May 2015 - WETA Magazine

M AY 2015 MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS

Honored to Serve National Memorial Day Concert A Salute to the Troops: In Performance at the White House Arlington National Cemetery The Homefront

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his month, WETA again helps bring to the American public the special performance National Memorial Day Concert, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The annual event, airing on WETA TV 26, WETA HD and public television stations nationwide on May 24, honors American armed forces personnel and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

In the days surrounding Memorial Day, WETA presents an array of programming that spotlights America’s men and women in uniform, their service, and their families at home. These performance and documentary films are presented as part of a special new WETA community initiative, Honored to Serve. The initiative, which launched in April and will extend for two years, will help inform and educate the public about the people of the nation’s armed forces.

Despite more than a decade of war, many Americans are less connected than ever to those in uniform. Today a tiny percentage of Americans serve in the all-volunteer military, and a strong tradition of service within families means that the strains of active duty and redeployments are felt acutely within a community of military professionals that is small relative to the general population. Honored to Serve is aimed at helping viewers more fully recognize these citizensoldiers as an important, integral part of the American family, rather than viewing service personnel as “a force apart.”

This special programming will be of varying lengths, from brief interstitial segments to full documentary films.

In May, Honored to Serve programs include the National Memorial Day Concert, the WETA TV 26 film Arlington National Cemetery, the WETA production A Salute to the Troops: In Performance at the White House, and more.

Thank you for tuning in and for your support for WETA. Sharon Percy Rockefeller, President & CEO, WETA

The co-production of WETA and Florentine Films airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. beginning May 5 on WETA TV 26/HD

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ETA reprises Ken Burns’s acclaimed, epic 2014 documentary, which weaves the stories of President Theodore Roosevelt, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. The seven-part, 14-hour series, a co-production of WETA and Florentine Films, marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative. The film premiered in September, drawing more than 33 million viewers, and was among the highest rated of Ken Burns’s films.

The Roosevelts, written by Geoffrey C. Ward and narrated by Peter Coyote, follows the family’s story for more than a century, from Theodore’s birth in 1858 to Eleanor’s death in 1962. The series encompasses all the extraordinary history the Roosevelts helped to make — the creation of National Parks and the digging of the Panama Canal, the New Deal and the defeat of Hitler, and the postwar struggles for civil rights at home and human rights around the world. But it is also an intimate human story about love and betrayal, family feeling, personal courage and the conquest of fear.

Funding for The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is provided by Bank of America; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; PBS; Mr. Jack C. Taylor; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; National Endowment for the Humanities; Rosalind P. Walter and members of The Better Angels Society, including Jessica & John Fullerton; The Pfeil Foundation; Joan Wellhouse Newton; Bonnie & Tom McCloskey; and The Golkin Family.

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TV Highlightson WETA TV 26/HD Memorial Day Programming National Memorial Day Concert 2015

WETA co-production airs May 24 at 8 p.m., repeating at 9:30 p.m.

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Arlington National Cemetery

WETA TV 26 production airs May 24 at 7 p.m., repeating May 25

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arking Memorial Day, WETA presents special programming that honors the service and sacrifice of American men and women in uniform, their families at home, and all Americans who have given their life for their country. On Sunday, May 24, WETA again partners with Capital Concerts, Inc. to bring to the nation National Memorial Day Concert, the annual concert broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. For the tenth year, actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise co-host the broadcast of this night of remembrance, which this year features a line-up that includes multi Grammy Award-winning musical artist Gloria Estefan; The Voice 2014 winner Tessanne Chin; classical cross-over artist Katherine Jenkins; renowned tenor Russell Watson and distinguished American leader Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of maestro Jack Everly.

Before this year’s concert, on Sunday, May 24 at 7 p.m. tune in for the acclaimed 2014 WETA TV 26 film Arlington National Cemetery, examining the history, mission and daily operations of this sacred place, an American landmark. On the holiday itself, May 25, tune in throughout the day for encore airings of this year’s Memorial Day concert, previous years’ concerts, and, at 8 p.m. Arlington National Cemetery — see the TV listings for timings.

At 9 p.m., WETA TV 26/HD features the documentary The Homefront, which presents intimate portraits of America’s military families, telling stories of pride and patriotism, sacrifice and resilience.

National Memorial Day Concert is made possible by grants from the Lockheed Martin Corporation, the National Park Service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Department of the Army, General Dynamics, PBS and public television stations. Air travel is provided by American Airlines. Local funding for the broadcast is provided by Armed Forces Benefit Association.

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new WETA TV 26 broadcast and community engagement initiative spotlights those who serve in America’s Armed Forces, and their families at home, and aims to foster a deeper appreciation of the nation’s military history, helping Americans to recognize soldiers and their families as an important part of a wider national family. Those who serve are now often the sons and daughters of service members, making military service a “family business” that touches a relatively small community of Americans but far less the general public.

Today less than ½ percent of Americans serve in the armed

forces. WETA television viewers will see an array of on-air programming in this initiative, from two-minute locally focused interstitials to full documentaries created for national audiences.

This month, “Honored to Serve” programming includes A Salute to the Troops: In Performance at the White House and The Lincoln Awards: A Concert for Veterans & the Military Family (May 22), Arlington National Cemetery and National Memorial Day Concert (May 24), and The Homefront (May 25).

Additional Honored to Serve programs will air surrounding Independence Day and Veterans Day.

For program or membership inquiries, call 703-998-2724 or visit weta.org.

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Nature: Animal Childhood

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potlighting young creatures as they learn the lessons of life, the Wednesday-night series Nature explores the various stages of growing up in the animal kingdom, from the very first precarious steps to the first experience of independence. For a few, this happens just moments after birth, when they are abandoned to rely entirely on their instincts to survive. But for most young animals, there is some time, aided by a parents or a mentor, to learn and hone the skills — often through play — that will enable them to survive. The film follows the trials and tribulations of young black bears, African elephants, ducks, tigers, ibex, skimmers, macaques, naked mole rats and other animals as they prepare to leave home. Additional Nature programs this month are Parrot Confidential (May 6) and The Sagebrush Sea (May 20) and My Bionic Pet (May 27).

Support for Nature: Animal Childhood was made possible in part by the Arnhold Family in memory of Clarisse Arnhold, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, the Estate of Elizabeth A. Vernon, the Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Filomen M. D’Agostino Foundation, Rosalind P. Walter, Joan Nelson Eisen, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public television viewers.

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Mondays, May 4 & 11 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

wo programs, Secrets of Chatsworth (May 4) and Secrets of Althorp: The Spencers (May 11) explore grand English estates. Chatsworth House was home to a host of notable inhabitants and boasts a 500-year history that includes a connection to the family of John F. Kennedy. Althorp, childhood home and final resting place of Princess Diana, is the home of Diana’s brother, Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer, who offers a personal tour of the noble manor. Nineteen generations of Spencers have presided over this great estate for more than 500 years.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Independent Lens: Jiro Dreams of Sushi Fri 5/1, 10pm; Rpts Sat 5/2, 1am Japanese American Lives Saturdays 5/2, midnight; 5/9, 11:30pm; 5/16, midnight; Rpts Sundays 5/3–5/17, 3:30pm E Haku Inoa: To Weave a Name Sun 5/3, 2:30pm; Rpts Tue 5/12, 3:30pm Independent Lens: Kumu Hina Mon 5/4, 11pm Mulberry Child Tue 5/5, 3:30pm P.O.V.: Fallen City Tue 5/5, 4:30pm Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings Fri 5/8, 10:30pm Anna May Wong: In Her Own Words Sun 5/17, 2:30pm; Rpts Sat 5/23, 1am Independent Lens: Seeking Asian Female Sat 5/23, midnight Pacific Heartbeat IV: Pure Caz: Music of the Brothers Cazimero Sun 5/24, 12:30pm Na- Mele: Jerry Santos Sun 5/24, 1:30pm Road to the Globe Sun 5/24, 2:30pm Na- Loea: The Masters II Sun 5/24, 3:30pm Independent Lens: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry Wed 5/27, 10pm

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD

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Weeknight primetime simulcast programming repeats the following weekday on WETA TV 26 starting at noon.

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America’s Ballroom Independent Lens: Jiro Dreams of Sushi Challenge (Ep 2 of 3) (to 11:30pm)

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Doc Martin, Series VI

(from 9:33pm) The WETA Movie: Three Coins in the Fountain (to 11:15pm)

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Call the Midwife, Season 4 (Pt 6 of 8)

Masterpiece Classic: Mr. Selfridge, Season 3 (Pt 6 of 8)

Masterpiece: Wolf Hall (Pt 5 of 6)

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Antiques Roadshow: Santa Clara, CA (Ep 3 of 3)

Antiques Roadshow: Biloxi, MS

Secrets of Chatsworth

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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (Pt 1 of 7. Get Action) (1858–1901)

Frontline: Outbreak

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Nature: Parrot Confidential

NOVA: Nazi Attack on America

Super Skyscrapers: Building the Future

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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Series 2: Murder Most Scandalous

Midsomer Murders, Series 9 (Four Funerals and a Wedding & Country Matters) (to 12m)

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Washington Week with Gwen Ifill

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Doc Martin, Series I (Series starts anew!)

(from 9:33pm) The WETA Movie: An Affair to Remember (to 11:28pm)

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Call the Midwife, Season 4 (Pt 7 of 8)

Masterpiece Classic: Mr. Selfridge, Season 3 (Pt 7 of 8)

Masterpiece: Wolf Hall (Pt 6 of 6)

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Antiques Roadshow: Charleston, SC (Ep 1 of 3)

Antiques Roadshow: Washington, D.C.

Secrets of Althorp—The Spencers

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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (Pt 2 of 7. In the Arena) (1901–1910)

Frontline: The Trouble with Chicken

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Nature: Animal Childhood

NOVA: Lethal Seas

Super Skyscrapers: The Vertical City

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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Series 2: Death Comes Knocking

Midsomer Murders, Series 9 (Death in Chorus & Last Year’s Model) (to 12m)

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Washington Week with Gwen Ifill

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Doc Martin, Series I

(from 9:33pm) The WETA Movie: Victor, Victoria (to 11:46pm)

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Call the Midwife, Season 4 (Pt 8 of 8)

Masterpiece Classic: Mr. Selfridge, Season 3 (Pt 8 of 8)

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Antiques Roadshow: Charleston, SC (Ep 2 of 3)

Antiques Roadshow: Washington, D.C.

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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (Pt 3 of 7. The Fire of Life) (1910–1919)

Frontline: Secrets, Politics and Torture

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Nature: The Sagebrush Sea

NOVA: Rise of the Hackers

Super Skyscrapers: The Billionaire Building

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Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Series 2: Dead Man’s Chest

Midsomer Murders, Series 3 (Dead Man’s Eleven & Death of a Stranger) (to 12m)

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Washington Week with Gwen Ifill

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Doc Martin, Series I

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National Memorial Day Concert 2015

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Arlington National Cemetery

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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (Pt 4 of 7. The Storm) (1920–1933)

Frontline: Obama at War

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Nature: My Bionic Pet

NOVA: First Man on the Moon

Independent Lens: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (to 11:30pm)

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Aging Backwards with Miranda Esmonde-White

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

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Washington Week with Gwen Ifill

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My Music: Country Pop Legends

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(from 7:30pm:) My Music: Sister Acts

David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St. Peter America’s Ballroom Challenge (Ep 3 of 3) (Pt 1 of 2)

Jake Shimabukuro (to 11:30pm)

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David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St. Peter American Masters: American Ballet Theatre: A History (Pt 2 of 2)

Inside Asprey: Luxury By Royal Appointment

Independent Lens: 1971 (to 11:30pm)

The Lincoln Awards: A Concert for Veterans & the Military Family

A Salute to the Troops (to 11:30pm)

(from 9:33pm) The WETA Movie: Rain Man (to 11:46pm) National Memorial Day Concert 2015 The Homefront

John Denver: Country Boy

Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli: Love in Portofino (to 12m) Great Performances: Annie Lennox: Nostalgia Live in Concert (to 11:30pm)

Last Days in Vietnam: American Experience

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May simulcast primetime listings, plus weekends for WETA TV 26

• Programming on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD is exactly the same — simulcast — Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. through Charlie Rose, and weekend evenings, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 5:30 p.m. Sundays.

• Please note that Saturday and Sunday 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. {DVI} — Descriptive Video Service. R — Aired within the month.

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

Thursdays at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Episodes of Midsomer Murders, Series 9, starring John Nettles as Inspector Tom Barnaby and Jason Hughes as his colleague, continue to premiere on WETA Television in May, airing as double features.

1 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of top journalists on the news events of the week. Repeats Sat 5/2, 6:30pm 8:30 WETA ARTS — In the WETA TV 26 arts magazine this month, sit in on “the Clara Barton Sessions” as local folk musician Jonny Grave pays tribute to the founder of the American Red Cross — in Barton’s old house; meet the next generation of artists at the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design; explore the career of the late painter Robert Butler, who captured the spirit of the southern wild, and meet a time-lapse photographer who makes beauty unfold; and enter the world of Mingering Mike, an imaginary D.C. soul singer who invented his own discography. Repeats Sun 5/3, 2pm; Sun 5/24, noon, 6:30pm and throughout the month 9:00 AMERICA’S BALLROOM CHALLENGE — Hosted by former U.S dance champions Mary Murphy and Tony Meredith, a series features competitive ballroom dancing. Episode 2 of 3. In the second hour, couples take the floor in the International Standard division, full of flowing ball gowns and graceful waltzes, and then the sizzling International Latin style, with its suggestive costumes and seductive steps.

10:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI — Eighty-five-year-old Jiro Ono, considered the world’s greatest sushi chef, is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearance, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a three-star Michelin Guide rating, and sushi lovers from around the globe flock there. Repeats Sat 5/2, 1am 11:30 CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

ON WETA TV 26, 6AM–6PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD listings.

6AM NEW SCANDINAVIAN COOKING 6:30 CHEF JOHN BESH’S NEW ORLEANS/CIAO ITALIA 7:30 HUBERT KELLER: SECRETS OF A CHEF 8:00 JOANNE WEIR’S COOKING CONFIDENCE 8:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes) Repeats Fridays, 5pm 10:00 THE THIS OLD HOUSE HOUR 11:00 A CHEF’S LIFE 11:30 PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE 12N THE MIND OF A CHEF 12:30 MEXICO—ONE PLATE AT A TIME WITH RICK BAYLESS 1:00 ESSENTIAL PÉPIN 1:30 SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS 2:00 BAKING WITH JULIA/LIDIA’S KITCHEN 3:00 IN JULIA’S KITCHEN WITH MASTER CHEFS 3:30 JACQUES PÉPIN: MORE FAST FOOD MY WAY! 4:00 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN 4:30 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLuSTRATED 5:00 MARTHA STEWART’S COOKING SCHOOL 5:30 MARTHA BAKES SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM–2:30AM: 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — R 7:00 GLOBE TREKKER: SOUTH ATLANTIC — Repeats Sun 5/3, 4:30pm 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES VI 9:33 THE WETA MOVIE: THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN — In Jean Negulesco’s 1954 romantic comedy, three single American women make romantic wishes at Rome’s Fountain of Trevi. Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, Maggie McNamara, Clifton Webb and Louis Jourdan star. (1:42) Repeats Sun 5/3, noon 11:30 WETA ARTS — R 12M JAPANESE AMERICAN LIVES — Episode 1 of 3. Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful. See the Sunday May 3, 3:30 p.m. listing.

1AM INDEPENDENT LENS: JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI — R

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Mondays, May 4 & 11 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD The programs Secrets of Chatsworth (May 4) and Secrets of Althorp— The Spencers (May 11) spotlight two of England’s great estates.

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9:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: MR. SELFRIDGE, SEASON 3 — The third season of the popular series continues, starring Jeremy Piven as the flamboyant American entrepreneur who founded the famous Selfridge’s department store. Part 6 of 8. Harry and Victor spiral deeper into despair. So do Mardle and Grove. Serge and Violette fly high after a crash. Repeats Mon 5/4, 4pm 10:00 MASTERPIECE: WOLF HALL — Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis star as Thomas Cromwell and England’s King Henry VIII in this adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels, which chart the meteoric rise of Cromwell in the Tudor court. Part 5 of 6. With Anne pregnant again and away from court, Henry begins to take notice of Jane Seymour. Anne hears of this and threatens Cromwell to make terms with her before her son is born. But has she overplayed her cards?

Repeats Mon 5/4, 5pm 11:00 THE DAY THE ’60S DIED — In May 1970, four students were shot dead at Kent State, leading to what has been called the most divisive moment in American history since the Civil War. This film explores the turbulent era from college campuses to the jungles of Cambodia to the Nixon White House. (60 min.)

THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY A WETA CO-PRODUCTION Tuesdays in May at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD The seven-part Ken Burns film, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, a co-production of Florentine Films and WETA, interweaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most influential families in American politics.

Above, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1937.

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5 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY—A FILM

BY KEN BURNS — In a seven-part co-production of Florentine Films and WETA, Ken Burns weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. Part 1 of 7. Get Action (1858–1901). A frail, asthmatic young Theodore Roosevelt transforms himself into a vigorous champion of the strenuous life, loses one great love and finds another, leads men into battle and then rises to become the youngest president in American history at 42. Meanwhile, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, brought up as the pampered only child of adoring parents, follows his older cousin’s career with worshipful fascination.

Repeats Wed 5/6, 1pm, 4pm; Thur 5/7, 1pm

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N WETA TV 26, 6AM–12N. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. O 6AM–9AM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING 9:00 WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLES 9:30 TO THE CONTRARY WITH BONNIE ERBE 10:00 THIS IS AMERICA WITH DENNIS WHOLEY 10:30 RELIGION AND ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY 11:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW BBC 11:30 THE McLAUGHLIN GROUP SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 12N-12M: 12N THE WETA MOVIE: THREE COINS IN THE FOUNTAIN — (1:42) R 2:00 WETA ARTS — See the Friday, May 1, 8:30 p.m. listing. R 2:30 E HAKU INOA: TO WEAVE A NAME — Filmmaker Christian Marquez’s drive to learn the meaning of her enigmatic Hawaiian name impels her to unite her scattered family and come to terms with her estranged, mentally ill mother, who is the only person in the world who knows the meaning of her name. Repeats Tue 5/12, 3:30pm 3:30 JAPANESE AMERICAN LIVES — A miniseries showcases the richness of the Japanese American experience. Episode 1 of 3. Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful. Using archival footage, interviews and plenty of on-the-mat action, director Yuriko Gamo Romer brings to life the story of a remarkable woman and judo master. At a time when women went from childhood home to wife and homemaker, Keiko Fukuda took a different path. This documentary showcases the life of the 99-year-old Sensei.

4:30 GLOBE TREKKER: SOUTH ATLANTIC — R 5:30 SCI-TECH NOW — A newsmagazine program hosted by Hari Sreenivasan, anchor of PBS NewsHour Weekend and a senior correspondent for the nightly program PBS NewsHour, explores topics including technology, scientific discovery and innovation.

6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 BBC ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 7:00 THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN — Based on Paul Scott’s Raj Quartet novels, this dramatic series, first broadcast in 1984, recounts the final years of the British Raj in India during World War II. Part 12 of 14. The Moghul Room.

Merrick, having blackmailed an orderly to gain access to Susan’s records, is recalled to Delhi at the end of the war. Guy and Sarah find that their friendship with Hari is drawing them together.

8:00 CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 4 — Inspired by the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, the series follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who aid impoverished expectant mothers of London’s East End. Part 6 of 8. A secret romance faces heartbreak when teenager Paulette becomes pregnant, a situation complicated by her diabetes and her boyfriend’s criminal past. Meanwhile, a group of itinerants comes to the attention of the Nonnatus team when Noakes accuses them of theft. The midwives are drawn into their closed world when they treat a newborn. Patsy organizes a fundraising square dance, to which Fred asks Violet on a date. Repeats Mon 5/4, 3pm

Sundays, May 3 & 10 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Acclaimed Masterpiece drama Wolf Hall, starring Damian Lewis as Henry VIII, concludes May 10. Other Sunday-night dramas Call the Midwife and Masterpiece Classic: Mr. Selfridge air through May 17.

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: SANTA CLARA, CA — Episode 3 of 3. Repeats Tue 5/5, 1:30pm; Mon 5/11, 2pm 9:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: BILOXI, MS — Repeats Tue 5/5, 2:30pm 10:00 SECRETS OF CHATSWORTH — A program surveys the 500-year history of Britain’s Chatsworth estate and explores its American connections. Chatsworth has been home to an array of interesting notables. Repeats Sun 5/10, 11pm 11:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: KUMA HINA — Over the course of a momentous year, Kumu Hina, a native Hawaiian mahu (transgender) teacher, inspires a tomboyish young girl to claim her place as leader of an all-male hula troupe, as she herself searches for love and a fulfilling romantic relationship with an unpredictable young Tongan man.

12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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10:00 FRONTLINE: OUTBREAK — With exclusive access to key global decision-makers and health responders, and gripping accounts of victims from the slums of Monrovia to the jungles of Guinea, Frontline presents the inside story of how the Ebola outbreak began and why it wasn’t stopped before it was too late.

11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: PARROT CONFIDENTIAL — Nature explores issues surrounding the keeping of parrots as pets, why some breeders and owners become rescuers, and conservation efforts in the wild. Owners and rescuers talk about the ups and downs of caring for the colorful characters. {DVI} Repeats Thur 5/7, 3pm 9:00 NOVA: NAZI ATTACK ON AMERICA — During World War II, a little-known attack from the ocean depths struck America’s shores, lasting three-and-a-half years and claiming 5,000 lives. Now, famed undersea explorer Bob Ballard, discoverer of the Titanic, investigates the wreck of one of the attack craft, a German submarine that lies at the bottom just a few miles off New Orleans.

U-166 was part of Operation Drumbeat, a highly successful U-boat operation that caught East Coast cities and shipping almost completely unprepared. {DVI} Repeats Thur 5/7, 4pm 10:00 SUPER SKYSCRAPERS: BUILDING THE FUTURE — Super skyscrapers are pushing the limits of engineering, technology and design; this series follows the creation of extraordinary buildings. Building the Future. Commonly known as “the cheese grater,” the Leadenhall Building is the pinnacle of London’s avant-garde architecture. A tapered tower with a steel exoskeleton, it’s the tallest skyscraper in the city. This program follows the challenges that came with erecting the structure.

Repeats Thur 5/7, 5pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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Fridays, May 8 & 15 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD David Suchet: In the Footsteps of St. Peter features the former star of Agatha Christie’s Poirot exploring the story of how a simple fisherman became one of early Christianity’s great figures.

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birthplace and traveling to the cities of Jerusalem and Rome, Suchet explores the story of how Peter shaped a faith that came to dominate western civilization.

AMERICA’S BALLROOM CHALLENGE — Episode 3 of 3.

The winning couples in the four divisions of ballroom compete across dance styles in the grand finale. The program also presents performances from the Cabaret division and the Pro-Am division.

JAKE SHIMABUKURO: LIFE ON FOUR STRINGS — A film follows ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro over the course of a musical season, featuring dynamic performances before sold-out crowds, intimate moments of life on the road and visits to Shimabukuro’s native Hawaii, where he has risen from local hero to international star.

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8:00 MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES, SERIES 2: MURDER MOST SCANDALOUS — Glamorous lady detective Miss Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) returns in a second season of investigations, cracking cases in 1920s Melbourne, Australia. Murder Most Scandalous. Fisher’s maid Dot’s sister, Lola, visits and implores Phryne to investigate the murder of fellow showgirl, Lavinia.

Meanwhile, Jack’s ex-wife begs him to take over the investigation of a murder in which her father apparently killed a woman inside a locked room. Repeats Fri 5/8, 1pm 9:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 9: FOUR FUNERALS AND A WEDDING — A WETA PREMIERE! A ninety-yearold battle of the sexes comes to a head in Broughton, with casualties on both sides: Mildred Danvers, poisoned, and Rev. Anthony Gant, shot. DCI Barnaby (John Nettles) investigates. Repeats Fri 5/8, 2pm 10:30 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 9: COUNTRY MATTERS — A WETA PREMIERE! Campaigns against the building of a supermarket in Elverton-come-Laterly come to a head when environmental supervisor Frank Hopkirk is stabbed to death. His body is found at a long-forgotten timberyard. Juliet Aubrey and Claire Holman guest star.

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8 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of top journalists on the news events of the week. Repeats Sat 5/9, 6:30pm 8:30 DAVID SUCHET: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PETER — In this documentary, David Suchet (Agatha Christie’s Poirot) traces the footsteps of St. Peter in a quest to determine how a simple Galilean fisherman went on to become the first Pope. Part 1 of 2. Though he is considered one of the most important figures in early Christianity and the “rock” of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint Peter is also one of the most puzzling characters in history. Beginning at the disciple’s humble Galilean

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SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM–12:30AM: 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — R 7:00 GLOBE TREKKER: MYANMAR — R epeats Sun 5/10, 4:30pm; Mon 5/11, 1pm 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES I — See it from the beginning as the series begins anew!

9:33 THE WETA MOVIE: AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER — Leo McCarey’s classic 1957 romance stars Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr as two cruise-ship passengers, engaged to others, who plan to reunite six months later atop the Empire State Building — but will it happen? (1:55) 11:30 JAPANESE AMERICAN LIVES — Episode 2 of 3. Don’t Lose Your Soul + Honor & Sacrifice. See the Sunday, May 10, 3:30 p.m. listing. (60 min.)

10 Sunday N WETA TV 26, 6AM–12N. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. O 6AM–12N See the Sunday, May 3 listings.

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 12N–12M: 12N GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET: LES CONTES D’HOFFMAN — Magnetic tenor Vittorio Grigolo takes on the tortured poet and unwitting adventurer of the title of Offenbach’s operatic masterpiece in the Met’s wild, kaleidoscopic production. Hibla Gerzmava, Erin Morley and Christine Rice sing the three heroines — each an idealized embodiment of some aspect of Hoffmann’s desire. Thomas Hampson portrays the shadowy Four Villains, and Yves Abel conducts the sparkling score.

3:30 JAPANESE AMERICAN LIVES — Episode 2 of 3. Don’t Lose Your Soul + Honor & Sacrifice. Two half-hour films present an intimate portrait of Asian American musical legends bassist Mark Izu and Grammy-nominated drummer Anthony Brown, two founders of the Asian American Jazz Movement; and the complex story of a Japanese immigrant family, the Matsumotos, whose five sons fought on opposite sides during World War II.

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He discovers that Merrick had married Susan, but was subsequently killed. Suspicious, he investigates.

CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 4 — Part 7 of 8. Shirley and Marion, each pregnant with her first child, meet again. The old school friends are now worlds apart, but are brought together later in an unexpected way.

Elsewhere, Barbara makes a revolutionary suggestion to help Sister Mary Cynthia’s bedsore patient, Tommy.

However, it turns out that his wife, Gert, most needs care. The love between Tommy and Gert makes Fred think about taking the next step with Violet. Repeats Mon 5/11, 3pm MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: MR. SELFRIDGE, SEASON 3 — Part 7 of 8. The store takes a big gamble. Victor hits on a survival strategy. Gordon and Grace test the waters. And Grove snaps out of it. Repeats Mon 5/11, 4pm MASTERPIECE: WOLF HALL — Part 6 of 6. Henry’s love for Anne Boleyn has given way to anger and distrust.

Henry instructs Cromwell to rid him of his second queen. Sensing her loss of favor, the queen’s enemies gather. Repeats Mon 5/11, 5pm SECRETS OF CHATSWORTH — R

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Wednesday, May 13 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD NOVA: Lethal Seas explores how rising carbon dioxide in Earth’s oceans is increasing acidity and taking a toll on marine life.

technique, lifestyle and challenge to assumptions about art, aging, injury, gender and human possibility.

12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: CHARLESTON, SC — Episode 1 of 3. Repeats Tue 5/12, 1:30pm; Mon 5/18, 2pm 9:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: WASHINGTON, D.C. — In Washington, D.C., host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Michael Flanigan visit the headquarters of the U.S. State Department and its diplomatic reception rooms, appointed with some of the best Americana of the 18th and 19th centuries. Highlights of items in Washington include a 1958 letter signed by Martin Luther King Jr.; a circa 1965 Andy Warhol lithograph; and a unique, handwrought Gorham silver tea set. Repeats Tue 5/12, 2:30pm 10:00 SECRETS OF ALTHORP—THE SPENCERS — A program offers a tour of Britain’s grand estate Althorp — home and final resting place of Princess Diana — with Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, who resides at Althorp. Nineteen generations of Spencers have presided over the estate for more than 500 years.

The Spencer dynasty has produced politicians, military heroes, and nobles, and will furnish Britain with a king: Diana’s son, Prince William. Repeats Tue 5/12, 5pm; Sun 5/17, 11pm 11:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: BORN TO FLY: ELIZABETH STREB VS. GRAVITY — A film by Catherine Gund follows the evolution of daredevil choreographer Elizabeth Streb’s movement philosophy as expressed through her

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY—A FILM

BY KEN BURNS — Part 2 of 7. In the Arena (1901–1910).

Murder brings Theodore Roosevelt to the presidency, but in the seven years that follow, he transforms the office and makes himself perhaps the best-loved of all the men who ever lived in the White House — battling corporate greed and building the Panama Canal, preserving American wilderness, and carrying the message of American might around the world. FDR courts and weds Eleanor Roosevelt, the daughter of Theodore’s alcoholic brother, Elliott. Franklin enters a law firm and then runs for the New York state senate.

Repeats Wed 5/13, 1pm, 4pm; Thur 5/14, 1pm 10:00 FRONTLINE: THE TROUBLE WITH CHICKEN — Frontline investigates the spread of dangerous pathogens in our meat — particularly poultry — and why the food-safety system isn’t stopping the threat. Focusing on an outbreak of Salmonella Heidelberg at one of the nation’s largest poultry processors, the film shows how contaminants are evading regulators and causing severe illnesses.

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Saturday, May 9 at 9:33 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD The WETA Movie features Leo McCarey’s classic 1957 romance An Affair to Remember, starring Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant.

13 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: ANIMAL CHILDHOOD — In every animal’s life, there comes a time when it must face the world alone. Growing up is never easy, and finding food, avoiding predators and making friends does not always come naturally. These are the trials and tribulations of young animals all over the world as they prepare to leave home. {DVI} Repeats Thur 5/14, 3pm 9:00 NOVA: LETHAL SEAS — A deadly recipe threatens the survival of countless creatures throughout Earth’s oceans, which absorb about a quarter of the carbon dioxide in the planet’s atmosphere. With carbon emissions sharply rising, the silent killer is entering the seas at a staggering rate — raising the oceans’ acidity. As a result, the skeletons and shells of marine creatures that form the foundation of the web of life are dissolving. Follow scientists who are seeking solutions. {DVI} Repeats Thur 5/14, 4pm 10:00 SUPER SKYSCRAPERS: THE VERTICAL CITY — Shanghai Tower is a vertical city, a collection of businesses, services and hotels all in one place, fitting a population the size of Monaco into a footprint the size of a football field. The structure dominates Shanghai’s skyline, towering over its neighbors as a testament to China’s economic success and the ambitions of the city’s wealthy elite. Repeats Thur 5/14, 5pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM–1AM: S 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — R 7:00 GLOBE TREKKER: ANTARCTICA — R epeats Sun 5/17, 4:30pm 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES I 9:33 THE WETA MOVIE: VICTOR, VICTORIA — A Chicago mobster falls for a female impersonator — who is actually a woman — in 1930s Paris in the 1982 Blake Edwards comedy starring Julie Andrews, James Garner and Robert Preston. (2:13) Repeats Sun 5/17, noon 12M JAPANESE AMERICAN LIVES — Episode 3 of 3. Stories From Tohuku. See the Sunday, May 17, 3:30 p.m. listing.

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Friday, May 15 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD American Masters: American Ballet Theatre: A History, a film by Ric Burns featuring performances and interviews, examines the 75-year history of one of the world’s premier ballet companies.

14 Thursday 8:00 MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES, SERIES 2: DEATH COMES KNOCKING — Sleuth Phryne Fisher plays host to ghostly soldiers and exotic spiritualists.

Aunt Prudence is swept up in the new spiritualist fad and enlists the famed Mrs. Bolkonsky to contact her dead godson. The séance leaves Phryne certain there is something amiss, but it has nothing to do with the psychic realm. A message from beyond the grave leads to the death of a war veteran and Phryne uncovers a past murder. Repeats Fri 5/15, 1pm 9:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 9: DEATH IN ­CHORUS — A WETA PREMIERE! Barnaby and DC Ben Jones attempt to unravel the deaths of a choir member and a bird watcher before more murders occur. With an art scam and another person trying to keep control, there is much to keep Barnaby and Jones busy. Peter Capaldi guest stars. Repeats Fri 5/15, 2pm 10:30 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 9: LAST YEAR’S MODEL — A WETA PREMIERE! When accused murderer Annie Woodrow comes to court charged with Frances Trevelyan’s death, DCI Barnaby begins to doubt the evidence for her conviction. DC Jones is promoted to DS. Repeats Fri 5/15, 3:30pm 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

15 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of top journalists on the news events of the week. Repeats Sat 5/16, 6:30pm 8:30 DAVID SUCHET: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PETER — Part 2 of 2. See the Friday, May 8, 8:30 p.m. listing.

9:30 AMERICAN MASTERS: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE: A HISTORY — A documentary by Ric Burns delves into the rich, 75-year history of one of the world’s preeminent ballet companies. The film combines intimate rehearsal footage, virtuoso performances and interviews with American Ballet Theatre’s key figures: artists pivotal to the company’s formation; contemporary luminaries; and past and present stars.

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SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 12N–12M: 12N THE WETA MOVIE: VICTOR, VICTORIA — (2:13) R 2:30 ANNA MAY WONG: IN HER OWN WORDS — A film surveys the career of the first Chinese-American movie star — an architect and victim of her times. Anna May Wong started out in silent films when she was 17 and went on to make dozens of productions in Hollywood, London and Berlin. She was glamorous, talented and cosmopolitan, yet she was typecast as a painted doll or scheming dragon lady for most of her career in film.

Repeats Sat 5/23, 1am 3:30 JAPANESE AMERICAN LIVES — Episode 3 of 3. Stories From Tohuku. Years after the devastating 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, survivors are still struggling to rebuild. The Japanese American community has continued to raise money and organize aid trips to the region. This powerful documentary explores both the endurance and frustration of the survivors and the hope inspired by the visitors.

4:30 GLOBE TREKKER: ANTARCTICA — R 5:30 SCI-TECH NOW 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 BBC ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 7:00 THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN — Part 14 of 14. The Division of the Spoils. Guy discovers the horrific details of Merrick’s death. He travels to Ranpur for the independence celebrations, but the train is besieged and Ahmed Kasim and other Muslims are killed.

8:00 CALL THE MIDWIFE, SEASON 4 — Part 8 of 8. Trixie and Sister Mary Cynthia team up to support a deaf motherto-be, while a case of morning sickness proves more serious than initially suspected. Elsewhere, Fred’s daughter is less than delighted about his forthcoming wedding. Repeats Mon 5/18, 3pm 9:00 MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: MR. SELFRIDGE, SEASON 3 — Part 8 of 8. With Harry’s future hanging in the balance, the store throws the sale to end all sales. Cupid also makes some final decisions. Repeats Mon 5/18, 4pm 11:00 SECRETS OF ALTHORP—THE SPENCERS — A program offers a tour of Britain’s grand estate Althorp — home and final resting place of Princess Diana — with Charles, the 9th Earl Spencer, Diana’s brother, who resides at Althorp.

18 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: CHARLESTON, SC — Episode 2 of 3. Repeats Tue 5/19, 1:30pm 9:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the offices of the U.S. General Services Administration, host Mark L. Walberg learns about the New Deal’s WPA program, the tens of thousands of artworks produced under its auspices and current efforts to find these lost treasures. Item highlights in this episode include an 1813 Congressional sword; an early 20th-century Tiffany & Co. Sinclair mantel clock; and an early 20thcentury Charles Schreyvogel sculpture. Repeats Tue 5/19, 2:30pm 10:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: 1971 — In 1971, eight citizens broke into an FBI office in Media, Pennsylvania, took hundreds of damning secret files and shared them with the public and the press. They tell their story for the first time in a film by Johanna Hamilton.

11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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8:00 MISS FISHER’S MURDER MYSTERIES, SERIES 2: DEAD MAN’S CHEST—Buried treasure and pirate legends bubble to the surface in the seaside holiday town of Queenscliff. When Aunt Prudence insists Phryne help

Wednesday, May 20 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Nature: The Sagebrush Sea spotlights human threats to the habitat of sage-grouse, who make their home on America’s prairielands.

In Performance at the white house, a weta production Friday, May 22 at 10:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD A Salute to the Troops: In Performance at the White House, a WETA production, presents a concert featuring a tribute to American service personnel that includes performances by U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matt Smith and Capt. John Ed Auer.

an old school chum whose holiday mansion has been burgled, Phryne and Jack discover the summer paradise is not so perfect, and things take a deadly turn.

Repeats Fri 5/22, 1pm 9:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 3: DEAD MAN’S ELEVEN — DCI Barnaby’s plans to move to the village of Fletcher’s Cross are disrupted when the wife of a landowner is bludgeoned with a cricket bat while out walking her dog. Repeats Fri 5/22, 2pm 10:30 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 3: DEATH OF A STRANGER — Barnaby returns from a holiday in France to discover an unidentified tramp has been killed in the woods near the village of Marshwood. Questions about police conduct arise and Barnaby tries to solve the puzzle. Repeats Fri 5/22, 3:30pm 12M CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

22 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of top journalists on the news events of the week. Repeats Sat 5/23, 6:30pm 8:30 INSIDE ASPREY: LUXURY BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT — Where do the wealthy shop? In London, the aristocracy traditionally buys decadently expensive accoutrements from a store called Asprey. Warranted

by Queen Victoria more than 230 years ago, the store provides tailor-made goods for the wealthiest people in the world. Narrated by Jim Carter (Downton Abbey’s Mr. Carson), a documentary follows the staff, the store and its customers over one summer.

9:30 THE LINCOLN AWARDS: A CONCERT FOR VETERANS & THE MILITARY FAMILY — A program presents a concert in celebration of the Lincoln Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement and excellence in providing opportunities and support to veterans and military families.

10:30 A SALUTE TO THE TROOPS: IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE — A music special produced by WETA in association with AEG Ehrlich Ventures and The GRAMMY Museum presents a November 2014 concert filmed on the South Lawn of the White House, featuring an all-star tribute to American service personnel. The event, hosted by President and Mrs. Obama, features musical artists Mary J. Blige, Common, Daughtry, John Fogerty and Romeo Santos.

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: THE SAGEBRUSH SEA — Nature explores why the sagebrush and greater sage-grouse of the American West are losing ground. The sea of sagebrush stretches across 11 states in the American West. This landscape supports more than 170 species of hardscrabble birds and mammals. Among those that have adapted to survive here are birds found nowhere else: but today, they must also contend with human threats to their environment. {DVI} Repeats Thur 5/21, 3pm 9:00 NOVA: RISE OF THE HACKERS — Computers hold our treasured photographs, private emails, and all of our personal information. This data is precious — and cybercriminals want it. NOVA goes behind the scenes of the fast-paced world of cryptography to meet the scientists battling to keep our data safe and stay one step ahead of the hackers. {DVI} Repeats Thur 5/21, 4pm 10:00 SUPER SKYSCRAPERS: THE BILLIONAIRE BUILDING — One57, on Manhattan’s 57th Street, rises more than 1,000 feet, making it the tallest residential tower in the western hemisphere and boasting spectacular views of Central Park. This episode follows the teams tasked with creating New York’s most luxurious residential skyscraper. Repeats Thur 5/21, 5pm 11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY—A FILM BY KEN BURNS — Part 3 of 7. The Fire of Life (1910–1919).

Theodore Roosevelt leads a Progressive crusade that splits his own party, undertakes a deadly expedition into the South American jungle, campaigns for American entry into World War I — and pays a terrible personal price. Franklin masters wartime Washington as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. Eleanor’s discovery of Franklin’s romance with another woman transforms their marriage into a largely political partnership. TR’s death at 60 is almost universally mourned, but provides Franklin with an opportunity. Repeats Wed 5/20, 1pm, 4pm; Thur 5/21, 1pm 10:00 FRONTLINE: SECRETS, POLITICS AND TORTURE — Frontline explores the story of the fight over the CIA’s controversial interrogation methods, widely criticized as torture. Based on recently declassified documents and interviews with key political leaders and CIA insiders, the film investigates what the CIA did and whether it worked.

11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

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3:30 PACIFIC HEARTBEAT: NA LOEA: THE MASTERS — A film provides a window on the lives of those who are considered masters in Hawaiian culture. Na Loea: The Masters shares the stories of native Hawaiians who have dedicated their lives to practice, preserve and pass on knowledge.

4:30 GLOBE TREKKER: TOUGH TRAINS: SIBERIA — R 5:30 SCI-TECH NOW 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WETA ARTS — R 7:00 ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY — A WETA TV 26 production spotlights Arlington National Cemetery, an active national cemetery, an extraordinary tourist destination, and a place of grief, reflection, and healing for thousands of families whose loved ones are interred there. The production goes behind the scenes at this American landmark. Repeats tonight; Mon 5/25, 8:30am, 3:30pm, 8pm; Tue 5/26, 3pm; Wed 5/27, 3pm 8:00 NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 2015 — In a co-production of Capital Concerts and WETA, Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise co-host the 26th broadcast of this night of remembrance honoring the service and sacrifice of American men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. The concert airs live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. See Page 1 for details.

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Saturday, May 23 at 9:33 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD The WETA Movie features 1998 Best Picture-winner Rain Man, starring Dustin Hoffman (who won Best Actor for his role) and Tom Cruise.

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SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6PM–2AM: 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — R 7:00 GLOBE TREKKER: TOUGH TRAINS: SIBERIA — Repeats Sun 5/24, 4:30pm; Tue 5/26, 1:30pm 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES I 9:33 THE WETA MOVIE: RAIN MAN — In Barry Levinson’s 1998 film, a wheeler-dealer portrayed by Tom Cruise meets his brother, played by Dustin Hoffman, an institutionalized autistic-savant who is heir to $3 million, and the two travel across the country. The film won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Hoffman) and Best Screenplay. (2:13) 12M INDEPENDENT LENS: SEEKING ASIAN FEMALE — Two strangers — an elderly American man and a young Chinese woman — pursue a marriage brokered by the internet, but they get more than they bargained for when she moves across the Pacific to start a new life with him in America.

1AM ANNA MAY WONG: IN HER OWN WORDS — A film surveys the career of the first Chinese-American movie star — an architect and victim of her times. Anna May Wong made dozens of productions in Hollywood, London and Berlin. She was glamorous, talented and cosmopolitan, yet she was typecast as a painted doll or scheming dragon lady for most of her career in film.

:30AM ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY — R 8 9:30AM NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 2015 — R 11AM NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT — WETA reprises the 2012, 2013 and 2014 concerts, each 90 minutes in length.

3:30 ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY — R 4:30 NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 2015 — R 6:00 BBC WORLD NEWS AMERICA/NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY — See the Sunday, May 24, 7 p.m. listing.

9:00 THE HOMEFRONT — A program presents intimate portraits of America’s military families, with special access to soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen and women in the all-volunteer military. The documentary tells stories of pride and patriotism, sacrifice and resilience.

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SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 12N–12M: 12N WETA ARTS — R 12:30 PACIFIC HEARTBEAT: PURE CAZ: MUSIC OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO — Legendary musicians Robert and Roland Cazimero of the The Brothers Cazimero perform an array of original compositions and island standards. Also featured are reflections from the brothers on their illustrious careers and their perspectives on Hawaiian music.

1:30 PACIFIC HEARTBEAT: NA MELE: JERRY SANTOS — Legendary musician Jerry Santos shares music and thoughts about his home in Hawai’i. Fellow musicians Kamuela Kimokeo and Hoku Zuttermeister accompany Jerry as they perform at his home and in front of backdrops depicting his hometown of Kahaluu, on O’ahu.

2:30 PACIFIC HEARTBEAT: ROAD TO THE GLOBE — In 2010, the home of Shakespeare — London’s Globe Theatre — announced the world’s biggest Shakespearean festival: 36 countries, 36 Shakespearean plays, 36 languages.

New Zealand actor Rawiri Paratene answered the call and was given the honor of opening the festival. This program follows Rawiri as he and New Zealand’s best Maori actors prepare to take their Maori adaptation of Troilus and Cressida to The Globe.

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National Memorial Day Concert 2015, a Weta Co-production Sunday, May 24 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD The performance special National Memorial Day Concert 2015, a co-production of Capital Concerts and WETA, presents the annual concert live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, honoring the service and sacrifice of American men and women in uniform. Above, Jack Everly leads the National Symphony Orchestra in performance.

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Arlington National Cemetery, A weta tv 26 production Monday, May 25 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Arlington National Cemetery, a 2014 WETA TV 26 production, goes behind the scenes to explore the inner workings of the cemetery and examine the landmark as a place of grief, reflection and healing.

9:00 MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER — Hosted by comedian Richard Pryor, a 1983 special celebrated the 25th anniversary of Motown with reunions of The Miracles, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Four Tops and more. The Emmy Awardwinning show features virtually every major Motown artist including Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Jr. Walker, and the Commodores. Repeats Sun 5/31, 3pm 11:00 DEEPAK CHOPRA: THE FUTURE OF GOD — Faith meets science in a thought-provoking special that features renowned spiritual teacher and medical doctor Deepak Chopra demonstrating that the tools of advanced fields of science can be used to answer spiritual questions. Repeats Sat 5/30, 7:30am; Sun 5/31, 11pm 12:30AM STUDIO WETA: TOM PAXTON — WETA’s occasional interview series features American folk singer and songwriter Tom Paxton.

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27 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: MY BIONIC PET — The animals of the world may increasingly need our help with big issues like preserving habitat or species conservation. But sometimes individual animals need help as well, and amazing prosthetics made possible by the latest engineering and technology can provide just what they need. {DVI} 9:00 NOVA: FIRST MAN ON THE MOON — NOVA presents an intimate portrait of Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon. {DVI} 10:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY — A film explores celebrated Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s life and his agenda: to challenge the oppression of the Chinese people by their government with rebellious and irreverent gestures.

11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

28 Thursday 8:00 AGING BACKWARDS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — Former National Ballet of Canada dancer Miranda Esmonde-White provides insights on combating the physical consequences of aging through stretching and strengthening. Repeats Fri 5/29, 5pm, midnight; Sat 5/30, 10am; Sun 5/31, 5pm

30 Saturday IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–3:30AM: S 6AM DR. CHRISTIANE NORTHRUP: GLORIOUS WOMEN NEVER AGE! — Wellness expert Dr. Northrup explores the subject of women and aging, offering seven steps that every woman should take in her journey to getting older without “aging.”

7:30 THE FUTURE OF GOD WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA — R 9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes) 10:00 AGING BACKWARDS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — R 11:00 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE — The travel expert explores France’s Loire, Italy’s Riviera, The Netherlands, Paris Side Trips, and Amsterdam. Repeats tonight 2PM JJ VIRGIN’S SUGAR IMPACT SECRET— Sugar can be the real cause of inflammation, bloating, metabolic disorders, fatigue and weight gain. JJ Virgin shows how to spot hidden sugars and retrain taste buds, restore sugar sensitivity, heal the digestive tract, and rev up the metabolism, promoting rapid weight loss. Repeats tonight; Sun 5/31, 7:30am 3:30 ANGELS SING: LIBERA IN AMERICA — The Londonbased 32-voice boy choir Libera presents a concert recorded in Washington, D.C.’s Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, North America’s largest Catholic Church. The wide-ranging performance repertoire includes favorite hymns and great American folk classics.

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8:00 THE ROOSEVELTS: AN INTIMATE HISTORY—A FILM BY KEN BURNS — Part 4 of 7. The Storm (1920–1933). FDR runs for vice president in 1920 and seems assured of a bright future until polio devastates him. He spends seven years trying to walk again, while Eleanor builds a life of her own. FDR returns to politics in 1928 and, as governor of New York, acts with such vigor and imagination during the first years of the Great Depression that the Democrats turn to him as their presidential nominee in 1932. He survives an assassination attempt and at his inauguration tells his countrymen the only thing they have to fear is “fear itself.” Repeats Wed 5/27, 1pm, 4pm 10:00 FRONTLINE: OBAMA AT WAR — Frontline explores the Obama administration’s struggle to deal with ISIS and the deadly civil war in Syria. With interviews from key military and diplomatic leaders, Obama at War examines the hard choices facing the president as he tries to defeat the Islamic State without dragging America into a prolonged regional conflict.

11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL — In WETA’s long-running production, moderator and managing editor Gwen Ifill leads a discussion by a panel of top journalists on the news events of the week.

8:30 JOHN DENVER: COUNTRY BOY — A special spotlights the man behind the music, offering a profile of the legendary popular singer-songwriter. His life and legacy are explored with friends, former wives and managers, other family members, and the musicians who toured with him for decades. Repeats Sat 5/30, 6:30pm 10:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANDREA BOCELLI: LOVE IN PORTOFINO — International superstar Andrea Bocelli presents a special concert of classical favorites, pop standards and Brazilian jazz from the coastal setting of Portofino, Italy. With 16-time Grammy-winner David Foster as music director and at the keyboard, Bocelli is joined by trumpeter Chris Botti to perform a collection of the world’s most famous love songs.

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5:00 EASY YOGA FOR EASING PAIN WITH PEGGY CAPPY — The yoga expert demonstrates how yoga can increase flexibility, reduce joint and muscular aches and pains and even combat fatigue. Repeats Sun 5/31, 6:30pm 6PM PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 JOHN DENVER: COUNTRY BOY — R 8:00 MY MUSIC: COUNTRY POP LEGENDS — Country pop stars unite to perform their biggest and best-loved hit recordings from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s in this music special. Roy Clark hosts. Performances from Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Hank Locklin, Bill Anderson, BJ Thomas, the Bellamy Brothers, the Browns and others are intermixed with full-length vintage archival gems. Repeats Sun 5/31, 11am, 12:30am 10:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: ANNIE LENNOX: NOSTALgIA LIVE IN CONCERT — Pop music superstar Annie Lennox performs selections from Nostalgia, her album of songs from the American Songbook, interpreting memorable songs such as “Summertime,” “Georgia on My Mind,” “You Belong to Me,” “I Cover the Waterfront” and “God Bless the Child.”

11:30 JJ VIRGIN’S SUGAR IMPACT SECRET— R 1AM RICK STEVES’ EUROPE — R

Saturday, May 30 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Great Performances: Annie Lennox: “Nostalgia” Live in Concert features the pop superstar performing songs from her new album.

3:00 MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER — R 5:00 AGING BACKWARDS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — R 6PM PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 EASY YOGA FOR EASING PAIN WITH PEGGY CAPPY — R 7:30 MY MUSIC: SISTER ACTS — Beginning with the Boswell Sisters in the 1920s and 1930s, sister acts became popular attractions in American music. The Andrews Sisters became nationwide favorites; and later, TV helped make stars out of The McGuire Sisters — and the Lennon Sisters, who were regulars on The Lawrence Welk Show. They and others, including the Clooney sisters, are spotlighted in this program. Kathy Lennon and singer-actress Tina Cole host.

9:00 LAST DAYS IN VIETNAM: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Rory Kennedy’s Oscar-nominated documentary explores the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, as South Vietnamese resistance crumbled, North Vietnamese forces closed in on Saigon, and a group of heroes took matters into their own hands. {DVI} 11:00 DEEPAK CHOPRA: THE FUTURE OF GOD — R 12:30AM MY MUSIC: COUNTRY POP LEGENDS — R

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM–2:30AM: 6AM HEALING A.D.D. — Psychiatrist Daniel Amen and his spouse, nurse Tana Amen, take a new look at Attention Deficit Disorder, exploring myths and misconceptions about A.D.D., examining hallmark A.D.D. symptoms; and spotlighting the different types of A.D.D. 7:30 JJ VIRGIN’S SUGAR IMPACT SECRET — R 9:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — In a program taped at American University, the personal finance expert presents up-to-date 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.

11:00 MY MUSIC: COUNTRY POP LEGENDS — R 1PM BLENKO: BEHIND THE SCENES — A program visits the Blenko glassworks in West Virginia to explore how the company’s all-handmade glassware is created.

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A one-hour Thomas & Friends special airs Monday, May 11 at 2:30 p.m. on the WETA Kids channel. The railway adventure series imparts lessons of discovery, cooperation and friendship.

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Peep/Pocoyo, 5am Maya & Miguel, 5:30am Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, 6am Clifford The Big Red Dog, 6:30am Caillou, 7am (6am) Arthur, 7:30am, 7pm (6:30am) Odd Squad, 8am, 8:30pm (7am) Wild Kratts, 8:30am, 7:30pm (7:30am) Curious George, 9am, 9:30am, 6pm (8am, 8:30am) Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 10am, 10:30am, 5:30pm (9am, 9:30am) Sesame Street, 11am, 3pm (5am, 10am) Dinosaur Train, noon, 12:30pm (11am, 11:30am) Peg + Cat, 1pm, 1:30pm (Sundays, 8:30am) Super WHY!, 2pm (Sundays, 6am) Thomas & Friends, 2:30pm (Sundays, 6:30am) The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 3:30pm, 6:30pm (Sundays, 7:30am) Word World, 4pm Martha Speaks, 4:30pm (Sundays, 7am) Word Girl, 5pm (Sundays, 8am) More listings are available at weta.org/kids.

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P.M. PROGRAMMING ON WETA UK IN MAY SUNDAY

12pm

Call the Midwife IV

12:30pm

1pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

Last of the Summer Wine

(from 11:30am) Globe Trekker

My Family

My Family

My Family

My Family

My Family

Red Cap

Doctor Whow

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

• Poldark (5/3–5/17) Doctor Who • Whitechapel (5/24–5/31)

Agatha Christie’s Poirot V/VI

1:30pm

2pm 2:30pm

3pm 3:30pm

4pm

• The Jewel in the New Tricks Crown (5/3) • Whitechapel (5/10–5/17) • Dalziel and Pascoe IV (starts 5/24)

New Tricks

• Death in Paradise Waking the Dead IV (5/3–5/17) • Dalziel and Pascoe IV (starts 5/24)

Waking the Dead

Foyle’s War, II/III

Hustle

New Tricks

New Tricks

New Tricks Sherlock Holmes III

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead Mr. & Mrs. Murder I

Hustle

Hustle

Hustle

Hustle Pie in the Sky II

4:30pm Great Continental Railway Journeys

5pm 5:30pm

6pm

Miss Fisher’s BBC Antiques Murder Mysteries II Roadshow Globe Trekker

6:30pm

7pm

• The Jewel in the Crown (5/5) • Whitechapel (starts 5/12)

Mr. & Mrs. Murder I Inspector Morse III/IV

Great Continental Railway Journeys

Masterpiece Mystery!: Silk II/III Chef! III

Midsomer Murders Doc Martin (Series I begins IX 5/13)

• Scott & Bailey IV (5/8–5/15) • Inspector Lewis VI • The Fixer (5/22–5/29) (5/14–5/21) • Endeavour II (5/7)

• Midsomer Murders (5/28)

Father Brown III

7:30pm

8pm

My Family

My Family

Pie in the Sky II

Mr. & Mrs. Murder I Inspector Morse III/IV

My Family

My Family

My Family

Father Brown III

Death in Paradise IV

9:30pm

10pm 10:30pm

11pm

• Endeavour II (5/6) Masterpiece Midsomer Murders Doc Martin I IX (series starts anew • Inspector Lewis VI Mystery!: Silk II/III (5/13–5/20) (5/7–5/21) on 5/12!)

• Lewis, Season I (starts 5/27) • Scott & Bailey IV • Lead Balloon (5/3) (5/7–5/14) • Hotel Secrets • The Fixer (starts with Richard Grant • Inspector Lewis VI 5/21) • The Jewel in the Father Brown III (starts 5/10) (5/6) Crown (5/4) • Midsomer • Whitechapel Sherlock Holmes III Doctor Who Murders IX (starts 5/11) (5/13–5/27)

Globe Trekker

’Allo ’Allo

11:30pm SUNDAY

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

Doc Martin VI/I (series I starts 5/16)

• The Jewel in the Crown (5/2) • Whitechapel I/II (starts 5/9)

Red Cap (starts 5/1) Call the Midwife IV

Miss Fisher’s • Poldark Murder Mysteries II (10pm, 5/2–5/16)

Father Brown III

THURSDAY

• Dalziel & Pascoe IV (5/23–5/30, 10pm–12m) • Globe Trekker (11pm, 5/2–5/16)

’Allo ’Allo

TUESDAY

• Lead Balloon (5/2–5/9) • BBC Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow BBC

8:30pm

9pm

SATURDAY

Last of the Summer Wine

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

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2003 BBC series features former EastEnders star Tamzin Outhwaite as Sergeant Jo McDonagh, a new, bright recruit to a Germany-based unit of the Army’s Special Investigation Branch (SIB), the elite plain-clothes detective unit of the Royal Military Police that investigates serious crimes connected to members of the British Army. Navigating in a male-dominated institution, McDonagh must prove her detective skills — and watch her back as she probes difficult cases. McDonagh and the SIB team find themselves involved in the murky underworlds of drug and gun-related crime, murder and human trafficking, espionage and political cover-up, and terrorism. Running alongside the crimes and the investigations are tensions and power struggles within the ranks of investigators. The series was created by Patrick Harbinson, who wrote for the series Soldier Soldier and whose credits include Sharpe, Hornblower, ER and Dark Angel.

Whitechapel

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upert Penry-Jones (MI-5, The 39 Steps) stars in an atmospheric, brooding 2009 drama that follows members of a modern team of detectives in London’s Whitechapel district who are contending, in Series One, with copycat killings that replicate murders committed by Jack the Ripper a century before. The murderer stalks the night, picking off vulnerable victims, and the locals live in fear. The police remain clueless, with no motive, no evidence and no hope of catching the barbaric killer. Assigned to the cases is fast-tracked Detective Inspector Chandler (Penry-Jones), a novice in the business of murder. His fellow officers, however, are seasoned professionals, and chief among them is DS Miles (Phil Davis), the archetypal cynical, seen-it-all detective. Aiding them is “Ripperologist” Edward Buchan (Steve Pemberton).

Can Chandler and the team do what officers failed to do more than 100 years before, and catch the criminal?

The Fixer

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Also this month on WETA UK: Midsomer Murders Season 9 programs continue their premiere on WETA UK on Mondays at 9 p.m.; comic drama Doc Martin starts anew on Tuesday, May 12 at 9 p.m.; Masterpiece Mystery: Inspector Lewis Season 6 (at left) airs Wednesday nights; legal drama Masterpiece Mystery!: Silk continues Thursdays at 9 p.m.; and the travel series Great Continental Railway Journeys continues Sundays at 8 p.m.

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rom the makers of MI-5, Hustle and Life on Mars, an action-packed 2008 series set in modern Britain explores whether operating outside the usual parameters of the law — under the pretext of protecting it — can ever be justified. Andrew Buchan plays Johnny Mercer, a former deadly operative in the British Army’s Special Forces who is imprisoned for murder. Mercer, sprung early by a shadowy police operative who makes it clear that freedom comes at a price, is brought into a mysterious covert state security squad, a vigilante branch of the police system that dispatches criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. Mercer must also contend with misfit colleagues in the unit, including an irrepressible young roommate with a puerile personality, and a beautiful and amoral colleague (Tamzin Outhwaite). Members of the team each bring their abilities to bear on their fundamental mission — to bring order where the law has failed.

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Bruckner’s 8th symphony on NSO Showcase Wednesday, may 6 at 9 p.m.

By Nicole Lacroix, Evening On-Air Host

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met Opera Performances on Classical WETA Opera House saturday afternoons on Classical Weta

May 2 May 9

Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera (at 1 p.m.)

Met Opera Season finale: Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress (at 1 p.m.)

May 16 Otto Nicolai’s The Merry Wives of Windsor* (at 1 p.m.)

Liège Opera; Liège Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus May 23 Bellini’s The Capulets and the Montagues* (at 1 p.m.)

La Fenice, Venice; La Fenice Orchestra May 30 Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman* (at 1 p.m.)

Royal Opera House, Covent Garden; London Royal Opera Orchestra and Chorus (*From World of Opera)

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Concerts from the Library of Congress

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lassical WETA 90.9 FM continues to present Concerts from the Library of Congress, a 13-week broadcast series of hour-long programs hosted by Bill McGlaughlin. May programs are: May 2: May 9:

Concerto Köln—Bach and Telemann Pamela Frank and Friends: Brahms and Dvorˇák, with David Plylar, guest host May 16: Quartet Dances, with Sidney Wolfe, guest host; works by Boccherini, Falla, Rachmaninoff and Bartók May 23: Poulenc and Britten at the Library May 30: Freiburger Barockorchester (Brandenburg concertos by J.S. Bach)

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he lights are dimmed, the conductor steps on the podium, raises his baton after a moment of suspenseful silence, and we hear an almost inaudibly soft tremolo in the strings. Very gradually and with some hesitation, the theme emerges from this background. The mood is awe-inspiring and festive.

The slow pace at which this music unfolds is a clear indication that time has to be measured in unusually long units. We are listening to a symphony

by Anton Bruckner.”

This experience, so eloquently described by Peter Laki in his program notes for the National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 in C Minor, awaits you on this month’s broadcast of NSO Showcase on Classical WETA 90.9 FM, Wednesday, May 6 at 9 p.m. The concert was recorded at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in June 2014; Christoph Eschenbach conducts.

Bruckner’s Eighth, his largest and last complete symphony, delivers “one of the most existentially thrilling experiences a symphony has ever created,” according to Tom Service of The Guardian. Begun in 1884, the symphony took three years to complete, only to be rejected by a conductor Bruckner greatly admired. It then underwent a long period of revision and delays before it was finally premiered in Vienna in 1892 to a highly partisan audience. Brahms and the critic Eduard Hanslick had negative reactions (“Symphonic boa constrictors” — Brahms; and “the future belongs to this nightmarish hangover style” — Hanslick.) The composer Hugo Wolf, on the other hand, wrote a few days after that first performance: “This Symphony is the creation of a Titan, and in spiritual vastness, fertility of ideas and grandeur even surpasses his other symphonies....Its success was almost without precedent. It was the absolute victory of light over darkness, and the storm of applause at the end of each movement was like some elemental manifestation of Nature.

In short, even a Roman Emperor would not have wished for a more superb triumph.”

According to The Guardian, this is not a musical journey to be undertaken lightly: “Bruckner’s Eighth is an act of enormous empathetic consolation because it’s unafraid to confront and to recognize sublime terror and darkness as well as light. Just like him when he wrote the piece, you need to feel engaged in that ‘battle of demons’ when you’re listening.”

Classical WETA Pianist evgeny Kissin on Front Row Washington

By Deborah Lamberton, Senior Producer

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ou’ll often find the words “superstar pianist” alongside the name Evgeny Kissin. A prodigy who began improvising on the evgeny Kissin piano at age two, Kissin is known as much for his virtuosity at the keyboard as for his depth of expression, lyricism and power. That he is also passionate about Jewish literature and poetry is not something you’d expect him to bring to the concert hall stage. In February 2014, however, Kissin did exactly that in a performance presented by Pro Musica Hebraica and the Kennedy Center, where he alternated solo piano works of 20th century Jewish composers with recitations of Yiddish poetry. As Washington Post chief music critic Anne Midgette wrote in her review of the concert: “To hear both together, offered without pretension but with the simple directness of an open heart, linked everyone in the hall on a shared journey into the past; even for those of us who do not have memories of Yiddish-speaking grandparents, Kissin was a living embodiment of a bygone world.”

You can experience Kissin’s remarkable performance Monday, May 4 at 9 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM’s weekly Monday night concert showcase, Front Row Washington. The broadcast features Ernest Bloch’s Piano Sonata Op. 40, Alexander Veprik’s Sonata No. 2, and Alexander Krein’s Suite dansée, Op. 44 along with Kissin’s dramatic recitation of Yiddish poems by Haim Nachman Bialik and Isaac Leybush Peretz.

Front Row Washington then continues a two-decades-long tradition on Monday, May 11, presenting highlights from the annual Fredericksburg Chamber Music Festival. The following week, the May 18 broadcast features a delightful Latin-infused recital from the Marlow Guitar Series with Chilean-born guitarist Carlos Pérez.

On Memorial Day, May 25, at 9 p.m., Front Row Washington ends the month as it began, presenting a unique pairing of repertoire. Brooklyn-based composer/pianist Timo Andres opened his January 2015 Phillips Collection recital with his own work “At the River,” and then without pause alternated Schubert impromptus with etudes by the contemporary American composer Philip Glass. That Mr. Andres so successfully pairs works by these composers who lived two centuries apart speaks volumes about the need to revisit our notions of how music is set in time and place.

Te Deum on Choral Showcase sunday, may 31 at 9 p.m.

By David Ginder, Morning On-Air Host

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ust like today, things in the past someby him, The American Flag, but the text times came together quickly and as for the piece was late in coming from the planned, and sometimes, they didn’t. The Americans so the piece had to wait three Choral Showcase broadcast on May 31 years for its premiere. As a result, Dvorˇák’s demonstrates both ends of the spectrum. It’s new highlight piece for the concert was a George Frideric a Te Deum program, opening with Handel’s different composition, already finished but Handel Dettingen Te Deum. Handel, well established not yet debuted: the Te Deum. in London, was asked to write a celebratory piece The Te Deum text is a 4th-century Christian marking the defeat by the British army (under hymn of praise. The title comes from the King George II) of the French at the Battle opening Latin words, “Te Deum Laudamus” of Dettingen; the victory was June 27, 1743.

(Thee, O God, We Praise). The hymn is Only a month after the battle, the piece, still used in the Catholic Church, and some a grand 40-minute work, was finished! in Anglican Communion and Lutheran The premiere was given later that year in churches, always for major events on the orantonín London, and George II was there. der of election of a pope or consecration of a dvorˇák The other extreme came in New York 150 bishop. It’s been set to music by many, including years later, as Czech composer Antonín Dvorˇák was Haydn, Mozart, Berlioz, Verdi, Bruckner and Britten. arriving in America to head up the National ConservatoAll are heard regularly on Choral Showcase, along with ry of Music. His first concert was to include a new work the Handel and Dvorˇák.

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Rossini’s popular retelling of Charles Perrault’s beloved Cinderella story adds a few fabulous twists to the traditional fairy tale and features two mezzo-sopranos alternating in the title role: Isabel Leonard, the 2013 Richard Tucker Award winner, and Tara Erraught, making her U.S. debut.

“Imaginative, fast-paced, irresistibly funny...a show that will entrance the whole family” —The Seattle Times

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LEONIDAS KAVAKOS RESIDENCY

MAY 9–21

Kennedy Center Opera House Performed in Italian with projected English titles.

Titles may not be visible from the rear of the orchestra.

Major support for WNO is provided by Jacqueline Badger Mars.

Kavakos plays Sibelius Violin Concerto Eschenbach conducts Mahler No. 5 MAY 7–9 Kavakos plays Bach Violin Concerto No. 1 Kavakos conducts Pictures at an Exhibition MAY 14–16 KENNEDY CENtER CONCERt HALL FORtAS CHAMBER MuSIC CONCERt:

Kavakos and Eschenbach duo recital MAY 11 KENNEDY CENtER tERRACE tHEAtER David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of the NSO.

David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of WNO.

The NSO Music Director Chair is generously endowed by Victoria and Roger Sant.

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Generous support for WNO Italian opera is provided by Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello.

The Fortas Chamber Music Concerts are supported by generous contributors to the Abe Fortas Memorial Fund, and by a major gift to the fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortas.

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