Season 2 starts June 19
Discover America’s recipes and traditions and celebrate the nation’s diverse culinary roots
WETA co-production airs Friday, March 31 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro and streams on the PBS App
Plus Endeavour: The Final Season on Masterpiece; concerts featuring music icons; and LGBTQ+ Pride Month specials
This month, we bring you a wonderful array of programming, from superb drama on Masterpiece with the concluding episodes of popular series Endeavour, to this year’s finals on student quiz show It’s Academic, to new culinary arts competition on The Great American Recipe. Beyond those o erings, we feature a lineup of exciting concerts from top acts such as Bob Dylan and Carole King as part of our summer membership campaign, and a slate of programming airing in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, including fascinating biographies and documentaries.
We at WETA are very proud of the depth and variety of our programming. Our vital service is the legacy of visionaries who saw the potential of public television to inform, entertain and inspire — a place of lifelong learning. Public broadcasting — and America — lost one such visionary in early May with the passing of Newton Minow, who was chairman of the Federal Communications Commission at the time of WETA’s founding in 1961. Among his many pioneering initiatives, he helped launch nonprofit educational television in our nation and was one of its great champions. I hope we made him proud.
In WETA news, I am pleased to share that PBS NewsHour has earned a coveted Peabody Award for journalistic excellence in the news coverage titled “Guns in America.” I congratulate our NewsHour colleagues for this recognition of their extraordinary reporting in service to the American public.
Thank you for supporting WETA with your membership; and enjoy our June o erings.
Sharon Percy Rockefeller President and Chief Executive Officer, WETA
Saturdays at 10 a.m./7 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro; stream on the PBS Video App and at weta.org/itsacademic
It’s championship time on It’s Academic, which features high school students from around the D.C. area competing in a single-elimination knowledge tournament. The show wraps up the playo s and enters the semifinals in back-to-back episodes on Saturdays, June 3 and June 10 at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (repeating 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) on WETA PBS and WETA Metro — and then presents the competition final on June 17 at 10 a.m. (repeating 7 p.m.). Emmy Awardwinning journalist Hillary Howard hosts the series, which WETA brought to WETA PBS and WETA Metro in 2022.
After this year’s final, watch for the next season of the show on WETA this fall!
Major funding for It’s Academic is provided by MITRE.
Sundays, June 18-July 2 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro; stream on the PBS App
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In the end of an era, the curtain soon drops on the acclaimed, riveting detective series Endeavour after eight previous seasons of the beloved Inspector Morse prequel. The gripping drama — portraying the early years of brooding, gifted Sergeant Endeavour Morse of Thames Valley police in Oxford — reaches its poignant conclusion with three suspenseful final episodes that roll out starting June 18. Shaun Evans stars in the title role, with Roger Allam as his streetwise superior and father-like mentor, DCI Fred Thursday; in the final episodes, the two face intriguing new crimes that include an unsolved case linked to the past. Characters from former seasons pop up in this grand finale, and Morse must try to resolve his professional and romantic future.
Inspired by Masterpiece’s 1987-2000 series Inspector Morse, starring John Thaw, and based on Colin Dexter’s bestselling mysteries, Endeavour was written with complexity, intricacy and tenderness by series creator Russell Lewis. The drama turns back the clock to explore the making of this matchless detective, who spurns his first name to go by just “Morse.” Endeavour first aired in 2012 and earned a devoted following for Evans, Allam and the other principal actors. The ensemble cast includes veteran actor Anton Lesser as CS Reginald Bright, the exacting head of Oxford’s Castle Gate Police Station; Sean Rigby as Morse’s friend, colleague, and romantic rival DS Jim Strange; James Bradshaw as the punctilious police pathologist, Dr. Max DeBryn; and Abigail Thaw as Morse’s journalist confidante, Dorothea Frazil. Also featured are Caroline O’Neill as Thursday’s wife, Win; Sara Vickers as his daughter, Joan, who is the secret object of Morse’s infatuation; and Jack Bannon as Thursday’s son, Sam.
The ninth and final season of Endeavour opens in spring 1972 with DS Morse rejoining the force after an extended leave to treat his drinking problem, brought on by overwork and personal troubles. Morse is immediately immersed in a world he loves — orchestral music — where the performances are divine, but the personnel can be petty, dictatorial and even homicidal. He and Thursday also investigate a gangland slaying targeting a police informant, known to Thursday. As viewers have learned to expect, the cases in Oxford are often connected. With growing dread, Morse and Thursday face the prospect that an unresolved case (from a previous season) has resurfaced. Now the loose ends begin to intertwine. In the episodes that follow, previous investigations reemerge, new deaths occur, the romantic plot involving Joan Thursday accelerates, and the beguiling, intelligent drama comes to a close. Farewell Morse!
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WETA celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month with special programming that includes independent films, historical documentaries, biographies and more. New films coming to air this month include Independent Lens: Mama Bears (Tuesday, June 20, 10 p.m. on WETA PBS; Saturday, June 24, 8 p.m. on WETA Metro) and American Experience: Casa Susanna (Tuesday, June 27, 8 p.m. on WETA PBS and WETA Metro).
Independent Lens: Mama Bears explores how the lives of conservative, Christian mothers are utterly transformed when they decide to accept their LGBTQ+ children. Spread throughout the country but connected through private Facebook groups, they call one another “mama bears” because of the ferocity with which they fight for their children’s rights and those of the entire LGBTQ+ community. These mothers champion their children — even if it challenges their belief systems and rips apart their worlds.
American Experience: Casa Susanna o ers a window on a secret chapter of LGBTQ+ history, relating the story of a modest home in the Catskills region of New York where, in the 1950s and ’60s, an underground network of transgender women and crossdressing men found refuge, freedom and acceptance. Known as Casa Susanna, the house provided a safe place to express their true selves and live for a few days as they had always dreamed — dressed as and living as women, without fear.
s part of the WETA Well Beings campaign addressing the critical health needs in America through original broadcast and digital content, and impactful local events, the virtual town hall event LGBTQIA+ Youth: Finding WellBeing and Community took place online in late May. Visit WellBeings.org to find the archived conversation led by youth, for youth, that raises awareness about mental health challenges specific to the LGBTQIA+ community, addresses stigma and discrimination that can prevent care and support, and creates safe space for dialogue and sharing of resources. The event was a collaboration between Well Beings, PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, PBS Books, Detroit Public Television and WETA. Visit WellBeings.org, and follow the campaign via @WellBeingsOrg and #WellBeings
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Below are programs on both WETA PBS and WETA Metro (in blue); WETA Metro only (in black); and WETA PBS only (in red):
American Masters: Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fri 6/2, 9pm; Rpts Thur 6/8, 8pm; Sun 6/11, 11pm
POV: The Gospel of Eureka Sat 6/3, 8pm
POV: Pier Kids Sat 6/3, 9:30pm
American Masters: Ballerina Boys Thur 6/8, 10pm
POV: We Are the Radical Monarchs Sat 6/10, 8pm
Independent Lens: No Straight Lines Sat 6/10, 9:30pm
American Experience: Stonewall Uprising Thur 6/15, 8pm; Rpts Sun 6/18, 11pm
American Masters: Joe Papp in Five Acts Thur 6/15, 9:30pm
Prideland Tue 6/20, 9pm
We’ll Meet Again: Coming Out Tue 6/20, 10pm
Independent Lens: Mama Bears Tue 6/20, 10pm; Sat 6/24, 8pm
POV: Out in the Night Thur 6/22, 8pm
Independent Lens: Cured Sat 6/24, 9:30pm
American Experience: Casa Susanna Tue 6/27, 8pm
American Masters: James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket Thur 6/29, 8pm
American Masters: Keith Haring: Street Art Boy Thur 6/29, 9:30pm Also find more than 40 Pride Month programs on WETA World this month.
Mondays at 10 p.m. starting June 19 on WETA PBS, 9:30 p.m. on WETA Metro; stream on the PBS App
The nationwide cooking competition The Great American Recipe returns with a new season featuring creative home cooks from around the country, presenting eight new episodes that air June 19-August 7. Host Alejandra Ramos (right) and judges and mentors (l-r) Ti any Derry, Graham Elliot and Leah Cohen return as the uplifting series celebrates the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic. Season 2, filmed in Virginia, introduces a new group of participants who try to impress the judges with signature dishes, from Native American bison short ribs, to Hawaiian loco moco, to Guyanese chicken curry. The series blends food, family and fun, highlighting the wide variety of tastes and traditions from across the U.S. while capturing the roots of America’s diverse cuisine. Spotlighting dishes ranging from family favorites passed down through generations to internationally influenced creations that are becoming mainstays of American food, the series mixes camaraderie with competition, revealing rich personal stories and the inspiration behind favorite recipes.
ISundays at 8 p.m. starting June 18 on WETA PBS & WETA Metro; binge-watch with WETA Passport on the PBS App
n the new eight-part Masterpiece mystery series Ridley, retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is called back to work to advise on a complex murder case by his replacement and former protégée DI Carol Farman. Carol is keen to access Ridley’s unique insight into crime-solving, which served them so well in the past, but the investigation takes a dark and unexpected twist. Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty; My Left Foot; The Crying Game) stars as Ridley, alongside Bronagh Waugh (The Fall; Unforgotten) as Farman. Additional cast members include Terence Maynard (Death in Paradise; Sherwood) and Julie Graham (The Bletchley Circle). The British police drama, co-written by the creator of Vera, features four standalone two-part cases. In The Peaceful Garden (June), Ridley investigates the murder of a sheep farmer and the connections with the disappearance of a young child years earlier. Hospitality and Swansong (July) see the detective investigating a body discovered buried on the moors and a missing persons case. In The Numbered Days (July-August), Ridley probes the death of a man who falls from a balcony.
Wednesday, June 21 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro; stream on the PBS App
Through the personal and inspiring stories of four patients urgently searching for answers to mysterious symptoms, the documentary Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo exposes widespread problems in our healthcare system that disproportionately a ect women. Through the lens of endometriosis, a disease that a ects 1 in 9 women, the film shows how women are often dismissed, discounted and disbelieved. From societal taboos and gender bias to misinformed doctors and financial barriers to care, the film shines a light on how millions are e ectively silenced, and how, by fighting back, Americans can improve health care for all. Through its powerful, intimate storytelling, the program is a tribute to the strength of women and a message for better care. The team behind the film from director Shannon Cohn includes Hillary Rodham Clinton, Orrin Hatch, Rosario Dawson, Corinne Foxx, Mae Whitman, RN Jenneh Rishe and others.
AMonday, June 5 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS; 8 p.m. on WETA Metro
n Emmy-nominated documentary about the history of the iconic Washington, D.C. nightclub The Bayou explores how, for nearly half a century, the hotspot electrified the local area music scene with a dazzling array of heavyweight performers, undiscovered stars, hometown heroes, and o stage follies. The Bayou: DC’s Killer Joint, directed by Dave Lilling, explores how the venue under the Whitehurst Freeway and facing the Georgetown waterfront showcased titans of rock ‘n’ roll from Dire Straits to Kiss, and jazz icons including Count Basie, Woody Herman and Buddy Rich. Learn about the music emporium’s lore: how the band Foreigner made its club debut there; and the time when an obscure Irish foursome, U2, opened for local punk greats The Slickee Boys. Hear about Billy Joel recording live cuts for his LP Songs in the Attic there; Bruce Springsteen, unannounced, showing up to jam there; beloved chanteuse Eva Cassidy making her final performance there; Mickey Mantle and Robert Plant being kicked out of the club (in separate decades) — and much more.
CTuesday, June 13 at 8 p.m. on WETA PBS
ivil rights icon and music legend Mavis Staples returned to her hometown on February 4, 2023 for a special performance, documented in the new concert program Mavis Staples at Symphony Center, Chicago. With a presence “so unfailingly joyful that you never take your eyes o her” (The New Yorker), Staples brought her signature smoky sound to Orchestra Hall in a scintillating evening of soul, gospel, and her own brand of R&B. Performances include “Slippery People,” made famous by Talking Heads; “For What’s It Worth” by Bu alo Springfield; and standards such as “Respect Yourself,” “Let’s Do it Again” and “No Time for Crying.” Staples’ impact on music and culture would be di cult to overstate. She’s both a Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; a Grammy Award winner; a chart-topping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer; a National Arts Awards Lifetime Achievement recipient; and a Kennedy Center honoree. She marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., performed at John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, and sang in Barack Obama’s White House.
AWednesday, June 14 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA PBS
special concert program o ers a front-row seat to a tremendous performance from a guitar legend. On Labor Day weekend in 1982, Carlos Santana and his band took the stage at the US Festival in San Bernardino, California, and gave the audience a thrilling performance. Santana Live at the Us Festival captures the electrifying live experience of this moment in music history and features the famed rock artist’s hits “Black Magic Woman,” “Gypsy Queen,” “Oye Como Va,” and many others — interspersed with interviews with Santana. The US Festival, conceived by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and music impresario Bill Graham, was a transformative event for the musician in his long and illustrious career and this performance represents the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer at his best. From award-winning filmmaker and rockumentarian Glenn Aveni, the program o ers a front-row seat to the show, which rivaled Santana’s set at Woodstock for its energy, excitement and inspiring artistry.
ATuesday, June 6 at 8 p.m. on WETA PBS
new feature-length concert documentary presents music icon Carole King’s triumphant May 26, 1973, free concert on the Great Lawn in New York City’s Central Park before an estimated audience of 100,000. Directed by George Scott and produced by Lou Adler and John McDermott, the film presents the complete multi-camera 16mm footage filmed and recorded by Adler in 1973 but never before released. In Carole King: Home Again – Live in Central Park, alongside the performance footage is the behind-the-scenes story of King’s remarkable transformation from an in-demand, sta songwriter beloved for such timeless Go n and King classics as “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” to an iconic artist in her own right. The May 1973 performance captured King at her critical and commercial peak, basking in the enormous popularity of her album Tapestry. Interviews with King, Adler and others set the scene for her extraordinary performance. The program repeats Friday, June 16 at 8:30 p.m.
ASaturday, June 10 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS
iring as part of a slate of June music specials, a 2021 concert
film — Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom — showcases the iconic musical artist in an intimate setting, performing songs from his extensive body of work. Billed as “The Early Songs of Bob Dylan,” the concert performance was Dylan’s first since December 2019 and the first since the release of his acclaimed album Rough and Rowdy Ways. The program presents Dylan performing 21st-century versions of songs from his storied back catalog, including gems such as “Queen Jane Approximately” and “Wicked Messenger.” The earliest composition in the set list is fan favorite “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” from the 1965 album Bringing It All Back Home, and the most recent is “What Was It You Wanted” from 1989’s Oh Mercy
In addition to Dylan, who plays guitar and harmonica and sings, the song arrangements include two additional guitars, a bass, and an accordion, with a performance of “Forever Young” featuring a dolceola. The special also includes excerpts from Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Celebration
RSaturday, June 3 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA PBS
ecorded live on September 30, 1987 at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles, Roy Orbison’s “Black & White Night” concert featured the music icon and an all-star lineup of special guests in a never-tobe-repeated evening of rock and roll, filmed entirely in black and white. The legendary concert, captured in the program Roy Orbison & Friends – A Black and White Night, features the artist performing with Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Jennifer Warnes. When David Lynch’s landmark film Blue Velvet was released in 1986, it featured Orbison’s song “In Dreams” prominently on the soundtrack. Although Orbison had been out of the limelight for some time, the film helped spark new interest in his music. The all-star concert at the Ambassador Hotel’s nightclub was organized and turned into a television special that was first broadcast in January 1988, less than a year before Orbison’s untimely passing. The program repeats Thursday, June 8 at 9:30 p.m.
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The mystery series follows retired detective Alex Ridley (Adrian Dunbar) as he is lured back into service as a consultant when his colleague needs help. Binge-watch 8 episodes with WETA Passport starting June 18.
A nostalgic Italian drama set in 1970s Palermo follows young Salvatore, who sees it all: the Cosa Nostra’s hold on Sicilian society; his family’s misadventures; and more.
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In the French drama, young detective Sandra Winckler works with veteran Paul Maisonneuve on a macabre case: mystery is everywhere. Marie Dompnier stars. Binge 14 Season 1 & 2 episodes now with WETA Passport.
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Denotes WETA productions, co-productions and presentations
Lewis, Series 1 (Ep 2. Old School Ties) Lewis, Series 1 (Ep 3. Expiation )
Washington Week The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations, Season 4
The Jewish Journey: America
(from 6:30pm:) Tom Jones on Masterpiece (Pts 1 & 2 of 4)
Aging Backwards 4: The Miracle of Flexibility
American Masters: Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Roy Orbison & Friends – A Black and White Night
Tom Jones on Masterpiece (Pts 3 & 4 of 4) (to 11:30pm)
The Bayou: DC’s Killer Joint
Carole King: Home Again – Live in Central Park
Nature: The Hummingbird Effect
The Jewish Journey: America
Nature: Woodpeckers: The Hole Story
Memory Makeover with Daniel Amen, MD (to 12:30 am)
Lewis, Series 2 (Ep 1. And the Moonbeams Kiss the Sea )Roy Orbison & Friends – A Black and White Night
Washington WeekSuze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide
Ken Burns: The National Parks
(from 6:30pm:) All Creatures Great and Small, Series 3 on Masterpiece (Pts 1&2, 1pm; Pts 3&4, 3:30pm; Pts 5&6, 6:30pm)
Morse & The Last Endeavour, A Masterpiece Mystery! Special
Rick Steves: Why We Travel If You Lived Here, Series 3: Navy Yard, DC
Mavis Staples at Symphony Center, Chicago
The Jewish Journey: America
Lewis, Series 2 (Ep 2. Music to Die For )
Nature: Woodpeckers: The Hole Story (to 12m)
Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom (to 12m)
All Creatures Great and Small, Series 3 on Masterpiece (Pt 7 of 7) (to 11:30pm)
Rick Steves Europe: Great German Cities (to 11:30pm)
Rick Steves: Why We Travel
Frontline: America’s Dangerous Trucks
Santana Live at the US Festival
Burt Bacharach’s Best
Nature: The Hummingbird Effect (to 11:30pm) (from 7:30pm) WETA Viewer Favorites
Washington WeekCarole King: Home Again – Live in Central Park
Ridley (Pt 1 of 8)
Endeavour, The Final Season (Series 9) on Masterpiece (Pt 1 of 3. Prelude )
Antiques Roadshow: Tucson, Hour 1 If You Lived Here, Series 3: Annapolis, MD
Wild Rivers with Tillie (Ep 1. Rogue River )
The Great American Recipe, Series 2 (Pt 1 of 8)
Finding Your Roots w/ Henry Louis Gates, Jr.,
Encore: Forgotten Journeys Prideland
Independent Lens: Mama Bears (to 11:30pm)
Nature: The Ocean’s Greatest FeastNOVA: Why Bridges Collapse Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo (Endometriosis )
Lewis, Series 2 (Ep 3. Life Born of Fire)
Lewis, Series 2 (Ep 4. The Great and the Good )
Washington Week The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations, Season 4 The Great American Recipe, Series 2 (Pt 1 of 8)
Art21: Art in the Twenty-First Century (Bodies of Knowledge)
American Experience: Ruby Ridge Ridley (Pt 2 of 8)
Finding Your Roots w/ Henry Louis Gates, Jr.,
Encore: Anchormen Finding Your Roots w/ Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Encore: Out of the Past
Endeavour, The Final Season (Series 9) on Masterpiece (Pt 2 of 3. Uniform )
Antiques Roadshow: Tucson, Hour 2 If You Lived Here, Ser. 3: Mount Vernon, VA
American Experience: Casa Susanna
Nature: Wild Florida
Wild Rivers with Tillie (Ep 2. The Grand Canyon )
NOVA: Ice Age Footprints
Van Der Valk, Series 2 on Masterpiece (Pt 1 of 3. Plague on Amsterdam )
Washington Week The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations, Season 4
The Great American Recipe, Series 2 (Pt 2 of 8)
The Great American Recipe, Series 2 (Pt 2 of 8)
Frontline: Inside the Iranian Uprising
NOVA: Emperor’s Ghost Army
Midsomer Murders, Series 2 (Ep 1. Death’s Shadow, Pt 1 )
The Articulate Hour: Marking Time
WETA PBS in June
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WETA PBS is devoted to children’s educational programming 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday-Friday. For 24 hours of children’s programming each day, tune in to the WETA PBS Kids channel. See page 15 for information.
Program Key
Blue type — WETA productions, co-productions and presentations. R — Repeat of recent programming.
8:30 THE DAVID RUBENSTEIN SHOW: PEER TO PEER CONVERSATIONS, SEASON 4 — In reprised episodes, the renowned Washington, D.C.-based financier and philanthropist explores successful leadership through interviews with influential people in prominent fields of endeavor. Episode 9 of 15. Diane von Furstenberg, Fashion Designer.
9:00 AMERICAN MASTERS: LITTLE RICHARD: THE KING AND QUEEN OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL — David Bowie once said, “When I first heard “Tutti Frutti,” my heart nearly burst with excitement. The music filled the room with energy and color and outrageous defiance.” Little Richard is a legend from the golden era of rock, a cultural lightning rod who influenced some of rock music’s most distinguished icons, several of whom weigh in on Richard’s role in rock history — Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Prince and Bruce Springsteen. Richard boastfully claims, “I am The King and Queen of Rock and Roll.” Repeats Sat 6/3, 1:30am
Thursdays at 8 p.m. on WETA PBS; binge-watch with WETA Passport WETA Thriller Thursdays features more episodes of Morse spin-off mystery series Lewis, starring Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox.
1 Thursday
WEEKDAYS IN JUNE:
6AM NHK NEWSLINE
6:30AM BBC NEWS
7AM (Mondays:) PBS NEWS WEEKEND
7:30 (Mondays:) WASHINGTON WEEK R
7AM (Tuesdays-Saturdays:) PBS NEWSHOUR R
8AM-3PM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING
3PM (Mondays:) IT’S ACADEMIC (through June 19)
5PM AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Rpt of previous night
6PM BBC NEWS: THE CONTEXT
6:30 BBC NEWS AMERICA
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR — Each weeknight, the WETA production provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues.
Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett anchor. Visit pbs.org/newshour Rpts next day, 7am
8:00 LEWIS, SERIES 1: OLD SCHOOL TIES — Veteran policeman DI Robbie Lewis (Kevin Whately) and his cerebral junior colleague DS Hathaway (Laurence Fox) investigate cases in Oxford. Old School Ties. Lewis and Hathaway are called in to probe the death of an ambitious Oxford student, revealing a case driven by celebrity, ambition and dangerous sexual politics.
9:30 LEWIS, SERIES 1: EXPIATION — When an Oxford housewife is found hanged in her home, Lewis and Hathaway unearth a dark murder case after the initial verdict of suicide.
11:00 AMANPOUR AND COMPANY — Capping primetime programming each weeknight, Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with global thought leaders on contemporary issues. Repeats next weekday, 5pm
8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — WETA’s weekly production presents a roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major news stories from the nation’s capital. Visit pbs.org/washingtonweek Repeats Sat 6/3, 6:30pm; Mon 6/5, 7:30am
3 Saturday
6AM WASHINGTON WEEK R
6:30 FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER — R
7AM PBS NEWSHOUR R
8AM MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — See the Monday, June 5, 10:30 p.m. listing.
10AM IT’S ACADEMIC — It’s the Playoffs! The TV quiz show showcases the academic achievements of local D.C.area high school students. Journalist Hillary Howard hosts. Repeats tonight, 7pm
10:30 IT’S ACADEMIC — It’s the Semifinals! The local TV quiz show enters the exciting final rounds leading up to this year’s championship, airing June 17. Repeats tonight, 7:30pm
11AM 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, Orman provides information about key actions. Topics include when to retire, how to save and invest for retirement, Social Security strategy, long-term care insurance, and more. Repeats Sun 6/4, 2:30pm; Tue 6/6, 11pm; Fri 6/9, 8:30pm; Sun 6/11, 11am; Wed 6/14, 11pm
1:00 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES — In this special, travel expert Rick Steves visits five of Germany’s most important cities: Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt and Nürnberg. From Baroque palaces to stunning modern skyscrapers, and from riverside promenades to rowdy beer halls, these cities are wonderful places to explore the country’s fascinating culture. Repeats Sun 6/4, 8am; Wed 6/7, 11pm; Sat 6/10, 8am; Mon 6/12, 9:30pm
3:00 YOUNG FOREVER WITH MARK HYMAN, MD — Learn dozens of science-based strategies and tips from functional medicine practitioner Dr. Mark Hyman, who offers a revolutionary, practical guide to creating and sustaining health — for life. Repeats Sun 6/4, 1am; Thur 6/8, 11pm; Sat 6/10, 11am; Tue 6/13, 11pm
4:30 BURT BACHARACH’S BEST — A program celebrates songwriter Burt Bacharach, with host Robert Wagner introducing archival performances by the original artists who made the composer’s music famous, including Dionne Warwick (“Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer”), B.J. Thomas (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”), The Carpenters (“Close to You”), The Fifth Dimension (“One Less Bell to Answer”), Dusty Springfield (“The Look of Love”), Herb Alpert (“This Guy’s in Love With You”), and others. Repeats Sun 6/4, 11:30pm; Sun 6/11, 12:30am; Thur 6/15, 9:30pm
Friday, June 2 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro American Masters: Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll spotlights the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of the rock music icon, exploring his far-reaching influence, his defiance of societal expectations, and his advocacy for the rights of Black artists.
6:00PBS NEWS WEEKEND — John Yang anchors.
6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK R
7:00 IT’S ACADEMIC — It’s the Playoffs! The TV quiz show showcases the academic achievements of local D.C.area high school students. Journalist Hillary Howard hosts. Repeats Monday, 3pm on WETA PBS, 7pm on WETA Metro
7:30 IT’S ACADEMIC — It’s the Semifinals! Repeats Monday, 3:30pm on WETA PBS, 7:30pm on WETA Metro
8:00 THE JEWISH JOURNEY: AMERICA — A program traces Jewish immigration to the U.S. through the centuries. Top scholars, notable writers and immigrants themselves share stories of those who made a leap of faith to escape persecution or pursue opportunity. Repeats Sun 6/4, 4:30pm; Tue 6/6, 9:30pm; Wed 6/14, 8pm
9:30 ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS ‒ A BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT — A 1988 concert at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles by the iconic rock ‘n’ roll musician features performances of his greatest hits with an extraordinary array of musical guests, including Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits. Repeats Sun 6/4, 11:30am; Thur 6/8, 9:30pm; Sat 6/10, midnight
11:00 KATY PERRY: THE PRISMATIC WORLD TOUR — Experience the sensory explosion of eye-popping theatrics and infectious pop music tracks from the captivating performer. This performance special features hit after hit and delivers the excitement of the live Katy Perry experience.
12:30AM AGING BACKWARDS 4: THE MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY — See the Monday, June 5, 8 p.m. listing.
6AMRICK STEVES’ EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES R
8AM GRANTCHESTER: INVESTIGATING LIFE’S MYSTERIES — Go behind the scenes with the cast and creators of Masterpiece’s English mystery series featuring a young vicar at the center of local crimes and murders. Celebrate the series, which offers a winning combination of an appealing amateur sleuth, articulate writing and engaging mysteries to solve. Stay tuned for Season 8, slated to premiere in July.
9:30 THE AGING BREAKTHROUGH WITH DR. KELLYANN — Nutrition expert and naturopath Dr. Kellyann Petrucci offers counsel on how to slow down the aging process. She reveals her blueprint, introducing a powerful ingredient that helps replenish skin and draws on the science of the gut-skin axis — a healthy gut may be one of the most powerful secrets to weight loss and anti-aging.
11:30 ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS ‒ A BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT R
1:00 RICK STEVES: FASCISM IN EUROPE — With travel expert Rick Steves, explore how fascism rose and fell in Europe, tracing the ideology’s history. He visits sites throughout Europe relating to fascism and talks to eyewitnesses. Repeats Mon 6/12, 11:30pm
2:30 SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE R
4:30 THE JEWISH JOURNEY: AMERICA R
6:00 PBS NEWS WEEKEND — John Yang anchors. Repeats Monday, 7am
6:30 TOM JONES ON MASTERPIECE — Two lovers follow their hearts in this adaption of Henry Fielding’s novel, bringing mid-18th-century England to life in all its passion and prejudice, luxury, and loose morals. Part 1 of 4 Tom and Sophia hit it off, despite their wildly contrasting backgrounds. Molly complicates the picture for Tom, and Blifil for Sophia. Part 2 of 4. Tom is banished by Allworthy. Meanwhile, Sophia flees her impending marriage to Blifil. Adventures ensue, including fateful encounters at two inns.
9:00 TOM JONES ON MASTERPIECE — Part 3 of 4. Tom is lured to a masquerade by an insatiable paramour; complications develop. Blifil and a loathsome lord try to compromise Sophia. Part 4 of 4. Tom’s letter to Lady Bellaston threatens to sink his prospects with Sophia. A swordfight puts him in even deeper trouble. A secret emerges.
11:30 BURT BACHARACH’S BEST R
1AM YOUNG FOREVER WITH MARK HYMAN, MD R
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR — Weeknights. Visit pbs.org/newshour Repeats next day, 7am
8:00 AGING BACKWARDS 4: THE MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY — Join Miranda Esmonde-White to learn how incorporating gentle flexibility and range of motion exercises can improve posture, help reverse the signs of aging, improve organ health, and increase energy. This program examines how sitting less and moving more is vital to every aspect of life. Repeats Fri 6/9, midnight; Sun 6/11, 8:30am, 11:30pm
9:00 THE BAYOU: DC’S KILLER JOINT — A film chronicles the history and legacy of the landmark Washington, D.C. music venue, an iconic neighborhood club that featured jazz legends, top rock acts and more. Bayou performers, employees and patrons tell the story.
10:30 MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD — In this program, award-winning psychiatrist, neuroscientist and 10-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen explains how to supercharge memory and remember what matters most to you. The process of strengthening memory is based on treating and overcoming risk factors that destroy the brain’s capacities. Repeats Sat 6/10, 2:30pm; Thur 6/15, 11pm
12:30AM RICK STEVES: WHY WE TRAVEL — See the Monday, June 12, 8 p.m. listing.
6 Tuesday
8:00 CAROLE KING: HOME AGAIN ‒ LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK — Celebrate the music icon in a triumphant homecoming concert on May 26, 1973, that captured King at her critical and commercial peak, basking in the enormous popularity of her album Tapestry. The program includes a behind-the-scenes look at her extraordinary career. Repeats Sat 6/10, 4:30pm; Fri 6/16, 8:30pm
9:30 THE JEWISH JOURNEY: AMERICA — A program traces Jewish immigration to the U.S. through the centuries. Top scholars, notable writers and immigrants
themselves share stories of those who made a leap of faith to escape persecution or pursue opportunity. R
11:00 SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE R
7 Wednesday
8:00NATURE: THE HUMMINGBIRD EFFECT — Explore Costa Rica, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. From rainforests to volcanos, tiny architects and caretakers — the hummingbirds — at the heart of this vast wildlife diversity keep the ecological giant running. Repeats Sat 6/10, 1pm; Fri 6/16, 10pm
9:30 NATURE: WOODPECKERS: THE HOLE STORY — Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. Learn about their unique evolutionary journey and the powerful role they play in every ecosystem except Antarctica and Australia. Repeats Fri 6/9, 10:30pm; Sun 6/11, 9:30am
11:00 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES R
8 Thursday
8:00LEWIS, SERIES 2: AND THE MOONBEAMS KISS THE SEA — Veteran policeman DI Robbie Lewis (Kevin Whately) and his cerebral junior colleague DS Hathaway (Laurence Fox) investigate cases in Oxford. And the Moonbeams Kiss the Sea. Stolen rare books and the murders of a brilliant Oxford fine arts student and a library maintenance engineer lead Lewis and Hathaway to connect the crimes.
9:30 ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS ‒ A BLACK AND WHITE NIGHT — A 1988 concert at the Coconut Grove in Los Angeles by the iconic rock ‘n’ roll musician features performances of his greatest hits with musical guests Jackson Browne, Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits. R
11:00 YOUNG FOREVER WITH MARK HYMAN, MD R
9 Friday
8:00WASHINGTON WEEK — Repeats Sat 6/10, 6am, 6:30pm; Mon 6/12, 7:30am
8:30 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, Orman provides information about key actions. Topics include when to retire, how to save and invest for retirement, Social Security strategy, long-term care insurance, and more. R
10:30 NATURE: WOODPECKERS: THE HOLE STORY R
12M AGING BACKWARDS 4: MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY R
10 Saturday
6AMWASHINGTON WEEK R
6:30 FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER — R
7AM PBS NEWSHOUR R
8AM RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES R
10:00 IT’S ACADEMIC — Semifinals continue! The TV quiz show showcases the academic achievements of local D.C.area high school students. Journalist Hillary Howard hosts. Repeats tonight, 7pm
10:30 IT’S ACADEMIC — Semifinals continue! Repeats 7:30pm
11AM YOUNG FOREVER WITH MARK HYMAN, MD R
1:00 NATURE: THE HUMMINGBIRD EFFECT R
2:30 MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD R
4:30 CAROLE KING: HOME AGAIN ‒ LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK R
6:00 PBS NEWS WEEKEND — John Yang anchors.
6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK R
7:00 IT’S ACADEMIC — Semifinals continue! Repeats Monday, 3pm on WETA PBS, 7pm on WETA Metro
7:30 IT’S ACADEMIC — Semifinals continue! Repeats Monday, 3:30pm on WETA PBS, 7:30pm on WETA Metro
8:00 KEN BURNS: THE NATIONAL PARKS — Explore the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s magnificent parks, from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon. Filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan vividly reveal fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the making of their series The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, a 2009 Florentine Films co-production with WETA. Repeats Sun 6/11, 6:30am
10:00 BOB DYLAN: SHADOW KINGDOM — Experience iconic musical artist Bob Dylan in an intimate 2021 concert as he performs songs from his extensive body of work. The special program showcases Dylan performing “Forever Young,” “I’ll Be Your Baby Now,” “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” and many other classic songs.
12M ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS R
6AM RICK STEVES: WHY WE TRAVEL — See the Monday, June 12, 8 p.m. listing. R
6:30 KEN BURNS: THE NATIONAL PARKS R
8:30 AGING BACKWARDS 4: MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY R
9:30 NATURE: WOODPECKERS: THE HOLE STORY R
11:00 SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE R
1:00 ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — An encore presentation of Season 3 of the drama follows more adventures of iconic veterinarian James Herriot in 1930’s Yorkshire. Part 1 of 7. Second Time Lucky. A missing ring is just one snag as James and Helen’s wedding date approaches; for one thing, a farmer’s cow may have TB. Part 2 of 7. Honeymoon’s Over. James and Helen enter married life, while James settles in uneasily as Siegfried’s partner at the clinic. Tristan too must make new adjustments.
3:30 ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 3 of 7. Surviving Siegfried Siegfried’s World War I experiences resurface as he struggles to save a racehorse. Helen faces a decision over James’s TB testing plan. Part 4 of 7. What a Balls Up! TB testing mistakenly puts a prize cow in danger. Helen struggles with her lifelong vocation. Mrs. Hall and Tristan each have brushes with love.
6:00 PBS NEWS WEEKEND — John Yang anchors. Repeats Monday, 7am
Mondays at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS, 8 p.m. on WETA Metro
Starting June 12, WETA reprises Season 3 of If You Lived Here, the popular D.C.-area house-hunting and neighborhood exploration series.
6:30
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 5 of 7 Edward. Mrs. Hall conquers demons from her past. While she is away, Tristan discovers the challenges of housekeeping. Meanwhile, Helen is at loose ends. Part 6 of 7 For Whom the Bell Tolls. As war comes in September 1939, everyone faces decisions small and large. Romance beckons for Tristan, and for Mrs. Hall as well. TB plagues Helen’s farm.
9:00 MORSE & THE LAST ENDEAVOUR, A MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! SPECIAL — Featuring interviews with the Endeavour cast and crew, a documentary celebrates the story of one of TV’s most enigmatic detectives as the series’ final episodes are set to premiere on June 18.
10:00
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, SERIES 3 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 7 of 7. Merry Bloody Christmas
It’s Christmas at Skeldale and Siegfried has to decide whether to protect Tristan at the cost of River’s welfare. Mrs. Hall realizes she has to face her feelings for Gerald.
11:30 AGING BACKWARDS 4: MIRACLE OF FLEXIBILITY R
12:30AM BURT BACHARACH’S BEST R
12 Monday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR — Weeknights. Visit pbs.org/newshour Repeats next day, 7am
8:00 RICK STEVES: WHY WE TRAVEL — Travel expert Rick Steves offers up a love note to travel, celebrating the value of exploring our world — whether as a tourist, a traveler or a pilgrim. Featuring vivid footage from around the globe, the special also illustrates why travel is important as we emerge from the Pandemic.
9:00 IF YOU LIVED HERE, SEASON 3 — WETA reprises Season 3 of its local house-hunting and neighborhood exploration series. Longtime Washingtonians Christine Louise and John Begeny host, touring area homes and communities with local realtors. Episode 1 of 12. Navy Yard, DC. From a row home built in 1915 to a condo overlooking Nationals Park, explore homes old and new in D.C.’s Navy Yard. Guided by realtor Chris Chambers, the hosts tour three homes in the Southeast D.C. neighborhood and learn about the area’s history from residents.
9:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES — In this special, travel expert Rick Steves visits five German cities: Hamburg, Dresden, Leipzig, Frankfurt and Nürnberg. From Baroque palaces to stunning modern skyscrapers, and from riverside promenades to rowdy beer halls, explore the country’s culture. R
11:30 RICK STEVES: FASCISM IN EUROPE R
13 Tuesday
8:00MAVIS STAPLES AT SYMPHONY CENTER, CHICAGO — Join the legendary singer and civil rights icon for a onenight-only hometown performance in Chicago. Staples brings her iconic smoky sound to Orchestra Hall in a
scintillating evening of soul, gospel and her signature brand of R&B. Repeats Fri 6/16, 11:30pm
9:30 RICK STEVES: WHY WE TRAVEL R
10:00 FRONTLINE: AMERICA’S DANGEROUS TRUCKS — Frontline investigates deadly truck accidents and the fight over measures that could save thousands of lives. With ProPublica, Frontline spotlights decades of legal maneuvering, political influence, lax regulation and industry opposition, as deaths rise.
11:00 YOUNG FOREVER WITH MARK HYMAN, MD R
14 Wednesday
8:00THE JEWISH JOURNEY: AMERICA — A program traces Jewish immigration to the U.S. through the centuries. Top scholars, notable writers and immigrants themselves share stories of those who made a leap of faith to escape persecution or pursue opportunity. R
9:30 SANTANA LIVE AT THE US FESTIVAL — Thrill to the electrifying experience of an important moment in music history when Santana took the stage at the US Festival in San Bernardino, California, in 1982. The program features the band, led by music icon Carlos Santana, performing the hits “Black Magic Woman,” “Gypsy Queen,” and “Oye Como Va.”
11:00 SUZE ORMAN’S ULTIMATE RETIREMENT GUIDE R
15 Thursday
8:00LEWIS, SERIES 2: MUSIC TO DIE FOR — Veteran policeman DI Robbie Lewis (Kevin Whately) and his cerebral junior colleague DS Hathaway (Laurence Fox) investigate cases in Oxford. Music to Die for. The worlds of no-rules boxing, Oxford dons and Cold War intrigue surround the death of a prominent professor. Consequences of the investigation hit Lewis close to home, revealing more about the loss he suffered with the death of his wife.
9:30 BURT BACHARACH’S BEST — A program celebrates songwriter Burt Bacharach, with host Robert Wagner introducing archival performances by the original artists who made the composer’s music famous, including Dionne Warwick (“Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer”), B.J. Thomas (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”), The Carpenters (“Close to You”), The Fifth Dimension (“One Less Bell to Answer”), Dusty Springfield (“The Look of Love”), Herb Alpert (“This Guy’s in Love With You”), and others. R
11:00 MEMORY MAKEOVER WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD R
8:00WASHINGTON WEEK — Repeats Sat 6/17, 6am, 6:30pm; Mon 6/19, 7:30am
8:30 CAROLE KING: HOME AGAIN ‒ LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK — Celebrate the music icon in a triumphant concert on May 26, 1973, that captured King at her critical and commercial peak, basking in the enormous popularity of her album Tapestry. The program includes a behindthe-scenes look at her extraordinary career. R
Monday, June 12 at 9:30 p.m. on WETA PBS
10:00 NATURE: THE HUMMINGBIRD EFFECT — Explore Costa Rica, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. From rainforests to volcanos, tiny architects and caretakers — the hummingbirds — at the heart of this vast wildlife diversity keep the ecological giant running. R
11:30 MAVIS STAPLES AT SYMPHONY CENTER, CHICAGO — R
6AM WASHINGTON WEEK R
6:30 FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER — R
7AM PBS NEWSHOUR R
8AM-10AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
10AM IT’S ACADEMIC — It’s the final! Repeats tonight, 7pm
10:30AM-6PM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
6:00 PBS NEWS WEEKEND — John Yang anchors.
6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK R
7:00 IT’S ACADEMIC — It’s the final! Which team will be champion? The TV quiz show showcases the academic achievements of local D.C.-area high school students. Journalist Hillary Howard hosts. Repeats Monday, 3pm on WETA PBS, 7pm on WETA Metro
7:30PM-6AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
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6AM-12N WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
12N ENDEAVOUR, SERIES 8 ON MASTERPIECE — In the penultimate Endeavour series, it is 1971, and Morse and Thursday investigate suspected IRA retaliations, the murder of a local cab driver, and the peculiar killing of a college fellow that puts one of their own in imminent danger. Morse shows signs of a struggle with his inner demons. Shaun Evans and Roger Allam star. Part 1 of 3 Striker. An explosive murder at an Oxford college has potentially far-reaching political ramifications. Meanwhile, Endeavour is tasked with guarding the life of a beloved football team’s star striker.
2:00 ENDEAVOUR, SERIES 8 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 2 of 3 Scherzo. On the outskirts of Oxford, a cab driver is found murdered in his taxi. The investigation into his death leads Endeavour and the team down a surprising path. Endeavour receives a guest who reminds him of a past he’d sooner forget.
4:00 ENDEAVOUR, SERIES 8 ON MASTERPIECE — Part 3 of 3 Terminus. In the cold of winter, the team is called to investigate the violent killing of an Oxford college don. Thursday receives news that creates tension at home.
6:00 PBS NEWS WEEKEND — John Yang anchors. Repeats
Monday, 7am
6:30 ENDEAVOUR: A COUNTDOWN TO THE FINAL GOODBYE — Celebrate the detective duo DS Morse and his mentor DCI Thursday as they bid goodbye in their final season of Endeavour on Masterpiece. For a decade, Shaun Evans and Roger Allam have portrayed the duo, and now the two actors and screenwriter Russell Lewis are bringing the renowned series to a close with three final Season 9 episodes starting tonight at 9 p.m. This special explores favorite characters, episodes, locations and more.
Sundays,
8:00 RIDLEY — Retired Detective Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée needs help cracking a complex murder case. Adrian Dunbar stars in the British series, co-written by the creator of Vera and featuring four distinct cases. Part 1 of 8: The Peaceful Garden (Pt 1). When a local farmer is found dead, Ridley is called on by his ex-colleague, newly promoted DI Carol Farman, to assist on a missing persons case that remains unsolved after 13 years.
9:00 ENDEAVOUR, THE FINAL SEASON (SERIES 9) ON MASTERPIECE — Shaun Evans is young Morse and Roger Allam is his mentor Thursday in three final episodes. The duo faces intriguing new crimes — and an unsolved case linked to the past. With characters from former seasons popping up in a grand finale, Morse must resolve his professional and romantic future. Episode 1 of 3 Prelude. An orchestra soiree, a muchanticipated performance and an abandoned warehouse are scenes for a trio of deaths. Morse’s investigation turns up an unsettling connection to the past. Thursday gets a tempting offer, as does Joan.
11PM-6AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
19 Monday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR — Weeknights. Visit pbs.org/newshour Repeats next day, 7am
8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: TUCSON, HOUR 1 — Travel to Tucson to learn more about finds like a 1943 Allen Ginsberg-signed yearbook, an 1884 Anna Pottery temperance snake jug, and an Alfons Walde oil painting dating to around 1935. Which item is valued at $200,000$300,000? Repeats Sat 6/24, 10am
9:00 IF YOU LIVED HERE, SEASON 3 — WETA reprises
Season 3 of its local house-hunting and neighborhood exploration series. Longtime Washingtonians Christine Louise and John Begeny host, touring area homes and communities with local realtors. Episode 2 of 12. Annapolis, MD. The hosts visit Maryland’s capital with realtor Kirstin Whitaker to tour three homes, from historic to modern, all with water views. Follow along to learn about Annapolis’s famous naval history, and about the town’s arts, culture and buildings.
9:30 WILD RIVERS WITH TILLIE — River conservationist, hydrologist and river guide Tillie Walton spotlights the country’s wild rivers and the people who depend upon them. Each episode presents a multi-day river expedition. Episode 1. Rogue River ‒ America’s Classic Wild & Scenic River. The Rogue River was among the first to receive the Wild and Scenic Rivers designation, protecting it from dams and mining and ensuring it’s Western Oregon region would remain undeveloped and rugged. Experience the challenging yet family-friendly whitewater and learn about what this truly wild place has to offer.
10:00 THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SERIES 2 — The cooking competition series returns with a new season of creative home cooks from around the country, celebrating the multiculturalism that makes American food unique and iconic. Hosted by Alejandra Ramos, the series showcases signature dishes. Judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot bring their professional
insights and culinary knowledge to encourage and support the contestants along the way. Part 1 of 8. Meet a new group of home cooks as they compete to win “The Great American Recipe.” This week’s challenges include preparing a dish that defines who they are and cooking a recipe that showcases their geographical region. Repeats Fri 6/23, 9pm; Sun 6/25, noon
8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. In this WETA co-production, join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., as he delves into the genealogy of famous Americans. Season 8 encore: Forgotten Journeys. Gates helps John Leguizamo and Lena Waithe retrace the paths of their ancestors, uncovering crucial pieces of their own identities that were lost on the journey to America. Repeats Sat 6/24, 7pm, 11pm
9:00 PRIDELAND — Follow queer actor Dyllon Burnside on a journey to discover how LGBTQ+ Americans are finding ways to live authentically, and with pride, in the modern South.
10:00 INDEPENDENT LENS: MAMA BEARS — A documentary follows moms who, although they grew up as fundamentalist evangelical Christians, are now willing to risk losing friends, family, and faith communities to keep their LGBTQ+ kids safe — even if it challenges their conservative beliefs and rips apart their worlds. (90 min.)
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8:00NATURE: THE OCEAN’S GREATEST FEAST — The story of South Africa’s annual sardine migration is brought vividly to life on camera. Each summer, the sardine run sees billions of sardines spawning and traveling up the coast, providing a feast for an array of marine predators. Repeats Sun 6/25, 2pm
9:00 NOVA: WHY BRIDGES COLLAPSE — In 2018, Italy’s Morandi Bridge collapsed, tragically killing 43 people. For 50 years, the iconic bridge had withstood the elements —and stress from ever-increasing traffic. What went wrong? Repeats Sun 6/25, 3pm
10:00 BELOW THE BELT: THE LAST HEALTH TABOO — Through the lens of endometriosis, examine the widespread problems in our healthcare systems that disproportionately affect women. This film reveals how millions are silenced and how, by fighting back, they can improve healthcare for all women. Repeats Sun 6/25, 4pm
22 Thursday
8:00LEWIS, SERIES 2: LIFE BORN OF FIRE — Veteran policeman DI Robbie Lewis (Kevin Whately) and his cerebral junior colleague DS Hathaway (Laurence Fox) investigate cases in Oxford. Life Born of Fire. A serial killer seems to be targeting a religious group, “The Garden,” which claims to give guidance to lost souls. As Lewis learns more about the group and its true purpose, he begins to question his trust of Hathaway.
9:30 LEWIS, SERIES 2: THE GREAT AND THE GOOD — Lewis and Hathaway track down the prime suspect in the assault of a teenage girl, but he has a seemingly
Wednesday, June 21 at 10 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro
Below the Belt: The Last Health Taboo spotlights the uphill battle for treatment of endometriosis, a debilitating disease that afflicts millions of women. Above: An endometriosis patient awaits surgery.
watertight alibi from three pillars of the Oxford community. A turn in the case reveals a web of intrigue and sordid secrets that expose the Oxford elite.
8:00WASHINGTON WEEK — Repeats Sat 6/24, 6am, 6:30pm; Mon 6/26, 7:30am
8:30 THE DAVID RUBENSTEIN SHOW: PEER TO PEER CONVERSATIONS, SEASON 4 — The renowned Washington, D.C.-based financier and philanthropist explores successful leadership through interviews with influential people in prominent fields of endeavor. Episode 12 of 15. Chris Kempczinski, McDonald’s CEO.
9:00 THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SERIES 2 — Part 1 of 8 See the Monday, June 19, 10 p.m. listing. R
10:00 ART21: ART IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, SERIES 11 — Bodies of Knowledge. Finding inspiration outside the studio, a group of acclaimed contemporary artists use history, science, and politics as the raw material to create potent sculptures, paintings, drawings, and public works. Repeats Sun 6/25, 1pm
6AMWASHINGTON WEEK R
6:30 FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER — R
7AM PBS NEWSHOUR R
8AM JOSEPH ROSENDO’S TRAVELSCOPE
8:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE
9AM THIS OLD HOUSE
9:30 ASK THIS OLD HOUSE
10AM ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: TUCSON, HOUR 1 — See the Monday, June 19, 8 p.m. listing. R
11AM HOW SHE ROLLS
11:30 KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA
12N A CHEF’S LIFE
12:30 CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION
1:00 LIFE OF LOI: MEDITERRANEAN SECRETS
1:30 LIDIA’S KITCHEN
2:00 IN JULIA’S KITCHEN WITH MASTER CHEFS
2:30 SARA’S WEEKNIGHT MEALS
3:00 JOANNE WEIR’S PLATES AND PLACES
3:30 NEW SCANDINAVIAN COOKING
4:00 COOK’S COUNTRY FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN
4:30 AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK’S ILLUSTRATED
5:00 PATI’S MEXICAN TABLE
5:30 SAMANTHA BROWN’S PLACES TO LOVE
6:00 PBS NEWS WEEKEND — John Yang anchors.
6:30 WASHINGTON WEEK R
7:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. — Season 8 encore: Forgotten Journeys R
Tuesday, June 20 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro Prideland, airing as part of WETA’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month program offerings, follows queer actor Dyllon Burnside’s exploration of how LGBTQ Americans are living authentically in the modern South.
8:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR — In this WETA co-production, join Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., as he delves into the genealogy of famous Americans. Season 9 encore: Anchormen. Gates introduces trail-blazing journalists Jim Acosta and Van Jones to the ancestors who blazed a trail for them, meeting runaway slaves and immigrant settlers who took enormous chances so that their descendants might thrive. Repeats tonight, midnight; Sun 6/25, 11pm
Thursday, June 29 at 8 p.m. on WETA PBS
Thriller Thursdays
9:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. —
Season 9 encore: Out of the Past. Gates uncovers the lost roots of actors Billy Crudup and Tamera MowryHousley, traveling back generations to recount significant events in history — from the American Revolution to the journey of the Mayflower — in a deeply personal way. Repeats tonight, 1am; Sun 6/25, midnight
10:00 AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: RUBY RIDGE — Through eyewitness accounts, including those of Randy Weaver’s daughter and federal agents involved in the deadly confrontation, the history series examines the 1992 FBI siege at Ruby Ridge, Idaho, that contributed to the launching of the modern militia movement.
11:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. —
Season 8 encore: Forgotten Journeys R
12M FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. —
Season 9 encore: Anchormen R
1AM FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. —
Season 9 encore: Out of the Past R
25 Sunday
6AM-9AM WETA KIDS PROGRAMMING
9AM WHITE HOUSE CHRONICLE
9:30 TO THE CONTRARY WITH BONNIE ERBE
10AM THIS IS AMERICA AND THE WORLD WITH DENNIS WHOLEY
10:30 THE OPEN MIND
11:00 FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER — Repeats Saturdays, 6:30am
11:30 TO DINE FOR WITH KATE SULLIVAN
12N THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SERIES 2 — Part 1 of 8 R
1:00 ART21: ART IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, SERIES 11 — Bodies of Knowledge R
2:00 NATURE: THE OCEAN’S GREATEST FEAST — R
3:00 NOVA: WHY BRIDGES COLLAPSE R
4:00 BELOW THE BELT: THE LAST HEALTH TABOO R
5:00 THE CHAVIS CHRONICLES — A talk show hosted by award-winning journalist, civil rights icon, and intellectual influencer Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. features interviews with thought leaders.
5:30 A SEAT AT THE TABLE — A talk show series featuring hosts Denene Millner, Monica Pearson and Christine White gives voice to African American women’s diverse experiences, perspectives and challenges.
6:00 PBS NEWS WEEKEND — John Yang anchors. Repeats
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6:30 CELEBRITY ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP — British celebrities compete in an antiques hunt. Episode 10. John Nettles OBE and Barbara Flynn. Bergerac and Midsomer Murders’ John Nettles takes on actor Barbara Flynn in a search for treasure around Devon and Dorset. Barbara learns about a local woman who was a scientific pioneer; and John hears the harrowing story of a training exercise for D-Day that ended in tragedy.
7:30TELL ME MORE WITH KELLY CORRIGAN, SERIES 5 — WETA reprises the newest season of this WETA coproduction, in which New York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan interviews influential people. Episode 1, Michael Lewis, author and financial journalist.
8:00 RIDLEY — Part 2 of 8. The Peaceful Garden (Pt 2). Ridley always suspected the initial investigation into the unsolved case was flawed, and that the wrong man was tried for Hannah Lindsay’s abduction. As the team delves deeper, the discovery of another body leads to a shocking secret.
9:00 ENDEAVOUR, THE FINAL SEASON (SERIES 9) ON MASTERPIECE — Episode 2 of 3 Uniform. A gang of entitled college students runs riot. But are they behind a rash of lethal mayhem? Morse makes a date with Joan, then starts digging up an old crime scene.
11:00 FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. — Season 9 encore: Anchormen R
12M FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. — Season 9 encore: Out of the Past R
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR — Weeknights. Visit pbs.org/newshour Repeats next day, 7am
8:00 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: TUCSON, HOUR 2 — Discover hidden treasures in Tucson, such as a Jackie Robinson archive from around 1938, a 1960 GMT Master model Rolex with the original box and papers, and diamond and onyx jewelry, ca. 1920. Can you guess the top find of the night?
9:00 IF YOU LIVED HERE, SEASON 3 — WETA reprises Season 3 of its local house-hunting and neighborhood exploration series. Longtime Washingtonians Christine Louise and John Begeny host, touring area homes and communities with local realtors. Episode 3 of 12. Mount Vernon, VA. Once home to George Washington and his farmland, Mount Vernon prides itself on its history. Led by realtor Lauren Kolazes, the hosts guess the listing prices on a quaint starter home built in 1950, a midcentury modern home designed by architect Charles Goodman, and a breathtaking colonial with influences from the 1770s.
9:30 WILD RIVERS WITH TILLIE — River conservationist, hydrologist and river guide Tillie Walton spotlights the country’s wild rivers and the people who depend upon them. Episode 2. The Grand Canyon: A World Treasure at Risk. Even one of America’s most beloved National Parks faces threats from mining, dams, drought and development. From the rim to the river, meet Native American Tribes whose origins are here. Raft the canyon’s mighty rapids from dam to dam through some of the oldest geology on earth, and learn about this river that provides water and power to 40 million people.
Wednesday, June 28 at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS & WETA Metro NOVA: Ice Age Footprints spotlights the prehistoric footprints found in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park that capture moments when humans crossed paths with enormous sloths and mammoths.
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10:00 THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SERIES 2 — Part 2 of 8 Join the home cooks as the competition heats up with challenges for their best in-a-pinch recipe and a noodle dish representing their heritage. All kinds of dishes show up on the plate, but one cook is ready to impress by making their own pasta. Repeats Fri 6/30, 9pm
8:00 AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: CASA SUSANNA — In this LGBTQ+ Pride Month presentation, visit the Catskills hideaway where, in the 1950s and ‘60s, an underground network of transgender women and cross-dressing men found refuge. The documentary offers a look inside a secret world where the persecuted found freedom and acceptance.
10:00 FRONTLINE: INSIDE THE IRANIAN UPRISING — Frontline spotlights the protests that have rocked Iran since the death of a young woman in police custody. With a trove of footage filmed by protestors, much of it previously unseen, the film sheds new light on a regime under unprecedented pressure.
8:00 NATURE: WILD FLORIDA — Florida is home to beaches, coral reefs, pine forests and the famous Everglades wetland, but a growing human population and abandoned exotic pets such as pythons are threatening this wild paradise. Can Florida’s ecosystems continue to weather the storm?
9:00 NOVA: ICE AGE FOOTPRINTS — Thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park capture moments when Ice Age humans crossed paths with enormous ground sloths and mammoths. What can this new evidence reveal about the peopling of the Americas?
10:00 NOVA: EMPEROR’S GHOST ARMY — In central China, a vast underground mausoleum conceals a life-size terracotta army of cavalry, infantry, horses, chariots, weapons, administrators, acrobats, and musicians, all built to serve China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di, in the afterlife. NOVA investigates the secrets of how and why the astonishing figures were made — and the technology behind the still lethal and highly-advanced weapons carried by the clay warriors.
8:00 VAN DER VALK, SERIES 2 ON MASTERPIECE — Dutch detective Van der Valk (Marc Warren) investigates murder mysteries in Amsterdam. Maimie McCoy costars. Part 1 of 3. Plague on Amsterdam. Van der Valk is called in to investigate the grisly and theatrical murder of a lawyer. As a discovered cryptic note leads to further murders, the detective and his team must race to uncover the truth before the killer can strike again.
10:00 MIDSOMER MURDERS, SERIES 2: DEATH’S SHADOW — John Nettles stars as DCI Tom Barnaby; Daniel Casey portrays DS Gavin Troy. Death’s Shadow: Part 1 of 2. A successful theatrical director, Simon Fletcher, arrives in the village of Badgers Drift, his head filled with disturbing childhood memories. Soon after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, a property developer in the village is killed with an Indian sword. Barnaby and Detective Sergeant Troy investigate. Judy Parfitt (Call the Midwife) guest stars.
8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — Repeats Sat 7/1, 6am, 6:30pm; Mon 7/3, 7:30am
8:30 THE DAVID RUBENSTEIN SHOW: PEER TO PEER CONVERSATIONS, SEASON 4 — The renowned Washington, D.C.-based financier and philanthropist explores successful leadership through interviews with influential people in prominent fields of endeavor. Episode 13 of 15. Tricia Griffith, Progressive Insurance CEO.
9:00 THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE, SERIES 2 — Part 2 of 8
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10:00 THE ARTICULATE HOUR: MARKING TIME — Time rules our lives; artists and experts show that it may be more flexible than we think.
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The WETA PBS Kids channel offers a safe haven for young viewers, presenting educational programming 24 hours each day, seven days a week.
WEEKDAYS ON WETA PBS KIDS
• Clifford the Big Red Dog, 6am
• Elinor Wonders Why, 6:30am
• Dinosaur Train, 7am
• Pinkalicious & Peterrific, 7:30am, 8am
• Sesame Street, 8:30am, 9am
• Work It Out Wombats!, 9:30am
• Rosie’s Rules, 10am
• Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 10:30am, 11am
• Curious George, 11:30am, 12n
• Donkey Hodie, 12:30pm, 1pm
• Work It Out Wombats!, 1:30pm
• Rosie’s Rules, 2pm
• Alma’s Way, 2:30pm, 3pm
• Nature Cat, 3:30pm, 4pm
• Arthur, 4:30pm, 5pm
• Odd Squad, 5:30pm
• Wild Kratts, 6pm, 6:30pm
• Molly of Denali, 7pm, 7:30pm
• Cyberchase, 8pm
• Hero Elementary, 8:30pm
• Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, 9pm
• Let’s Go Luna! 9:30pm
On Fridays:
• The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo + Shorts, 6:30pm
• WETA PBS Kids Family Night, 7-10pm
Visit weta.org/schedule for complete WETA PBS Kids listings.
WEEKDAYS ON WETA PBS, 8 AM – 3 PM
• Wild Kratts, 8am
• Curious George, 8:30am
• Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 9am
• Rosie’s Rules, 9:30am
• Sesame Street, 10am
• Work It Out Wombats!, 10:30am
• Donkey Hodie, 11am
• Pinkalicious & Peterrific, 11:30am
• Elinor Wonders Why, 12n
• Nature Cat, 12:30pm
• Hero Elementary, 1pm
• Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, 1:30pm
• Molly of Denali, 2pm
• Alma’s Way, 2:30pm
SUNDAYS ON WETA PBS, 6 AM - 9 AM
• Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, 6am
• Arthur, 6:30am
• Molly of Denali, 7am
• Alma’s Way, 7:30am
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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 fine entertainment programming — featuring drama, mystery and comedy — in addition to documentary series and news reports.
• Winston Churchill’s War, Series 1
• Travelling Auctioneers (starts 6/18)
Vicar of Dibley specials
• 8pm: Seaside Hotel, Series 5 (Series 6 as of 6/13)
• 9pm: Seaside Hotel, Series 6 (starts 6/6) and Series 7 (starts 6/27)
• 10pm: La Otra Mirada, Series 2
Father Brown, Series 9 The Hour, Series 2 (starts 6/1) Masterworks Showcase
• 8pm: Foyle’s War, Series 6
• 9pm: Tom Jones on Masterpiece
• 8-11pm: Broadchurch, Series 2 (rpts starting 11pm) (Series 3 starts 6/10, 9pm) 8:30pm 9pm
Sister Boniface Mysteries, Series 1
Death in Paradise, Series 11 (starts 6/8)
The Fall, Series 1 (Series 2 starts 6/22)
• 9pm: Beecham House on Masterpiece (starts 6/23)
• 10pm: All Creatures Great and Small, Series 3 (6/2)
• 10pm: Magpie Murders on Masterpiece (starts 6/9)
Fridays at 10 p.m. starting June 9 on WETA UK
WETA UK features the six-part mystery series Magpie Murders, which premiered on Masterpiece in Fall 2022. Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville stars as book editor Susan Ryeland in Foyle’s War writer Anthony Horowitz’s adaptation of his own bestselling novel. In the story, Ryeland’s star author — irascible mystery writer Alan Conway (Conleth Hill) — dies under suspicious circumstances with his last book seemingly unfinished. Thus, the series presents two mysteries: What happened to Alan? And how does his latest potboiler end? Susan assumes the role of detective in the case, taking place in the here and now. Meanwhile, Tim McMullan (Patrick Melrose) plays Atticus Pünd, the Poirot-like sleuth in the incomplete novel, whose investigation, set in 1955, parallels Susan’s. The twin cases unfold together, blending present and past, fact and fiction.
Sundays at 9 p.m. starting June 18 on WETA UK
In a new British series, auctioneer Christina Trevanion and craftsman Will Kirk take their traveling auction house on the road to help families cash in on their hidden treasures via exciting on-site auctions. In each of the 15 episodes of The Travelling Auctioneers, the duo visits a home where they use their skills, expertise and enthusiasm to research, restore and ready items for sale. Christina hunts down the provenance of collectables while Will breathes new life into objects destined for the landfill, each seeking to make the items as desirable as possible for sale. On auction day, with the latest tech at their disposal, the treasures are then sold to the highest bidders at home and around the world. Trevanion and Kirk are on a mission to uncover prized possessions and arm the public with all the tricks of the auction trade.
Fridays at 9 p.m. starting June 23 on WETA UK
The visually sumptuous, six-part 2020 drama Beecham House is set in 1795 in Delhi, India, relating a story of the era in which Britain and France competed to control the Subcontinent. Shot on location, the Masterpiece series, a saga of mystery, adventure, suspense and passion, follows the fortunes of the residents of an imposing mansion surrounded by acres of grounds and exotic woods. Tom Bateman portrays enigmatic, soulful former soldier John Beecham, who has purchased the magnificent property to begin a new life with his family. The production was created by Gurinder Chadha, the writer, director and producer responsible for films such as Bend It Like Beckham, Bride & Prejudice and Viceroy’s House
WThursdays at 9 p.m. starting June 8 on WETA UK
ETA reprises the popular sun-soaked mystery series’ eleventh season, featuring murder mysteries with a light touch on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint Marie in the Lesser Antilles. DI Neville Parker (Ralf Little), having warmed to the island lifestyle despite an array of a icting allergies, has more crimes to solve with his team, while also contending with his own emotional complications resulting from working at close quarters with DS Florence Cassell (Joséphine Jobert). Joining the investigations is new character Sergeant Naomi Thomas (Shantol Jackson). The series’ eight episodes premiered in 2022.
Also this month: Classic, acclaimed mystery series Broadchurch, with David Tennant and Olivia Colman, continues on Saturday nights, entering Series 3 on June 10 at 9 p.m.; and popular Tuesday-night Danish drama Seaside Hotel, featuring an ensemble cast, enters Series 6 on June 6 at 9 p.m. — and Series 7 on June 27.
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WETA Metro is the streaming and broadcast television channel that features popular PBS programming and engaging content curated for our local audience, including offerings spotlighting the Metro D.C. community. The channel is simulcast with WETA PBS most evenings. Each day on WETA Metro, enjoy local programs, news and public affairs offerings (such as PBS NewsHour, weekdays at 6 p.m./11 p.m.), and lifestyle and cultural shows.
WETA Metro comes to Comcast (270, 1148) on June 6!
Thursday, June 15 at 8 p.m. on WETA Metro
As part of its celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month in June, WETA reprises a documentary film that explores a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement. On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City’s Greenwich Village, and violent protests erupted that lasted for six days and came to be known as the Stonewall Riots. Based on David Carter’s book “Stonewall: The Riots that Sparked the Gay Revolution,” and told through interviews with Stonewall patrons, reporters, and the policeman who led the raid, Stonewall Uprising recalls the fervently hostile climate in which the gay community lived in that era. See page 2 to learn about Pride Month programming on WETA Metro and WETA PBS.
Sunday, June 4, 8-11 p.m. on WETA Metro
A three-part miniseries spotlights England’s most infamous queen, Anne Boleyn, and her family. The second wife of Henry VIII, Anne was beloved, betrayed and — after being tried for crimes of adultery and treason on the king’s orders — beheaded. To understand Anne’s rise and fall, The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family illuminates her tight-knit, cunning and power-hungry family. Based on 16th-century letters and documents, the programs o er insights from Tudor scholars and dramatic re-enactments to bring the Boleyns’ story to life. Rising to the apex of power, they played a dangerous game and paid a high price; but they also changed British history, leaving Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Anne, and Queen Elizabeth II, a Boleyn descendant, as legacies.
Saturday, June 17, 8-11 p.m. on WETA Metro
A miniseries featuring back-to-back episodes takes a journey through human history, exploring the impact of iconic inventions that modern people may take for granted yet revolutionized our world. The programs explore the impact of science, invention and technology. The Telescope introduces those — from Galileo to Edwin Hubble — responsible for creating the technology used to discover the universe. The Airplane takes to the sky with the dreamers whose work gave humans the ability to fly, spotlighting the evolution of flight. The Rocket relates the story of the technology, its use as a weapon, and how rockets helped astronauts reach the moon. The three Breakthrough: Ideas That Changed the World programs repeat midnight-3 a.m. on WETA Metro.
The WETA World channel is a 24/7 news and public affairs service devoted to fact-based nonfiction programming, sharing broad perspectives, stories and ideas. WETA World informs and educates, presenting award-winning documentaries and domestic and international news broadcasts. The channel features a slate of original programs that examine issues with a diversity of voices and illuminate conflicts, movements and cultures around the globe.
Friday, June 2 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA World
In June, WETA World presents more than 40 special programs in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month — visit weta.org/pridemonth — to learn more. Among the o erings is For the Love of Friends, a documentary — set against the lead-up to a stage play based on the same story — that blends performance rehearsal clips with interview and archival footage to highlight the remarkable life and work of activist Brent Nicholson Earle. At the height of the AIDS epidemic, to help awaken America to the crisis and to honor the friends he lost, the actor/ playwright’s audacious response in 1986 was to embark on a 10,000mile, 20-month run around the perimeter of the United States to draw attention to the plight of AIDS patients.
Thursday, June 1 at 8 p.m. on WETA World
“Where are you really from?” Inspired by a young generation’s creative response to this loaded question, the America ReFramed film FromHere follows four young artists and activists who represent the future of global citizenry, each from immigrant families coming of age in an era of rising xenophobia. Filmed over the better part of a decade in two of the world’s largest immigration countries, the U.S. and Germany, the program captures an international generation’s fight for belonging in an era of rising nationalism, as they create families, fight for citizenship, make art and forge identities in societies increasingly hostile to their existence.
Monday, June 19 at 8 p.m. on WETA World
A film examines the complex roles played by Bu alo Soldiers in U.S. history, and how they fought on two sets of front lines: military conflicts abroad and civil rights struggles at home. Established by Congress in 1868, the 14th Amendment granted full citizenship to Black men; and many pursued service in the armed forces. They helped lead the expansion of the U.S. westward; they built and guarded the Pacific Railroad, and served as park rangers in places like Yosemite before the government’s establishment of the National Park Service. The soldiers fought bravely in the Indian Wars, the Philippine-American War, the Mexican Punitive Expedition, and World Wars I & II. Bu alo Soldiers, in particular, participated in the subjugation of Native peoples as the U.S. appropriated tribal land, and the persecution of striking silver miners in Idaho, and they went up against Filipinos fighting for independence during the Spanish-American War, resulting in a complicated legacy. The film also airs Thursday, June 22 at 9 p.m. on WETA Metro.
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f you cannot get away for the summer, NSO Showcase has you covered. In June, National Symphony Orchestra Music Director Gianandrea Noseda and an American guest conductor guide a musical summer vacation through Bohemia, Chicago, Norway and Vienna. First, celebrate the beauties of the natural world as Teddy Abrams leads the orchestra in Czech composer Antonin Dvořák’s In Nature’s Realm. Then Maestro Noseda takes over with Florence Price’s Symphony No. 3, inspired by the Chicago Black Renaissance. Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt is also on the itinerary, as Noseda demonstrates his characteristic ability to tell a story in stirring detail. The tour ends in Vienna for a triumphant performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. This program showcases the extraordinary artistry of the NSO. Tune in to NSO Showcase on the first Wednesday of each month at 9 p.m. on WETA Classical.
Sunday, June 18 at 9 p.m.
Among the o erings on Choral Showcase this month, the June 18 program features music of love, passion, marriage, and fate: two works, remarkably similar, both drawn from ancient folklore. The first is Carl Or ’s Carmina Burana, a lusty cantata based on 13th-century Latin and German secular sources, discovered at an abbey near Munich. The second, Igor Stravinsky’s Les Noces, or “The Wedding,” draws from ancient Slavic folk tradition for a ballet with chorus that inhabits the same sound-world as The Rite of Spring, written just a few years before. Carmina Burana is performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with Donald Runnicles conducting. Les Noces (The Wedding) features the Virginia Symphony Chorus with JoAnn Falletta, conducting. Choral Showcase airs Sundays at 9 p.m. on WETA Classical.
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ront Row Washington presents a very special evening of music put together by James Lee, artistic director of the National Chamber Players, featuring David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, performing Prokofiev’s Sonata for Two Violins and Mendelssohn’s beloved Octet. Kim collaborates with the National Chamber Players, made up of members of the National Symphony Orchestra joined by other prominent artists, all under the artistic direction of Lee, cellist of the NSO. The National Chamber Players has been the resident chamber ensemble at Episcopal High School since 2004; and the ensemble performs four concerts per year in the Ainslie Arts Center’s Pendleton Hall. Front Row Washington goes on summer hiatus starting in July and returns in September, airing Mondays at 9 p.m. on WETA Classical.
Also this month: Sunday, 6 p.m. program From the Top, showcasing emerging classical musicians, features a special June 18 Juneteenth episode celebrating young Black classical musicians and presenting works by Black composers such as William Grant Still, Sam Cooke and Florence Price — and a new work by a young composer. On WETA Classical podcast Classical Breakdown, enjoy a “Summer Listening” episode — available June 27 — presenting music recommendations.
The Metropolitan Opera concludes its current broadcast season this month with Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) on June 3 and Der fliegende Holländer (The Flying Dutchman) on June 10, heard live on respective Saturdays on WETA Classical’s Opera Matinee. For the remainder of June, we are delighted to share recorded productions from Wolf Trap Opera’s 2022 season at The Barns.
Carl Maria von Weber’s landmark drama, Der Freischütz (The Marksman), airs June 17. Combining supernatural elements with folklore and spoken dialogue, Der Freischütz presents a classic struggle between good and evil that stems from a Romantic legend of an unsuccessful huntsman who summons the devil to improve his marksman skills so that he may earn the love of his beloved. It’s considered to be one of the premiere German operas of the Romantic era, a period when works began to diverge from Italian opera. Preeminent composers such as Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt and Richard Wagner admired von Weber’s deeply colorful and chilling score — particularly the Wolf’s Glen scene, when the opera’s hero encounters demons.
Lee Anne Myslewski, Vice President of Wolf Trap Opera and Classical Programming, said of this production, “On a basic level, doing a German opera with a Wolf’s Glen scene at Wolf Trap in a German Barn seemed to be an easy decision! We had a cast materialize that was so well-suited to Germanic repertoire, and they made tackling what’s widely considered the first German Romantic opera really attractive.” Tenor Robert Stahley is the marksman, Max; Alexandria Shiner is his beloved Agathe; and Cory McGee is the sinister Caspar. Lidiya Yankovskaya, a regular at Wolf Trap Opera, conducted.
Airing on Opera Matinee on June 24 is Susannah by American composer Carlisle Floyd, a two-act work composed during the McCarthy era of the 1950s while Floyd was a member of piano faculty of Florida State University. This tragedy of an innocent 18-year-old woman falsely accused as a seductress is based on the Apocryphal biblical tale of Susannah and the Elders. Floyd said that the work was intended to be di erent from a traditional opera; he explores themes of feminism with, some speculate, overtones of the fear-spreading campaign of McCarthyism. The opera’s setting in Tennessee gave Floyd the opportunity to incorporate Appalachian folk melodies, alongside traditional classical music and Protestant hymns.
Floyd’s sensitive and moving portrayal was acclaimed after its premiere in 1955: It was awarded the New York Music Critics Circle Award for Best New Opera in 1956 and represented American music and culture at the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels.
“Susannah has been on our short list for a number of years,” Ms. Myslewski said. “As one of Floyd’s first operatic works, it showcases a maturity and innovation that explains its enduring popularity. The simple Appalachian-inspired melodies are served well by the musicians; Susannah and brother Sam sing some of the most insightful arias in the contemporary repertoire, and our artists do the material justice.”
Conductor Stephanie Rhodes Russell led this production with principal singers Ann Toomey, Christian Pursell and Robert Stahley.
Experience opera with us each Saturday on WETA Classical at 1 p.m. on Opera Matinee
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