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March 2019
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March 2019 • VOL. 38, NO. 9
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WHAT’S NEW ON
DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF THE HORSE, EXPLORE THE SECRET LIFE OF A PRINCESS, AND DEEP DIVE INTO ANCESTRY. Equus: Story of the Horse is a two-part series tracking the origins of the horse and science behind their speed, durability, and intelligence. Part one,'Origins,' explores the fascinating evolutionary journey of the horse while part two, 'Chasing the Wind,' highlights the longstanding partnership between man and horse. Both episodes are now streaming in Passport. Feed your curiosity about the royal family with Margaret the Rebel Princess, a two-part biography of Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth’s younger sister. The program tracks the life of the rebellious royal who defied expectations and paved the way for the new generation of Britain’s royal family. The program offers an insider’s look into her tumultuous life and romantic exploits. Parts one and two are now available in Passport. Journey into the past with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he traces the ancestry of celebrity guests, revealing the stories that make every family unique. Season five of Finding Your Roots, includes ten new episodes exploring the ancestral stories of Felicity Huffman, Andy Samberg, George R.R. Martin, Christiane Amanpour, Michael Strahan, Laura Linney, and others. Learn more about WSIU PASSPORT and sign up with a one-time annual contribution of $60 (or an ongoing gift of at least $5 a month) at wsiu.org/passport. Already a member? Unlock your PASSPORT benefit online at wsiu.org/passport or call us at (618) 453-4344 for more information. Not sure if you qualify? Search for your access token on pbs.org/passport/lookup.
Photo: First turn at the Kentucky Derby 2017; Credit: Courtesy of Aaron Munson / © Handful of Films.
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C E L E B R A T I N G
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH ON WSIU
MUSIC, HISTORY & CULTURAL DOCUMENTARIES PROFILING NOTABLE WOMEN WHO'VE HELPED SHAPE AMERICA
american masters: holly near: singing for our lives
FRI, MAR. 1 AT 8PM Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through the story of feminist singer and activist Holly Near, who for the last 40 years has worked on global social justice coalition-building in the women’s and lesbian movements. Directed by Jim Brown.
women, war & peace
MAR. 25 & 26 FROM 8PM-10PM Discover how some of the biggest recent international events have been shaped by women in a showcase of four female-directed films that tell never-before-told stories about women who risked their lives for peace, changing history in the process.
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MON, MAR. 18 AT 8PM After their grandmother passes, two siblings begin an epic excavation of her belongings. Actors lip sync taped conversations and dramatic animations come to life in this magical realist documentary bending the boundaries of fiction and nonfiction.
great performances: birgit nilsson
FRI, MAR. 22 AT 8PM Celebrate the life of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, the face of opera in the late 1950s-70s. This performance-documentary showcases her greatest roles, including Elektra and The Ring Cycle, in rare footage, plus interviews with Plácido Domingo and more.
Photo: Ruth Wilson as Mrs. Wilson; Credit: Courtesy of BBC/MASTERPIECE.
mrs. wilson on masterpiece
SUN, MAR. 31 & APR. 7 AT 8PM Meet Alison Wilson, a recent widow who discovers her spy novelist husband lived a double life. Determined to uncover the truth about the man she loved, she soon finds herself at the center of a mystery that proves truth can be stranger than fiction.
MARATHON Let the Good Times Roll | March 2 & 3
Celebrating Mardi Gras with chef Kevin Belton. He’ll be preparing Po’ Boys, Crawfish Bisque, Sweet Potato Ravioli, and plenty more!
Life of Pie | March 9 & 10
Martha Stewart makes a beautiful blueberry pie, the ATK Kitchen prepares a scrumptious Mississippi Mud pie, and chef Julia Child whips up a delicious lemon meringue.
Spirit of the Emerald Isle | March 16 & 17
Explore the Emerald Isle with a tour lead by Samantha Brown. Join Colleen Kelly, Joseph Rosendo, and the Curious Traveler, Christine van Blokland, as they provide a comprehensive tour of the island.
Spring Fling | March 23 & 24
The weather is warming up and we are enjoying the reawakening of nature! Join P. Allen Smith, Greg Aiello, Joanne Weir, and other lifestyle experts in welcoming the beauty of the season.
On the Farm | March 30 & 31
Experience the beauty of farmland from the fields of Italy, North Carolina, and all points in between. Tour a gorgeous orchard with P. Allen Smith and Vivian Howard visits a farm full of Collard Greens to learn how to make Collard Kraut.
12:30PM • This Old House
3/2 - Jamestown | Solar Panels, ERV demo 3/9 - Jamestown | Net Zero Comes Together 3/16 - Mid-century Modern Makeover 3/23 - Next Generation Demolition 3/30 - Brookline Mid-Century Modern House
1PM • Ask This Old House
3/2 - Soft Close Cabinets, Secret Garden 3/9 - Closet Door, Bathroom Paint 3/16 - Vertical Garden, Toilet Factory 3/23 - Stucco Repair, Gas Dryer 3/30 - Paint Metal Railing, Wine Rack
2PM • The Woodwright's Shop 3/2 - Roman Bench Work 3/9 - Staked Furniture 3/16 - Who Wrote the Book of Sloyd? 3/23 - Holly Wood 3/30 - The Roubo Bookstand
10AM • Lidia’s Kitchen 3/23 - Everything Rice 3/30 - Chocolate and Dinner
10:30AM • Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television 3/23 - South American Classics 3/30 - Everyday Turkish Favorites
11AM • Joanne Weir's Plates and Places 3/23 - Spiced Up 3/30 - Crowd Pleasers
11:30AM • Cook's Country
3/23 - When Only Chocolate Will Do 3/30 - The Italian-American Kitchen
12PM • Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking
3/23 - Outstanding in the Field - Chef Oliver Ridgeway 3/30 - Greenough, Montana - Chefs Ben Jones and Rory Schepisi.
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FILM SCREENINGS & DISCUSSIONS
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
We're pleased to provide two community film screenings in March. Learn more about the impact of physician shortages in rural America with The Providers and get an intimate look at America's favorite neighbor, Fred Rogers, in Won't You Be My Neighbor.
WO R L D N E I G H BO R H O O D ADVENTURE WSIU FAMILY DAY AT CEDARHURST CENTER FOR THE ARTS
April 27 • 12-3pm Join us at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon for our free, annual family day. This year we bring the world to children of all ages with the help of Let’s Go Luna!, a new PBS KIDS program that makes connections between communities all over the world. Guests will meet international students from SIU and learn about their cultures, take pictures with walkaround characters Arthur and D.W., and enjoy a children’s book giveaway. Guests can get into the rhythm with Drumz-R-Guru-Ven, and enjoy circus performances by the St. Louis Arches youth troupe. Find details at wsiu.org/luna. WSIU's Family Day at Cedarhurst is sponsored by Southern Illinois Healthcare, SIU Credit Union, the Mt. Vernon Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Sharp-Hundley Law Firm.
Join us Sun, Mar. 9 at 2:30pm at The Carbondale Public Library for The Providers screening. The film follows three doctors from New Mexico as they provide care to rural Americans who would otherwise be left without healthcare. Stick around after the film for a community conversation around local healthcare infrastructure and access, health disparities, and the impact of addiction on local healthcare systems.
TOM HARNESS of carterville
2:30PM Then, join us Sun, Mar. 24 at 2:30pm at the library for a special screening and discussion celebrating the life, career, and influence of America’s favorite neighbor: Fred Rogers. Guests are invited to share their favorite Mister Rodgers memories after the screening. Independent Lens’ Won’t You Be My Neighbor? tells the story of a soft-spoken minister, puppeteer, writer, and producer whose show touched Americans for more than 30 years. In his beloved television program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Rogers spoke directly to young children about some of life’s weightiest issues in a simple, direct fashion.
THE PROVIDERS
SUN, MAR. 9 • 2:30PM
Learn more at wsiu.org/indielenspopup.
Photos: Top - Fred Rogers with Daniel Striped Tiger; Credit: Courtesy of The Fred Rogers Company.Productions. Bottom Nurse Practitioner Chris Ruge listens to a patient's heart during a home visit in Las Vegas, New Mexico; Credit: Courtesy of Adria Malcolm.
MEET OUR GOOD NEIGHBORS!
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HELP US RECOGNIZE A ‘GOOD NEIGHBOR!’ IN YOUR HOMETOWN! One Region, All Neighbors recognizes people who exemplify kindness and compassion in their communities. Each month, WSIU will recognize a deserving individual with a ‘Good Neighbor’ award. Nominate someone making a positive impact in your community at wsiu.org/neighbor.
PROGRAM LISTINGS
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1 Friday Washington Week.CC Expressions.CC Jennifer Kaiser. Jennifer Kaiser, of Jeniflower’s Gallery, provides an in-studio demonstration using a blowtorch to create unique copper jewelry. 8pm Holly Near: American Masters.CC Experience the power of song in the struggle for equality through the story of feminist singer and activist Holly Near. 9pm Evening with Carrie Newcomer.CC The Indiana-based folk singer and songwriter showcases songs from her album ‘The Beautiful Not Yettour.’ 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm Roadtrip Nation: Future West.CC The road-trippers visit Arizona to learn how entrepreneurs are pushing innovation to the limit.
11:30 Yellowstone Symphony.CC Enjoy a visual journey through Yellowstone blending imagery, including the park’s wildlife, with classical music.
7pm 7:30
2 Saturday 3pm
Ken Burns: The National Parks.CC Explore the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s magnificent parks, from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon. 5pm Moments to Remember: My Music.CC Patti Page and Nick Clooney celebrate the legends of the late fifties and early sixties pop era. 7:30 Woody Guthrie All Star Tribute Concert 1970.CC Celebrate the legacy of America’s greatest folk singer with this 1970 concert at the Hollywood Bowl. 9pm John Denver: Country Boy.CC Discover the man behind the music in this intimate profile of the legendary popular singersongwriter. 10:30 Dennis Deyoung and the Music of Styx. CC Enjoy a live concert of STYX's Greatest Hits spanning the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Uncovering America.CC Courtney B. Vance hosts this celebration of the renowned, respected, and popular historian, author, and filmmaker. Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Mater Dei vs Herrin. Best of the Joy of Painting: Special Edition.CC Watch the soft-spoken Ross complete his beautiful “Home in the Valley” painting. Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs (My Music).CC Celebrate the timeless artist’s centennial with his greatest hits and cherished standards. Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece.CC The White Elephant. The world’s eyes are on the Great Exhibitions and the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon? Part 8/8.
7 Thursday John Denver: Country Boy.CC (R) See 3/2 at 9pm. 8:30 Great Performances.CC Andrea Bocelli @ 60. Enjoy an international celebration of Andrea Bocelli’s 60th birthday with guests Josh Groban & Matteo Bocelli. 10pm Dennis Deyoung and the Music of Styx. CC (R) See 3/2 at 10:30. 11:30 Feel Better Fast and Make It Last with Daniel Amen, MD.CC Learn how to boost your mood and overcome anxiety with 7 simple brain-based strategies. 7pm
KOKO: THE GORILLA WHO TALKS WED, MAR. 6 AT 7PM Revisit the heartwarming story of a gorilla named Koko who learned how to communicate with humans using American Sign Language. Photo: Credit: Courtesy of © 2015 The Gorilla Foundation / Koko.org Photo by Ron Cohn.
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Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30.CC Celebrate the 30th anniversary of an iconic concert with an all-star cast including Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Bruce Springsteen, and others. 11pm Wings Over Grand Canyon.CC Celebrate the grandeur and splendor of the Grand Canyon during the 100-year anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park.
4 Monday 7pm
Josh Groban BRIDGES: In Concert from Madison Square Garden.CC The international superstar performs a selection of new songs and classics with special guests Jennifer Nettles and Idina Menzel. 8:30 What The World Needs Now: Words By Hal David.CC Join host Bette Midler for this musical tribute to pop music hitmaker Hal David. 10pm Retire Safe & Secure with Ed Slott.CC Explore what the new tax bill means for you and your family and learn how to protect your savings.
5 Tuesday 7pm
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Uncovering America.CC (R) See 3/3 at 3pm. 8:30 Woody Guthrie All Star Tribute Concert 1970.CC (R) See 3/2 at 7:30. 10pm The Power of Radical Kindness with Angela Santomero.CC Learn how small acts of kindness can lead to a more fulfilled, happy, and successful life.
6 Wednesday 7pm
Koko - The Gorilla Who Talks.CC See photo spotlight. 8:30 Ken Burns: The National Parks.CC (R) See 3/2 at 3pm. 10pm Rick Steves’ European Travel Tips and Tricks.CC Rick Steves shares the essential skills for smart European travel.
8 Friday 7pm 7:30
Washington Week.CC Moments to Remember: My Music.CC (R) See 3/2 at 5pm. 10pm Josh Groban BRIDGES: In Concert from Madison Square Garden.CC (R) See 3/4 at 7pm. 11:30 Rock Rewind 1967 - 1969 (My Music).CC Enjoy rare vintage TV appearances by Sonny and Cher, The Supremes, and other iconic artists from the sixties.
9 Saturday 3pm
Aging Backwards 2 with Miranda Esmonde-White.CC Yoga expert Miranda Esmonde-White explores the groundbreaking science behind using connective tissues to combat the aging process. 4pm Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Uncovering America.CC (R) See 3/3 at 3pm. 6pm What The World Needs Now: Words By Hal David.CC (R) See 3/4 at 8:30. 7:30 Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs (My Music).CC (R) See 3/3 at 6:30. 9pm Great Performances.CC Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration. Enjoy an all-star line-up of performers who gather together to celebrate the singular musical artistry of Joni Mitchell. 11pm Quincy Jones Presents Shelea.CC The multi-talented Sheléa performs in an intimate concert with special guests David Foster and Greg Phillinganes.
10 Sunday 3:30 5pm 5:30
Koko - The Gorilla Who Talks.CC (R) See 3/6 at 7pm. Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Granite City vs Nashville. Great Performances.CC The Chris Botti Band In Concert. This special turns the spotlight on Botti and his band, capturing one of today’s leading jazz trumpeters in peak performance.
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PROGRAM LISTINGS
MARCH 2019
11pm Yellowstone Symphony.CC (R) See 3/6 at 11:30.
Great Performances.CC Andrea Bocelli @ 60. (R) See 3/7 at 8:30. 9pm Rock Rewind 1967-1969 (My Music).CC See 3/8 at 11:30. 10:30 Neil Diamond: Hot August Night III.CC Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original multi-platinum-selling Hot August Night collection recorded in 1972.
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11 Monday Engelbert Humperdinck: The King of Romance (My Music).CC Enjoy classic hits and love songs from Humperdinck’s 50year career. 8:30 Great Performances.CC Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration. (R) See 3/9 at 9pm. 10:30 3 Steps to Incredible Health! with Joel Fuhrman, M.D.CC Get an effective and proven plan for shedding weight and reclaiming vitality and good health.
TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS LIVE FROM GAINESVILLE: THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY FRI, MAR. 15 AT 9:30PM Grab a front-row seat as the iconic band performs for a hometown crowd as part of their 30th anniversary tour.
12 Tuesday
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Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport 1963-65.CC Enjoy never-before-seen performances by Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport. 8:30 Quincy Jones Presents Shelea.CC (R) See 3/9 at 11pm. 10pm Food: What The Heck Should I Eat? with Mark Hyman, MD.CC Dr. Hyman presents myth-busting insights, facts, and wholesome recipes for lifelong health.
13 Wednesday 7pm
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30.CC (R) See 3/3 at 9:30. 8:30 Great Performances.CC Hitman: David Foster and Friends. The biggest names in contemporary music gather for a one-night-only concert in celebration of Foster’s remarkable achievements. 10:30 Great Performances.CC The Chris Botti Band In Concert. (R) See 3/10 at 5:30.
14 Thursday Neil Diamond: Hot August Night III.CC (R) See 3/10 at 10:30. 8:30 Ken Burns: The National Parks.CC (R) See 3/2 at 3pm. 10pm Rock Rewind 1967-1969 (My Music).CC (R) See 3/8 at 11:30pm. 11:30 Rick Steves’ Tasty Europe.CC Rick Steves eats his merry way through Europe one delightful taste at a time. 7pm
15 Friday 7pm 7:30
Washington Week.CC Rhythm, Love & Soul (My Music).CC Revisit your favorite love songs with Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, and 20 legends of R&B and Motown.
Antiques Roadshow.CC Washington, DC - Hour Two. Finds include a 1813 Congressional sword and an early 20thcentury Tiffany & Co. Sinclair mantel clock. Part 2/3. 8pm POV.CC 306 Hollywood. Follow two siblings on an epic, magical excavation of their late grandmother’s belongings. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC 7pm
Photo: Tom Petty; Credit: Courtesy of Sam Jones.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Live from Gainesville: The 30th Anniversary. CC See photo spotlight. 11pm Engelbert Humperdinck: The King of Romance (My Music).CC (R) See 3/11 at 7pm.
16 Saturday 3pm
Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You. CC Financial expert Suze Orman explains why financial decision-making should be grounded in fact instead of emotion. 5pm Big Band Years.CC Enjoy a compilation of original hit makers and legends that defined the GI generations’ musical memories. 7pm Peter, Paul and Mary at Newport 196365.CC (R) See 3/12 at 7pm. 8:30 70s Soul Superstars (My Music).CC Join Patti LaBelle for an all-star reunion of the legends of 1970s Motown, R&B, and soul, including the Commodores, the Stylistics, and the Emotions. 11pm Rock Rewind 1967-1969 (My Music).CC (R) See 3/8 at 11:30.
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Celtic Woman: Ancient Land.CC Delight in the shimmering voices and enchanting music of this new concert filmed at an Irish castle. Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Johnston City vs AnnaJonesboro. Rhythm, Love & Soul (My Music).CC (R) See 3/15 at 7:30. Folk Legends: Isn’t This A Time.CC Treasure this last and historic gathering of the artists who defined folk music, including Peter, Paul and Mary, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and The Weavers. Great Performances.CC Hitman: David Foster and Friends. (R) See 3/13 at 8:30.
19 Tuesday Finding Your Roots.CC The Vanguard. TaNehisi Coates, Ava DuVernay, and Janet Mock journey into the past to place their ancestors within the greater context of black history. 8pm Frontline.CC The Trials of Ratco Mladic. Frontline revisits the war crimes trial of one of the most infamous figures from the Balkan Wars of the 1990s. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC 7pm
20 Wednesday Nature.CC Charlie and the Curious Otters. Follow three curious river otter orphans in Wisconsin to discover the secrets of their survival. 8pm NOVA.CC Wild Ways. Explore how newly established wildlife corridors offer hope to our planet’s endangered species. 9pm Secrets of the Dead.CC Mumbai Massacre. Discover how social media became a silent witness and transformed news as it happened during the Mumbai bombings in November 2008. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC 7pm
21 Thursday 7pm
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The Widower.CC Part One. When Claire confronts her husband, Malcolm Webster, over his wild spending, he tries to control her with sedatives and then silences her forever. Part 1/3. The Widower.CC Part Two. After two failed attempts on Felicity’s life, Malcolm returns to Scotland and reinvents himself — this time as the perfect boyfriend to Simone. Part 2/3. The Widower.CC Part Three. As Malcolm continues to evade capture and plots to bigamously marry Simone, DS Henry is thwarted at every step. Part 3/3.
PROGRAM LISTINGS
MARCH 2019 7 NOVA.CC Secrets of the Shining Knight. Discover what it was like to be a knight in shining armor and follow the historic manufacturing process. 9pm Secrets of the Dead.CC King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom. Uncover new archaeological evidence about the Arthurian legend. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC 8pm
10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC
22 Friday 7pm 7:30
Washington Week.CC Anne Morrow Lindbergh: You’ll Have The Sky.CC The program brings one of the 20th century’s best-loved writers out of the shadows to explore her collection of published works. 8pm Great Performances.CC Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her Own. Celebrate the life of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, the face of opera in the 1950s-70s. 9:30 Art Basel: A Portrait.CC Each June, Basel, Switzerland plays host to the largest and most influential art fair in the world attracting works from 90 galleries from 10 countries. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC
23 Saturday
WOMEN, WAR & PEACE MARCH 25 & 26 • 8PM-10PM Filmed in Northern Ireland, Egypt, Palestine, and Haiti, Women, War & Peace examines the changing roles of women in war and peace. Photo: Farida Parveen in Line, as seen in “A Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers;” Credit: Courtesy of Asad Faruqi.
11pm Black Ballerina.CC Meet a multi-generational group of talented black ballerinas changing the face a clasical dance.
25 Monday Antiques Roadshow.CC Washington, DC – Hour Three. Finds include a 1964 Chrysler Turbine model and manual and a 1840 temperance banner. Part 3/3. 8pm Women, War & Peace.CC Wave Goodbye to Dinosaurs. Meet the women who came together during Northern Ireland’s bloody civil war to advocate for human rights. 9pm Women, War & Peace.CC The Trials of Spring. Follow three Egyptian women as they put their lives and bodies on the line fighting for justice and freedom. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC
Secrets of the Dead.CC Scanning The Pyramids. Unravel the 4,500-year-old mystery of what lies within the Great Pyramid at Giza. 7pm Nazi Mega Weapons.CC The Wolf’s Lair. Explore the secret headquarters at the heart of Hitler’s plans for world domination. 8pm Movie.CC White Nights. A defector (Mikhail Baryshnikov) and an expatriate American dancer (Gregory Hines) plan to escape from Russia. 10pm Austin City Limits.CC Norah Jones/Angel Olsen. 11pm Brandi Carlile in Concert - A Bluegrass Underground Special.CC Enjoy a concert special by roots-rocker Brandi Carlile.
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24 Sunday
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Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Carbondale vs Fairfield. 5:30 Craftsman’s Legacy.CC The Sword Smith. Host Eric Gorges takes a stab at swordsmithing with Master Bladesmith Kevin Cashen. 6pm Nature.CC Charlie and the Curious Otters. (R) See 3/20 at 7pm. 7pm Prince Charles at 70.CC Enjoy exclusive access to the longest-serving heir to the British throne in his 70th birthday year. 8pm King Charles III on Masterpiece.CC This drama imagines Prince Charles’ ascension to the throne following Queen Elizabeth’s death. 10pm Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration.CC Remember the life and legacy of the woman who “turned the world on with her smile” through interviews with family and costars.
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26 Tuesday Finding Your Roots.CC Relatives We Never Knew We Had. Actresses Tea Leoni and Gaby Hoffmann gain insight into previously unknown ancestors. 8pm Women, War & Peace.CC Naila and the Uprising. Discover the story of a courageous, nonviolent women’s movement that formed the heart of the Palestinian struggle for freedom. 9pm Women, War & Peace.CC A Journey of a Thousand Miles: Peacekeepers. Embark on a U.N. peacekeeping mission to earthquake ravished Haiti with an allfemale Bangladeshi police unit. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC
27 Wednesday 7pm
Nature.CC The Cheetah Children. Follow a cheetah family from cub to adulthood.
28 Thursday King Charles III on Masterpiece.CC (R) See 3/24 at 8pm. 9pm Prince Charles at 70.CC (R) See 3/24 at 7pm. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC 7pm
29 Friday 7pm 7:30
Washington Week.CC Hilltoppers.CC Follow The Hilltoppers' path from relative obscurity to stardom. 8pm Great Performances.CC Julius Caesar. See Shakespeare as never before in an allfemale production set in a prison. 10pm Amanpour and Company.CC 11pm BBC World News.CC 11:30 The Day.CC
30 Saturday Secrets of the Dead.CC King Arthur’s Lost Kingdom. (R) See 3/27 at 9pm. 7pm Nazi Mega Weapons.CC The SS. Learn how the SS became the most sinister force in Nazi Germany. 8pm Movie.CC Seems Like Old Times. A writer (Chevy Chase) is kidnapped and turns to his ex, Glenda (Goldie Hawn) for help. 10pm Austin City Limits.CC Janelle Monae. 11pm Evening with Carrie Newcomer.CC (R) See 3/1 at 9pm. 6pm
31 Sunday Scholastic Hi-Q.CC Herrin vs. Gibault. Craftsman’s Legacy.CC The Ski Makers. Eric hits the slopes on handmade skis he makes with a father and son team. 6pm Nature.CC The Cheetah Children. (R) See 3/27 at 7pm. 7pm Call The Midwife.CC It’s spring of 1964 and everyone is excited for the Queen’s Royal Birth and the addition of two new Sisters. 8pm Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece.CC Episode One. Devastated at her husband’s death, Alison learns there was more to Alec than she realized. Part 1/2. 10pm Brandi Carlile in Concert - A Bluegrass Underground Special.CC (R) See 3/23 at 11pm. 11pm International Jazz Day from Cuba.CC Enjoy an extraordinary concert from the Gran Teatro de La Habana in Havana. 5pm 5:30
previews
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WSIU is seeking individuals who have made a positive impact in their community. Help us recognize their contribution with a
‘Good Neighbor’Award.
Visit wsiu.org/neighbor to nominate a good neighbor in your hometown. Call (618) 453-5595 for more information.