WUFT TV Viewer Guide - August 2022

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Best Bets FRONTLINE: Ukraine, Life Under Russia’s Attack A dramatic and intimate look inside the Russian assault on Kharkiv. Told by displaced families trying to survive underground, civilians caught in the fight, and first responders risking their lives amid the shelling of Ukraine’s second largest city. Tune in Aug. 2 at 10 p.m. The Great American Recipe It’s finale time as three remaining cooks go headto-head to win “The Great American Recipe. ”Tune in Aug. 12 at 9:00 p.m. All Creatures Great and Small: The Next Chapter Go behind-the-scenes of the hit series about the world’s favorite veterinarian and his menagerie of animal patients. Interviews with cast members, creators and those who work with the animals provide fascinating background. Tune in Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Andrea Bocelli: Live in Central Park The acclaimed tenor performs at a special concert in New York City. Tune in Aug. 21 at 8 p.m.

Jan.Vienna 2 at 6 p.m. From : The New Year’s Celebration 2022

GREAT PERFORMANCES: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2022 Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic’s annual summer night concert under the direction of a guest conductor at Austria’s Schönbrunn Palace. Premieres Aug. 27 at 9 p.m. The Boleyns: A Scandalous Fomily Discover the scandalous rise and fall of the Boleyns in this epic three-part series. Get immersed in this story of love, betrayal, and obsession told from the unique perspective of the Boleyn family. Premieres Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.

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DAYTIME MONDAY–FRIDAY 6:00 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum 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 9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10:00 Donkey Hodie 10:30 Elinor Wonders Why 11:00 Sesame Street 11:30 Pinkalicious & Peterrific 12:00 Dinosaur Train 12:30 Clifford the Big Red Dog 1:00 Sesame Street 1:30 Donkey Hodie 2:00 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 2:30 Let’s Go Luna 3:00 Nature Cat 3:30 Wild Kratts 4:00 Rick Steves’ Europe 3,10,17,24,31/Greater Good 4:30 1,8,15,22,29/Roadfood 2,9,16,23,30/The Travel Detective 3,10,17,24,31/World’s Greatest Criuses 4,11,18,25/My World Too 5,12,19,26/Greater Good 5:00 4,11,18,25/In the Americas 2,9,16,23,30/This American Land 3,10,17,24,31Bare Feet with Mikela Mallozzi 4,11,18,25/Samantha Brown’s Places to Love 5/WUFT News FIrst at Five 12,19,26/A Chef’s Life 5:30 BBC World News America 6:00 Deutsche Welle News 6:30 BBC News World News Outside Source 5,12,19,26/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 Curious George 9:30 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood 10:00 6/Kevin Belton’s Cookin’Louisiana 13/The Longevity Paradox 20/Suze Orman’s Retirement Guide 27/Best of WUFT 10:30 6/Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire 11:00 6/America’s Test Kitchen 11:30 6/Cook’s Country 13/Suze Orman’s Retirement Guide 12:00 6/Sara’s Weeknight Meals 20/5 Day Rapid Reset 12:30 6/Pati’s Mexican Table 1:00 6/Milk Street Kitchen 1:30 6/This Old House 13/Memory Rescue 2:00 6/Ask This Old House 20/Forever Painless 2:30 6/Motorweek 3:00 6/Central Florida Roadtrip 3:30 Greater Good 4:00 6/Roadfood 13/Doo Wop, Pop and Soul 20/Magic Moments: Best of 50s Pop 27/Best of WUFT 4:30 6/Samantha Brown’s Places to Love 5:00 6/Real Road Adventures 5:30 6/Rick Steves’ Europe 6:00 6/PBS NewsHour Weekend

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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Arthur Molly of Denali Wild Kratts Hero Elementary Alma’s Way Curious George Daniel Tiger Neighborhood Best of Sewing with Nancy 7,14/It’s Sew Easy 21/The Longevity Paradox 28/Forever Painless The Great American Recipe Conseulo Mack Wealthtrack Capitol Update Ilene Silverman Show Greater Good 7/Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 14/Rick Steves’ Festive Europe 21/Rick Steves’ Why We Travel 28/Aging Backwards 7/Variety Studio: Actors on Actors 14/Hotel Portofino 7/Variety Studio: Actors on Actors 21/Hotel Portofino 28/Miss Scarlett and the Duke on MASTERPIECE 7/Baseball 14/Hotel Portofino 7/Baseball 21,28/Miss Scarlett and the Duke on MASTERPIECE

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PRIMETIME The Green Planet: Human Worlds - Aug. 3 at 8 p.m.

9:00 The War A World Without War. Although the Nazis are on the verge of collapse, President Franklin D. Roosevelt warns Americans the war with Japan could rage on for years. (Part 7/7) 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

5— Friday

1 — Monday 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Tonight from Hotel del Coronado. Check in to Hotel del Coronado to see sensational finds at a stunning seaside setting. (Part 1/3) 9:00 Antiques Roadshow Tonight from Hotel del Coronado. Discover covetable California items appraised at Hotel del Coronado. Guess which is $40,000-$50,000. (Part 2/3) 10:00 POV He’s My Brother. Christine works to ensure dignified lives for herself and her brother, Peter, who was born with multiple disabilities, while facing uncertainties about becoming his primary caregiver. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

2 — Tuesday 8:00 Finding Your Roots Italian Roots. Marisa Tomei, Jimmy Kimmel and John Turturro learn about the sacrifices their ancestors made to bring their families from Italy to America. 9:00 American Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Tidewater: Homecoming. Baratunde treks the North Carolina coast discovering how history has shaped these environments.

10:00 FRONTLINE Ukraine: Life Under Russia’s Attack. A dramatic and intimate look inside the Russian assault on Kharkiv. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

3— Wednesday 8:00 The Green Planet Human Worlds. Sir David Attenborough reveals how humans are helping plants, many of which face extinction. (Part 5/5) 9:00 NOVA NOVA Universe Revealed: Black Holes. Take a seat on the ultimate thrill ride to explore nature’s strangest and most powerful objects. 10:00 Expedition with Steve Backshall Socorro: Expedition Shark Island. Dive with Steve on a shark expedition to a remote volcanic island in Mexico’s Eastern Pacific. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

4 — Thursday 8:00 This Old House Saratoga Springs: A Legacy Restored. t’s a wrap on the multigenerational 1864 Dutch Colonial. The crew gets a tour of the finish. 8:30 Ask This Old House

8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Greater Good 9:00 The Great American Recipe Family. Celebrate family as the cooks prepare their friends’ and families’ most memorable recipes. 10:00 One Voice: The Songs We Share Country. 10:30 Antiques Roadshow Recut Desert Botanical Garden. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

6 — Saturday 7:00 Antiques Roadshow Ca’D’Zan. 8:00 Midsomer Murders Last Man Out. Barnaby and Winter investigate the death of a star cricketer during a tournament, but could the dislike of a cricket format really be the motive for murder? 9:30 Broadchurch Episode 8: The final piece of the puzzle falls into place, and Danny’s killer is revealed. 10:30 One Voice: The Songs We Share Country. 11:00 Austin City Limits John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up.

7 — Sunday 8:00 In Their Own Words Princess Diana. See how Diana defied expectations and evolved into one of the most impactful icons of our time. 9:00 Grantchester, Season 7 on MASTERPIECE Episode 5: Will and Geordie investigate a murder and missing persons case at a senior citizen’s care home.

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10:00 Cobra Episode 5: Fraser deals with issues in his personal life as the crisis worsens; the prime minister is forced to consider more extreme measures to retain control and maintain order over the country. 11:00 The Hunter

8 — Monday 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Wrap up ROADSHOW’s visit to Hotel del Coronado with fantastic finds, including a $50,000 appraisal. (Part 3/3) 9:00 POV President. The 2018 Zimbabwean general election serves as the ultimate test for both the ruling party and for the opposition. How will they interpret democracy in a post-Mugabe era – in discourse? 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

9 — Tuesday 8:00 Finding Your Roots The Eye of the Beholder. Director Alejandro G. Iñárritu, performance artist Marina Abramovic, and painter Kehinde Wiley learn more about their family histories. 9:00 American Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Minnesota: A Better World. Baratunde ventures to Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region to explore what wild places mean to Americans. 10:00 FRONTLINE Afghanistan Undercover. An undercover investigation into the Taliban’s crackdown on women in Afghanistan 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

10 — Wednesday 8:00 NATURE Dogs in the Land of Lions. Follow a close-knit family of wild dogs growing up in a land ruled by lions. 9:00 NOVA NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang. New research and theories offer clues about the Big Bang and what may have existed before the universe’s birth.

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Expedition with Steve Backshall - Aug. 10 at 10 p.m.

10:00 Expedition with Steve Backshall Expedition Unseen. Embark with Steve to the remotest parts of the planet in search of precious natural wonders. (Finale) 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

11 — Thursday 8:00 This Old House Old House New Supports. A new flooring system is installed. An old porch is saved. Steel I-beams and trusses are installed. 8:30 Ask This Old House Happy Father’s Day. The “Ask This Old House” team members talk about their mentors; Richard and Ross explain airflow; Tom finishes a baseball bat display case. 9:00 Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller Join Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, George Lucas and more for a tribute to the acclaimed filmmaker. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

12 — Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Greater Good 9:00 The Great American Recipe Finale. It’s finale time as three remaining cooks go head-to-head to win “The Great American Recipe.”

10:30 Antiques Roadshow Recut Desert Botanical Garden Part 2. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

13 — Saturday 6:30 Frankie Valli & the Fours Seasons: A Life on Stage Take a trip down memory lane with the “Jersey Boys” on the 60th anniversary of their first #1 hit. 8:00 Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 Join the stellar cast for a celebration of the beloved musical that became a worldwide phenomenon. 12:00 Eat your Medicine: The Pegan Diet with Mark Hyman, MD

14 — Sunday 7:30 All Creatures Great and Small: The Next Chapter Go behind-the-scenes to learn more about the cast and creators of the hit series. 9:00 Grantchester, Season 7 on MASTERPIECE Episode 6: When another homeless man is dead, Geordie and Will realize the real killer may still be at large. 10:00 Cobra Episode 6: As his personal life implodes, Sutherland is forced to fight for his political career. Meanwhile, anarchy comes to the streets as riots rock the nation. 11:00 The Hunter


15 — Monday

FRONTLINE: Supreme Revenge Battle for the Court Aug. 23 at 10 p.m.

8:00 Last of the Breed Celebrate the greatest hits of Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Ray Price in this 2007 concert. 9:30 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 50 Years and Circlin’ Back Celebrate the groundbreaking band’s musical milestones and hits along with special guests Vince Gill, John Prine, Jackson Browne, Alison Krauss, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Ibbotson, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas and Byron House. 11:00 Bela Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart Join the banjo virtuoso and an all-star lineup of bluegrass stars at a Ryman Auditorium concert. 12:30 Amanpour & Company 1:30 Greater Good

16 — Tuesday 8:00 The Brain Revolution Explore neuroplasticity — the untapped power to improve our lives as we age — to learn how the brain works and how we can make it work for us. Features the latest scientific research and an easy-to-follow plan for maximizing and protecting the brain. 10:00 Dr. Fuhrman’s End Dieting Forever Dr. Fuhrman is back on PBS with a lecture about a lifestyle where you seek foods, recipes and menus that are nutrient rich, so that your body is supplied with its nutritional needs for optimum health, disease prevention, and maximum lifespan. 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

17 — Wednesday 8:00 Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD Dr. Daniel Amen to helps you change your brain and improve your memory. 10:00 Eat Your Medicine: The Pegan Diet with Mark Hyman, MD Dr. Mark Hyman is a practicing medical doctor who has been studying nutrition and treating patients for over 30 years. 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

18 — Thursday 8:00 Great Performances Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park. Acclaimed tenor Andrea Bocelli performs a concert in Central Park. 11:00 All Creatures Great and Small: The Next Chapter See listing on 8/14 at 7:30 p.m. 1:30 Greater Good

19 — Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Greater Good 9:00 Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2 See listing on 8/13 at 8 p.m. 11:00 Amanpour & Company 2:00 Greater Good

20 — Saturday 6:30 This Land is Your Land Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music, from its roots in bluegrass to San Francisco coffee houses to clubs in Greenwich Village. The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host. 8:00 60s Pop, Rock and Soul The special features hits and favorites of the AM radio era: Paul Revere & The Raiders (“Kicks”), Gary Lewis & The Playboys (“This Diamond Ring”), The Kingsmen (“Louie, Louie”), The Ventures (“Hawaii Five-O”), Question Mark & The Mysterians (“96 Tears”) and Jefferson Starship (“Somebody to Love”). 10:00 The Carpenters: Close to You Richard Carpenter and friends talk about the success of the Carpenters and their impact on music. 11:30 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

21 — Sunday 8:00 Great Performances Andrea Bocelli Live in Central Park. See listing on 8/18 at 8 p.m. 11:00 Memory Rescue with Daniel Amen, MD See listing on 8/17 at 8 p.m.

22 — Monday 8:00 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.” 10:00 Eat Your Medicine: The Pegan Diet with Mark Hyman, MD See listing on 8/17 at 10 p.m. 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

23 — Tuesday 8:00 This Land is Your Land See listing on 8/20 at 6:30 p.m. 9:30 Last of the Breed See listing on 8/15 at 8 p.m. 10:00 FRONTLINE Supreme Revenge: Battle for the Court. The conservative takeover of the Supreme Court that paved the way to overturning Roe v. Wade. 11:00 World of Wisdom and Wonder 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

24 — Wednesday 8:00 Ken Burns: The National Parks This special celebrates one of the filmmaker’s most beautiful and beloved series. Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature’s most spectacular locales the series is filled with incidents and characters as gripping and fascinating as American history has to offer.

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10:00 The Brain Revolution See listing on 8/16 at 8 p.m. 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

25 — Thursday 8:00 Magic Moments: Best of 50s Pop Taped in Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal and hosted by Mary Lou Metzger, Phyllis McGuire and Pat Boone this special features a cavalcade of 1950s pop music recording legends, reuniting and performing their biggest hits. 10:30 This Land is Your Land See listing on 8/20 at 6:30 p.m. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

26 — Friday 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Greater Good 9:00 Great Performances Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2022. Enjoy the Vienna Philharmonic’s annual summer night concert with cellist Gautier Capuçon under the direction of guest conductor Andris Nelsons at Austria’s Schönbrunn Palace. 10:30 On Broadway Join an all-star cast of Broadway legends, including Hugh Jackman, Helen Mirren, Christine Baranski, August Wilson, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Viola Davis and Ian McKellen, as they recount how Broadway came back from the brink. 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

27 — Saturday 7:00 Best of WUFT Rebroadcasts of the most popular programs during the August fundraising campaign.

28 — Sunday 8:00 The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family Ambition. Explore Thomas Boleyn’s determination to elevate the family name and make his mark in the Tudor court. 9:00 Guilt, Season 2 on MASTERPIECE Episode 1: As Max is released from prison, he becomes involved in a shooting while trying to rebuild his life. 10:00 Guilt, Season 2 on MASTERPIECE Episode 2: Max turns to Kenny for help as pressure builds for Erin. Meanwhile, Teddy is seeking answers. 11:00 The Hunter

29 — Monday 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Tonight from Churchill Downs Racetrack. Discover first-place finds at Churchill Downs Racetrack. Which is $70,000-$90,000? (Part 2/3) 9:00 POV Faya Dayi. A hypnotic immersion in the world of Harar, Ethiopia, where khat, a euphoria-inducing plant, holds sway over the rituals and rhythms of everyday life, Faya Dayi captures moments in the lives of everyone from the harvesters of the crop to people lost in its narcotic haze to a desperate but determined younger generation searching for an escape from political strife. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

30 — Tuesday 8:00 Finding Your Roots Criminal Kind. The family histories of Laura Linney, Lisa Ling and Soledad O’Brien, reveal tricksters, scoundrels and criminals. 9:00 To Be Announced 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

31 — Wednesday 8:00 NATURE Cuba’s Wild Revolution. Get a glimpse of Cuba’s spectacular wildlife and landscapes, left virtually untouched for 50 years. 9:00 NOVA A to Z: The First Alphabet. Writing shaped civilization itself, from the trading of goods to tales of ancient goddesses and kings. Follow the evolution of the written word, from millennia-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine to our modern-day alphabets. 10:00 Surviving the Dust Bowl: American Experience Learn the remarkable story of the determined people who survived drought, dust, disease and even death across the Southern Plains in the 1930s. For nearly a decade, Dust Bowlers endured until an innovative farming technique offered hope. 11:00 BBC News 11:30 This Old House 12:00 Amanpour & Company 1:00 Greater Good

WUFT-TV UNDERWRITERS GENERAL PROGRAMMING

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Citizens Property Insurance

Guest House of Ocala

The Best Restoration

Florida Credit Union

Hippodrome Theatre

UF IFAS Communications

FSU Communications

Hoggtowne Music

University of South Florida

Flying Biscuit

Honeybaked Ham

Visit Gainesville/Alachua County

Gainesville Carpets Plus Colortile

Law Office of Robert Rush

Wild Birds Unlimited

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