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WKAR TV and HD | MAY 2024 | PRIMETIME
Schedule as of 4/30/2024. Schedule and descriptions subject to change.
1 | Wed
8:00 Nature: Season of the Osprey
Birds of prey exist in myriad shapes and sizes. Scores of eagles, hundreds of hawks and countless kites and falcons have all adapted form and behavior to fit diverse habitats. But in all the world, there is only one osprey. Following a single evolutionary path, it has conquered every continent save Antarctica. One bird, one design, unchanged. It is the only truly aquatic raptor, the sole member of its own taxonomic family. This one-hour, blue-chip special brings viewers into the life to this incredible raptor with a depth and intimacy never before attempted. Shot in and around Great Island Marsh, where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound, cameraman Jacob Steinberg has achieved unlimited access to an osprey nest and captured the struggles, failures and triumphs of a single osprey family.
9:00 A Brief History of the Future: Together
Throughout history, humans' unique capacity for cooperation has set us apart. Ari Wallach explores the internal changes we enact that have the potential to impact those around us, our broader communities, and societies.
10:00 Nova: Making North America: Human
From Ice Age to oil boom, discover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent. How did we turn rocks into riches? And what catastrophic natural disasters could threaten the civilization we've built?
11:00 Amanpour and Company
2 | Thu
8:00 This Old House: New Jersey | Next Level Tight
Air tightness is taken to the next level with vapor barrier electrical boxes. The homeowner designs a custom lead glass sidelight. Various types of weather-resistant barriers are explored. Drip edge flashing and exterior window trim are installed.
8:30 Ask This Old House: Paint Dark Basement, Bat House
Mauro brightens a dark apartment using paint concentrations; Mark and Richard discuss what naturally causes wet basements and how to mitigate it; Tom and Kevin build a bat house.
9:00 Michigan Out of Doors: Michigan Out of Doors 2418
9:30 Under The Radar Michigan: Tom Thumb
On this regional rendition of UTR we head up and into Michigan's mighty Thumb. We'll see some precious petroglyphs, urban barn art (wait, what?) and eat some colossal cones. Heck, we'll even spend time with a historic fishin family and a craft beer couple. Get ready to explore the cool people, places and things that give this part of Michigan a big "Thumbs up."
10:00 Doc Martin: One Night Only
The Portwenn surgery has reopened, but between Martin and Louisa sharing the office and a less-than-competent new receptionist, things aren't running very smoothly. When Louisa's childhood dream home goes on the market, she jumps at the chance to look for a larger space. The house's owner is an accident-prone recent widower who seems haunted by his wife's death-perhaps literally.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
3 | Fri
8:00 Washington Week with the Atlantic
8:30 Off the Record
9:00 Great Performances: Now Hear This: The Composer Is Yoo
Follow host Scott Yoo's journey to compose a piece of music for the first time. Seeking counsel from other composers, Yoo revisits his heritage in search of ideas, performs landmark pieces for inspiration and ultimately tests his work in progress.
10:00 Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
4 | Sat
8:00 Antiques Roadshow: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 1
Head to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron for treasures that include Fred Rogers postcards, ca. 1968, a 1966 Milton Glaser-signed Bob Dylan poster, and a Tiffany Studios special order tulip lamp, ca. 1915. One find is $150,000 to $375,000.
9:00 Death In Paradise
10:00 The Paris Murders: From Father to Son
A pregnant woman is brutally attacked in a park, but while she's in intensive care, Chloe discovers the woman was using a false identity.
11:00 Austin City Limits: Duran Duran
Revel in a performance from pop superstars Duran Duran. The British icons perform songs from their album Future Past, as well as greatest hits.
5 | Sun
8:00 Call The Midwife: Season 13, Episode 8
Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Sister Monica Joan ruffles feathers. Poplar votes for its Mother of the Year.
9:00 MaryLand On Masterpiece: Episode 1
Sisters Becca and Rosaline receive unimaginable news about their mother. They fly to the Isle of Man to learn more and are reunited after years of distance.
10:00 Guilt On Masterpiece: You Can Take The Boy Out of Leith
Max and Jake seek refuge with a face from the past in the Highlands, but Teddy is on their trail. Scotland's national bank is being sold and Maggie sees an opportunity.
11:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Tim Vine & Ricky Grover
6 | Mon
8:00 Antiques Roadshow: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 2
Get wowed by treasures at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, including a 1953 Marilyn Monroe pin-up poster, a diamond & platinum ring, ca.1960 and a 1910 - 1911 Philadelphia Athletics trophy, card & pin. One has a value of $65,300 to $125,000!
9:00 Antiques Roadshow: Charleston, Hour One
In Charleston, West Virginia, new appraisals include an archive of the Oak Ridge Journal, the newspaper for a town created for the Manhattan Project; a Pete Seeger autographed sign relating to the Peekskill riots of 1949; and an 1854 Edward Beyer panoramic oil painting that features Charleston before West Virginia separated from Virginia. Tune in to find out which appraisal is valued at $250,000! Also: Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Kevin Zavian visit the Beckley Exhibition Mine to bust some popular diamond myths.
10:00 Independent Lens: Space: The Longest Goodbye
NASA psychologists prepare astronauts for the extreme isolation required by a Mars mission, as the crew grapples with the tension between their dream of reaching new frontiers and the basic human need to stay connected to home.
11:30 Amanpour and Company
7 | Tue
8:00 Finding Your Roots: Buried Secrets
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps singer Sammy Hagar and actor Ed O'Neill uncover their roots, revealing secrets their ancestors went to great lengths to conceal and celebrating the virtue of accepting one's relatives, whoever they may be.
9:00 The Express Way with Dule Hill: Texas
In Texas, Dule Hill connects with an Aztec dancer, blind painter and latino theater director, each breaking down cultural barriers and becoming leaders for the next generation.
10:00 Frontline: The Last Survivors
A landmark documentary about some of the last survivors of the Holocaust. Only children at the time, these now elderly survivors reflect on how the trauma of the Holocaust has affected the rest of their lives.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
8 | Wed
8:00 Nature: Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.
9:00 A Brief History of the Future: Tomorrows
Ari Wallach examines the ways we often see the concept of the future, the crucial need to think much, much bigger about what could come next, and how we all have more personal agency than we realize.
10:00 Nova: Why Bridges Collapse
In 2018, Italy's Morandi Bridge collapsed, killing 43 people. NOVA investigates what went wrong and explores other bridge collapses across the United States. How can new engineering techniques make bridges safer and prevent such tragedies?
11:00 Amanpour and Company
9 | Thu
8:00 This Old House: New Jersey | A Breath of Fresh Air
The new staircase is manufactured in a shop and assembled on-site. The shop is toured. The homeowner installs a new brick walkway. Wood fiber insulation and the new HRV system are explored. The architect talks about the interior trim details.
8:30 Ask This Old House: Garden Restoration, Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Lee revives a homeowner's garden bed; a New Hampshire painter shares how she got into the trade; Heath installs a bathroom fan in a house with bad wiring.
9:00 Michigan Out of Doors: Michigan Out of Doors 2419
9:30 Under The Radar Michigan: Lake Orion/Gaylord
On this awesome edition of UTR we bring you two more on Michigan's top notch towns. First we float through Lake Orion and show you how the lake and the town make up one great place to be. We'll also take you to a place where you can eat drink and even play like an Italian Aristocrat. We'll even take you to a fantastic festival full of dragons. Then, it's off to Gaylord where they've got tons of that other G words ... golfers. We'll take you to a place that continues to make classic family vacation memories; to a cool, funky restaurant where you can also buy cool, funky stuff; and we'll even show you an incredible elk herd you may not have heard of. Two more great towns for you to try right here on Under the Radar Michigan.
10:00 Doc Martin: How Long Has This Been Going On?
While checking on a sick sheep farmer, the Doc runs into Stewart James, a patient who used to suffer from delusions that he lived with a giant squirrel. Stewart is now starting a survival course business, and he invites Al and PC Penhale to join him in the woods for a test run. But when Stewart begins to behave oddly, Al worries he's having a mental breakdown and must figure out how to get help. Guest starring Ben Miller (Death in Paradise).
11:00 Amanpour and Company
10 | Fri
8:00 Washington Week with the Atlantic
8:30 Off the Record
9:00 Great Performances: Hamlet
Experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon from The Public Theater's Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park starring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood.
11 | Sat
8:00 Antiques Roadshow: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 2
Get wowed by treasures at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, including a 1953 Marilyn Monroe pin-up poster, a diamond & platinum ring, ca.1960 and a 1910 - 1911 Philadelphia Athletics trophy, card & pin. One has a value of $65,300 to $125,000!
9:00 Death In Paradise: Christmas 2021, Part 1
A Caribbean Christmas treat with the show's first-ever Christmas special. The sun-soaked, scintillating beauty of Saint Marie is rocked at Christmas time by a baffling murder, with a dazzling array of guest stars under suspicion. The feature-length episode, which concludes the show's 10th anniversary celebrations, also sees the return of Danny John Jules as Officer Dwayne Myers. When the team needs some extra help, Dwayne steps in, quickly making his presence felt in ways that they could not have anticipated. All the usual ingredients are in place for a truly unforgettable Caribbean Christmas.
10:00 The Paris Murders: Possession
A man comes forward to admit stabbing a woman to death in church, claiming to be possessed by a demon. Rocher thinks it could be a clever trick.
11:00 Austin City Limits: Brandi Carlile
Celebrate six-time Grammy-winning Americana singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile raising the roof for a full hour of passionate and powerful songs from her acclaimed album In These Silent Days.
12 | Sun
8:00 Lucy Worsley Investigates: Madness of King George
How did George III's mental illness change Britain? Lucy Worsley uncovers Royal papers and explores how the assassination attempt on his life changed psychiatry forever.
9:00 MaryLand On Masterpiece: Episode 2
As Becca and Rosaline deal with the fallout from their mother's death, new revelations emerge, and the sisters cope in different and sometimes destructive ways.
10:00 Guilt On Masterpiece: Aim High
Max, Jake and their new gang hide from Maggie in Edinburgh and discover her link to Sir Jim Sturrock. Maggie exerts pressure on Teddy and Aliza risks the bank sale.
11:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Felicity Montagu & Clare Holman
13 | Mon
8:00 Antiques Roadshow: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 3
Visit Akron, OH for astonishing finds, including a Fox Kids promotion kit, a Thurman Munson-signed baseball, ca. 1975 and Fernando Amorsolo oil paintings from 1955. Guess the top $120,000 to $180,000 find!
9:00 Antiques Roadshow: Charleston, Hour Two
Hour two in Charleston, West Virginia, features highlights such as a collection of Marilyn Monroe stills from some of her greatest cinematic hits; a British rainbow spatterware pot, ca. 1860, purchased for $10; and an 1849 ship's log and register chronicling the journey from Boston to San Francisco during the Gold Rush. Can you guess which is valued at $40,000 to $50,000? Also: Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Kathleen Bailey travel to The Huntington Museum of Art to discuss antique Ohio Valley glass.
10:00 Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story
Using his camera as a "weapon against injustice," photographer Corky Lee's art is his activism. His images of Asian American life empowered generations. This intimate portrait reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
14 | Tue
8:00 Finding Your Roots: Hold The Laughter
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships.
9:00 The Express Way with Dule Hill: Chicago
Chicago is a city known for its rich history and culture. But for some, it's been marred by crime and violence. In this episode, Dule Hill meets the city's talented artists to explore why art and activism are often synonymous in the Midwest.
10:00 Frontline: A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro's Venezuela
Exposing the shadowy figure at the heart of a corruption scandal spanning from Venezuela to the U.S. With the Venezuelan news outlet, Armando.info, the inside story of Alex Saab, his capture, then release by the U.S. in a controversial prisoner swap.
11:30 Amanpour and Company
15 | Wed
8:00 Nature: Saving The Animals of Ukraine
From the heart of war-torn Ukraine, stories of survival, love, and resilience emerge beyond the battles. Witness an extraordinary view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them. Directed by Ukrainian YouTuber Anton Ptushkin.
9:00 Nova: Secrets In Your Data
Find out who's using your personal data and what you - and a new kind of web - can do about it.
10:00 Pompeii: The New Dig: The Bodies
Archaeologists embark on the biggest dig in a generation at Pompeii. Told through the drama of the dig, imagine what life was like in Pompeii before the eruption and the horror faced by the residents as Vesuvius erupted in AD 79.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
16 | Thu
8:00 This Old House: New Jersey | Tested and Approved
A blower door test reveals the home's airtightness, and a baseboard trim gets a radius detail. The borough's effort to maintain its tree-lined streets is discussed. A prefab tile niche is installed. Interior trim is prepped for paint finish.
8:30 Ask This Old House: Smart Thermostat Wires, Bluestone Cleaning
Ross helps a homeowner install a smart thermostat after discovering a wiring issue; Mauro shares his tips on staining a deck to protect and maintain it; Mark helps a homeowner clean a bluestone patio.
9:00 Michigan Out of Doors: Michigan Out of Doors 2420
9:30 Under The Radar Michigan: I'm Hungry (Best of....)
On this eatable edition of "UTR," we go back to some of our favorite palate-pleasing places. We hit Kate's cool Kitchen, Miss Kim's Korean, and boast about Prost! Then we take a hike all the way up to Harbor Haus and even bite into a beefy burger at Big O's. Get ready to rediscover why Michigan is the greatest place in the world to eat, drink, and be merry.
10:00 Doc Martin: Everlasting Love
When Martin advises a patient suffering from migraines to stop cold-water swimming, Mrs. Tishell's attempts to help almost lead to disaster. Martin has his own headaches to deal with when an herbalist sets up shop in the village and then an ex-flame arrives on his doorstep, inviting him to speak at a medical conference in London. Meanwhile, Penhale tries to rekindle his romance with Janice. Guest starring Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey) .
11:00 Amanpour and Company
17 | Fri
8:00 Washington Week with the Atlantic
8:30 Off the Record
9:00 Great Performances: Audra McDonald at the London Palladium
Enjoy Broadway hits and more performed by the six-time Tony Award winner including "I Am What I Am," "Climb Every Mountain," "Summertime," "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and many more.
10:30 One Voice: The Songs We Share: Broadway
Learn which Broadway showtunes were recorded by the Rat Pack, Johnny Mathis and other chart-topping artists of the time to be sung outside the theater as anthems, giving a broader voice to our changing society.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
18 | Sat
8:00 Antiques Roadshow: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens Hour 3
Visit Akron, OH for astonishing finds, including a Fox Kids promotion kit, a Thurman Munson-signed baseball, ca. 1975 and Fernando Amorsolo oil paintings from 1955. Guess the top $120,000 to $180,000 find!
9:00 Death In Paradise: Christmas 2021, Part 2
A Caribbean Christmas treat with the show's first-ever Christmas special. The sun-soaked, scintillating beauty of Saint Marie is rocked at Christmas time by a baffling murder, with a dazzling array of guest stars under suspicion. The feature-length episode, which concludes the show's 10th anniversary celebrations, also sees the return of Danny John Jules as Officer Dwayne Myers. When the team needs some extra help, Dwayne steps in, quickly making his presence felt in ways that they could not have anticipated. All the usual ingredients are in place for a truly unforgettable Caribbean Christmas.
10:00 The Paris Murders: Smoke and Mirrors
The police are working on a seemingly simple investigation of a drug ring, but it ends with dramatic consequences that take a toll on the team.
11:00 Austin City Limits: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Celebrate singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band. Lovett makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years: 12th of June.
19 | Sun
8:00 Lucy Worsley Investigates: Princes in the Tower
What really happened to the Princes in the Tower? Lucy Worsley uncovers the story of the two boys whose disappearance in 1483 has led to centuries of mystery and speculation.
9:00 MaryLand On Masterpiece: Episode 3
Everything comes to a head as Richard and Jim arrive at the Isle of Man. Mary's actions continue to have an impact on the entire family as they try to heal and reconnect.
10:00 Guilt On Masterpiece: Let Them Come
Max and Jake have a plan for final victory, but so does everyone else. Maggie's enemies close in, and Sturrock's bank sale is in danger.
11:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Valerie Singleton & Diane Louise Jordan
20 | Mon
8:00 Antiques Roadshow: Junk in the Trunk 13
Travel to all five cities of ROADSHOW's Season 28 Tour for never-before-seen appraisals, including a 1976 Mark Hamill-signed Star Wars poster, a 1979 Bob Ross landscape oil, and a 1973 Iditarod Race sled!
9:00 Antiques Roadshow: Charleston, Hour Three
The final hour in Charleston, West Virginia, features standout appraisals that include a Newcomb College vase, ca. 1905, in need of a good cleaning; an 1875 W.S. Young landscape oil of the Greenbrier River in West Virginia; and a collection of Noel Coward "Sail Away" memorabilia gifted by Coward himself. Watch to find out which item is valued at $35,000 to $37,000! Also: Host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Rafael Eledge head to the Rosanna A. Blake Library of Confederate History at Marshall University to look at Civil War cigarette booklets.
10:00 Independent Lens: The Tuba Thieves
What is the role of sound and what does it mean to listen? Hard of hearing filmmaker Alison O'Daniel uses a series of tuba thefts in Los Angeles high schools as a jumping-off point to explore these questions.
11:30 Amanpour and Company
21 | Tue
8:00 Finding Your Roots: Far and Away
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of journalist Sunny Hostin and actor Jesse Williams -- introducing them to ancestors from very diverse places.
9:00 American Experience: The Riot Report
Revisit 1967 when inner cities across America erupted in violence. LBJ appointed the Kerner Commission to investigate and the Commission's final report would offer a shockingly unvarnished assessment of race relations that still resonates today.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
22 | Wed
8:00 Nature: Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone
Follow the story of a pine marten as she takes us on a journey through a desert of grey stones called the Burren, home to some of Ireland's most enchanting wildlife.
9:00 Nova: Decoding The Universe: Cosmos
How big is the universe? Will it ever end? Why is so much of it made of mysterious dark matter and energy? See how mind-bending discoveries over the past 50 years have revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
10:00 Pompeii: The New Dig: Escape
A new excavation in Pompeii continues to unearth rich discoveries. Professor Steven Tuck of Miami University joins the team to look for evidence of Pompeiians who might have survived the eruption of AD 79.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
23 | Thu
8:00 This Old House: New Jersey | Spring Forward
A custom mudroom bench is built from reclaimed wood. The primary bathroom gets a custom paint finish. The homeowners start thinking ahead to spring landscaping, and kitchen crown molding above the cabinets and recessed lighting are installed.
8:30 Ask This Old House: Firebox Restoration, Tool Storage Organization
Ross discusses IAQ testing; Mark restores a Victorian firebox; Jenn and Lee discuss transitioning landscapes from Spring to Summer; Tom, Kevin, and Zack Dettmore organize a tool storage cabinet.
9:00 Michigan Out of Doors: Michigan Out of Doors 2421
9:30 Under The Radar Michigan: Detroit
On this urban episode of UTR we're back in the Motor City for a gargantuan Guardian, an awesome Corktown eatery, and a city storyteller extraordinaire. We'll even show you an academy that's giving culinary kids a promising future and take you to a place where clay is helping to shape lives. Get ready to explore the cool people, places and things that make Detroit City a great place to be.
10:00 Doc Martin: Fly Me to the Moon
Louisa is shocked when her father, Terry, makes an unannounced visit. Terry agrees to let Martin examine him-but that backfires on the Doc, who is now bound by the rules of medical confidentiality. Ruth employs an unconventional method to test Martin's blood phobia, and Bert tries to get a squatter to vacate his trailer park. Guest starring Kenneth Cranham (The Good Karma Hospital).
11:00 Amanpour and Company
24 | Fri
8:00 Washington Week with the Atlantic
8:30 Off the Record
9:00 Great Performances: Purlie Victorious
Enjoy this comedic play starring Tony winner Leslie Odom, Jr. telling the story of a Black preacher's scheme to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner. Written by Ossie Davis with direction by Tony winner Kenny Leon.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
25 | Sat
8:00 Antiques Roadshow: Junk in the Trunk 13
Travel to all five cities of ROADSHOW's Season 28 Tour for never-before-seen appraisals, including a 1976 Mark Hamill-signed Star Wars poster, a 1979 Bob Ross landscape oil, and a 1973 Iditarod Race sled!
9:00 Death In Paradise
When a seemingly simple kidnapping ends in murder, Neville and the team must work out what went wrong and how someone ended up dead.
10:00 The Paris Murders: In The Spotlight
Just as the Chief of Police brings in three young interns, the team is sent a shocking recording of a young woman getting her throat cut.
11:00 Austin City Limits: Sylvan Esso/Lucius
Electro pop duo Sylvan Esso and indie rock band Lucius provide an entertaining hour of imaginative music. North Carolina's Sylvan Esso play songs from their LP Free Love. Acclaimed act Lucius perform tunes from their album Second Nature.
26 | Sun
8:00 National Memorial Day Concert 2024
Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. A more than three-decades-long tradition unlike anything else on television, America's national night of remembrance takes us back to the real meaning of the holiday through personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances. Co-hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, joined by Mary McCormack, and an all-star lineup with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly, the deeply moving and reverential night brings us together as one family of Americans to honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, military families and all those who have given their lives for our country.
9:30 National Memorial Day Concert 2024
Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. A more than three-decades-long tradition unlike anything else on television, America's national night of remembrance takes us back to the real meaning of the holiday through personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances. Co-hosted by acclaimed actors Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, joined by Mary McCormack, and an all-star lineup with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly, the deeply moving and reverential night brings us together as one family of Americans to honor the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, military families and all those who have given their lives for our country.
11:00 Celebrity Antiques Road Trip: Roberta Taylor & Trudie Goodwin
27 | Mon
8:00 Antiques Roadshow: I Was There
Hear ROADSHOW guests' stories and see some incredible mementos from their experiences, including Disney animation art, ca. 1938, a 1970 Jimi Hendrix collection, and a Norman Rockwell oil painting and chair, ca. 1952. One is $230,000.
9:00 Antiques Roadshow: Albuquerque, Hour One
Discover the treasures of Albuquerque, including a 1969 Woodstock jacket and program, a silk wedding gown, ca. 1875, and a Jane Peterson oil The Answer, ca. 1925. Which is valued at $300,000? And visit the International Balloon Museum.
10:00 Going to War
What is it really like to go to war? For millennia, only warriors could really answer that question. This documentary takes us inside the experience of battle and reveals the soldier's experiences as never before. War is the ultimate paradox. Filled with terror, pain and grief, it also brings exhilaration, and a profound sense of purpose. Going to War helps us make sense of this paradox and get to the heart of what it's like to be a soldier in times of war. The film illuminates the experiences of training, battle, and coming home for soldiers across conflicts, revealing the universals of the warrior's journey. Leading our exploration are Sebastian Junger, bestselling author and director of the Academy Award-nominated film Restrepo, and Karl Marlantes, decorated Marine officer and author of the bestselling novel Matterhorn and the fearless memoir What It is Like to Go to War. Both men bring firsthand experience, hard-won wisdom, and a abiding commitment to telling the warrior's story with insight and unflinching candor.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
28 | Tue
8:00 Finding Your Roots: The Brick Wall Falls
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actor Danielle Brooks and singer Dionne Warwick to their distant ancestors -- breaking down the barriers imposed by slavery.
9:00 Finding Your Roots: Children of Exile
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. retraces the ancestral journeys of David Chang and Raul Esparza, whose families fled their homelands, leading them to find lost parts of themselves along the way.
10:00 Frontline: South Korea's Adoption Reckoning
Allegations of fraud and abuse in South Korea's historic foreign adoption boom. With The Associated Press, investigating falsified records and faked identities in the adoption of 200,000 children to the U.S. and other countries over seven decades.
11:30 Amanpour and Company
29 | Wed
8:00 Nature: Niagara Falls
Embark to this geological wonder and witness its stunning beauty and a wide variety of wildlife mammals, birds, and reptiles that call it home. Three separate waterfalls combine to form the second largest waterfall in the world.
9:00 Nova: Why Ships Crash
When the colossal Ever Given container ship crashed into the bank of the Suez Canal in March 2021, international supply chains ground to a halt. How could such a disaster happen? And can the investigation help prevent future accidents?
10:00 Pompeii: The New Dig: The Final Hours
In Pompeii, the excavation of a wealthy villa, bakery, and laundry reaches its peak. Chilling details about what people were doing in the final terrifying hours of AD 79 are revealed. As the eruption began to subside, were they over the worst?
11:00 Amanpour and Company
30 | Thu
8:00 This Old House: New Jersey | Next Generation Victorian
Renovation of the 1887 Victorian is complete, and the homeowners are ready to move in; but first - one last detail. The builder installs the custom lead glass sidelight designed by the homeowner. The crew gets a tour from the homeowners.
8:30 Ask This Old House: Rose Test Garden, Wall Tile Replacement
Jenn heads to Portland to check out the International Rose Test Garden; Nathan helps a homeowner replace damaged bathroom tiles; wrapping up the season, the team reviews comments left by show viewers.
9:00 Michigan Out of Doors: Michigan Out of Doors 2422
9:30 Under The Radar Michigan
10:00 Doc Martin: Return to Sender
Martin and Louisa travel to London so he can deliver the keynote address at the Imperial College Obstetrics Conference. All does not go smoothly, however, as Martin is accidentally headbutted while saving a choking woman, and then his ex-flame Sophie causes a scene at the cocktail reception. Back in Portwenn, Penhale proves to be both a hindrance and a help to Janice as she babysits the children. Guest starring Hermione Norris (Cold Feet, Luther).
11:00 Amanpour and Company
31 | Fri
8:00 Washington Week with the Atlantic
8:30 Off the Record
9:00 Great Performances: Rodgers & Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary: My Favorite Things
Explore the vast repertoire of these musical theater pioneers in a star-studded concert featuring Aaron Tveitt, Patrick Wilson and more performing from shows like "Carousel," "South Pacific," "The King and I," "The Sound of Music" and more.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
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