May 2019 - WETA Magazine

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his month, we at WETA are excited to premiere four special television productions.

On May 3, we present the new concert program Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the latest production emanating from our longtime collaboration with the Library. In a wonderful showcase of diverse American music, the program captures a glittering night of celebration honoring the dynamic couple responsible for creating a unique Latin sound that transcends cultural boundaries. In another enduring tradition, WETA helps bring to the nation the annual star-studded broadcast National Memorial Day Concert, live from the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on the May holiday weekend.

On May 14, we roll out Washington in the 2000s, the latest documentary in our ongoing TV 26 “decades” series of local productions that illuminate the history of the national capital area. Created exclusively for the community we serve, these productions spotlight major events, personalities and developments of the intriguing years in focus, which in this program include the indelible September 11 attacks and much more. Also this month, our magazine-style series WETA Arts continues with an exploration of local visual and performing arts and cultural heritage — the theme of the May program is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Enjoy these engaging WETA offerings — and the month’s wide array of riveting dramas as well.

Thank you for your support.

Sharon Percy Rockefeller, President & CEO, WETA

WETA co-production airs Sunday, May 26 at 8 p.m., repeating at 9:30 p.m.

CAPITAL CONCERTS

n the 30th annual broadcast of America’s night of remembrance, WETA and Capital Concerts present to a nationwide audience the traditional program National Memorial Day Concert — live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise (at left) co-host the television event, which honors America’s men and women in uniform, their families at home and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. This year, the program marks the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion; offers a special 50th anniversary commemoration to honor the service and sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans; and pays tribute to America’s Gold Star families, for whom every day is Memorial Day. The all-star line-up includes General Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); Academy Award-nominated actor Sam Elliott; acclaimed actor Dennis Haysbert; “Godmother of Soul” and Grammy Hall-of-Famer Patti LaBelle; multi-Grammy Award-winning bluegrass star Alison Krauss; two-time Grammy nominee Susan Boyle; SAG- and Grammy Award-nominated actress and singer Amber Riley; platinum-selling country music star Justin Moore; and television series star Jaina Lee Ortiz in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of pops conductor Jack Everly.

Preceding the May 26 concert broadcast, WETA at 7 p.m. presents an encore airing of the TV 26 production Arlington National Cemetery, spotlighting how that sacred American place — which honors the dead, their service and their sacrifice — brings so much meaning and solace to the living. The programs repeat Monday, May 27 on WETA TV 26/HD. The 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 nationwide.

Air travel is provided by American Airlines.

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WASHINGTON IN THE

New WETA TV 26 production premieres Tuesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD, repeating Wednesday, May 29

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new WETA TV 26 history documentary, Washington in the 2000s, spotlights the first decade of the new millennium, an extraordinary time in the nation’s capital that was marked by tragedies, triumphs and transformations. Through archival footage and original interviews, the 60-minute program explores the decade’s major events, people and developments that ushered in a new era for Greater Washington. Weaving together stories of local politics, sports, arts and culture, Washington in the 2000s provides a striking portrayal of a metropolis reshaped by the times. Local radio legend Donnie Simpson narrates the program.

The Pentagon, 9/11 The documentary is the latest in a series of WETA TV 26 productions that explore the history and culture of Greater Washington by decade as part of WETA’s mission to produce television in service to the local community. “The 2000s were a real turning point for the city as it exists today, when the uncertainty of the ’90s gave way to a new normal for Washingtonians,” said Kevin Harris, WETA Vice President and Television Station Manager. “Washington in the 2000s examines the pivotal moments in Washington’s recent history.”

Among topics in the film are the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon and its impact; weeks of terrorism by the D.C. sniper; NBA legend Michael Jordan’s time with the Washington Wizards and historic seasons for Maryland’s Terps and GMU’s Patriots; the return of Major League Baseball and construction of a new stadium for the Nationals; panda-mania over a rare birth at the National Zoo; and the major storms “Snowpocalypse” and “Snowmageddon.” Covered as well are George W. Bush’s administration — and the political ascent of Barack Obama and what it meant to Washington; the generational change in local leadership from mayor Anthony Williams to Adrian Fenty; the massive President Bush, 2005 wave of investment, growth and change that transformed the community via urban development and gentrification; and the sudden emergence of Washington as a food mecca with a booming restaurant scene.

Washington in the 2000s features a wide array of local notables, including former mayor Anthony Williams; chef and humanitarian José Andrés; former Washington Redskins player Santana Moss; sports columnists Thomas Boswell and Clinton Yates; Washington Nationals owner Mark Lerner; Howard University professor Natalie Hopkinson; sports anchor Lindsay Czarniak; and journalists Roxanne Roberts, Andrea Roane and Harry Jaffe.

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Senator Obama, 2006

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Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

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WETA co-production airs Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

Major funding for the broadcast is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, PBS and public television viewers. Additional funding is provided by The Ira and Leonore Gershwin Fund, The Leonore S. Gershwin Trust, AARP and Wells Fargo. Air transportation is provided

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ETA presents to a nationwide audience a new performance special honoring Emilio and Gloria Estefan, the creative force behind the popularity of music steeped in Latino culture, as the Library of Congress awards the couple its 2019 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The lively 90-minute concert program, taped March 13 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, features musical tributes to the Emilio & Gloria Estefan with Librarian of Congress Estefans by a star-studded lineup of talents on stage and showcases the Dr. Carla Hayden couple’s indelible mark on American music and culture.

The program Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song spotlights the couple’s greatest songs, presenting performances by Gloria Estefan, her daughter Emily Estefan, Patti LaBelle, Sarah Chang, José Feliciano, Il Volo, Cyndi Lauper, Gian Marco, Mauricio Martínez, Rita Moreno, Fernando Varela, Ana Villafañe and original cast members of “On Your Feet!,” a Broadway musical based on the lives and music of the Estefans. The broadcast includes a special presentation by Quincy Jones and remarks by David M. Rubenstein, Chairman of the Library’s James Madison Council — with Moreno and Andy García as hosts, and Emmy Award-winner Gregg Field as music director. Among the Estefans’ songs featured in concert are “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “Mi Tierra,” “Oye Mi Canto,” “Reach,” “Somewhere (Un Lugar),” “Samba” and “Conga” — in addition to the Gershwins’ “Our Love Is Here to Stay” and “Embraceable You.” During the event, the Estefans — the first Hispanic artists to receive the award — are presented with the Gershwin Prize by Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, and a delegation of Members of Congress. The Prize is awarded annually to a composer or performer whose lifetime contributions exemplify the standard of excellence associated with George and Ira Gershwin. Recipients have included Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Sir Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Carole King, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, Smokey Robinson and Tony Bennett. WETA has produced the broadcast for PBS since the Prize’s inception in 2007. This year’s Cast members of “On Your Feet!” program is a co-production of WETA; Bounce, a division of Concord Music Group; and the Library of Congress; in association with Latino Public Broadcasting.

The Cuban-American Estefans created a unique sound of Latin rhythms that transcends cultural boundaries. Singer, songwriter, actress and author Gloria Estefan is one of the most successful crossover artists in Latin music history. She has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and achieved 38 #1 hits across the Billboard charts. Emilio Estefan is a musician, songwriter, record and television producer, best-selling author and filmmaker. Married since 1978, the Estefans started their rise to global fame in 1985 with Miami Sound Machine, which blended Latin and pop rhythms; and they helped propel to stardom many of today’s Latino artists, including Shakira, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, Jon Secada and Jennifer López.

The couple, between them, has garnered 26 Grammy Awards and an array of other top honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. To learn more, visit pbs.org/Gershwin-Prize.

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May Highlights on WETA TV 26/HD WETA Arts

WETA TV 26 production airs Friday, May 3 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD, repeats throughout the month

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he WETA TV 26 series WETA Arts continues in May, spotlighting visual and performing arts in Greater Washington and celebrating the national capital area’s diverse cultural heritage via a variety of stories and profiles, while introducing emerging and established artists alike. This month, the half-hour magazine-style series presents locally focused stories with Asian Pacific American Heritage Month themes. WETA Around Town’s Robert Aubry Davis hosts the series.

Segments in the May program spotlight the preservation of stories of the ChineseAmerican experience in Washington, D.C., with award-winning documentarian Penny Lee; explore Hawaiian heritage through dance piece Pōhaku by Christopher K. Morgan, Artist Julia Kwon the artistic director of Dance Place; tackle contemporary issues faced by Asian-American women through the ancient Korean quilt-making tradition of bojagi, with local textile artist Julia Kwon; and spotlight the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and its effort to rethink the idea of the museum by bringing history, art, and cultural experiences into the local community.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month programming on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD is listed below. For listings descriptions, visit weta.org/asianpacific. Watch for more WETA Arts programs in months to come.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on WETA TV 26 & WETA HD Visit weta.org/asianpacific for complete listings.

WETA Arts Fri 5/3, 8:30pm; Rpts throughout May Korea: The Never-Ending War Wed 5/1, 4pm; Rpts 5/2, 1pm The Story of China Pts 1 & 2 Sat 5/4, 11:30pm Pts 3 & 4 Sat 5/11, 11:30pm Pts 5 & 6 Sat 5/18, 12:10am Pacific Heartbeat, Series 8: Prison Songs Sun 5/5, 2pm Leitis in Waiting Sun 5/5, 3pm Te Kuhane o te Tupuna (The Spirit of the Ancestors) Sun 5/5, 4pm Corridor Four Sun 5/12, 3pm Let’s Play Music! Slack Key with Cyril Pahinui and Friends Sun 5/12, 4pm Independent Lens: Out of State Mon 5/6, 11pm

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Off the Menu: Asian America Sun 5/12, 5pm Tyrus Wong: American Masters Sun 5/19, 3pm POV: The Birth of Saké Sun 5/19, 4:30pm Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story Mon 5/20, 9pm; Rpts Wed 5/22, 5pm Kolkata with Sue Perkins Tue 5/21, 8pm Relocation Arkansas: Aftermath of Incarceration Wed 5/22, 3pm Supper Club Thur 5/23, 1-4:30pm Pacific Heartbeat, Series 7: Poi E: The Story of Our Song Fri 5/24, 2:30pm Making Good Men Fri 5/24, 3:30pm Being Bruno Banani Fri 5/24, 4:30pm The Quietest Place on Earth Sun 5/26, 3pm The Chinese Exclusion Act: American Experience Sun 5/26, 4pm

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May Highlights on WETA TV 26/HD W

Les Misérables, Fleming and More May dramas each week on WETA TV 26/HD

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ETA’s wide array of drama offerings continues in May with viewing opportunities most nights of the week. On Sunday nights at 8 and 9 p.m., respectively, Masterpiece features a new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, starring Dominic West and David Oyelowo, and the detective series Unforgotten, Series 3, with Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar. Mondays feature ongoing Australian mystery drama Jack Irish, Series 2, with Guy Pearce in a signature role, May 6 and 13 at 9 p.m.; and British series Girlfriends, with Zoë Wanamaker, Miranda Richardson and Phyllis Logan, May 6-20 at 10 p.m. WETA’s Thursday night dramas include double features of Midsomer Murders, Series 15, May 2 and 9 at 8 p.m., featuring episodes new to WETA’s air; and bio-pic Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond, starring Dominic Cooper and Lara Pulver in the story of author Ian Fleming and the inspiration for his iconic spy character James Bond, May 16 at 8 p.m. On Saturday-night double features at 8 p.m. throughout May, WETA presents an encore airing of comic drama Doc Martin, Series 8, with Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz. Also tune in to the Les Misérables weekly Saturday WETA Movie, which features blockbuster films throughout May: Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (May 4); Mrs. Doubtfire (May 11), with Robin Williams; bio-pic Ali (May 18), with Will Smith; and David Lean’s Raj epic A Passage to India (May 25), all at 9:30 p.m.

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Horse Warriors, Megafire and Vikings on NOVA Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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OVA in May explores how horse riding played a key role in human expansion and civilization, probing the question of when and how people first mastered these animals. In the May 15 program, scientists use archaeology and genetics to uncover clues about the first horse riders and how they would shape the world. First Horse Warriors airs at 9 p.m. following an 8 p.m. encore presentation of Nature miniseries Equus: The Story of the Horse (May 15 & 22).

Also on NOVA this month are the programs Inside the Megafire (May 8), in which scientists investigate what was behind the deadly 2018 conflagrations that swept through California; and Lost Viking Army (May 22), in which bio-archaeologists investigate a ninth-century mass grave in rural England that is thought to hold a cohort of Viking raiders.

National corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Draper. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.

Elizabeth I

Thursday, May 23, 8-11 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD

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three-part docu-drama chronicles the life of England’s great queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), featuring historians Suzannah Lipscomb (Hidden Killers) and Dan Jones (Secrets of Great British Castles) telling the heady tale of jealousy, treachery, ambition and tragedy alongside dramatizations of key clashes that shaped Elizabeth and England. Lily Cole portrays the queen in the series, which casts a new light on the life and nearly 50-year reign of the monarch. From the day she was born, until the day she died, Elizabeth was surrounded by enemies and faced scenarios that endangered her life. Episodes focus on Elizabeth’s turbulent childhood, when her mother was executed and the young girl was declared illegitimate and banished from court; her eventual ascent to the throne and the constant pressure from the Catholic Church and her other enemies; and Elizabeth’s victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588 and her final years.

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD May primetime simulcast listings.

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New to WETA!: Midsomer Murders, Series 15 (Ep 3 of 6. Written in the Stars)

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Doc Martin, Series 8 (Pts 1 & 2 of 8) (to 9:33pm)

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Call the Midwife, Series 8 (Pt 6 of 8)

Les Misérables on Masterpiece (Pt 4 of 6)

Unforgotten, Series 3 on Masterpiece (Pt 5 of 6)

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Antiques Roadshow: Churchill Downs (Hour 1 of 3)

Jack Irish, Series 2 (Pt 2 of 6)

Girlfriends (Pt 2 of 6) (to 11pm) & Indep. Lens: Out of State (to 12am)

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Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Season 5 (Ep 3: Reporting on the Reporters)

Amelia Earhart: American Experience

Frontline: Trump’s Trade War

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Nature: Moose: Life of a Twig-Eater

NOVA: Inside the Megafire

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (Ep 4 of 6. The Car)

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Midsomer Murders, Series 15 (Ep 5 of 6. The Sicilian Defense)

Midsomer Murders, Series 15 (Ep 6 of 6. Schooled in Murder)

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Newton’s Law (Pt 5 of 8)

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Doc Martin, Series 8 (Pts 3 & 4 of 8) (to 9:32pm)

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Call the Midwife, Series 8 (Pt 7 of 8)

Les Misérables on Masterpiece (Pt 5 of 6)

Unforgotten, Series 3 on Masterpiece (Pt 6 of 6)

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Antiques Roadshow: Churchill Downs (Hour 2 of 3)

Jack Irish, Series 2 (Pt 3 of 6)

Girlfriends (Pt 3 of 6) (to 11pm) & Indep. Lens: Harvest Season (to 12:30am)

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Washington in the 2000s

Annie Oakley: American Experience

Frontline: One Day in Gaza

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Nature: Equus: The Story of the Horse (Pt 1 of 2. Origins)

NOVA: First Horse Warriors

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (Ep 5 of 6. The Rocket)

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Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond (Pts 1-4 of 4)

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Doc Martin, Series 8 (Pts 5 & 6 of 8) (to 9:33pm)

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

Les Misérables on Masterpiece (Pt 6 of 6)

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Antiques Roadshow: Churchill Downs (Hour 3 of 3)

Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story

Girlfriends (Pt 4 of 6) (to 11pm) & Indep. Lens: Wrestle (to 12:30am)

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Kolkata with Sue Perkins

Emma Goldman: American Experience

Frontline: Supreme Revenge

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Nature: Equus: The Story of the Horse (Pt 2 of 2. Chasing the Wind)

NOVA: Lost Viking Army

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (Ep 6 of 6. The Smartphone)

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Elizabeth I (Pts 1-3 of 3)

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Washington Week

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Doc Martin, Series 8 (Pts 7 & 8 of 8) (to 9:33pm)

The WETA Movie: A Passage to India (to 12:16am)

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National Memorial Day Concert 2019

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Antiques Roadshow: Biloxi, MS

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Rachel Carson: American Experience

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Nature: Soul of an Elephant

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Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD

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Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Mark Twain Prize (to 12m)

The WETA Movie: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (to 11:33pm)

Live from Lincoln Center: Cynthia Erivo (to 11:30pm)

The WETA Movie: Mrs. Doubtfire (to 11:33pm)

Newton’s Law (Pt 6 of 8)

Newton’s Law (Pt 7 of 8)

Live from Lincoln Center: A. Ashford (to 11:30pm)

The WETA Movie: Ali (to 12:10am)

Newton’s Law (Pt 8 of 8)

Washington in the 2000s (to 11:30pm)

Live from Lincoln Center: Megan Hilty (to 10:30pm) & Live from Lincoln Center: Sutton Foster (to 11:30pm)

Arlington National Cemetery

Going to War Frontline: Sex Trafficking in America

NOVA: Inside Einstein’s Mind

Washington in the 2000s Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli @ 60 (to 11:30pm)

Aging Backwards 2 with Miranda Esmonde-White

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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (Ep 3 of 6. The Robot)

Midsomer Murders, Series 15 (Ep 4 of 6. Death and Divas)

Newton’s Law (Pt 4 of 8)

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NOVA: Building the Great Cathedrals

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Nature: American Spring LIVE (Ep 3 of 3)

My Music: The ‘60s Generation (to 11:30pm)

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Amanpour and Company airs late weeknights (check listings).

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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD May 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 9 a.m. Sundays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR — 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 NATURE: AMERICAN SPRING LIVE — In iconic locations with varied ecosystems, researchers and citizen scientists investigate how a wide range of organisms respond to the coming of spring. Episode 3 of 3. Connections. Nature’s perfect partnerships between plants and animals have evolved over thousands of years.

See how climate change can break those connections, altering the timing of weather and plant growth and disrupting the delicate relationships between plants and pollinators. Repeats Thur 5/2, 5pm 9:00 NOVA: BUILDING THE GREAT CATHEDRALS — Gothic cathedrals are marvels of human achievement and artistry. On this dazzling journey inside the jewels of Gothic architecture, discover how medieval builders, drawing from hidden formulas in the Bible itself, reached such spectacular heights. Repeats Thur 5/2, 4pm 10:00 BREAKTHROUGH: THE IDEAS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD — Explore human history through six iconic objects, and see how science, invention and technology changed everything. Episode 3 of 6. The Robot. Learn how robots were first imagined in ancient Rome and see how their use has evolved over the centuries, from the calculator to the Roomba. Repeats Thur 5/2, 3pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with global thought leaders on contemporary issues. Repeats noon tomorrow

2 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 15 — NEW TO WETA TV 26/HD! Neil Dudgeon stars as detective John Barnaby.

Episode 3 of 6. Written in the Stars. As darkness covers

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EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG A WETA CO-PRODUCTION Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The WETA co-production Emilio & Gloria Estefan: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song presents a March DAR Constitution Hall concert celebrating the songwriting duo’s music.

Above: Gloria Estefan performs onstage with daughter Emily Estefan.

Midsomer Stanton during an eclipse, astronomer Jeremy Harper is killed by a blow to the head with a meteorite. Barnaby and Jones soon discover that intrigue, sexual tension and academic rivalry are rife in the starseeking community. Repeats Fri 5/3, 3pm, 11:30pm 9:30 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 15 — Episode 4 of 6.

Death and the Divas. The murder of a journalist has chilling echoes of a 1960s horror film starring Midsomer’s own Stella Harris. When Stella’s more famous sister returns after a 40-year family rift, the killings escalate, each reminiscent of a movie plot. Repeats Fri 5/3, 4:30pm, 1am 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

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Thursdays, May 2 & 9 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Midsomer Murder, Series 15, new to WETA, continues in double features, starring Neil Dudgeon (left) as detective John Barnaby.

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 5/4, 6:30pm 8:30 WETA ARTS — The magazine-style WETA TV 26 production spotlights visual and performing arts in Greater Washington, while celebrating the diverse cultural heritage of the national capital area. Segments planned for May, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, include preserving the stories of the Chinese-American experience in Washington, D.C., with award-winning documentarian Penny Lee; spotlighting Hawaiian heritage through dance with Christopher K. Morgan, artistic director of Dance Place; tackling contemporary issues faced by Asian American women through the ancient Korean

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quilt-making tradition of bojagi with local textile artist Julia Kwon; and spotlighting the work of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. Repeats Sun 5/5, 5pm, 11pm; Wed 5/8, 1pm; Thur 5/9, 1:30pm, 11pm; Sun 5/12, 2:30pm; Mon 5/13, 1pm; Sun 5/19, 12:30am; Mon 5/20, 1pm, 5:30pm; Tue 5/21, 2:30pm; Thur 5/23, 4:30pm; Fri 5/24, 2pm, 5:30pm; Sun 5/26, 6:30pm 9:00 EMILIO & GLORIA ESTEFAN: THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG — A new performance special, co-produced by WETA and taped March 13 at DAR Constitution Hall, presents an all-star tribute to Emilio and Gloria Estefan, the 2019 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and the first married couple or musicians-songwriters of Hispanic descent to receive the honor. See page 2 for details. Repeats Sat 5/4, 1:30am 10:30 JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS: THE KENNEDY CENTER MARK TWAIN PRIZE — In this WETA co-production taped in fall 2018, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to 11-time Emmy-winner Julia LouisDreyfus, who has starred in the comedies Seinfeld and Veep. From the stage of the Kennedy Center, a starstudded lineup salutes the actor.

12M AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon, Monday

Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD The WETA Movie presents Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (May 4), above; Mrs. Doubtfire (May 11), with Robin Williams; Ali (May 18), with Will Smith; and A Passage to India (May 25).

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WETA ARTS A WETA TV 26 PRODUCTION Friday, May 3 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD WETA TV 26 production WETA Arts presents more local stories of visual and performing arts in Greater Washington, in May marking Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Above: filmmaker Penny Lee spotlights the Chinese-American experience in Washington, D.C.

5 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-12:30AM: 12N THE WETA MOVIE: CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON — (1:59) R 2:01 PACIFIC HEARTBEAT, SERIES 8: PRISON SONGS — Learn about Pacific island people, culture and contemporary issues in this anthology series. Prison Songs.

The inmates imprisoned in Darwin’s overcrowded Berrimah Prison are shown in a new light in Australia’s first ever documentary musical, sharing their feelings, faults and experiences through song.

3:00 PACIFIC HEARTBEAT, SERIES 8: LEITIS IN WAITING — Discover Tonga’s evolving approach to gender fluidity through a portrait of the most prominent leiti (transgender) in the Kingdom, Joey Mataele, a devout Catholic of royal descent. Her story reveals what it means to be different in a deeply religious and conservative society.

4:00 PACIFIC HEARTBEAT, SERIES 8: TE KUHANE O TE TUPUNA (THE SPIRIT OF THE ANCESTORS) — Journey from Easter Island to London in search of the lost Moai Hoa Haka Nanaia, a statue of significant cultural importance. The documentary explores the social and political landscape of the island of Rapanui as the people attempt to claim what is rightfully theirs.

5:00 WETA ARTS — R 5:30 NEWTON’S LAW — Part 4 of 8. Repeats Mon 5/6, 1pm; Fri 5/10, 8:30pm 6:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 7:00 DOWNTON ABBEY, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 7 of 9. A car race gives Mary flashbacks. Mrs. Patmore opens for business. Mrs. Hughes tricks Carson.

Things get serious for Edith. Robert gets a surprise gift.

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ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-5:30PM. 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 — R 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 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-1:33AM: 5:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:00 GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 2 — Part 6 of 10.

Repeats Sun 5/5, 11:30pm 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 8 — WETA reprises the drama’s eighth season, starring Martin Clunes and Caroline Catz. Parts 1 & 2 of 8. Mysterious Ways/Sons and Lovers.

After rekindling their relationship, Louisa and Martin

are living together again, but Louisa is juggling too many responsibilities at once; Martin and Louisa find day care for their son James at Portwenn Tots.

9:33 THE WETA MOVIE: CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON — In Ang Lee’s 2000 drama, a 19th-century martial arts master (Chow Yun-Fat) gives a sword called “Green Destiny” to his beloved (Michelle Yeoh), but the two must then recover it from thieves. Zhang Ziyi co-stars. The film won four Oscars, including Best Foreign Language Film. (1:59) Repeats Sun 5/5, noon 11:33 THE STORY OF CHINA — Travel with historian Michael Wood as he surveys the 4,000-year story of the world’s oldest continuous state from the ancient past to the present day. Part 1 of 3. Ancestors /Silk Roads and China Ships. Explore China’s early history with Wood as he joins a million people at a festival devoted to ancient gods, hear the tale of China’s bloodthirsty First Emperor, and travel the Silk Road to discover the brilliant Tang dynasty. (2 hrs.)

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8:00 CALL THE MIDWIFE, SERIES 8 — Part 6 of 8. Lucille cares for an unmarried teen mother and Valerie helps her grandmother with an embarrassing medical problem. Mother Mildred tries to help, but ruffles feathers everywhere she goes. Nurse Crane’s back troubles return with a vengeance. Repeats Mon 5/6, 3pm 9:00 LES MISÉRABLES ON MASTERPIECE — Part 4 of 6. Now a young woman, Cosette moves to Paris under Valjean’s protection. There, she meets the handsome law student Marius, who unwittingly brings a nightmare to life.

Repeats Mon 5/6, 4pm 10:00 UNFORGOTTEN, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 5 of 6. Cassie and Sunny finally get closer to some truth about the night Hayley disappeared, and the case takes a devastating turn for Cassie. Repeats Mon 5/6, 5pm 11:00 WETA ARTS — R 11:30 GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 2 — Pt 6 of 10. R

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK — Hour 1 of 3. Repeats Tue 5/7, 1pm 9:00 JACK IRISH, SERIES 2 — Guy Pearce reprises his role as a former criminal lawyer turned sleuth. Part 2 of 6. Jack visits Dr. Rory Finch, a psychiatrist mentioned in Eddie’s calendar, while Lakshmi’s father arrives in Melbourne to find out what happened to his daughter’s remains. Repeats Tue 5/7, 4pm; Wed 5/8, 2pm; Fri 5/10, 2pm 10:00 GIRLFRIENDS — Three lifelong friends come together in middle age, each facing challenges, after one is suddenly widowed. Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey), Miranda Richardson and Zoë Wanamaker star. Part 2 of 6. On Sue’s birthday, detectives come to Linda with new information about her husband’s disappearance, including evidence that Micky was on the phone with another woman when he went overboard. Repeats Tue 5/7, 5pm; Wed 5/8, 3pm; Fri 5/10, 1pm 11:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: OUT OF STATE — Shipped thousands of miles to a private prison in the Arizona desert, two Native Hawaiians discover their indigenous traditions from a fellow inmate serving a life sentence.

12M AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., SEASON 5 — WETA reprises a Season 5 episode featuring Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovering the ancestral stories of cultural trailblazers. Reporting on the Reporters. In the WETA co-production, Gates shows journalists Christiane Amanpour, Ann Curry and Lisa Ling that the stories within their own family trees are every bit as compelling as the news stories they have been covering for the world. Repeats Wed 5/8, 5pm; Thur 5/9, 2pm 9:00 AMELIA EARHART: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Explore the life of the trailblazing pilot who broke records but then mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean on a 1937 solo flight around the world. An enduring

Tuesday, May 7 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Amelia Earhart: American Experience profiles the famous pilot, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Earhart vanished on a flight over the Pacific Ocean in 1937, and her story became legend.

American hero, Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Repeats Wed 5/8, 4pm 10:00 FRONTLINE: TRUMP’S TRADE WAR — Learn the inside story of President Trump’s gamble to confront China over trade. Reporting from the U.S. and China, NPR and Frontline investigate what led the world’s two largest economies to the brink, and the billions at stake.

11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

8 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: MOOSE: LIFE OF A TWIG EATER — Travel to Canada’s Rockies and into the world of moose to experience a calf’s first year of life. At the best of times, fewer than half of these leggy 35-pounders survive their first year. Why? Repeats Thur 5/9, 5pm 9:00 NOVA: INSIDE THE MEGAFIRE — The California wildfires of 2018 took a worrisome trend to a new extreme, claiming scores of lives and over a million acres. Scientists investigate how forestry practices, climate change and drought may contribute to the rise of deadly megafires. Repeats Thur 5/9, 4pm 10:00 BREAKTHROUGH: THE IDEAS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD — Episode 4 of 6. The Car. Explore the 9,000year history of the car, from its roots in dogsleds to Henry Ford’s affordable and assembly line-built Model T, and meet the scientists working on the next generation of self-driving automobiles. Repeats Thur 5/9, 3pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

9 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 15 — NEW TO WETA TV 26/HD! Neil Dudgeon stars as detective DCI John Barnaby. Episode 5 of 6. The Sicilian Defense. Harriet Farmer wakes up after being in a coma since the night she tried to elope. Soon afterwards, a serial killer strikes members of a chess club. Could the attack on Harriet a year before be linked to moves on a chess board? Repeats Fri 5/10, 3pm, 12:30am 9:30 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 15 — Episode 6 of 6.

Schooled in Murder. When Debbie Moffett is crushed to death with a giant round of cheese in Midsomer Blue, secret plans to modernize the dairy are revealed while rumors about private lives of the parents cause a row at the local prep school. As other people linked to the dairy die, secrets begin to emerge. Repeats Fri 5/10, 4:30pm, 2am 11:00 WETA ARTS — R 11:30 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

10 Friday Mondays, May 6 & 13 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Australian mystery drama Jack Irish, Series 2 continues, starring Guy Pearce (above), followed at 10 p.m. by British drama Girlfriends.

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

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11 Saturday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-5:30PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM-5:30PM See the Saturday, May 4 listings.

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 5:30PM-1:33AM: 5:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:00 GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 2 — Part 7 of 10.

Repeats Sun 5/12, 11pm 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 8 — Parts 3 & 4 of 8. Farewell, My Lovely/Faith. Louisa’s stress is compounded when she must take a group of students on a sailing trip; Morwenna’s missionary parents pay her a surprise visit and are taken aback by her relationship with Al, and Louisa starts her new counseling course.

9:32 THE WETA MOVIE: MRS. DOUBTFIRE — Chris Columbus’ 1993 comedy stars Robin Williams as an out-of-work actor who, divorced from his wife, disguises himself as a dowdy female housekeeper in order to spend time with his children. Sally Field co-stars. (2:01) Repeats Sun 5/12, noon 11:33 THE STORY OF CHINA — Historian Michael Wood hosts.

Part 2 of 3. Golden Age/The Ming. Learn of the achievements of two brilliant Chinese dynasties: the Song, creators of a Chinese Renaissance, and the Ming, builders of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. (2 hrs.)

12 Sunday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-12N. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM-12N See the Sunday, May 5 listings.

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 12N-12M: 12N THE WETA MOVIE: MRS. DOUBTFIRE — (2:01) R 2:30 WETA ARTS — R

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who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek. Repeats Sat 5/11, 6:30pm NEWTON’S LAW — Claudia Karvan stars. Part 4 of 8. Uniform Motion. When a bomb threat at a furniture store causes a stampede that injures a customer, Josephine and Lewis defend the store’s CEO. Office cleaner Zareb requests Helena’s legal assistance after being charged with resisting arrest, but Helena is distracted by calls from her estranged husband. Repeats Tue 5/14, 2pm NEWTON’S LAW — Part 5 of 8. Newton’s Law of Cooling.

Helena recommends a restorative-justice approach to a friend of Johnny’s to mitigate his assault charges.

As the firm’s secretary, Jackie, tries to get Josephine in trouble for her involvement with Chatterjee’s downstairs office, Josephine defends her boss, who is embroiled in a custody battle for the family dog.

Repeats Tue 5/14, 3pm LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: CYNTHIA ERIVO IN CONCERT — Enjoy a soulful evening of showstoppers from one of Broadway’s brightest stars. British-born Cynthia Erivo won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in The Color Purple before starring in several films, including Widows.

AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon, Monday

13 Monday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK — Hour 2 of 3. Repeats Tue 5/14, 1pm; Wed 5/15, 1pm 9:00 JACK IRISH, SERIES 2 — Part 3 of 6. After being abducted, Jack returns home to find Charlie’s troubled granddaughter, Gus, staying at his house. In need of help proving Meritus College’s wrongdoings, Jack reaches out to Linda, who is now living in Manila with Orton. Repeats Tue 5/14, 4pm; Wed 5/15, 2pm; Fri 5/17, 2pm 10:00 GIRLFRIENDS — Part 3 of 6. The police interrogate Linda about her involvement in Micky’s death. After arguing with the mother of Tom’s son, Gail deals with her mother’s increasingly bad dementia and considers putting her into a home. Repeats Tue 5/14, 5pm; Wed 5/15, 3pm; Fri 5/17, 1pm

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Fridays, May 10, 17 & 24 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Australian drama Newton’s Law continues, starring Claudia Karvan as a socially responsible solicitor who returns to courtroom practice.

3:00 PACIFIC HEARTBEAT, SERIES 8: CORRIDOR FOUR — Learn about Pacific island people, culture and contemporary issues in this anthology series. Corridor Four.

Hear the story of nationally recognized K9 Unit Officer, Isaac Ho‘opi‘I, who was responsible for saving numerous people from the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 but was scarred by the event.

4:00 PACIFIC HEARTBEAT, SERIES 8: LET’S PLAY MUSIC! SLACK KEY WITH CYRIL PAHINUI AND FRIENDS — An encore Pacific Heartbeat presentation spotlights master slack key musician Cyril Pahinui, who jams with some of the most revered and talented musicians in Hawai‘i in intimate kanikapila style backyard performances.

5:00 OFF THE MENU: ASIAN AMERICA — A program delves into a wealth of stories, traditions and unexpected characters that nourish our nation of immigrants, going into the kitchens, factories, temples and farms of Asian-Pacific America to explore how the bond with food reflects an evolving community.

6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 DOWNTON ABBEY, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 8 of 9. Two romances get complicated. Molesley and Spratt try out new jobs. Thomas takes a fateful step.

Mrs. Patmore provokes a scandal. Isobel puts her foot down. Repeats Mon 5/13, 1:30pm 8:00 CALL THE MIDWIFE, SERIES 8 — Part 7 of 8. Learn why Mother Mildred decides it’s time for Sister Frances to attend her first solo birth. Trixie consoles a patient who discovers she has gonorrhea. Sister Monica Joan follows Great Britain’s Olympic hopes. Repeats Mon 5/13, 3pm 9:00 LES MISÉRABLES ON MASTERPIECE — Part 5 of 6. As revolution sweeps Paris, Valjean and Cosette hide out, Marius searches for Cosette, Thenardier disappears and Javert tracks Valjean. Repeats Mon 5/13, 4pm 10:00 UNFORGOTTEN, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 6 of 6. Under the glare of media spotlights, the team races to find evidence to prove the identity of Hayley’s killer.

Repeats Mon 5/13, 5pm 11:00 GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 2 — Pt 7 of 10. R

WASHINGTON IN THE 2000s A WETA TV 26 PRODUCTION Tuesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD WETA TV 26 production Washington in the 2000s spotlights the major events of the millennium’s first decade in Greater Washington.

Above: Police vehicles on the National Mall, September 11, 2001.

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11:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: HARVEST SEASON — Spend an agricultural year in Napa Valley and meet some of the unsung people who play a critical role in making some of the world’s most celebrated wines, yet whose stories have largely gone untold.

12:30AM AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon Tues

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14 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON IN THE 2000S — A new WETA TV 26 production, the latest installment in the WETA “decades” series, revisits the major events, people and developments of the new millennium in the national capital area. From the 9/11 terrorist attack and the D.C. sniper to the return of Major League Baseball and a baby panda’s birth, the region experienced great lows and highs. Washington also experienced a massive wave of investment and growth, and became a hip foodie scene.

Weaving together stories of local politics, sports and culture, the film provides a striking portrayal of a city reshaped by the times. Repeats Wed 5/15, 5pm; Thur 5/16, 2pm; Sun 5/19, 10:30pm; Wed 5/22, 1pm, 4pm; Thur 5/23, 5pm; Tue 5/28, 2pm; Wed 5/29, 10pm 9:00 ANNIE OAKLEY: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Meet the Ohio sharpshooter who won fame and fortune in a man’s world for never missing a shot. Born into poverty, the self-taught Oakley picked up a gun at age 15 not to become a superstar, but to save her family from destitution. Repeats Wed 5/15, 4pm; Thur 5/16, 1pm 10:00 FRONTLINE: ONE DAY IN GAZA — Learn how mass protests on the Israel-Gaza border led to one of the deadliest days in a generation. One year later, Frontline presents a moment-by-moment investigation, drawing on exclusive interviews in Gaza and Israel and videos of the protests and bloodshed.

11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

15 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: EQUUS: THE STORY OF THE HORSE — Anthropologist Niobe Thompson uncovers the history of mankind’s relationship with the horse. Part 1 of 2. Origins.

Follow the evolutionary journey of the horse, from its tiny forest-dwelling ancestor called the Dawn Horse to the modern steed. Encounter scientists unlocking the genetic basis of horsepower and decoding the animals’ emotional intelligence. Repeats Thur 5/16, 5pm 9:00 NOVA: FIRST HORSE WARRIORS — Horse riding played a key role in human expansion and civilization. But when and how did people first master these animals? Scientists uncover clues about the first horse riders and how they shaped the world. Repeats Thur 5/16, 4pm 10:00 BREAKTHROUGH: THE IDEAS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD — Episode 5 of 6. The Rocket. Learn the explosive history of the rocket, from its origin in ancient China, to its use as a weapon of war, to how adding hydrogen allowed it to carry astronauts all the way to the moon. Repeats Thur 5/16, 3pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

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 5/18, 6:30pm 8:30 NEWTON’S LAW — Part 6 of 8. The Uncertainty Principle.

An elderly hospital volunteer accused of kidnapping a Syrian asylum-seeker demands that Josephine take on her case. Callum comes to Josephine with a co-parenting issue but later needs her and Lewis’s legal help to combat an assault charge. Repeats Tue 5/21, 3pm 9:30 NEWTON’S LAW — Part 7 of 8. Terminal Velocity. Lewis defends a young man facing a burglary charge for breaking into his friend’s house and stealing his sneakers. Josephine and Helena receive a surprise call from the man they believe burned down their old office.

Repeats Tue 5/21, 4pm 10:30 LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: ANNALEIGH ASHFORD IN CONCERT — Tune in to a new concert from stage and screen star Annaleigh Ashford, who thrilled audiences in productions of Sunday in the Park with George opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, Kinky Boots and You Can’t Take It With You, for which she won a Tony Award.

11:30 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon, Monday

18 Saturday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-5:30PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM-5:30PM See the Saturday, May 4 listings.

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 5:30PM-2:10AM: 5:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:00 GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 2 — Part 8 of 10.

Repeats Sun 5/19, 11:30pm 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 8 — Parts 5 & 6 of 8. From the Mouths of Babes /Accidental Hero. With James teething, Martin and Louisa are desperate for more sleep; James goes through a biting phase, and Morwenna leaves the surgery for a weekend away with Al. 9:33 THE WETA MOVIE: ALI — Michael Mann’s 2001 biography of sports legend Muhammad Ali focuses on the years 1964-1974, during which the boxer fought Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and George Foreman and created controversy outside the ring. Will Smith stars alongside Jamie Foxx and Jon Voight. (2:38) Repeats Sun 5/19, noon 12:10AM THE STORY OF CHINA — Historian Michael Wood hosts. Part 3 of 3. The Last Empire/The Age of Revolution. Wood spotlights the splendor of the last Chinese dynasty, the Qing. Learn about the First Opium War, which sparked the fall of the empire, and, after the 20thcentury revolutions, the birth of today’s China. (2 hrs.)

19 Sunday ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-12N. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM-12N See the Sunday, May 5 listings.

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 FLEMING: THE MAN WHO WOULD BE BOND — Dominic Cooper stars in the dramatized story of author Ian Fleming, the man who created the iconic spy character James Bond. Lara Pulver co-stars. Part 1 of 4. In London, 1938, Ian Fleming is a dissolute playboy, eclipsed by his dead war hero father and successful brother. Part 2 of 4.

In 1940 Lisbon, neutral territory, the British mingle with Nazis, and Fleming goes on a diplomatic meeting with Godfrey and Monday. Part 3 of 4. While training at a spy camp in Canada, the Americans ask Fleming to use his talents to write a blueprint for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Part 4 of 4. As the war nears its end, Fleming is convinced the Nazis are hiding nuclear plans.

Repeats Fri 5/17, 3pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow Wednesday, May 15 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD NOVA: First Horse Warriors explores how the advent of horseback riding changed the course of human history. Preceding NOVA at 8 p.m. is reprised Nature miniseries Equus: The Story of the Horse.

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8:00 KOLKATA WITH SUE PERKINS — With comedian Sue Perkins, explore 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.

9:00 EMMA GOLDMAN: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Learn about the “Queen of the Anarchists,” an outspoken advocate for women’s rights, birth control and free speech. Arrested and imprisoned for demonstrating against the draft during World War I, Goldman was the most controversial woman in America.

10:00 FRONTLINE: SUPREME REVENGE — Go inside the noholds-barred war for control of the Supreme Court. From Brett Kavanaugh to Robert Bork, Frontline investigates how a 30-year-old grievance transformed the Court and turned confirmations into bitter, partisan conflicts.

11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow Thursday, May 16 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond dramatizes the military career of author Ian Fleming, creator of iconic spy character James Bond.

Dominic Cooper and Lara Pulver star; 4 episodes air back to back.

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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: CHURCHILL DOWNS RACETRACK — Hour 3 of 3. Repeats Tue 5/21, 1pm; Wed 5/22, 2pm 9:00 NORMAN MINETA AND HIS LEGACY: AN AMERICAN STORY — Meet the statesman who served as cabinet secretary for presidents Clinton and George W. Bush.

Mineta, imprisoned by the U.S. during World War II for his Japanese ancestry, was the first Asian American to serve in a presidential cabinet. Repeats Wed 5/22, 5pm 10:00 GIRLFRIENDS — Part 4 of 6. The night before the hearing into Micky’s death, Gail walks in on a startling scene at Linda’s house. Tom tries to bring his son back with his mother’s help, and he also receives surprising news from Linda’s daughter, Ruby. Repeats Tue 5/21, 5pm; Fri 5/24, 1pm 11:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: WRESTLE — Meet four Alabama high school wrestlers facing challenges on and off the mat. Along with their coach, they grapple with obstacles that jeopardize their success but, despite the odds, these young men pursue their goals with humor and courage.

12:30AM AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon Tues

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23 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ELIZABETH I — A miniseries chronicles the life of England’s great queen, featuring historians Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones and dramatizations of the key events that shaped Elizabeth and England in her era. Part 1 of 3. Battle for the Throne. A look at Elizabeth’s turbulent early years follows the queen from age three — when her mother was executed and she was declared illegitimate and banished from court — to the start of her reign in 1558. Repeats Tue 5/28, 3pm, Wed 5/29, 1pm 9:00 ELIZABETH I — Part 2 of 3. The Enemy Within. For the first 25 years of her reign, Elizabeth never feels secure.

Catholic plots abound at home and abroad, and there is an ongoing dilemma about what to do with Mary, Queen of Scots. Meanwhile, Elizabeth’s councilors want her to marry. Repeats Tue 5/28, 4pm, Wed 5/29, 2pm

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3:00 TYRUS WONG: AMERICAN MASTERS — Discover the art, life and enduring impact of Tyrus Wong, the renowned Chinese-American painter behind Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause, via new and never-before-seen interviews, movie clips and art. Wong once exhibited with Picasso and Matisse.

4:30 POV: THE BIRTH OF SAKÉ — Go behind the scenes at Japan’s Yoshida Brewery, where a brotherhood of artisans, ranging from 20 to 70, spends months in nearmonastic isolation as they follow an age-old process to create saké, the nation’s revered rice wine.

6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 DOWNTON ABBEY, SERIES 6 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 9 of 9. After six seasons, the drama concludes. How will fate resolve the stories of Edith, Mary, Thomas, Anna, Robert, Cora, Daisy, Carson, Violet, Isobel and other occupants of the great estate? Repeats Mon 5/20, 1:30pm 8:00 CALL THE MIDWIFE, SERIES 8 — Part 8 of 8. Share in the Turners’ emotions over May’s impending adoption.

Sister Hilda digs deep to give a terminally ill patient her final wish. Valerie and Trixie must testify in a grueling court case. Fred and Reggie keep secrets from each other. Repeats Mon 5/20, 3pm 9:00 LES MISÉRABLES ON MASTERPIECE — Part 6 of 6.

Marius mans the barricades, where a hostile Valjean intercepts him. They end up fleeing together through the sewers of Paris. Cosette’s story reaches its conclusion. So does Javert’s. Repeats Mon 5/20, 4pm 10:30 WASHINGTON IN THE 2000S — See the Tuesday, May 14, 8 p.m. listing. R 11:30 GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 2 — Pt 8 of 10. R 12:30AM WETA ARTS — R

7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: EQUUS: THE STORY OF THE HORSE — Part 2 of 2. Chasing the Wind. Discover how humans have partnered with the horse throughout the centuries, creating more than 400 breeds, from the Yakutian Horse to the Arab Horse, found all around the world.

9:00 NOVA: LOST VIKING ARMY — Bio-archaeologists investigate a ninth-century mass grave in a rural English village. Will the remains unlock the mystery of the “Great Heathen Army,” a legendary Viking fighting force that once invaded England?

10:00 BREAKTHROUGH: THE IDEAS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD — Episode 6 of 6. The Smartphone. Dial in to the history of the smartphone, from its roots in Morse Code to 2007, when Apple unveiled the first-ever iPhone. Also see how the next generation of smartphones will allow us to communicate through them just by thinking.

11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Three-part docu-drama Elizabeth I chronicles the life of England’s great queen, featuring Lily Cole in the title role alongside hosthistorians Dan Jones and Suzannah Lipscomb, who present the series.

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Louisa buys a new car, and Martin’s blood phobia causes a disaster with a patient; Martin stops practicing the week before his hearing but patients continue to solicit his advice, and an American tourist asks for help. Sigourney Weaver guest stars.

9:33 THE WETA MOVIE: A PASSAGE TO INDIA — In David Lean’s 1984 epic based on E.M. Forster’s novel, Englishwoman Adela Quested (Judy Davis) visits 1920s colonial India with her guardian, Mrs. Moore (Peggy Ashcroft), to seal her engagement to a city magistrate (Nigel Havers). Her friendship with an Indian doctor (Victor Banerjee) and an English educator (James Fox) is doomed by cultural mistrust and false accusations. Ashcroft won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Alec Guinness, Art Malik, Saeed Jaffrey and Roshan Seth co-star. (2:43) Repeats Sun 5/26, noon

26 Sunday Friday, May 24 at 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD Music series Live from Lincoln Center features special concerts

by Broadway stars Megan Hilty (left) and Sutton Foster (right).

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10:00 ELIZABETH I— Part 3 of 3. Death of a Dynasty. As the Spanish Armada approaches, Elizabeth rallies her troops with a famous speech at Tilbury. However, even Elizabeth is powerless against the march of time.

Repeats Tue 5/28, 5pm, Wed 5/29, 3pm 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

24 Friday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — In WETA’s long-running weekly production, join moderator Robert Costa for a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories emanating from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek. Repeats Sat 5/25, 6:30pm 8:30 NEWTON’S LAW — Part 8 of 8. Equal & Opposite Forces.

Josephine and Lewis organize a class-action lawsuit for the participants of a prescription drug trial who suffered dangerous side effects. But with seven plaintiffs and a complicated case, Josephine needs to enlist both the upstairs and downstairs teams to take on the pharmaceutical company responsible.

9:30 LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: MEGAN HILTY IN CONCERT — Join the Tony-nominated star of Wicked, 9 to 5: The Musical, Noises Off and NBC’s Smash for a new concert special featuring a versatile solo set of musical theater favorites and classic standards.

Repeats Sat 5/25, 12:30am 10:30 LIVE FROM LINCOLN CENTER: SUTTON FOSTER IN CONCERT — Two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster brings her talent and charm to the intimate Appel Room for a performance with a special guest, two-time Tony nominee Jonathan Groff (Hamilton, Spring Awakening, Glee). Repeats Sat 5/25, 1:30am 11:30 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon, Monday

ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-12N. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM-12N See the Sunday, May 5 listings.

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 12N-12M: 12N THE WETA MOVIE: A PASSAGE TO INDIA — (2:43) R 3:00 THE QUIETEST PLACE ON EARTH — The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote major island group on Earth. On Maui, the Haleakala volcano rises 10,000 feet — nearly two miles — into the sky; and the massive crater located at its summit carries the unique distinction of being “the quietest place on Earth.” This poetic documentary explores Maui’s geological and spiritual birthplace through the eyes of Hawaiian people.

4:00 THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — A film by Ric Burns and Li-Shin Yu examines the origin, history and impact of the 1882 U.S. law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals here ever to become U.S. citizens. The Act was in force for more than 60 years.

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. Repeats Mon 5/27, 9am, 1pm, 5pm, 9pm 8:00 NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT 2019 — In this WETA co-production with Capital Concerts, join hosts Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise for the 30th anniversary live broadcast of America’s national night of remembrance from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, featuring the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Jack Everly. Repeats tonight; Mon 5/27, 10am, 3:30pm

ON WETA TV 26, 6AM-5:30PM. See weta.org/hd for WETA HD. 6AM-5:30PM See the Saturday, May 4 listings.

SIMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 5:30PM-12:16AM: 5:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE 6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND 6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK — R 7:00 GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW, SERIES 2 — Part 9 of 10.

Repeats Sun 5/26, 11pm 8:00 DOC MARTIN, SERIES 8 — Parts 7 & 8 of 8. Blade on the Feather/All My Trials. Penhale and Morwenna participate in the annual gig race against another town,

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25 Saturday A WETA TV 26 PRODUCTION Sunday, May 26 at 7 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD WETA TV 26 documentary Arlington National Cemetery airs as part of programming marking Memorial Day, preceding the annual WETA co-production National Memorial Day Concert (airing live at 8 p.m.).

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27 Monday 9AM-6PM MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAMMING — Arlington National Cemetery (9 a.m.); National Memorial Day Concert 2019 (10 a.m.); National Memorial Day Concert 2018 (11:30 a.m.); Arlington National Cemetery (1 p.m.); National Memorial Day Concert 2018 (2 p.m.); National Memorial Day Concert 2019 (3:30 p.m.); Arlington National Cemetery (5 p.m.)

6:00 BBC WORLD NEWS 6:30 NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: BILOXI, MS — Repeats Tue 5/28, 1pm 9:00 ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY — See the Sunday, May 26, 8 p.m. listing.

10:00 GOING TO WAR — Going to war brings terror, pain and grief, but also exhilaration and a sense of purpose.

Decorated Vietnam War veteran, U.S. Marine and author Karl Marlantes and author Sebastian Junger make sense of this paradox, while military veterans reveal the truths of combat with unflinching candor.

11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

28 Tuesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 RACHEL CARSON: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE — Meet the scientist whose groundbreaking writings revolutionized our relationship to the natural world in this moving, intimate portrait. Mary-Louise Parker is the voice of Carson in the film. Repeats Wed 5/29, 4pm 10:00 FRONTLINE: SEX TRAFFICKING IN AMERICA — Frontline exposes the hidden reality of sex trafficking, going inside a police unit and following a victim’s harrowing story.

Filmed over three years, the report presents an up-close look at how victims are groomed and sold and the ways that undercover police target traffickers and buyers.

11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

29 Wednesday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 NATURE: SOUL OF AN ELEPHANT — Nature delves into the hearts, minds and souls of elephants through the eyes of award-winning filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, whose experiences with these iconic creatures of Africa provide a window into the animals’ lives.

9:00 NOVA: INSIDE EINSTEIN’S MIND — Retrace Albert Einstein’s thought experiments as NOVA reveals the simple but powerful ideas that reshaped our understanding of gravity, illuminating the theory of general relativity.

10:00 WASHINGTON IN THE 2000S — See the Tuesday, May 14, 8 p.m. listing. R 11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Repeats noon tomorrow

30 Thursday 7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR 8:00 MEMORY RESCUE WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — Psychiatrist, neuroscientist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen offers advice on how to supercharge your memory and remember what matters most to you. Amen identifies brain risk factors. Repeats Fri 5/31, 3pm 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 musical artist Josh Groban — and Bocelli’s son Matteo. Repeats Fri 5/31, 4:30pm 11:30 AGING BACKWARDS 2 WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — See May 31, 8:30 p.m. (60 min.)

31 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 — 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 9:30 MY MUSIC: THE '60S GENERATION — Join host Michelle Phillips for an all-star concert featuring 1960s hitmakers the Mamas & the Papas; the New Rascals; Roger McGuinn; the Association; Eric Burdon; Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Jackie DeShannon and more.

11:30 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. (2 hrs.)

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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 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

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

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• Jonathan Creek, Series 5 (5/4) • Call the Midwife, Series 8

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• Death in Paradise, Series 8 (4pm, except 5/8) • Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece (5/8, 2 hrs, then 5pm 5/15) • Doctor Blake Mysteries (5/1, 5pm) • Les Misérables on Masterpiece (5pm, starts 5/22)

Midsomer Murders, Series 15

800 Words, Series 2

• Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Series 3 • Grantchester, Series 1 (starts 5/25)

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Pie in the Sky, Series 3

Newton’s Law

• Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond (6pm, 5/4) • Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece (6pm, 5/11, 2 hrs; then 7pm 5/18) • Real History of Science Fiction (6pm, starts 5/18) • BBC Antiques Roadshow (7pm, 5/4) • Les Misérables on Masterpiece (7pm, 5/25)

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• Jonathan Creek, Series 5 (5/5) • Call the Midwife, Series 8

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• Jericho of Scotland Yard, Series 1 (to 5/12) • DCI Banks (starts 5/19)

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• Joanna Lumley’s • Yellowstone • Earth’s Great India Seasons • Wonderful World (starts 5/28) of Gordon Watson (starts 5/13)

• Silk, Series 3 (to 5/12) • The Tunnel (starts 5/19)

• Real History of Science Fiction • Mum/Upstart Crow (start 5/20)

Unforgotten, Series 3 on Masterpiece

• Mekong River with Sue Perkins • Yellowstone (starts 5/12)

Atlantis

Pie in the Sky, Series 3

• Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond (5/1) • Call the Midwife, Series 8 (starts 5/8)

• BBC Antiques Roadshow (5pm, 5/2) • Brokenwood Mysteries, Series 5 (5:30pm, 5/2) • Call the Midwife, Series 8 (5pm, starts 5/9) • Murder in Suburbia, Series 1 (6pm, starts 5/9)

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• Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Series 3 • Grantchester, Series 1 (starts 5/24)

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Death in Paradise, • Joanna Lumley’s Series 8 India • Wonderful World of Gordon Watson (starts 5/12)

Call the Midwife, Series 8

• Brokenwood Mysteries, Series 5 (9pm, 5/1, 90 min.)

• Murder in Suburbia, Series 1 (9pm, starts 5/8)

Newton’s Law

• Girlfriends • Poldark, Series 1 on Masterpiece (starts 5/24)

• Silent Witness, Series 18 • Vera, Series 1 (starts 5/25)

• Real History of Science Fiction • Mum/Upstart Crow (start 5/19)

Unforgotten, Series 3 on Masterpiece

800 Words, Series 2

• Silk, Series 3 • The Tunnel (starts 5/18) (10:30pm on 5/25)

Father Brown, Series 7

• Jericho of Scotland Yard (10:30pm 5/1; 10pm 5/8) • DCI Banks, Series 5 (10pm, starts 5/15) • Doctor Blake Mysteries (11:30pm; except 5/1)

• Jack Irish, Series 2 • Janet King, Series 3 (starts 5/23)

Atlantis

• Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece (10pm, 5/7, 2 hrs & 5/14) • Les Misérables on Masterpiece (10pm, starts 5/21) • Pie in the Sky, Series 3 (11pm, 5/14-5/28)

Midsomer Murders, Series 15

Dreamland, Series 3 Father Brown, Series 7 (to 12:30am)

• Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Series 3 • Grantchester, Series 1 (starts 5/25)

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• Joanna Lumley’s Are You Being Served?

India • Wonderful World of Gordon Watson As Time Goes By (starts 5/19) • Yellowstone • Earth’s Great Seasons (starts 5/26)

Pie in the Sky, Series 3

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ritish police detective series Murder in Suburbia stars Caroline Catz (Doc Martin) as Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst and Lisa Faulkner (MI-5) as Detective Sergeant Emma Scribbins, an unorthodox homicide team in the Criminal Investigative Department of Middleford, a fictional suburban English town. Better known as Ash and Scribbs, the two are an unlikely pair: Ash, a graduate of a posh girls’ academy, has an analytical mind, while working-class Scribbs relies more on her instincts than the evidence before her. The two wisecracking cops form an unstoppable duo, working alongside their bemused boss (Jeremy Sheffield) to solve a variety of murder cases in the seemingly perfect suburbs. Series 1 features six episodes.

tephen Tompkinson (Ballykissangel) reprises his role as stubborn police inspector Alan Banks in three cases set against the backdrop of rural and urban Yorkshire. Andrea Lowe returns as feisty, headstrong DS Annie Cabbot, and Caroline Catz portrays DI Helen Morton. In the three mysteries, Banks is pushed to the brink as the team investigates the link between a woodland murder victim and a local crime boss, a missing persons case escalates into something tragic, and finally Banks comes to a crossroads as he tries to ensure that good triumphs over evil. The 2010-2016 series, based on Peter Robinson’s Inspector Alan Banks novels, concluded with these episodes.

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Saturdays at 10 p.m. starting May 18 on WETA UK

tephen Dillane and Clémence Poésy star as British detective Karl Roebuck and his French counterpart Elise Wassermann in the acclaimed ten-part British crime thriller The Tunnel, a remake of the Danish/Swedish hit series The Bridge. The series is set against the backdrop of Europe in crisis. When a prominent French politician is found dead in the middle of the Channel Tunnel, straddling the border between the UK and France, the two police officers — with strikingly different personalities — are sent to investigate on behalf of their respective countries and are forced into an uneasy partnership to find a calculating killer who is on a deadly moral crusade.

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arta Dusseldorp (A Place to Call Home, Jack Irish) reprises her role as prosecutor Janet King in the third season of the award-winning Australian legal drama and crime series. In the eight episodes, King confronts a hornet’s nest of dirty dealings throughout a range of different sports, with deep links to gambling and organized crime. What begins as a sport betting investigation soon unmasks elite professional athletes and their connection to the shadowy world of performance enhancing drugs, match fixing, kickbacks and murder. Taking on the job of examiner for Australia’s National Crime Commission, King probes the death of a tennis player and then an array of unfolding tragedies.

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ith new episodes of Grantchester premiering in July, revisit Series 1, which first aired in 2015.

Set in a beautiful hamlet in 1950s England, the stories follow a local priest who turns to sleuthing with dramatic results. James Norton stars as Sidney Chambers, a young, charismatic, jazz-loving vicar who becomes an amateur investigator when one of his parishioners dies under suspicious circumstances. For help, Chambers turns to gruff, down-to-earth police inspector Geordie Keating, portrayed by Robson Green, and the two become crime-solving partners. The drama is based on novels by James Runcie.

Also this month: Midsomer Murders, Series 15 airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m.; new episodes of Father Brown air Thursdays at 8 p.m.; Mum and Upstart Crow air Sundays at 10 and 10:30 p.m. starting May 19; Poldark, Series 1 on Masterpiece airs Fridays at 9 p.m. starting May 24; and Vera, Series 1 airs Saturdays at 9 p.m. starting May 25.

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hat more can I say about this masterpiece? Verdi’s Requiem is inexplicable — it’s an oratorio, opera and a religious work all at once. I think this was Verdi’s ultimate attempt to get close to God. He was not a believer, but with this music he came very close to the divine because of his sheer sincerity — the integrity of Verdi in this piece is just supreme. When we bring together the NSO, The Washington Chorus, The Choral Arts Society of Washington, and soloists from Washington National Opera’s cast of Don Carlo to explore this legendary music, we will surely have an event to remember.” That’s National Symphony Orchestra Music Director Gianandrea Noseda describing what has been called his signature piece, Giuseppe Verdi’s powerful Messa da Requiem. In addition to the NSO and the two choruses, soloists included three principals from Washington National Opera’s Don Carlo — Leah Crocetto, Russell Thomas and Eric Owens — as well as Italian mezzo-soprano Veronica Simeoni.

Maestro Noseda continued: “If you ask an Italian who best represents us, they may mention Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante — or Verdi. Like these other icons of his caliber, Verdi was both a gigantic figure and very human, leaving behind a legacy and vision of pure artistic revolution that many of us from Italy — myself included — take great pride in celebrating. This work is one that is close to my heart, and I sincerely hope you will join me so that we can share it together.”

As DC Metro Theater Arts wrote in their review of the performance, “it is…positively uncommon for nearly an entire, hall-filling, four-story audience of more than 1,000 to spring to their feet, interspersed with hearty roars of approval and remain there curtain call after curtain call. But that is what happened.” If you weren’t in that audience, or if you were, here’s your chance to immerse yourself in this glorious music on Classical WETA’s NSO Showcase.

Gianandrea Noseda

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lassical WETA 90.9 FM’s Choral Showcase, our weekly choral music celebration, opens the new month on Sunday, May 5 with two settings of the Stabat Mater, a 13th-century devotional poem depicting the sorrows of the Blessed Mother as she stands at the foot of the Cross. Giovanni Pierluigi da St Cecilia with an Angel Palestrina’s version for double choir comes from the late Renaissance, and Gioachino Rossini’s Stabat Mater — from the 19th century — is both prayerful and dramatic. Rossini’s Stabat Mater will also be performed May 16 and 17 at the Kennedy Center by the National Symphony Orchestra under Gianandrea Noseda, with soloists and the University of Maryland Concert Choir.

On May 12, in advance of The Choral Arts Society of Washington’s May 19 presentation of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem at the Kennedy Center, Choral Showcase presents “Other Choral Works” by both Fauré and Maurice Duruflé. Fauré’s Messe Basse (Low Mass), the Pavane, and several motets will be heard alongside Duruflé’s Messe “Cum Jubilo” (“with jubilation”) and Four Motets on Gregorian Themes.

St Cecilia — an early Christian martyr and the patron saint of music — has been honored by musicians over the centuries. A previously unknown work by Alessandro Scarlatti called The Cecilian Vespers will be heard May 19, from a live concert recording in 2004 with Nicholas McGegan and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale. On May 26, “Pictures from the East” presents music of Gustav Holst, a polymath who was fascinated by Hindu literature.

Unhappy with the English translations available, Holst learned Sanskrit in order to create his own. The result, some of his most sublime music, includes the Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Eastern Pictures, and a longer work for chorus and orchestra called The Cloud Messenger. Join me for Choral Showcase, Sundays at 9 p.m.

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his month on Classical WETA 90.9 FM’s Front Row Washington we listen to young musicians in a variety of instrumental settings with music by living composers in every program. On May 6 we hear a concert by Benjamin Grosvenor (b. 1992) from the Candlelight Concert Society Jess Gillam, saxophone — a phenomenal performance from one of Britain’s foremost young pianists. The program includes music by Claude Debussy, Alban Berg and Maurice Ravel, and the first half of the concert features an interesting juxtaposition of 19th- and 21st-century works. Grosvenor plays Johannes Brahms’ Four Pieces (Klavierstücke) Op. 19, and in between each of the four pieces an interlude is inserted from the 2013 composition Hommage a Brahms by Brett Dean (b. 1961). It’s a combination that blurs the lines of new and old — and offers a new perspective of a popular work by Brahms (whose birthday is the following day, May 7).

Composers Nico Muhly (b. 1981) and Timo Andres (b. 1985) are featured in the May 13 program, which presents a Phillips Collection concert that was curated by Muhly in 2016. Violinist Yevgeny Kutik and pianist Timo Andres play Compare Notes, by Muhly, and Andres’ own composition Word Fail, alongside works by Stravinsky.

It’s a special program on May 20 as we listen to the United States recital debut of award-winning saxophonist Jess Gillam from the Phillips Collection. At age 20, she has already performed four times at the BBC Proms. In her U.S. recital debut she plays music by 10 composers, including Pedro Iturralde, Benjamin Britten, Michael Nyman and John Harle.

Our final program of the month on May 27 features an early recital by pianist Jun Hwi Cho (b. 1996) — a 2014 Phillips Collection concert that was performed before he went to study at Juilliard for his Bachelor of Music degree. In this recital, he plays music by Beethoven, Messiaen, Schubert, Liszt and Gabriela Lena Frank Benjamin Grosvenor, piano (b. 1972). Frank’s composition Nocturno Nazqueno was commissioned for the 2014 New York International Piano Competition (at which Cho won First Prize) and was inspired by the region of Nazca, Peru, which is famous for its desert line drawings — the “Nazca” lines.

Join me Mondays at 9 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM for Front Row Washington.

Center Stage from Wolf Trap

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Saturdays at 9 p.m.

he series Center Stage from Wolf Trap airs Saturday nights at 9 p.m. on Classical WETA 90.9 FM, showcasing live chamber music performances recorded from the series Chamber Music at The Barns. This month’s artists are the Jerusalem String Quartet (performing Beethoven and Shostakovich, May 4); the Krakauer-Tagg Duo (Brahms and Messiaen, May 11); the Ying Quartet (Mozart and Schumann, May 18); and pianist Haochen Zhang (Beethoven, Ravel and Wang, May 25).

Classical WETA’s Rich Kleinfeldt hosts the broadcasts along with Lee Anne Myslewski, who programs the Chamber Music at The Barns series.

Classical WETA Opera House Saturdays at 1 p.m.

May 4:

Bizet’s Les Pêcheurs de Perles Fall 2018 Met Opera performance with Pretty Yende, Javier Camarena & Mariusz Kwiecien; Emmanuel Villaume conducts

May 11: Met Season Finale: Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites (12 p.m.)

With Isabel Leonard & David Portillo; Yannik Nézet-Séguin conducts May 18: Puccini’s Turandot With Katia Ricciarelli & Plácido Domingo; Vienna State Opera; Herbert von Karajan conducts (Deutsche Grammophon recording) May 25: Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro With Luca Pisaroni, Sonya Yoncheva, Thomas Hampson & Anne Sofie von Otter; Chamber Orchestra of Europe; Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts (Deutsche Grammophon recording)

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

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2019 WNO Opera Gala Concert

Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique

Grammy -winning Christine Goerke, talented bass Soloman Howard, and many more join this year’s grand finale to the WNO season.

Edward Gardner returns to the Concert Hall to conduct Wagner’s Overture to The Flying Dutchman, Berlioz’s imaginative Symphonie fantastique, and Renaud Capuçon in Sibelius’s Violin Concerto.

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Liszt & Rossini

May 16 & 17 | Concert Hall NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda leads the NSO and outstanding singers in Rossini’s dramatic Stabat Mater in a remarkable program that also features Liszt’s Dante Symphony.

Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

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May 30 & June 1 | Concert Hall

May 11–25 | Opera House Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretto by Luigi Illica & Giuseppe Giacosa

NSO Music Director Gianandrea Noseda continues the Kennedy Center’s Spring celebration of his home country with a program featuring works by Respighi, Casella, and perhaps Rachmaninoff’s best-known work, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, featuring pianist Francesco Piemontesi.

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WNO acknowledges the longstanding generosity of Life Chairman Mrs. Eugene B. Casey.

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