’s extraordinary artists. Join us Wednesday, June 6 at 9 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM. NSO Principal Trombone Craig Mulcahy

Classical WETA Opera House

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

June operas are from Lyric Opera of Chicago June 2:

Verdi’s Rigoletto

June 23: Puccini’s Turandot

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Wagner’s Die Walküre

June 30: Bellini’s I Puritani

June 16: Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers

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he series Center Stage from Wolf Trap continues Saturday evenings at 9 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM, showcasing performances recorded from Chamber Music at the Barns. This month’s programs include the Trio Solisti with clarinetist David Krakauer performing Bartók and Moravec (June 2); pianists Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung performing Stravinsky and Piazzolla (June 9); the ensemble Antares performing Beethoven and Bates (June 16); the Aulos Ensemble performing works by Rameau, Balbastre, Couperin and Corrette (June 23); and Eugene Drucker, Lawrence Dutton and Paul Watkins, with Emily Daggett Smith, Colin Brookes and Alison Rowe, performing Bruckner and Brahms (June 30). Classical WETA’s Rich Kleinfeldt and Wolf Trap’s Lee Anne Myslewski host.

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