NHPBS Connections - May 2022

MAY 2022 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 6:30 PM

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Sun. 5/1

Nature* Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge

Nova Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Monsters

Climate Change - The Facts

We Remember: Songs of Survivors

Great Performances**

Mon. 5/2

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Midsomer Murders

The Miniaturist On Masterpiece

Baptiste On Masterpiece**

Tue. 5/3

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Call The Midwife

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

Wed. 5/4

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Atlantic Crossing On Masterpiece

Father Brown

Seaside Hotel**

Thu. 5/5

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Grantchester Season 5 On Masterpiece

Agatha Christie's: Poirot

Unforgotten On Masterpiece**

Fri. 5/6

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Sat. 5/7

The Lawrence Welk Show*

Sun. 5/8

Nature* My Garden of a Thousand Bees

Nova Hindenburg: The New Evidence

Mon. 5/9

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Midsomer Murders

Queen Elizabeth's Secret Agents

Baptiste On Masterpiece**

Tue. 5/10

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Call The Midwife Special Delivery

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

Wed. 5/11

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Atlantic Crossing On Masterpiece

Father Brown

Luna & Sophie** Clean Business

Thu. 5/12

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Grantchester Season 5 On Masterpiece

Agatha Christie's: Poirot

Unforgotten On Masterpiece**

Fri. 5/13

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Sat. 5/14

The Lawrence Welk Show*

Sun. 5/15

Nature* The Egg: Life's Perfect Invention

Nova Dinosaur Apocalypse: The New Evidence

Nova Dinosaur Apocalypse: The Last Day

Mon. 5/16

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Midsomer Murders

Secrets of Underground London

Baptiste On Masterpiece**

Tue. 5/17

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Lucy Worsley Investigates Princes in the Tower

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

Wed. 5/18

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Atlantic Crossing On Masterpiece

Father Brown

Luna & Sophie** A Subservient Ghost

Thu. 5/19

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Grantchester Season 5 On Masterpiece

Agatha Christie's: Poirot

Unforgotten On Masterpiece**

Fri. 5/20

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Sat. 5/21

The Lawrence Welk Show*

Finding Your Roots Freedom Tales

Reel South Little Satchmo

Sun. 5/22

Nature* Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas

Nova Why Ships Crash

Colombia - Wild and Free

Mon. 5/23

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Midsomer Murders

Queen Elizabeth's Secret Agents

Baptiste On Masterpiece**

Tue. 5/24

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Lucy Worsley Investigates Madness of King George

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

Wed. 5/25

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Atlantic Crossing On Masterpiece

Father Brown

Luna & Sophie** Belly Up

Thu. 5/26

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Grantchester Season 5 On Masterpiece

Agatha Christie's: Poirot

Unforgotten On Masterpiece**

Fri. 5/27

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Sat. 5/28

The Lawrence Welk Show*

Petit Rat

Sun. 5/29

Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation*

Mon. 5/30

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Midsomer Murders

Queen Elizabeth's Secret Agents

Flesh and Blood On Masterpiece**

Tue. 5/31

Pati's Mexican Table

PBS NewsHour

Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets Marie Antoinette: The Doomed Queen

Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets Henry Viii's Reformation

Lucy Worsley's Royal Myths & Secrets**

Washington Week

Firing Line with The Open Mind Margaret Hoover

Independent Lens Try Harder!

Call to Care NH

Frontline The Power of Big Oil

American Masters Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir The Chinese Exclusion Act: American Experience

Washington Week

Firing Line with The Open Mind Mr. Tornado: American Experience Margaret Hoover

American Masters Lennon Nyc

Washington Week

Washington Week

Finding Your Roots No Laughing Matter Winter Surfing: New England's Best Kept Secret

Firing Line with The Open Mind Margaret Hoover

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Discover Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Roads to Recovery Windows to the Wild Keeping Veterans Well Walking Off The War

Finding Your Roots**

Windows to the Wild Memorial Hike

Reel South Muni

American Masters** Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha

Tyrus Wong: American Masters** Independent Lens Scenes from the Glittering World

Tyrus Wong: American Masters

Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation Discover Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Variety Studio: Actors On Actors

Frank Ferrante's Groucho

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WINNING BIDDERS EVERY DAY! MAY 2-26, 2022

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MAY 2022 VOL. 10 NO. 5

GREAT FINDS! Looking for something sparkly, something tasty, something relaxing — or just the chance to be someplace else? The New Hampshire PBS Spring Auction is your ticket to a multitude of goods, services and memorable experiences, with the bonus feel-good factor of doing your part to support public television and community businesses.

The 49th NHPBS Spring Auction runs entirely online from Monday, May 2nd through Thursday, May 26th.

Several businesses, unable to donate during the pandemic, are making a welcome return, offering everything from jewelry and artworks to restaurant meals, gift cards, lodging packages, and recreational equipment. Items up for bid include: •

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A romantic dinner for two with 360-degree views of the ocean and historic Newburyport, courtesy of The Lighthouse Preservation Society.

Cruise packages on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee with Mount Washington Cruises – celebrating 150 years of cruising the state’s largest lake!

A suite rental at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium to enjoy a NH Fisher Cats game.

Lilac bushes from the NH Governor’s Lilac and Wildflower Commission.

Coupons for cheese and dairy products, courtesy of Cabot Creamery Co-operative.

Handmade quilts from a supporter in Nevada who donates her handiwork every year.

Lunch with Willem Lange, beloved host of WINDOWS TO THE WILD. NHPBS tote bags, containing locally made items from NH MADE — this year’s tote has a new look, with a zipper on top and pockets on both sides.

“The online auction has proven successful and even broadened participation,” said Diane LaRochelle, the

NHPBS auction manager. “Between our Holiday Auction in December and last year’s Spring Auction, we typically see around 800 bidders for each auction.

It’s amazing how people are drawn to the event and really want to support the station and get a deal at the same time. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

LaRochelle and auction assistant Barbara Mariacher work year-round to ensure the event’s success. Efforts involve reaching out to more than 1900 businesses and donors, plus gathering and distributing auction items and providing customer service. LaRochelle says everyone at NHPBS — from senior leadership to communications, production and maintenance staff — helps with the auction in some capacity.

“All of these donated goods are housed in a warehouse on the station grounds,” said Mariacher, a veteran of the auction for more than 30 years who started as a teenage volunteer. “Every item is labeled and numbered, as are the many shelves housing our donations. Food items require special storage.”

Volunteer help is essential. Richard Shepherd of Somersworth and Russell Manchester of Nottingham help with everything from data entry and filing to organizing auction items. A whole crew of volunteers pick up donations at businesses all around the state and beyond.

“When you go online and see what is up for bid, you’re going to see different businesses, both large and small,” said Mariacher. “It’s a great way to learn what’s in your community and support what’s in your community – New Hampshire, southern Maine, Vermont and Massachusetts. This is a time when many of these businesses need our support.”

Learn more about the NHPBS Spring Auction at nhpbs.org/auction. Businesses or individuals interested in donating can e-mail the team at auction@nhpbs.org.

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NHPBS PRIMETIME PICKS

Ridley Road on Masterpiece SUN May 1 | 9 PM NHPBS It’s the summer of 1962, and London is swinging with new music and hip fashions. Follow Vivien Epstein, a young Jewish hairdresser who fits right into London’s mod scene, and is secretly infiltrating the British neo-Nazi hierarchy on behalf of Jewish anti-fascists.

Winter Surfing: New England’s Best Kept Secret

TUE May 10 | 10:30 PM NHPBS Hawaii’s surf may be more famous, but New England’s coast has its own allure among surfers who brave the region’s coldest weather to catch a wave. This film follows devoted winter surfers to see what drives them to the beach.

American Experience: Flood in the Desert TUE May 3| 9 PM NHPBS

American Masters — Waterman Duke: Ambassador of Aloha TUE May 10 | 9 PM NHPBS

Explore the 1928 collapse of the St. Francis Dam, the second deadliest disaster in California history. A colossal engineering failure, the dam was built to ensure the growth of Los Angeles by bringing water to the city via aqueduct.

Discover the inspiring story and considerable impact of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku. He shattered swimming records and globalized surfing while overcoming racism in a lifetime of personal challenges.

Lucy Worsley Investigates SUN May 15 | 8 PM NHPBS

Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Lucy Worsley re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.

Mysteries include the 1483 disappearance of the princes in the tower, which has been the subject of centuries of speculation.

International superstar Lionel Richie has a discography of albums and singles that are second to none. His music is part of the fabric of pop music. Watch as Richie receives the 2022 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song at an all-star tribute in Washington, D.C.

TUE May 17 | 9 PM NHPBS

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THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT SUN May 29|8 PM NHPBS For over three decades, the National Memorial Day Concert has brought us together as one family of Americans to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.

Independent Lens: Try Harder MON May 2 |10 PM NHPBS

FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER FRIDAYS |9 PM NHPBS EXPLORE Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.

Nature: The Egg - Life’s Perfect Invention

WED May 11 |8 PM NHPBS

LIDIA’S KITCHEN MARATHON Starts May 6 |9 PM NH CREATE Chef Lidia Bastianich beckons “Tutti in cucina a cucinare!” or “Everyone to the kitchen to cook!”. Spend Mother’s Day weekend with Lidia as she puts on a culinary master class in creating delicious Italian meals for the entire family.

Great Performances: Anything Goes

HAYAO MIYAZAKI: 10 YEARS WITH THE MASTER

FRI May 13|9 PM NHPBS

SAT May 7 |7 PM NH WORLD Enjoy this exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the genius of Japan’s foremost living film director. Hayao Miyazaki is the creator of some of the world’s most iconic and enduring anime feature films, including Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro and the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away.

NATURE CAT MON May 9 |Noon NHPBS KIDS

Granite State Superchallenge SAT May 14 |6 PM NHPBS

Come and explore all-new adventures of Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. Nature Cat can’t wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there’s one problem: he’s still a house cat with no instincts for nature!

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The Queen at War THU May 26 | 9 PM NHPBS

MAY 2022 PROGRAM SCHEDULE 6:30 PM Sun. 5/1

7:30 PM

8:00 PM

8:30 PM

9:00 PM

9:30 PM

10:00 PM

Call The Midwife

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow

Independent Lens** Try Harder!

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Finding Your Roots Reporting on the Reporters

American Experience Flood in the Desert

Frontline** The Power of Big Oil

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Windows to the Wild Sectional Hiker

Nature My Garden of a Thousand Bees

Nova Hindenburg: The New Evidence

Extinction: The Facts**

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Baba Babee Skazala [Grandmother Told Grandmother]

American Masters** Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

PBS NewsHour*

Poetry In America

Basic Black

Stories from the Open Studio with Stage Jared Bowen

Inside The Vatican**

Sat. 5/7

Windows to the Wild Sectional Hiker

Mary Berry's Country House Secrets Powderham Castle

Call The Midwife

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

Sun. 5/8

Fine Line: A Woman's Place Is in the Kitchen*

Independent Lens Duty Free

Call The Midwife Special Delivery

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

Antiques Roadshow

Independent Lens** When Claude Got Shot

Mon. 5/2 Tue. 5/3 Wed. 5/4 Thu. 5/5 Fri. 5/6

Mon. 5/9 Tue. 5/10 Wed. 5/11 Thu. 5/12 Fri. 5/13 Sat. 5/14

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Antiques Roadshow

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Finding Your Roots No Laughing Matter

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Windows to the Wild School at Sea

Nature The Egg: Life's Perfect Invention

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Roadtrip Nation: Skill Shift

American Masters** Lennon Nyc

PBS NewsHour*

Poetry In America

Basic Black

Stories from the Open Studio with Stage Jared Bowen

Great Performances** Anything Goes

Windows to the Wild School at Sea

Mary Berry's Country House Secrets Goodwood House

American Masters* Lennon Nyc

Sun. 5/15 Mon. 5/16 Tue. 5/17 Wed. 5/18 Thu. 5/19 Fri. 5/20

American Masters Waterman - Duke: Ambassador of Aloha Nova Dinosaur Apocalypse: The New Evidence

Nova** Dinosaur Apocalypse: The Last Day

Call The Midwife Special Delivery

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

Lucy Worsley Investigates Princes in the Tower

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow

Independent Lens** Scenes from the Glittering World

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Finding Your Roots Freedom Tales

Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Tyrus Wong: American Masters**

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Windows to the Wild Community Outing

Nature Big Bend: The Wild Frontier of Texas

Nova Why Ships Crash

Colombia - Wild and Free**

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Fine Line: A Woman's Place Is in the Kitchen

Reel South

Charley Pride: American Masters**

PBS NewsHour*

Basic Black

Stories from the Open Studio with Stage Jared Bowen

Poetry In America

Great Performances** Merry Wives

Sat. 5/21

Windows to the Wild Community Outing

Escape to the Chateau

Lucy Worsley Investigates Princes in the Tower

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

Sun. 5/22

Charley Pride: American Masters*

Reel South

Lucy Worsley Investigates Madness of King George

Ridley Road On Masterpiece

My Grandparents' War**

Antiques Roadshow

Independent Lens** A Once and Future Peace

Mon. 5/23 Tue. 5/24 Wed. 5/25

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Antiques Roadshow

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Finding Your Roots Breaking Silences

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Windows to the Wild Outdoor Classroom

Nature Equus: Story of the Horse: Origins

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Thu. 5/26

PBS NewsHour*

Fri. 5/27

Poetry Deal: A Film with Diane di Prima

Basic Black

Windows to the Wild Outdoor Classroom

Escape to the Chateau

Sun. 5/29

Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten*

Baba Babee Skazala [Grandmother Told Grandmother]

Tue. 5/31

American Experience** Plague at the Golden Gate

Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation

Sat. 5/28

Mon. 5/30

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7:00 PM

American Masters* Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir

Stories from the Open Studio with Jared Bowen Stage Lucy Worsley Investigates Madness of King George

Nova Ice Age Footprints

Colombia - Wild and Free**

Queen at War

Stella - A History of War**

Great Performances Keeping Company with Sondheim Ridley Road On Masterpiece

National Memorial Day Concert

My Grandparents' War**

National Memorial Day Concert**

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow

Independent Lens** Bedlam

PBS NewsHour* Greater Boston

Rick Steves' Europe

Finding Your Roots Dreaming of a New Land

Rising Against Asian Hate: One Day In March

Frontline** Police On Trial

Please Note: Programs on NHPBS begin before 6:30 PM when marked *. Programs end at 10:30 PM unless marked ** This program schedule is subject to change. Go to nhpbs.org/schedule for the most up-to-date listing of programs.

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