March 2019 - WETA Magazine

MARCH 2019 MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS

Music for March on WETA TV 26/HD

Nat King Cole, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Celtic Woman, Soul and Pop classics & more Also, Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece; new season of Call the Midwife; Charles at 70; Jane Eyre; and Midsomer Murders, Series 14 C1_WETA_March_2019.indd 1

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n March, WETA presents a wide variety of special programs as part of our spring membership campaign, a time when we raise vital funds in support of our many services to the public. Among our offerings this month are an array of engaging music, lifestyle and travel programs, in addition to two notable new specials that spotlight WETA production partners — our good friends Ken Burns and Henry Louis “Skip” Gates, Jr. A Conversation with Ken Burns features an extended interview with Ken about his stellar career in film; and Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: Uncovering America celebrates Skip Gates’ extraordinary work as a scholar, filmmaker and author. In April, we look forward to the premiere of a fascinating new film project from Skip and WETA, Reconstruction: America After the Civil War, on WETA TV 26/HD and PBS stations nationwide. Stay tuned as well for Ken’s next major series, Country Music, a co-production with WETA that rolls out nationwide in September. Learn about these and other upcoming WETA projects below this column. Enjoy our entertaining March specials, and thank you for your support.

Sharon Percy Rockefeller, President & CEO, WETA

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Coming Soon from WETA!

ETA and its production partners produce superb programs for national and local audiences, creating engaging productions that illuminate America’s collective history and celebrate our diverse culture. In coming months, exciting new programs are slated to air.

On April 9 and 16, an absorbing new four-hour historical documentary, Reconstruction: America After the Civil War, from scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and WETA, premieres nationwide. Gates presents the definitive story of the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself amidst profound loss, massive destruction and revolutionary social change. On April 29, another informative new WETA history documentary, Korea: The Never-Ending War, confronts the myth of the “Forgotten War,” exploring the conflict, its global consequences and its legacy.

Then, on May 3, the annual WETA co-production The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song celebrates the extraordinary career in music of Emilio and Gloria Estefan with an all-star concert. The Estefans are the first married couple or musicianssongwriters of Hispanic descent to receive the honor. The performance will include José Feliciano, Il Volo and Cyndi Lauper among other artists; Rita Moreno and Andy Garcia host.

Also in May, WETA will premiere a new installment in its portfolio of “decades” history specials spotlighting the Washington area. Created exclusively for local viewers, Washington in the 2000s will revisit major events, people and developments in the new millennium, from the 9/11 attacks and the Beltway sniper to the return of Major League Baseball and the District’s new wave of revitalization.

In the fall, watch for the latest major production from WETA’s decades-long collaboration with Ken Burns. This year, WETA and Florentine Films will proudly premiere nationwide the documentary series Country Music beginning September 15. The epic new 16-hour production chronicles the history of this American art form, exploring how country music evolved through the 20th century. The series features never-before-seen footage and photographs — and interviews with more than 80 musical artists.

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Via Antenna Comcast 800 (in the D.C. area)

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March Highlights on WETA TV 26/HD

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Drama in March on WETA TV 26/HD

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Call the Midwife, Series 8 airs Sundays at 8 p.m., starting March 31 Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece airs at 9 p.m., March 31 & April 7

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

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he popular drama Call the Midwife returns this month with a new eightepisode season, featuring more stories from the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House convent, which serves the East End London neighborhood of Poplar. At the start of Season 8, it is spring of 1964. With the additions of two new Sisters, Nonnatus House feels full once more. The new episodes continue to explore complex medical and personal situations on the midwifery and district nursing rounds as the team faces issues including interracial adoption, cleft palate, sickle cell and more. And for one of the protagonists, romance could be on the horizon.

New on Masterpiece in March is the drama Mrs. Wilson, starring Ruth Wilson (Luther) in the true-life story of her own grandmother Alison Wilson’s love and betrayal. In the storyline, a widowed woman confronts her husband’s past and true identity — was he a spy or a swindler? Major Alexander Wilson, an author of spy novels, did real intelligence work for Britain during World War II. In marrying him, Alison entered a plot as tangled as one of Alec’s fictions. Iain Glen portrays the glamorous, seductive operative in the mold of a debonair James Bond; co-starring are Keeley Hawes, Fiona Shaw and Anupam Kher.

Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70 & King Charles III on Masterpiece Thursday, March 28 at 8 & 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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ith exclusive access to The Prince of Wales in his 70th birthday year, the BBC documentary film Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70 follows the British heir to the throne over the course of a year, both at work and behind the scenes, at home and abroad. Filmmaker John Bridcut (Elizabeth at 90 – A Family Tribute) also interviews those who know Charles best: his wife The Duchess of Cornwall, and his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Prince Charles’s 70th birthday marked half a century of his involvement in public affairs. In the film, the longest-serving heir to the throne discusses his ongoing charitable work and looks ahead to his future role as monarch. Following the documentary, WETA reprises King Charles III on Masterpiece, starring Tim Pigott-Smith (The Jewel in the Crown) in the television adaptation of the 2016 hit Broadway play that imagines Prince Charles’ ascension to the throne following Queen Elizabeth’s death.

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March Specials on WETA TV 26/HD Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli @ 60

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njoy an international celebration of acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli’s 60th birthday. World renowned for being equally at home in the worlds of popular music and opera, Bocelli is featured in a birthday tribute that spotlights both sides of the tenor’s career with a program of well-known arias spectacularly staged at Italy’s Arena di Verona. Also included are songs from Bocelli’s new CD, Si, performed at a party in the picturesque Italian coastal town of Porto Venere. Special guests include musical artist Josh Groban and Bocelli’s son Matteo (above), who joins his father for a performance of the duet “Fall on Me.” The program repeats March 7 at 8 p.m.

Original production funding for Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli @ 60 is provided by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the Irene Diamond Fund, Rosalind P. Walter, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, The Starr Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, and PBS.

My Music: Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs

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Tuesday, March 5 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

J Lubinsky’s My Music series presents a centennial celebration of the immortal Nat King Cole — born March 17, 1919 — with the first special to present full performances of Cole’s greatest hits and cherished standards. Actor Martin Sheen hosts. The elegance, warmth and beauty of Cole’s voice is all but unmatched in the history of popular music. Rarely seen footage from Cole’s groundbreaking 1950s variety show paints a nostalgic portrait of the artist. The program features performances of passionate ballads “Mona Lisa,” “Unforgettable” and “When I Fall in Love,” in addition to “Too Young,” “I Love You (For Sentimental Reasons),” “(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66,” “Sweet Lorraine,” “Stardust” and more. The program repeats March 7, 9:30 p.m. and throughout the next week.

What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David

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Saturday, March 9 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

new special hosted by Bette Midler presents a musical tribute to lyricist Hal David, who wrote some of the most enduring songs in American popular music. David’s partnership with composer Burt Bacharach resulted in dozens of Top 40 hit recordings that dominated the charts in the 1960s and early ’70s. Among their top songs are “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?,” “What the World Needs Now Is Love,” “Walk on By,” “The Look of Love,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” and “What’s New Pussycat.” Guests interviewed for the program include Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson, B. J. Thomas, music writer Francis Davis and NPR’s Terry Gross, presented along with footage of Aretha Franklin, Cher, Barbra Streisand, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, Glen Campbell and Warwick, the duo’s muse. The program repeats March 14 and 16 at 8 p.m.

Celtic Woman: Ancient Land Tues., March 12 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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ilmed at the enchanting 19th-century Johnstown Castle in Wexford, Ireland, a new special features music from Celtic Woman’s latest album Ancient Land, along with a selection of the ensemble’s repertoire of classics. The outdoor concert showcases the fiddle playing of Tara McNeill and the shimmering voices of Mairead Carlin and Éabha McMahon. The program also introduces the newest member of Celtic Woman, 21-year-old Megan Walsh, making her debut. Joining Celtic Woman are Irish dancers and a choir, as well as an orchestra and some of Ireland’s finest musicians playing an array of Celtic instruments, including Uilleann pipes, whistles, percussion and bagpipes. The program repeats March 17 at 7 p.m.

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A Conversation with Ken Burns Sunday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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n a March special, award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, a longtime WETA production partner, sits down to discuss his work as a historian, storyteller and curator of uniquely American subjects. Guided by journalist Don Shelby, Burns looks back on his early childhood experiences and influences that led him to pursue a career as a filmmaker. He shares anecdotes about notable personalities he’s worked with, stories gleaned from his research, and some memorable moments with people he’s interviewed in his nearly 40-year career. Since the Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, he has created some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made. Among his many co-productions with WETA are The Civil War; Baseball; Jazz; Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery; Frank Lloyd Wright; Mark Twain; Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson; The War; The National Parks: America’s Best Idea; The Roosevelts: An Intimate History; Jackie Robinson; and The Vietnam War. His major new film Country Music premieres September 15. A Conversation with Ken Burns repeats March 6 at 9:30 p.m. and March 8 at 8:30 p.m.

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: Uncovering America new program celebrates the life and work of Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar and WETA production partner Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Actor Courtney B. Vance hosts the program. A leading figure in American cultural life and one of its most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians and personalities, Gates has authored or co-authored 24 books and created 19 documentary films. His award-winning programs — including WETA co-productions Africa’s Great Civilizations, Finding Your Roots and Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise — have helped history come alive for tens of millions of people, often telling surprising and unexpected stories of our collective heritage. The special features appearances by distinguished guests, including Ken Burns; Jodie Foster; Jelani Cobb, author, historian and Professor of Journalism at Columbia University; Dr. Drew Gilpin Faust, historian and former President of Harvard; musical artist, producer and actor LL Cool J; and PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger, among others. The program repeats March 15 at 8:30 p.m.

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Sunday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

Josh Groban Bridges: In Concert from Madison Square Garden

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Monday, March 4 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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ilmed at New York’s Madison Square Garden last November, a new program features international superstar Josh Groban performing songs from his acclaimed eighth album Bridges, as well as a selection of classic songs and fan favorites from the last 20 years. Joining him on stage as special guests are Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel and Grammy Awardwinner Jennifer Nettles, along with a choir and orchestra. Menzel, known worldwide for her performance of the Oscar-winning song “Let It Go” from Frozen, joins Groban for the duets “Lullaby” and “Falling Slowly” from the Broadway show Once. Jennifer Nettles performs with Groban on “99 Years.” Possessing one of the most outstanding and instantly recognizable voices in music, Groban has entertained fans across the globe with his multi-platinum albums, top-selling DVDs, entertaining live performances, and comedic film and television appearances. The program repeats March 8 at 10 p.m. and March 10 at 9 p.m.

Rick Steves’ European Easter

aking a spring journey through Spain, Slovenia, Italy and Greece, Rick Steves experiences Easter holiday traditions in a variety of cultures. Ancient rituals of woolly beasts scaring away winter in Slovenia and elegant, masked Carnival parties in Venice are a prelude to the austerity of Lent. A few weeks later, Palm Sunday crowds fill St. Peter’s Square in Rome, and the streets of Sevilla are packed as the Passion of Christ unfolds day by day through Holy Week. The despair of Good Friday gives way to Easter Sunday, when joy of the Resurrection fills family gatherings, small-town festivals and churches all across Europe. The program repeats March 3 at 10:30 p.m. and March 20 at 9:30 p.m.

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Friday, March 1 at 10:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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March Highlights on WETA TV 26/HD Koko—The Gorilla Who Talks documentary film harkens back to 1971, when Project Koko started as Penny Patterson’s Ph.D. assignment to teach sign language to a baby gorilla. As Koko began to communicate with Penny, an intense bond formed between them and the teacher transformed into both mother figure and companion for more than four decades, while the public’s fascination with Koko made the gorilla a star.

Koko’s life was filmed every step of the way. More than 2,000 hours of footage exist, capturing the dramatic moments, many of which appear in this program, including Patterson’s battle to keep Koko from being reclaimed by the zoo where she was born, Patterson’s clash with academic critics who doubted the validity of her claims, the establishment of The Gorilla Foundation, and the image of Koko mourning the death of her kitten — a moment that brought her international fame. In June 2018, Koko died in her sleep, but this film stands as a remarkable testament to her abilities and relationships. The program repeats March 6 at 8 p.m.

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Monday, March 4 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26

Women, War & Peace, Season 2

Mon.-Tues., March 25-26 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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he landmark documentary series Women, War & Peace returns in Season 2 with stories of women’s role in dramatic conflicts and peace settlements around the globe. The original series Women, War & Peace premiered in 2011. Season 2 demonstrates how some of the biggest international stories of conflict, human rights struggles, and peace-making are shaped by women. An all-female set of directors presents four stories about women who risked their lives for peace, changing history in the process. Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs (March 25) spotlights an all-female political party in Northern Ireland; The Trials of Spring (March 25) relates the story of three Egyptian women in the Arab Spring who fight for the goals of the popular movement: bread, freedom and social justice; Naila and the Uprising (March 26) follows a non-violent women’s movement in the Palestinian struggle for freedom; and A Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers (March 26) follows one of the world’s few all-female peacekeeping units, as Bangladeshi women embark on a 2011 UN peacekeeping mission to Haiti.

Great Performances: Julius Caesar

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Friday, March 29 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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rom London’s Donmar Warehouse, Great Performances presents an acclaimed all-female production of Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s famous discourse on power, loyalty and tragic idealism, in this production set inside a women’s prison. The play offers a powerful dramatization of the catastrophic consequences of a political leader’s extension of power beyond constitutional confines — through an all-female lens. Phyllida Lloyd (The Iron Lady, Mamma Mia!) directed the production. The cast stars Tony Award-nominee Harriet Walter (Sense and Sensibility, Mary Stuart) as Brutus; Jackie Clune (Borderline) as Caesar; Martina Laird (EastEnders) as Cassius; and Jade Anouka as Mark Antony, among an ensemble cast. The women play male inmates and guards: Brutus wrestles with his moral conscience over the assassination of Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony manipulates the crowd with subtle and incendiary rhetoric to create frenzied mob violence. Performed in-the-round and enhanced by a guerilla filming style, the program creates a unique perspective on the Bard’s tragedy.

Major funding for Great Performances is provided by The Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the Irene Diamond Fund, Rosalind P. Walter, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, The Agnes Varis Trust, The Starr Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Phillip and Janice Levin Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The Abra Prentice Foundation, public television viewers and PBS.

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD March primetime simulcast listings.

Denotes WETA productions, co-productions and presentations

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Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli @ 60

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(from 7:30pm) A Conversation with Ken Burns

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Josh Groban Bridges: In Concert from Madison Square Garden

Koko—The Gorilla Who Talks (to 11pm) & The Best of the Joy of Painting: Special Edition (to 12m)

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My Music: Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs

The Power of Radical Kindness with Angela Santomero (to 11:30pm)

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Koko—The Gorilla Who Talks

A Conversation with Ken Burns (to 11pm) & Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich (to 12:30am)

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Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli @ 60

My Music: Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs (to 11pm) & A Conversation with Ken Burns (to 12:30am)

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Washington Week

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(from 7pm) My Music: Moments to Remember

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(from 7pm) Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs

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Aging Backwards 2 with Miranda Esmonde-White

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Celtic Woman: Ancient Land

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My Music: Moments to Remember

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What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David

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Washington Week

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What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David

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(from 7pm) Celtic Woman: Ancient Land

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Brain Secrets with Dr. Michael Merzenich

My Music: Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs (to 11:30pm)

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Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You

Deepak Chopra: The Spiritual Laws of Success (to 12m)

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What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David

Rick Steves’ European Easter (to 11pm) & Retire Safe & Secure with Ed Slott (to 1am)

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The Washington Cherry Blossoms: A Gift of Friendship

Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD (to 11:30pm)

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Washington Week

Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport 1963-65

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WETA Viewer Favorites

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WETA Viewer Favorites

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Antiques Roadshow: Washington, D.C.

Women, War & Peace: Season 2 (Pt 1 of 4. Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs)

Women, War & Peace: Season 2 (Pt 2 of 4. The Trials of Spring)

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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (Season 4 Ep: Relatives We Never Knew We Had)

Women, War & Peace: Season 2 (Pt 3 of 4. Naila and the Uprising)

Women, War & Peace: Season 2 (Pt 4 of 4.

A Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers)

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Nature: The Cheetah Children

NOVA: Secrets of the Shining Knight

Secrets of the Dead: King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom

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Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70

King Charles III on Masterpiece

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Washington Week

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Midsomer Murders, Series 14 (Ep 4 of 8. The Oblong Murders)

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Call the Midwife, Series 8 (Pt 1 of 8)

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Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD

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Washington Week

John Denver: Country Boy (to 11pm) & Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30 (to 12:30am) Victoria, Series 3 on Masterpiece (Pt 8 of 8)

A Conversation with Ken Burns

Masterpiece Preview: Les Misérables

Rick Steves’ European Easter (to 12m)

Josh Groban Bridges: In Concert from Madison Square Garden (to 11:30pm) What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David (to 11pm) & Aging Backwards 2 with Miranda Esmonde-White (to 12m)

Josh Groban Bridges: In Concert from Madison Square Garden My Music: Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs

Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD (to 12:30am) John Denver: Country Boy (to 12m)

The Washington Cherry Blossoms: A Gift of Friendship (to 11:30pm) Gutbliss with Dr. Robynne Chutkan (to 12m)

Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You (to 11:30pm)

Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: Uncovering America

Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport 1963-65

Kolkata with Sue Perkins

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Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli @ 60 (to 11:30pm) Deepak Chopra: The Spiritual Laws of Success (to 11:30pm)

Aging Backwards 2 with Miranda Esmonde-White

PBS NewsHour airs weeknights at 7 p.m.

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Rick Steves’ European Easter (to 12m)

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

Great Performances: Julius Caesar (to 11:30pm) The WETA Movie: Jane Eyre (to 11:30pm)

Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece (Pts 1 & 2 of 3)

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Amanpour and Company airs late weeknights (check listings).

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD March 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 5:30 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 12 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 — WETA production PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Judy Woodruff anchors. Visit pbs.org/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 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 Sat 3/2, 8am; Sun 3/3, 2:30pm; Tue 3/5, 3pm; Fri 3/8, noon; Sun 3/10, 10:30pm; Mon 3/11, 2:30pm; Tue 3/12, 11:30pm; Wed 3/13, noon; Sun 3/17, 1:30pm, 10:30pm; Mon 3/18, 3pm; Thur 3/21, 9:30pm; Fri 3/22, 2:30pm 10:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN EASTER — European travel expert Rick Steves takes a spring journey through Spain, Slovenia, Italy and Greece, celebrating the Easter Holy Week in a variety of cultures. He joins Andalusians carrying parade floats, Greek priests tossing showers of flower petals, and villagers blessing olive branches, plus feasting, fireworks and more, exploring a rich, fascinating mix of traditions. Repeats Sat 3/2, noon; Sun 3/3, 1pm, 10:30pm; Sun 3/10, 6am; Wed 3/20, 9:30pm 12M THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP — See Saturday, March 2, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD John Denver: Country Boy spotlights the man behind the music in a profile of the legendary popular singer-songwriter. His life and legacy are explored with friends, family and music colleagues.

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Sunday, March 3 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Victoria on Masterpiece concludes Series 3 with an episode in which the world’s eyes are on Britain’s Great Exhibition — and the Royal couple — at the Crystal Palace. Jenna Coleman stars as Victoria.

2 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-2AM: 6AM THE POWER OF RADICAL KINDNESS WITH ANGELA SANTOMERO — See the Tuesday, March 5, 9:30 p.m. listing. Rpts Sun 3/3, 9am, midnight; Sun 3/10, 11am 8:00 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 10:00 DEEPAK CHOPRA: THE SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS — Explore how understanding our true nature can lead to a sense of well-being, good health, fulfilling relationships, enthusiasm for life and material abundance. Integrative medicine and personal transformation expert Deepak Chopra offers timeless wisdom and practical steps to apply right away. Repeats Sun 3/3, 6am; Mon 3/4 midnight; Wed 3/6, 2:30pm; Wed 3/13, midnight; Sat 3/16, 9:30pm; Tue 3/19, 10pm; Thur 3/21, 1pm 12N RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN EASTER — R 1:30 AGING BACKWARDS 2 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — Many people think that how they age — whether or not they will remain mobile, healthy and pain free throughout their entire lives — is a matter of luck. But we have a choice in how we age. Former professional ballerina Miranda Esmonde-White uses science to explain that the fountain of youth is within each of us and explores how to access it. Repeats Wed 3/6, noon; Thur 3/7, 3:30pm; Sat 3/9, 6am, 11pm; Mon 3/11, 1:30pm, 8pm; Wed 3/13, 3pm; Sat 3/16, 1:30pm, 7pm; Sun 3/17, 9:30am; Wed 3/20, 3:30pm; Fri 3/22, noon, 8:30pm 2:30 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP — Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms grace the Tidal Basin each year and are a focal point for the nation as the country welcomes spring. This special WETA production spotlights the blossoming cherry trees, a gift of friendship from Japan in 1912, and explores the history of the trees and the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, one of the nation’s largest springtime celebrations. Repeats Wed 3/6, 1pm; Sat 3/9, 5:30pm; Sun 3/10, 9am, 12:30am; Tue 3/12, 10pm; Thur 3/14, 11:30pm; Fri 3/15, 1pm; Sat

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3/16, 11:30pm; Mon 3/18, 1:30pm; Tue 3/19, midnight; Thur 3/21, 8pm; Fri 3/22, 4:30pm 4:00 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — More than a decade after the release of The Brain Fitness Program in 2006, neuroscience pioneer Dr. Michael Merzenich is back with the latest research to reveal even more about brain training, 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 Mon 3/4, 3pm; Tue 3/5, noon; Wed 3/6, 11pm; Thur 3/7, noon; Thur 3/14, 2:30pm; Sat 3/16, 10am; Sun 3/17, 7:30am, 5:30pm; Mon 3/18, 8pm; Tue 3/19, 2:30pm; Wed 3/20, noon; Fri 3/22, 11pm 5:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:00 MY MUSIC: RHYTHM, LOVE & SOUL — A classic concert program hosted by the late 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 1970s. Artists include Gloria Gaynor, The Manhattans, Edwin Starr, Peaches & Herb, The Spinners, Thelma Houston and many others.

8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI @ 60 — Celebrate the world-renowned tenor with a concert spotlighting his popular music and opera repertoire including “Fall on Me” and songs from his CD “Si.” Also featured are Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli’s son Matteo. Repeats Sun 3/3, 4pm; Thur 3/7, 8pm; Fri 3/8, 4:30pm; Wed 3/13, 1:30pm; Thur 3/14, 4:30pm; Fri 3/15, 10pm 9:30 JOHN DENVER: COUNTRY BOY — An intimate profile spotlights the popular late singer-songwriter. His life and legacy are explored with friends, managers, family members, and the musicians who toured with him for decades. Repeats Mon 3/11, 10:30pm; Sat 3/16, 5:30pm; Mon 3/18, 4:30pm; Thur 3/21, 3pm 11:00 ROY ORBISON: BLACK & WHITE NIGHT 30 — Celebrate the 30th anniversary of an iconic concert by the famed rock ‘n’ roller at LA’s Coconut Grove, featuring an all-star lineup that includes Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J. D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Jennifer Warnes. Repeats Tue 3/5, 11:30pm 12:30AM GUTBLISS WITH DR. ROBYNNE CHUTKAN — See the Sunday, March 3, 7:30 a.m. listing.

Sunday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD A Conversation with Ken Burns goes behind the scenes with the accomplished documentary filmmaker in this career retrospective.

A comprehensive interview with the historian and storyteller touches on Burns’s many acclaimed films co-produced with WETA.

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3 Sunday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1:30AM: 6AM DEEPAK CHOPRA: THE SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS —R 7:30 GUTBLISS WITH DR. ROBYNNE CHUTKAN — Discover how true health begins in the gut with a guide to digestive wellness. Clearer skin, better mood, more energy and even a decreased risk for diseases like obesity and diabetes are all possible when you achieve a healthy gut. Repeats Mon 3/4, noon; Sun 3/10, 7:30am; Wed 3/13, 10:30pm 9:00 THE POWER OF RADICAL KINDNESS WITH ANGELA SANTOMERO — See the Tuesday, March 5, 9:30 p.m. listing. Repeats tonight, midnight; Sun 3/10, 11am 10:30 DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11:00 3 STEPS TO INCREDIBLE HEALTH! WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, M.D. — Dr. Joel Fuhrman addresses the crisis of obesity and chronic disease plaguing America, offering a plan for shedding weight quickly and reclaiming vitality and good health. Repeats Sun 3/17, 6am; Mon 3/18, noon, 11:30pm; Thur 3/21, 4:30pm 1:00 RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN EASTER — R 2:30 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 4:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI @ 60 — R 5:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:00 KOKO—THE GORILLA WHO TALKS — See the Monday, March 4, 9:30 p.m. listing. Repeats Mon 3/4, 1:30pm 7:30 A CONVERSATION WITH KEN BURNS — Award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker and WETA production partner Ken Burns discusses his work as a historian, storyteller and curator of uniquely American subjects. Guided by Peabody Award-winning journalist Don Shelby, Burns looks back on his early childhood experiences and influences that led him to pursue a career as a filmmaker. He shares anecdotes about the actors and notable personalities with whom he’s worked, stories gleaned from his research, and memorable moments with the scores of experts and everyday people he’s interviewed in his more than 35 years of

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 JOSH GROBAN BRIDGES: IN CONCERT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN — Join the global superstar with the instantly recognizable voice along with special guests Idina Menzel and Jennifer Nettles for this criticallyacclaimed, sold-out concert taped at the famed New York landmark. Repeats Tue 3/5, 1:30pm; Fri 3/8, 10pm; Sat 3/9, midnight; Sun 3/10, 9pm 9:30 KOKO—THE GORILLA WHO TALKS — Learn about Koko, the gorilla who redrew the line between people and animals for more than 40 years. In 1971, Penny Patterson began teaching sign language to Koko, unaware that this relationship would define both of their lives.

Repeats Tue 3/5, 4:30pm; Wed 3/6, 8pm; Fri 3/8, 1:30pm; Sat 3/9, 3:30pm 11:00 THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING: SPECIAL EDITION — A cult-like figure since his low-budget, unrehearsed and unedited Joy of Painting programs first aired in 1982, the late Bob Ross’ enduring popularity is attributable to more than just his paintings. His serene, nurturing disposition can serve as therapy for the weary, and his respect for nature and wildlife have helped heighten environmental awareness. This special features Ross working on his “Home in the Valley” painting and offers a look at his wet-on-wet painting technique. The show also explores the ways that Ross’s image, voice and catchphrases have become a part of the pop culture landscape. Repeats Fri 3/8, 11:30pm; Sat 3/9, 9am; Thur 3/21, noon 12M DEEPAK CHOPRA: THE SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS —R

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work. Repeats Mon 3/4, 4:30pm; Wed 3/6, 9:30pm; Thur 3/7, 4:30pm, 11pm; Fri 3/8, 8:30pm 9:00 VICTORIA, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — Jenna Coleman stars as the fearless young monarch; Tom Hughes portrays Prince Albert. Part 8 of 8. The White Elephant.

In the season finale, the world’s eyes are on the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park — and on the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon?

10:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN EASTER — R 12M THE POWER OF RADICAL KINDNESS WITH ANGELA SANTOMERO — R

5 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MY MUSIC: NAT KING COLE’S GREATEST SONGS — Celebrate the centennial of the timeless artist in this special featuring his greatest hits and cherished standards, including “Mona Lisa,” “Unforgettable” and “When I Fall in Love,” along with rarely seen footage from his variety show. Repeats Wed 3/6, 4:30pm; Thur 3/7, 2pm, 9:30pm; Sat 3/9, 2pm; Sun 3/10, 7pm; Mon 3/11, 4:30pm, 9pm; Mon 3/18, 10pm; Tue 3/19, noon; Wed 3/20, 4:30pm; Fri 3/22, 1pm

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Tuesday, March 12 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The Washington Cherry Blossoms: A Gift of Friendship, a WETA production, spotlights the Tidal Basin trees, a gift from Japan.

The annual National Cherry Blossom Festival begins March 20.

9:30 THE POWER OF RADICAL KINDNESS WITH ANGELA SANTOMERO — Explore how being kind can lead to a more fulfilled, happy, healthy and successful life. The creator of acclaimed children’s series Blue’s Clues and Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood reveals the hidden science behind the transformative power of kindness. Repeats Sun 3/10, 11am 11:30 ROY ORBISON: BLACK & WHITE NIGHT 30 — R

6 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 KOKO—THE GORILLA WHO TALKS — See the Monday, March 4, 9:30 p.m. listing.

9:30 A CONVERSATION WITH KEN BURNS — Award-winning, critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker and WETA production partner Ken Burns discusses his work as a historian, storyteller and curator of uniquely American subjects. Guided by Peabody Award-winning journalist Don Shelby, Burns looks back on the influences that led him to pursue his career, and his experiences in more than 35 years of filmmaking.

11:00 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R

7 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI @ 60 — See the Saturday, March 2, 8 p.m. listing.

9:30 MY MUSIC: NAT KING COLE’S GREATEST SONGS — See the Tuesday, March 5, 8 p.m. listing.

11:00 A CONVERSATION WITH KEN BURNS — 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 A CONVERSATION WITH KEN BURNS — See the Wednesday, March 6, 9:30 p.m. listing.

10:00 JOSH GROBAN BRIDGES: IN CONCERT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN — See the Monday, March 4, 8 p.m. listing.

11:30 THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING: SPECIAL EDITION — See the Monday, March 4, 11 p.m. listing.

9 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1:30AM 6AM AGING BACKWARDS 2 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — R

7:00 AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: STUFFED — See today’s noon listing.

9:00 THE BEST OF THE JOY OF PAINTING: SPECIAL EDITION —R 10:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — See the Thursday, March 14, 9:30 p.m. listing.

12N AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: STUFFED — All around the world and for generations, people have enjoyed stuffing dough with a variety of fillings, from ravioli and dumplings, to pierogies and empanadas. In this special, host and chef Chris Fennimore explores this concept of stuffed foods that crosses borders and culinary traditions, and he shows how to prepare some of these classic comfort foods at home. This new installment of America’s Home Cooking includes five cooking segments: dough, bread, vegetables, meats & fish, and desserts. Repeats Sat 3/16, 6am 2:00 MY MUSIC: NAT KING COLE’S GREATEST SONGS — R 3:30 KOKO—THE GORILLA WHO TALKS — R 5:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 5:30 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP — R 7:00 MY MUSIC: MOMENTS TO REMEMBER — Patti Page, Nick Clooney, Peter Marshall, Wink Martindale and The Lawrence Welk Show’s Mary Lou Metzger co-host performances and archival classics from the late 1950s and early 1960s pop era. Musical artists include Frankie Laine, the Four Lads, Four Aces, Four Freshmen, Roger Williams and the Platters — with archival performances from Rosemary Clooney, Perry Como and Nat King Cole. Repeats Sun 3/10, 1pm; Tue 3/12, 3:30pm; Wed 3/13, 8pm; Thur 3/14, noon; Sat 3/16, 2:30pm; Sun 3/17, 11am 9:30 WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: WORDS BY HAL DAVID — Join host Bette Midler for this musical tribute to pop music hit-maker and lyricist Hal David. The special features interviews with his close collaborators Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick, along with Valerie Simpson, B.J. Thomas and others, along with music-clip performances from Aretha Franklin, Cher and more artists. Repeats Sun 3/10, 3:30pm; Tue 3/12, noon; Thur 3/14, 8pm; Fri 3/15, 4:30pm, 11:30pm; Sat 3/16, noon, 8pm; Wed 3/20, 8pm 11:00 AGING BACKWARDS 2 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — R 12M JOSH GROBAN BRIDGES: IN CONCERT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN — R

10 Sunday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-2AM: 6AM RICK STEVES' EUROPEAN EASTER — R 7:30 GUTBLISS WITH DR. ROBYNNE CHUTKAN — R 9:00 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP — R 10:30 DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11:00 THE POWER OF RADICAL KINDNESS WITH ANGELA SANTOMERO — R 1:00 MY MUSIC: MOMENTS TO REMEMBER — R 3:30 WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: WORDS BY HAL DAVID —R 5:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 5:30 HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.: UNCOVERING AMERICA — A special program celebrates the life and work of the award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar and WETA production partner. A leading figure in American cultural life and one of its most renowned, respected and popular cultural historians and personalities, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has authored or co-authored 24 books and created 19 documentary films. His programs on PBS have helped history come alive for vast audiences, often telling surprising and unexpected stories of our collective heritage. Among program participants are filmmaker and WETA partner Ken Burns and PBS President & CEO Paula Kerger. Repeats Mon 3/11, noon; Wed 3/13, 4pm; Fri 3/15, 8:30pm; Sun 3/17, 3pm 7:00 MY MUSIC: NAT KING COLE’S GREATEST SONGS — R 8:30 PBS PREVIEW: LES MISÉRABLES ON MASTERPIECE — Learn about the six-part adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic novel slated to premiere in April. Dominic West, David Oyelowo and Lily Collins star.

9:00 JOSH GROBAN BRIDGES: IN CONCERT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN — R 10:30 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 12:30AM THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP — R

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14 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: WORDS BY HAL DAVID — See the Saturday, March 9, 9:30 p.m. listing.

9:30 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 Fri 3/15, 2:30pm; Sat 3/16, 8am; Tue 3/19, 8pm 11:30 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP — R

Sunday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: Uncovering America celebrates the life and work of the renowned, respected and popular historian, author and filmmaker — a WETA production partner on the ongoing series Finding Your Roots and historical documentaries that include the new film Reconstruction: America After the Civil War, April 9 & 16.

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 AGING BACKWARDS 2 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — Many people think that how they age — whether or not they will remain mobile, healthy and pain free throughout their entire lives — is a matter of luck. But we have a choice in how we age. Former professional ballerina Miranda Esmonde-White uses science to explain that the fountain of youth is within each of us and explores how to access it. R 9:00 MY MUSIC: NAT KING COLE’S GREATEST SONGS — Celebrate the centennial of the timeless artist in this special featuring his greatest hits and cherished standards, including “Mona Lisa,” “Unforgettable” and “When I Fall in Love,” along with rarely seen footage from his variety show. R 10:30 JOHN DENVER: COUNTRY BOY — R

12 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 CELTIC WOMAN: ANCIENT LAND — Delight in the shimmering voices and enchanting music of this new concert filmed with the Celtic Woman ensemble at the beautiful Johnstown Castle in Wexford, Ireland. The special features new music from the group’s latest album, Ancient Land, along with a selection of classics.

Repeats Sun 3/17, 7pm; Tue 3/19, 4pm 10:00 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP — Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms grace the Tidal Basin each year and are a focal point for the nation as the country welcomes spring. This special WETA production spotlights the blossoming cherry trees, a gift of friendship from Japan in 1912, and explores the history of the trees and the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, one of the nation’s largest springtime celebrations. R 11:30 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R

16 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1AM 6AM AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: STUFFED — R 8:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — R 10:00 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R 12N WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: WORDS BY HAL DAVID —R 1:30 AGING BACKWARDS 2 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — R 2:30 MY MUSIC: MOMENTS TO REMEMBER — R 5:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 5:30 JOHN DENVER: COUNTRY BOY — R 7:00 AGING BACKWARDS 2 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — R 8:00 WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: WORDS BY HAL DAVID —R 9:30 DEEPAK CHOPRA: THE SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS —R

13 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MY MUSIC: MOMENTS TO REMEMBER — See the Saturday, March 9, 7 p.m. listing.

10:30 GUTBLISS WITH DR. ROBYNNE CHUTKAN — Discover how true health begins in the gut with a guide to digestive wellness. Clearer skin, better mood, more energy and even a decreased risk for diseases like obesity and diabetes are all possible when you achieve a healthy gut. R 12M DEEPAK CHOPRA: THE SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS —R

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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 HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.: UNCOVERING AMERICA — A special program celebrates the life and work of the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar and WETA production partner. See the Sunday, March 10, 5:30 p.m. listing for details. R 10:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI @ 60 — Celebrate the world-renowned tenor with a concert spotlighting his popular music and opera repertoire including “Fall on Me” and songs from his CD “Si.” Also featured are Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli’s son Matteo. R 11:30 WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: WORDS BY HAL DAVID —R

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Sunday, March 17 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport 1963-65 features the famed trio in never-before-seen performances at the Rhode Island folk festival that convey the joy, optimism and turbulence of the 1960s era.

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17 Sunday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-2AM: 6AM 3 STEPS TO INCREDIBLE HEALTH! WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, M.D. — R 7:30 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R 9:30 AGING BACKWARDS 2 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — R 10:30 DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11:00 MY MUSIC: MOMENTS TO REMEMBER — R 1:30 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 3:00 HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.: UNCOVERING AMERICA — R 5:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 5:30 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R 7:00 CELTIC WOMAN: ANCIENT LAND — R 9:00 PETER, PAUL AND MARY AT NEWPORT 1963-65 — These never-before-seen performances by Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport ’63-’65 convey the joy, optimism and turbulence of an extraordinary era of change. Many of the songs hold an honored place in the soundtrack of ’60s activism in America. Repeats Wed 3/20, 2pm; Fri 3/22, 9:30pm 10:30 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 12:30AM SGT. PEPPER’S MUSICAL REVOLUTION — A program looks back at the creation and ongoing influence of the revolutionary 1967 Beatles album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” When the Beatles stopped playing live in 1966, they poured their energy into writing and recording, creating an album that was a performance unto itself. Released in 1967, the album was immediately a sensation and was recognized as a new chapter, not just in rock music, but in the history of all music. British television presenter Howard Goodall hosts. Repeats Thur 3/21, 11:30pm

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PBS NEWSHOUR BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R MY MUSIC: NAT KING COLE’S GREATEST SONGS — R 3 STEPS TO INCREDIBLE HEALTH! WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, M.D. — R

19 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — R 10:00 DEEPAK CHOPRA: THE SPIRITUAL LAWS OF SUCCESS —R 12M THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP — R

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8:00 WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW: WORDS BY HAL DAVID —R 9:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPEAN EASTER — R 11:00 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.

21 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP — R 9:30 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — R 11:30 SGT. PEPPER’S MUSICAL REVOLUTION — R

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.

8:30 AGING BACKWARDS 2 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — R 9:30 PETER, PAUL AND MARY AT NEWPORT 1963-65 — R 11:00 BRAIN SECRETS WITH DR. MICHAEL MERZENICH — R

23 Saturday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-6AM: 6AM-6PM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30PM-6AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES

24 Sunday SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-5AM: 6AM-10:30AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 10:30 DEFENSE NEWS WEEKLY 11AM-5:30PM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES 5:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6PM-5AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES

25 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: WASHINGTON, DC — In a reprised broadcast, return to Washington, D.C. to see a 1964 Chrysler Turbine model and manual; a circa 1840 temperance banner; and a circa 1925 oil painting by Jessie Willcox Smith, the Philadelphia artist famous for her depictions of children. Repeats Tue 3/26, 3pm 9:00 WOMEN, WAR & PEACE, SEASON 2 — Episode 1 of 4.

Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs. Discover the story of the Catholic and Protestant women who come together during Northern Ireland’s bloody civil war and fight to ensure that human rights, equality and inclusion shape the historic Good Friday Agreement peace deal.

Repeats Tue 3/26, 4pm; Wed 3/27, 1pm 10:00 WOMEN, WAR & PEACE, SEASON 2 — Episode 2 of 4. The Trials of Spring. Follow three Egyptian women as they put their lives and bodies on the line fighting for justice and freedom. The film tells the story of Egypt’s Arab Spring, the human rights abuses that came to define it, and the women willing to risk everything. Repeats Tue 3/26, 5pm; Wed 3/27, 2pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with global thought leaders on contemporary issues. Repeats noon tomorrow

26 Tuesday Mon.-Tues., March 25-26 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Women, War & Peace, Season 2, filmed in Northern Ireland, Egypt, Palestine and Haiti (above), spotlights women who are changing the rules of engagement in conflict hotspots around the globe.

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. — In a reprised episode from Season 4, a WETA coproduction, Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. spotlights ancestral stories. Relatives We Never Knew We Had. Actresses Téa Leoni and Gaby Hoffmann’s lives have

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Repeats Fri 3/29, 1pm; Sun 3/31, 4pm 9:00 KING CHARLES III ON MASTERPIECE — The hit Broadway show King Charles III is adapted for television. A 2016 Tony nominee for Best Play, the drama imagines Prince Charles’ ascension to the throne following Queen Elizabeth’s death. Tim Pigott-Smith (The Jewel in the Crown) stars. Repeats Fri 3/29, 4pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

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27 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: THE CHEETAH CHILDREN — For nearly two years in the forested hills of Zimbabwe, wildlife cameraman Kim Wolhuter shadowed a wild cheetah family on foot, to reveal in intimate detail the cubs’ remarkable journey to adulthood and their mother’s dedication in raising them. Repeats Thur 3/28, 5pm 9:00 NOVA: SECRETS OF THE SHINING KNIGHT — Discover what it was like to be a knight in shining armor and follow the historic armor-manufacturing process. Join master armorers as they re-engineer the Greenwich armor — considered some of the greatest ever made — and then put it to the test. Repeats Thur 3/28, 4pm; Sun 3/31, 2pm 10:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: KING ARTHUR’S LOST KINGDOM — Uncover new archaeological evidence at Tintagel that suggests the legend of King Arthur started in a prosperous and sophisticated trading village in 5th-century Dark Ages Britain following the departure of the Romans.

Repeats Thur 3/28, 3pm; Fri 3/29, 2pm; Sun 3/31, 3pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

30 Saturday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-6PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM NEW SCANDINAVIAN COOKING 6:30 JULIE TABOULIE’S LEBANESE KITCHEN 7:00 CIAO ITALIA 7:30 NIGELLA: AT MY TABLE 8:00 JOANNE WEIR GETS FRESH 8:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE 9:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: WASHINGTON, DC 10:00 THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR 11:00 A CHEF’S LIFE 11:30 PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE 12N YAN CAN COOK: SPICE KINGDOM 12:30 SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS

28 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 PRINCE, SON AND HEIR: CHARLES AT 70 — With exclusive access to the Prince of Wales in his 70th birthday year, this intimate and revealing BBC film follows the British heir to the throne over the course of a year, both at work and behind the scenes, at home and abroad.

Filmmaker John Bridcut also speaks to Charles himself and those who know him best, his wife The Duchess of

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been shaped by family mysteries. They are introduced to the identities and life stories of their biological ancestors, thanks to DNA detective work. Repeats Wed 3/27, 5pm 9:00 WOMEN, WAR & PEACE, SEASON 2 — Episode 3 of 4.

Naila and the Uprising. Discover the story of a courageous, nonviolent women’s movement that formed the heart of the Palestinian struggle for freedom during the 1987 uprising. One woman must make a choice between love, family and freedom. Undaunted, she embraces all three. Repeats Wed 3/27, 3pm 10:00 WOMEN, WAR & PEACE, SEASON 2 — Episode 4 of 4. A Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers. Embark on a risky yearlong U.N. peacekeeping mission into earthquake-ravaged Haiti with an all-female Bangladeshi police unit. Leaving their families behind, these police officers shatter stereotypes as they rise in the name of building peace. Repeats Wed 3/27, 4pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

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Thursday, March 28 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD King Charles III on Masterpiece adapts the hit Broadway show for television. A 2016 Tony nominee, the drama imagines Prince Charles’ ascension to Britain’s throne. Tim Pigott-Smith stars.

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 3/30, 6:30pm 8:30 KOLKATA WITH SUE PERKINS — Comedian Sue Perkins explores the story of India through the life of one of its most beguiling and exuberant cities, Kolkata. From its grand history as the seat of British Imperial power to its modern reincarnation as a center of commerce, the past, present and future of India co-exist here like nowhere else. Through encounters with people from every strata of society, Perkins unravels the strands that make the megacity work. Repeats Sun 3/31, 5pm 9:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: JULIUS CAESAR — Experience Shakespeare as never before in an all-female production from the Donamr Warehouse. Tony Award-nominee Harriet Walter stars in director Phyllida Lloyd’s interpretation of the Shakespeare masterpiece. Set in a women’s prison, the performance offers a powerful dramatization of the catastrophic consequences of a political leader’s extension of power beyond constitutional confines.

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Saturday, March 30 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Midsomer Murders, Series 14 stars Neil Dudgeon and Jason Hughes as police detective team DCI John Barnaby and DS Benjamin Jones.

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

WETA KIDS ON WEEKDAYS

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Saturday, March 30 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The WETA Movie: Jane Eyre features a 1944 adaptation of the Charlotte Brontë novel, starring Joan Fontaine and Orson Wells.

1:00 BAKING WITH JULIA 1:30 LIDIA’S KITCHEN 2:00 IN JULIA’S KITCHEN WITH MASTER CHEFS 2:30 JACQUES PÉPIN: MORE FAST FOOD MY WAY! 3:00 MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL 3:30 MARTHA BAKES 4:00 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN 4:30 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED 5:00 CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 5:30PM-12:02AM: 5:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:00 THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 2 — Follow 12 amateur bakers in their quest to be named Britain’s best. Judges are Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood, and Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins provide comic relief. Part 1 of 10. Repeats Sun 3/31, 11pm 8:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 14 — NEW TO WETA TV 26/HD! Neil Dudgeon stars as new detective DCI John Barnaby, joining DS Benjamin Jones (Jason Hughes) in police investigations in the seemingly idyllic (fictional) English county of Midsomer. Episode 4 of 8. The Oblong Murders. Jones goes undercover at the Oblong Foundation after one of the cult’s young female members disappears suddenly. He and Barnaby soon start digging into an old case involving the death of a couple in a boat explosion.

9:30 THE WETA MOVIE: JANE EYRE — In Robert Stevenson’s 1944 romance-drama, Charlotte Brontë’s gothic heroine loves her moody employer, who keeps a dark secret hidden from her. Joan Fontaine, Orson Welles and Margaret O’ Brien star. (1:37) Repeats Sat 3/31, noon 11:06 SECRETS OF SELFRIDGES — Two words are synonymous with Selfridges: luxury and London. However, the department store was the brainchild of an American — Harry Gordon Selfridge — who coined the expression “The customer is always right” and brought about a revolution in the way Londoners shopped. This program reveals the grandiose store’s hidden stories and delves into the mind of its ambitious creator.

31 Sunday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-12N. 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 11:30 FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 12N-12M: 12N THE WETA MOVIE: JANE EYRE — (1:37) R 2:00 NOVA: SECRETS OF THE SHINING KNIGHT — R 3:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: KING ARTHUR’S LOST KINGDOM — R 4:00 PRINCE, SON AND HEIR: CHARLES AT 70 — R 5:00 KOLKATA WITH SUE PERKINS — R 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 BBC ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 7:00 DOWNTON ABBEY, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — WETA reprises the drama’s final season, following the Crawley

WETA KIDS AIRINGS IN BLACK; WETA TV 26 IN BLUE • Curious George, 5am • Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 5:30am • Sesame Street, 6am • Peg + Cat, 6:30am (6am) • Arthur, 7am (6:30am) • Ready Jet Go!, 7:30am (7am) • Wild Kratts, 8am (7:30am) • Nature Cat, 8:30am (8am) • Curious George, 9am (8:30am) • Let’s Go Luna!, 9:30am (9am) • Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 10am, 10:30am (9:30am, 10am) • Pinkalicious and Peterrific, 11am (10:30am) • Sesame Street, 11:30am (11am) • Splash and Bubbles, 12N (11:30am) • Dinosaur Train, 12:30pm • The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!, 1pm • Sesame Street, 1:30pm • Super WHY!, 2pm (5am) • Pinkalicious and Peterrific, 2:30pm • Let’s Go Luna!, 3pm • Nature Cat, 3:30pm • Wild Kratts, 4pm, 4:30pm Visit weta.org/kids • Odd Squad, 5pm, 5:30pm for full listings of • Arthur, 6pm, 6:30pm children’s programs • Ready Jet Go!, 7pm on WETA Kids • WordGirl, 7:30pm & WETA TV 26.

• Sesame Street, 8pm, 8:30pm • Cyberchase, 9pm (5:30am) • Odd Squad, 9:30pm • SciGirls, 10pm • Maya & Miguel, 10:30pm • Let’s Go Luna!, 11pm • Ready Jet Go!, 11:30pm • Arthur, 12M family during the mid-1920s. Part 2 of 9. Wedding plans hit a snag. Pigs lead to trouble for Edith and Marigold.

Thomas gets a hint. Anna has a secret appointment. Violet and Isobel lock horns over health care. {DVI} 8:00 CALL THE MIDWIFE, SERIES 8 — At the start of season eight of the drama series spotlighting a team of nursemidwives serving the Poplar neighborhood in London’s East End, it’s spring in 1964 and everyone is excited for the Queen’s Royal Birth. With the additions of two new Sisters, who have been sent to live and work with the team in Poplar, Nonnatus House feels full once more.

Part 1 of 8. Meet two new nuns and see how the midwives handle a complicated multiple birth.

9:00 MRS. WILSON ON MASTERPIECE — Meet Alison Wilson, a recent widow who discovers her spy novelist husband lived a double life. Determined to uncover the truth about the man she loved, she soon finds herself at the center of a mystery that proves truth can be stranger than fiction. Pts 1 & 2 of 3. Alec and Alison Wilson marry after meeting in the secret service during World War II. Two decades later, spy novelist Alec dies, and his real story begins to emerge. Alison tracks down his former partner, who was also deceived by Alec’s charms.

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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.

P.M. PROGRAMMING ON WETA UK IN MARCH SUNDAY

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• Secrets of Underground London • Jonathan Creek, Series 4 (starts 3/10)

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As Time Goes By

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As Time Goes By

As Time Goes By

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• Victoria, Series 3 on Masterpiece • Midsomer Murders, Series 14 (3/31)

• Doc Martin, Series 8 • Jonathan Creek, Series 4 (starts 3/9)

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Midsomer Murders, Series 14

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• Shakespeare & Hathaway • Miss Marple: Ordeal

By Innocence (3/17) • Murder on the Homefront (3:30pm, 3/24) • To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters (3/31) • Foyle’s War, Series 6 (4pm, 3/3, 3/10)

Waking the Dead

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Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

800 Words, Series 2 (starts 3/2)

• Meet the Lords • Mekong River with Sue Perkins (starts 3/25)

Midsomer Murders, Series 14 (2 hrs on 3/26)

Museum Secrets

800 Words, Midsomer Murders, Series 14 Series 2 (2 hrs on 3/21, 3/28)

Silk, Series 2 (Series 3 starts 3/24)

Museum Secrets

Pie in the Sky, Series 2 (except 3/26)

Jonathan Creek, Series 4

Spies of Warsaw (3/7, 3/14)

• Great British Baking Show Masterclass (3/3) • Meet the Lords • Mekong River with Sue Perkins (starts 3/31)

• Shakespeare & Hathaway • Amish Paradise (3/18) • Victoria & Albert: The Wedding (3/25)

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates Series 2 & 3

• Victoria, Series 3 on Masterpiece • Victoria & Albert: The Wedding (starts 3/27)

Jonathan Creek, Series 4

Museum Secrets (starts 3/3)

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• Meet the Lords • Mekong River with Sue Perkins (starts 3/24)

Pie in the Sky, Series 2

Doctor Blake Mysteries, Series 2

Midsomer Father Brown, Murders, Series 14 Series 5 (2 hrs on 3/20, 3/27)

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Series 2 (Series 3 starts 3/15)

• Victoria, Series 3 on Masterpiece • Victoria & Albert: The Wedding (starts 3/23)

• Museum Secrets • Attenborough’s Birds of Paradise (3/31)

Agatha Christie’s Marple

Jonathan Creek, Series 4

Spies of Warsaw (3/6-3/13)

800 Words, Series 2

• Shakespeare & Hathaway • The Secret Agent (starts 3/16)

Wolf Hall on Masterpiece

Dreamland, Series 2

Silent Witness, Series 18

• Victoria, Series 3 on Masterpiece • Tales from the Royal Wardrobe (3/26)

• Northanger Abbey (3/1) • Wuthering Heights (3/8-3/15) • Murder on the Homefront (3/22) • To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters (3/29, 2 hrs)

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Series 2 (Series 3 starts 3/19)

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• Shakespeare & Hathaway • Amish Paradise (3/17) • Victoria & Albert: The Wedding (3/24-31) Queen’s Garden | Royal Wives at War | Amish Paradise | Secrets of Her Majesty’s Secret Service | Secrets of Althorp

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Father Brown, Series 5

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Jonathan Creek, Series 4

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• Shakespeare & Hathaway • The Secret Agent (starts 3/22)

Indian Summers, Series 2 (11pm on 3/29; 2 episodes on 3/8, 3/15)

Midsomer Murders, Series 14

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

• Northanger Abbey (3/2) • Wuthering Heights (3/9-3/16) • Murder on the Homefront (3/23) • To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters (3/30, 2 hrs)

Pie in the Sky, Series 2 (6pm on 3/30)

BBC Antiques Roadshow (except 3/30)

• Spies of Warsaw • Amish Paradise (3/23, 3/30)

Silk, Series 2 (Series 3 starts 3/23)

• Spies of Warsaw • Silent Witness, Series 18 (3/23, 3/30)

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Saturdays at 9 p.m. starting March 16 on WETA UK

n engaging three-part BBC adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s 19th-century novel of espionage, anarchism, terrorism and repercussion stars Golden Globe nominee Toby Jones (The Hunger Games, Sherlock) as Anton Verloc, an unassuming Soho shopkeeper with a hidden life. Unbeknownst even to his loyal wife, Winnie (Vicky McClure, Line of Duty, Broadchurch), Verloc also works for the Russian embassy as a spy. Wishing to spur the London authorities into action against a group of local anarchists, his employers blackmail him into undertaking a mission: plant a bomb at the Greenwich Observatory to paint the anarchist group — rivals — as an organization sponsoring terrorism. Verloc abhors the idea of killing civilians, but if he fails, his identity as a spy will be exposed.

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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 ermine-trimmed 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?

The Mekong River with Sue Perkins n a four-part BBC miniseries, comedian-traveler Sue Perkins takes an epic journey up one of the world’s greatest rivers, traveling through Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and China to explore a region undergoing unprecedented change. The programs follow Perkins as she explores social and environmental issues, finds the lighter side of life on the Mekong, and meets the river’s idiosyncratic characters. The Mekong is Southeast Asia’s largest river, flowing through 3,000 miles of breathtaking landscapes: the high peaks of the Himalayas, the Tibetan plateau, the canyons of Chinese Yunnan, and Vietnam’s vast Mekong Delta. With her genial charm, Perkins brings to life the river’s compelling stories, encountering incredible natural phenomena along the way and presenting her insights with humor, warmth and respect.

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t his mysterious country windmill, illusionist Jonathan Creek (comedian-actor Alan Davies) devises spectacular stage stunts for a magician — and employs his extraordinary skills to crack baffling murder mysteries on the side. A new TV crime series recruits Jonathan’s talents and he is reunited with his ex-girlfriend and old sparring partner, Carla Borrego (Julia Sawalha; Absolutely Fabulous, Lark Rise to Candleford). Carla is a determined amateur detective, though she has no intention of playing Watson to this disheveled, laid-back Sherlock. In the six episodes of Series 4, the pair tackles the curious case of a policewoman who has been strangled to death inside an empty gym; the mystery of a girl whose hair was seemingly shorn by a kidnapper; the instance of a ghost hunter trying to communicate with his lover after a fatal boat accident; and more. Jonathan Creek repeats Thursdays at 10:30 p.m.

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n acclaimed Masterpiece series stars Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell — the brilliant, enigmatic consigliere to England’s King Henry VIII — who maneuvers within the treacherous Tudor court in the six-part drama Wolf Hall, based on Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels. The series follows Cromwell as he navigates the moral complexities that accompany the exercise of power. Damian Lewis (The Forsyte Saga; Homeland) portrays the king, haunted by his brother’s premature death and obsessed with protecting the Tudor dynasty by securing his succession with a male heir to the throne.

The star-studded cast includes Claire Foy (Little Dorrit; The Crown) as future queen Anne Boleyn; Anton Lesser (Endeavour); Mark Gatiss (Sherlock); and Jonathan Pryce (Cranford). BAFTA Award-winner Peter Kosminsky directs the production, adapted by Oscar nominee Peter Straughan (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).

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eraldine McEwan stars as crime novelist Agatha Christie’s spinster sleuth Miss Marple in ITV productions Nemesis (March 4), Ordeal by Innocence (March 11) and Towards Zero (March 18) and then Julia McKenzie takes over the role in A Pocket Full of Rye (March 25). McEwan played Marple in productions from 2004 to 2009 until retiring, and then McKenzie stepped in and took on the role through the completion of productions in 2013. In Nemesis, the sleuth receives a communication from a recently deceased millionaire, asking her to look into a crime. In Ordeal

by Innocence, Marple must uncover the jealousies behind a family’s façade. Towards Zero explores Marple’s investigation into the death of a friend. In A Pocket Full of Rye, Marple must crack the case of a poisoning and an additional murder in the victim’s household.

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90-minute murder mystery drama is set during the London Blitz of World War II. Patrick Kennedy (Boardwalk Empire, Parade’s End) portrays Dr. Lennox Collins, a passionate and brilliant Home Office pathologist at the cutting edge of forensic science who, undertaking his first murder case, investigates serial killings while the German Luftwaffe bombs Britain’s capital. When young women are found murdered, Collins and his newly recruited reporter-turned-secretary, Molly Cooper (Tamzin Merchant; Jane Eyre, The Tudors), clash with the police over just who the main suspect is. Employing groundbreaking forensic techniques, Lennox and Molly try to save a seemingly innocent man from the gallows and prove that there may be more to these murders than meets the eye.

Also this month: Midsomer Murders, Series 14 continues Wednesdays at 8 p.m.; 800 Words and Dreamland continue Thursdays at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., respectively; Hetty Wainthropp Investigates continues Fridays at 8 p.m. and Indian Summers Fridays at 10:30 p.m.; Victoria, Series 3 on Masterpiece continues Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Silk continues Saturdays at 10 p.m.; Museum Secrets continues Sundays at 9 p.m.; and Silent Witness continues Mondays at 10:30 p.m.

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he next day in the city jail we were searched for drugs.” This quotation from 20th-century activist Dorothy Day opens John Adams’ Passion oratorio, The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the featured work in this month’s NSO Showcase program. Peter Sellars’ libretto uses texts from the Old and New Testaments, as well as modern writings by Day, Rosario Castellanos, Rubén Dario, Louise Erdrich, Hildegard von Bingen, June Jordan and Primo Levi.

“It’s a work about women, justice, and the passion of Christ,” says Adams. “I felt that Jesus Composer John Adams spent his whole adult life among the homeless — our society’s castaways — the people we might give a dollar to but we don’t want to deal with.” Inspired by the life of Dorothy Day, The Gospel According to the Other Mary recounts Jesus’ final days from the viewpoint of Mary Magdalene and her siblings, Martha and Lazarus. Modernday social themes of police brutality and intolerance are interwoven with the biblical story.

When the National Symphony Orchestra performed the D.C. premiere of the work in celebration of Adams’ 70th birthday, The Washington Post declared “Noseda, NSO prove to have ‘Gospel’ truth.” The Post went on to congratulate Gianandrea Noseda for undertaking such a compelling work in his first season as music director: “it was an impressive, dramatic and passionate performance from the new director of the NSO.” The program starred mezzosoprano Kelley O’Connor as Mary, mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford as Martha and tenor Zach Borichevsky as Lazarus.

A trio of countertenors, Daniel Bubeck, Brian Cummings and Nathan Medley, joined the University of Maryland Concert Choir and the orchestra.

The National Symphony Orchestra continues to present significant new music this season, as part of this month’s DIRECT CURRENT festival at the Kennedy Center. This two-week celebration of contemporary culture will feature two NSO programs led by Teddy Abrams, including a work by Kennedy Center composer-in-residence Mason Bates, Philip Glass’s Itaipu and the world premiere of Lera Auerbach’s ARCTICA. ©CHRISTINE ALICINO

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lassical WETA weekly broadcast Choral Showcase features sacred music and song this month, beginning March 3 with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom with the Corydon Singers under Matthew Best. Composed in 1910, Rachmaninoff’s first large unaccompanied choral work honors an early Christian saint and writer. Considered too modernistic for the Eastern Orthodox Church at that time, and thus not as celebrated as the All-Night Vigil, it’s still a terrific work and will be performed by the Cathedral Choral Society March 17 at National Cathedral. We’ll present settings of the penitential prayer, Miserere (“Have The Harpist by A. Herbert mercy”) on March 10. Gregorio Allegri’s famous setting, composed exclusively for the Sistine Chapel, became more widely known after Mozart heard a performance and wrote it down from memory. Henryk Górecki’s Miserere, a powerfully moving work, was written for the nascent Solidarity movement in Poland in 1980.

On St Patrick’s Day, March 17, we’ll have a Cór Oiche (“choral evening”) of Irish Song and Chant: Irish folk songs sung by Celtic Ayres and the RTE Children’s Choir, plus 10th-century medieval chant and piping in praise of St Columba, an Irish saint who founded a monastery on the island of Iona and spread Christianity from Ireland to Scotland. March 24 brings Four Sacred Pieces by Giuseppe Verdi with the Chorus and Orchestra of the National Academy of St Cecilia under Antonio Pappano, and Igor Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus led by Georg Solti. On March 31, we feature music from the Reformation: two hymns by Martin Luther, followed by works based on those hymns: the motet Warum ist das Licht gegeben by Brahms, and Bach’s Cantata No. 80, Ein Feste Burg ist Unser Gott. From the Renaissance, we present The Great Service by English composer Thomas Tomkins. Join me for Choral Showcase, Sundays at 9 p.m.

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rom solo piano to the full symphony orchestra, there is a wide variety of concerts and something for everyone this month on the Classical WETA weekly broadcast Front Row Washington. Starting on March 4, we listen to a Phillips Collection concert featuring violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaya, and pianist Polina Leschenko. It’s a virtuosic and wild program of Poulenc, Bartók, Enescu and Ravel with an encore that you won’t want to miss! On March 11 we present the Schumann Quartet in a Phillips Collection concert performance of quartets written in memoriam by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky. The Quartet starts with Joseph Haydn (known as the father of the string quartet), however, and plays his Sunrise quartet, featuring a beautiful introduction that evokes daybreak. Our March 18 program is a solo piano concert — a recent performance from the Phillips Collection.

Henrik Måwe plays music in the first half by Jean-Philippe Rameau, Philip Glass and Frédéric Chopin. The second half is called Nordic Impressions, with music by Nordic composers Wilhelm Stennhamer and Jean Sibelius, in addition to 21st-century works by Anders Hilborg and Albert Schnelzer.

Our final program for the month, March 25, presents a performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.

Founded in 1954, the orchestra has established a reputation for thematic and inter-arts programming that features a mix of classical and contemporary music. World-renowned composer Jessica Krash, a Washington, D.C. native, collaborated with cellist Tanya Anisimova (a friend and musical partner for more than 20 years) and the orchestra in premiering her Cello Concerto. Starting with the opening movement, Krash gives some insight about her new work: “The beginning is like a forest, where you can hear things that you can’t see. The cello enters, calling. This becomes an allegro, moving into the daylight.”

She describes the March-scherzo movement as a “twinkle in the eye,” and in the last moments of the finale, “There emerges a bit of the cello ‘calling’ from the opening, and this time the unseen voices in the woods call to us too, parting words, as the cello becomes air.” The second half of the concert features an expectedly energetic rendition of Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony. Join me every Monday evening at 9 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM for Front Row Washington.

Classical WETA Opera House

Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcasts Saturdays at 1 p.m.

March 9:

Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment With Pretty Yende and Javier Camarena.

Enrique Mazzola conducts Wagner’s Das Rheingold With Wendy Bryn Harmer, Jamie Barton, Karen Cargill, Norbert Ernst, Gerhard Siegel, Greer Grimsle, Tomasz Konieczny, Günther Groissböck and Dmitry Belosselskiy.

Philippe Jordan conducts

March 23: Saint-Saens’ Samson et Dalila With Anita Rachvelishvili and Aleksandrs Antonenko.

Sir Mark Elder conducts

Ambrogio Maestri in Falstaff

March 30: Wagner’s Die Walküre (starts 12 p.m.)

With Christine Goerke, Eva-Maria Westbroek, Jamie Barton, Stuart Skelton, Greer Grimsley and Günther Groissböck.

Philippe Jordan conducts KEN HOWARD/METROPOLITAN OPERA

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March 16: Verdi’s Falstaff With Ambrogio Maestri.

Classical WETA: 90.9 FM Greater Washington; 88.9 FM Frederick; WGMS 89.1 FM Hagerstown Richard Farnes conducts

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The American Pre-Raphaelites Radical Realists

April 14 – July 21

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William Trost Richards, A Neglected Corner of the Wheatfield, 1865, oil on canvas, Private collection Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

The exhibition is made possible through support from the Terra Foundation for American Art. Major support for the exhibition is provided by the Henry Luce Foundation.

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