WUFT TV Viewer Guide - February 2023

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Kids: Work It Out Wombats

The new PBS Kids show features three energetic and creative marsupial siblings who live with their grandmother in her treehouse apartment complex. The playful trio will demonstrate computational thinking for preschoolers, Tune in Weekdays aT 10:30 a.m. Beginning FeB. 6

NOVA: London Super Tunnel

Thousands of engineers, technicians and workers race to build Europe’s biggest construction project–London’s new railroad, the Elizabeth Line.

Tune in FeB. 1 aT 9 p.m.

Dogs in the Wild, A NATURE Miniseries

Travel the globe and uncover the secrets of the most successful carnivores on the planet: wild dogs. From recognizable foxes and wolves to the lesserknown ones like the Japanese raccoon dog, canids have conquered every continent except Antarctica.

Tune in on Wednesdays aT 8 p.m.

Great Performances: Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP

The Magazine

Honor the best films and performances of 2022 that resonate with older viewers. Celebrating movies that matter, the Awards were established to recognize filmmaking that appeals to a grownup state of mind -- and acknowledge the artists who make them

Tune in FeB. 17 aT 9 p.m

Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future

Celebrate legendary performances by Black actors and iconic roles made famous by Black artists.

Tune in FeB. 28 aT 8 p.m.

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DAYTIME

MONDAY–FRIDAY

6:00 1,2,3/Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Arthur

6:30 1,2,3/Arthur Odd Squad

7:00 Molly of Denali

7:30 1,2,3/Wild Kratts Alma’s Way

8:00 1,2,3/Hero Elementary Wild Kratts

8:30 1,2,3/Alma’s Way

Curious George

9:00 1,2,3/Curious George Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

9:30 1,2,3/Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Rosie’s Rules

10:00 1,2,3/Rosie’s Rules

Sesame Street

10:30 1,2,3/Donkey Hodie Work It Out Wombats

11:00 1,2,3/Sesame Street 6/Work It Out Wombats

Donkey Hodie

11:30 Pinkalicious & Peterrific

8/Pinkalicious & Peterific: Cupid Calls It Quits

12:00 1,2,3/Dinosaur Train

Elinor Wonders Why

14/Pinkalicious: Cupid Calls It Quits

12:30 1,2,3/Elinor Wonders Why Nature Cat

1:00 1,2,3/Sesame Street Hero Elementary

1:30 1,2,3/Rosie’s Rules Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

2:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

2:30 1,2,3/Let’s Go Luna Arthur

3:00 Nature Cat

3:30 Wild Kratts

4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe 1,8,15,22/Greater Good

4:30 6,13,20,27/Flip My Florida Yard 7,14,21,28/Curious Traveler 1,8,15,22/Moveable Feast 2,9,16,23/Ireland with Michael 3,10,17,24/Greater Good

5:00 WUFT First at Five

5:30 BBC World News America

6:00 Deutsche Welle News

6:30 BBC News World News Outside Source 6,13,20,27/BBC World News Today

7:00 PBS NewsHour

SATURDAY

6:00 Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

6:30 Arthur

7:00 Molly of Denali

7:30 Wild Kratts

8:00 Hero Elementary

8:30 Alma’s Way

9:00 4/Curious George Work It Out Wombats

9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

10:00 Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations

25/Aging Backwards: Flexibility

10:30 Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board

11:00 America’s Test Kitchen 25/Eat to Sleep

11:30 Cook’s Country

12:00 Sara’s Weeknight Meals

12:30 Pati’s Mexican Table 25/Just One Thing with Steven Gundry

1:00 Milk Street Kitchen

1:30 This Old House

2:00 Ask This Old House

25/Gut Check: Hope for Ultimate Health with Brenda Watson

2:30 Motorweek

3:00 Central Florida Roadtrip

3:30 Greater Good

4:00 Flip My Florida Yard

25/Suze Orman Retirement Guide

4:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love

5:00 Ireland with Michael

5:30 Rick Steves’ Europe

6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend

25/Young Forever with Mark Hyman

6:30 Knight Talks

SUNDAY

6:00 Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

6:30 Arthur

7:00 Molly of Denali

7:30 Wild Kratts

8:00 Hero Elementary

8:30 Alma’s Way

9:00 Curious George Work It Out Wombats

9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

10:00 Best of Sewing with Nancy

10:30 It’s So Easy

26/Just One Thing with Steven Gundry

11:00 Legacy List with Matt Paxton

12:00 Conseulo Mack Wealthtrack

12:30 Capitol Update

1:00 Ilene Silverman Show

1:30 Greater Good

2:00 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 26/70s Soul Superstars

2:30 Variety Studios: Actors on Actors

3:00 Call the Midwife

4:00 Call the Midwife

4:30 Les Miserables: The Staged Concert

5:00 Call the Midwife

6:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend

6:30 Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan

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Work It Out Wombats Weekdays at 10:30 a.m.

Fridays at 9 and 10 p.m.

1 — Wednesday

8:00 NATURE

The Elephant and the Termite. From mighty elephants to tiny termites, meet the creatures who call the waterhole their home.

9:00 NOVA

London Super Tunnel. Thousands race to build Europe’s biggest construction project–London’s new railroad.

10:00 Secrets of the Dead King Arthur’s Last Kingdom. Uncover new evidence suggesting the legend of King Arthur began in a Dark Ages trading village.

11:00 BBC News

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

2 — Thursday

8:00 This Old House

Newburyport | Design Talk. Roof shingles and exterior window trims are installed. The homeowners talk about interior design.

8:30 Ask This Old House

9:00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke: Secrets Revealed Go behind-the-scenes of this thrilling MASTERPIECE Victorian mystery series with cast and crew.

10:30 Rick Steves’ Festive Europe

Bestselling author Rick Steves explores the best festivals in Europe, from the Running of the Bulls in Spain to Carnival in Venice.

11:00 BBC News

5 — Sunday

7:00 Rick Steves’ Cruising the Mediterranean Rick sails from Barcelona to Athens, with stops in the French Riviera, Rome, and more. The goal of the special is to explore the ins and outs and pros and cons of cruising.

8:00 Miss Scarlett and the Duke on MASTERPIECE, Season 3 The Heir. A revelation about the Duke’s personal life makes it impossible for him and Eliza to work together.

9:00 All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE, Season 3 Edward. Mrs. Hall conquers demons from her past.

10:00 Vienna Blood on MASTERPIECE

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:30 Greater Good

3 — Friday

8:00 Washington Week

8:30 Greater Good

9:00 Making Black America Through the Grapevine Episode One: Exploring how free Black people in the North and South built towns, established schools and held conventions, creating networks to address the political, economic and social needs of the Black community.

10:00 Making Black America Through the Grapevine Episode Two: How Blacks created a community that sustained and empowered, from HBCUs to Black businesses and Harlem Renaissance to political organizations.

11:00 BBC News

11:30 Ask This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

4 — Saturday

6:30 Knight Talks

7:00 Antiques Roadshow

Santa Fe’s Museum Hill.

8:00 Midsomer Murders

Breaking the Chain. A cyclist is murdered after winning the local leg of a national race.

9:30 Broadchurch

10:30 Ear to the Ground

11:00 Austin City Limits Pavement.

Death is Now a Welcome Guest. Max and Oskar investigate the murder of a famous actress, a former patient at Max’s hospital. (Part 1)

11:00 La Otra Mirada

What I Expect from Myself. Teresa is released from prison after five months--and the school is awaiting her return.

6 — Monday

8:00 Antiques Roadshow

Tonight from Santa Fe’s Museum Hill. (Part 3/3)

9:00 Antiques Roadshow

Celebrating Black Americana. An 1821 citizenship certificate for a free man of color; African-American beauty book by Madam C.J. Walker.

10:00 Independent Lens

Outta the Muck. Besides sending more than a dozen players to the NFL, Pahokee, Fla., boasts a legacy of resilience and achievement despite great storms and personal trauma.

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

7 — Tuesday

8:00 Finding Your Roots

Family: Lost and Found. Henry Louis Gates uses DNA to solve mysteries for actor Joe Manganiello and football star Tony Gonzalez.

9:00 PBS NewsHour: President Biden’s State of the Union Address

11:00 BBC News

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

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PRIMETIME

8 — Wednesday

8:00 Dogs in the Wild, A NATURE Miniseries

Meet the Family. Meet the wild dog family, from the Arctic wolf to the Dhole, the Fennec fox to the Maned wolf.

9:00 NOVA

Star Chasers of the Senegal. A visionary scientist investigates the deep history of astronomy in West Africa.

10:00 Secrets of the Dead

The Woman in the Iron Coffin. Uncover the story of early America’s free black communities via remains of a woman from the 18002.

11:00 BBC News

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

9 — Thursday

8:00 This Old House

Newburyport | Off-the-Shelf Custom Look. The yard is planted, a custom home office is built, and an EV charger is installed.

8:30 Ask This Old House

9:00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke on MASTERPIECE Pandora’s Box: The sister of a missing woman hires Eliza to find her - the only problem is that the case was already investigated and closed by the police, leading to new tensions between Eliza and the Duke. The Black Witch Moth: A valuable sketch by the famed naturalist Charles Darwin is stolen and Eliza is hired by an insurance company to find it. The process of solving the mystery brings fresh twists and turns for Eliza and the Duke.

11:30 BBC News

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

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— Friday

8:00 Washington Week

8:30 Greater Good

9:00 Making Black America Through the Grapevine Episode Three: To survive economic disaster, Blacks rely on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations to dismantle the realities of Jim Crow.

10:00 Making Black America Through the Grapevine Episode Four: How Black political and cultural movements, including Black Power and Black Twitter, provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate.

Dogs in the Wilds: A NATURE Miniseries

Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

11:00 BBC News

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

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— Saturday

6:30 Knight Talks

7:00 Antiques Roadshow

Santa Fe Hill Museum. See listing on 2/6.

8:00 Midsomer Murders

A Dying Art. The grand murder in the village of Angel’s Rise.

9:30 Broadchurch

10:30 Ear to the Ground

11:00 Austin City Limits Maren Morris.

12 — Sunday

7:00 Rick Steves’ Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain Join Rick as he weaves together Andalucía’s rich mix of culture, cuisine, history, and natural wonders.The hour includes the major cities of Sevilla, Córdoba, and Granada; flamenco, sherry, and horses; dramatic white-washed hill towns; and fun in the Costa del Sol sun — plus a dash of Britain in Gibraltar.

8:00 Miss Scarlett and the Duke on MASTERPIECE, Season 3 The Jewel of the North. Who is behind Eliza’s deadly delivery?

9:00 All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE, Season 3 For Whom the Bell Tolls. As war comes in September 1939, everyone faces decisions small and large. Romance beckons for Tristan and Mrs. Hall. TB plagues Helen’s farm.

10:00 Vienna Blood on MASTERPIECE

Death is Now a Welcome Guest. The search for the killer of a screen star leads Max and Oskar into a web of political intrigue. (Part 2)

11:00 La Otra Mirada

Your History. The students get a visit from actor Benito Padilla, Manuela’s cousin, and filmmaker Jorge Merlot; Roberta gets closer to Teresa.

13 — Monday

8:00 Antiques Roadshow

Tonight from Cheekwood Este and Gardens. Watch charming appraisals at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, like one valued at up to $80,000. (Part 1/3)

9:00 Antiques Roadshow

Tonight from Indianapolis. A Mucha JOB poster, a Nakashima floor lamp and a Ty Cobb-signed baseball. Which is the big find? (Part 3/3)

10:00 Independent Lens

Love in the Time of Fentanyl. The Overdose Prevention Society opens its doors as deaths in Vancouver reach an all-time high due to the use of fentanyl and other drugs.

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

14 — Tuesday

8:00 Finding Your Roots

Chosen. Henry Louis Gates traces the roots of David Duchovny and Richard Kind to Jewish communities in Europe.

9:00 Fight the Power: How Hip Hop

Changed the World Under Siege. Explore the 1980s and the birth of Hip Hop as social commentary.

10:00 FRONTLINE

Life Under Russia’s Attack. A look inside the Russian assault on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, told by displaced families, civilians caught in the fight and first responders.

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11:00

BBC News

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

15 — Wednesday

8:00 Dogs in the Wild, A NATURE Miniseries

Secrets of Success. Discover the secrets to the canids’ survival and success in even the most extreme locations.

9:00 NOVA

Ancient Builders of the Amazon. Achaeological discoveries reveal traces of ancient civilizations in the Amazon.

10:00 Secrets of the Dead Hannibal in the Alps. Uncover the mystery of how Hannibal crossed the near-impregnable Alps to attack Rome.

11:00 BBC News

11:30 Ask This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

16 — Thursday

8:00 This Old House

Newburyport | Bed Race. It’s a wrap on the Newburyport project, but first, the crew takes part in the annual town bed race.

8:30 Ask This Old House

9:00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke on MASTERPIECE A Pauper’s Grave: Eliza is forced into hiding when she is the prime suspect in a series of break-ins at city morgues. While the Duke tries to find other suspects, Eliza turns to Moses and her other associates for help. Angel of Inferno: Eliza is hired to solve a case of blackmail in the shady world of Victorian medicine and finds herself with a new rival - Patrick Nash, the owner of a private detective agency. Nash wants Eliza to join his company - or he will crush her business.

11:30 BBC News

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

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— Friday

8:00 Washington Week

8:30 Greater Good

9:00 Great Performances

Movies for Grownups Awards with AARP The Magazine. Honor the best films and performances of 2022 that resonate with older viewers.

11:30 BBC News

12:00 Amanpour & Company

Ricke Steves’ Andalucia: The Best of Southern Spain Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

1:00 Greater Good

18 — Saturday

6:30 Knight Talks

7:00 Antiques Roadshow

Cheekwood Estate and Gardens. See listing on 2/13.

8:00 Midsomer Murders

Saints and Sinners. When the leader of an archaeological dig is murdered, Barnaby and Nelson realize it’s not just skeletons that have been buried.

9:30 Broadchurch

10:30 Ear to the Ground

11:00 Austin City Limits Spoon.

19 — Sunday

7:00 Rick Steves’ Home

8:00 All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE, Season 3 For Whom the Bell Tolls. As war comes in September 1939, everyone faces decisions small and large.

9:00 All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE, Season 3 Merry Bloody Christmas. James and Helen question their future together in the run up to Christmas Day, while things look grave for one of Darrowby’s most beloved animals.

10:30 All Creatures Great and Small on MASTERPIECE, Season 3 Merry Bloody Christmas. See listing above.

20 — Monday

8:00 Antiques Roadshow Tonight from Cheekwood Estate and Gardens.

ROADSHOW visits Music City for an astonishing $75,000 to $85,000 find. (Part 2/3)

9:00 American Experience

Ruthless Monopoly’s Secret History. Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind Monopoly, America’s favorite board game.

10:00 Antiques Roadshow

Tonight from Palm Springs. A 1965 Noah Purifoy sculpture, an Archie Bunker coat, a Franz Bergman lamp. Which is worth $125,000? (Part 1/3)

11:00 BBC News

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

21 — Tuesday

8:00 Finding Your Roots

And Still I Rise. Henry Louis Gates reveals the unexpected roots of activist Angela Y. Davis and statesman Jeh Johnson.

9:00 Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World Culture Wars. Experience the 1990s and the unstoppable rise in the popularity of Hip Hop.

10:00 Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World Still Fighting. From successful artists to changing history, follow the global evolution of Hip Hop.

11:00 BBC News

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

22 — Wednesday

8:00 Dogs un the Wild, A NATURE Miniseries Defending Wilds Dogs. Join the VIEWER

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people going to extraordinary lengths to save wild canids around the world.

9:00 NOVA

New Eye on the Universe. Scientists discover how the first stars and galaxies were formed and the roles of supermassive black holes and dark matter.

10:00 NOVA

Meteor Strike. This episode asks, is our solar system a deadly celestial shooting gallery with Earth in the crosshairs? And what are the chances that another, more massive asteroid is heading straight for us?

11:00 BBC News

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

23 — Thursday

8:00 This Old House

Pouring new foundations; a winding staircase replaces an old steep one; building a retaining wall; replacing the old water lines.

8:30 Ask This Old House

9:00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke on MASTERPIECE Quarter to Midnight: A famous mystery writer is at the center of Eliza’s latest investigation when a series of murders mimic scenes in his books. Meanwhile, the Duke is also juggling problems at work with a new superintendent and a troubled young detective.

The Proposal: While Eliza and the Duke struggle with their relationship, private investigator Nash is shot just as Eliza agrees to work with him. As Eliza and Moses try to solve the attempted murder, they realize the real target of the shooting was Eliza herself.

11:30 BBC News

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

24 — Friday

8:00 Washington Week

8:30 Greater Good

9:00 Great Performances

The Magic of Spirituals. Glimpse behind the curtain at opera stars Kathleen Battle and Jessye Norman’s famed 1990 concert.

10:30 Beyond the Canvas Art: Black Women Lead. Explore the enormous contributions of Black women throughout American history to the arts.

11:30 BBC News

11:30 This Old House

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

25 — Saturday

6:00 Young Forever with Mark Hyman, M.D. With dozens of science-based strategies and tips, “this program is a revolutionary, practical guide to creating and sustaining health for life.

8:00 Les Miserables: The Staged Concert

A live broadcast of the musical phenomenon “Les Misérables,” filmed from London’s Gielgud Theatre in celebration of 35 years on the West End.

11:30 70s Soul Superstars

A once-in-a-lifetime gathering of legends—all original performers singing their greatest jammin’ hits. Soul diva Patti LaBelle hosts the historic reunion of classic recording artists of the decade, including the Commodores, original lead Eugene Record reuniting with the Chi-Lites, the Stylistics, Yvonne Elliman, Heatwave, Earl Young’s Trammps, the Emotions and the Manhattans.

26 — Sunday

8:00 Endeavour: A Countdown to the Final Goodbye

9:30 John Denver’s Rocky Mountain High

A rebroadcast of the legendary concert from 1974, 11:00 Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide Join the acclaimed personal finance expert for essential advice on planning for and thriving in retirement. With empathy, straight talk and humor, Suze provides information about key steps for anyone trying to achieve their “ultimate retirement.”

27 — Monday

8:00 Elvis Presley: 68 Comeback Special Watch one of the great moments in rock history as Elvis performs some of the best music of his life.

9:30 The Seven Ages of Elvis

This film examines the legacy of the King himself whilst using Shakespeare’s ‘Seven Ages of Man’ framework.Using archive material along with interviews from those who knew him best, this film sheds new light on his global success and asks why audiences are still drawn to him decades after his death.

11:30 Rick Steves’ Festive Europe

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

28 — Tuesday

8:00 Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future Celebrate legendary performances and roles made famous by Black artists as well as the new generation of Black Broadway stars. An acclaimed cast performs classic songs from The Wiz, The Color Purple, Company, Porgy & Bess, Ain’t Misbehavin’ and more.

10:00 70s Soul Superstars

See listing on 2/25 at 11:30 p.m.

12:00 Amanpour & Company

1:00 Greater Good

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