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JAMESTOWN COMING EXCLUSIVELY TO PBS MASTERPIECE AMAZON CHANNEL AND PBS PASSPORT Written by Bill Gallagher (Lark Rise to Candleford, The Paradise) and from the producers of Downton Abbey, this new dramatic series follows the lives of three courageous, dynamic women who decide to leave their dark pasts behind in England, and make the journey of a lifetime across the ocean for a new life in 17th Century America.

Taking viewers back to 1619 Jamestown, Virginia, Alice, Verity, and Jocelyn are among the first women to arrive in the English colony. Duty bound to marry the three men who have paid for their passage to the New World, they have little idea of what the future holds or the disruption their arrival is about to bring. Twisting storylines follow the new arrivals as they make an immediate impact and are thrust into a new world of love, desire, power, and survival. While love triangles, bitter rivalries, and fierce competition cause conflict for the residents, ultimately they are bound together by their resolute will to survive and thrive in their new lives.

A new episode of the series will be available each Friday on PBS MASTERPIECE Amazon channel by subscription and the entire first season (8 total episodes) is now available for streaming in PASSPORT.

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?

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The ensemble cast includes: Sophie Rundle, Niamh Walsh and Naomi Battrick as the leading female roles. The male leading roles include Max Beesley, Jason Flemyng, Kalani Queypo and Raoul Trujillo.

MAY 2018 3 Photo: Todd Pilon, WTVP Peoria.

ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS RETURNS FRIDAYS AT 7:30PM • MAY 4 – JUNE 1

PA R T O N E • S U N , M AY 1 3 AT 7 P M

PA R T T W O • S U N , M AY 2 0 AT 7 P M Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy - there are few more iconic names in American literature. They are the March sisters, created by Louisa May Alcott in her timeless novel Little Women. Now brought to life in a new two-part miniseries, families will enjoy this coming-of-age story that is as elegant and engaging today as it was on its original publication in 1868.

Set against the backdrop of a country divided, the story follows the four March sisters: Jo (Maya Hawke), Meg (Willa Fitzgerald), Beth (Annes Elwy), and Amy (Kathryn Newton) on their journey from childhood to adulthood.

Under the guidance of their mother Marmee (Emily Watson), the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from gender roles to sibling rivalry, first love, loss, and marriage. Accompanied by the charming boy next door Laurie Laurence (Jonah Hauer-King), their cantankerous wealthy Aunt March (Angela Lansbury), and benevolent neighbor Mr. Laurence (Michael Gambon), each sister follows her own path to make her mark on the world.

PART ONE With their father away at war, the March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy come to terms with their new life alongside their mother, Marmee. The girls also make friends with Laurie, the new boy next door.

PART TWO The March family fears the worst when Mr. March falls ill and Marmee must travel to Washington to care for him. Amy gets the chance to travel to Europe, Jo moves to New York to pursue her writing, and Beth’s faces a health scare.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR: American Masters: Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women Sun, Mar 20 @ 9pm (repeats 5/26 @ 8pm) Examine the literary double life of this celebrated author, who wrote scandalous works under a pseudonym. Elizabeth Marvel and Jane Alexander star.

Photos: (Top) Cast of Little Women; Courtesy of MASTERPIECE on PBS, BBC and Playground. (Bottom) Three-time Obie winner Elizabeth Marvel as Louisa May Alcott; Courtesy of Liane Brandon Copyright: Nancy Porter Productions, Inc.

Illinois Lawmakers returns to WSIU TV this month for coverage of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring legislative session. Series host Jak Tichenor returns to anchor the half-hour series with Capitolfax.com founder Rich Miller, WTTW Chicago Tonight correspondent Amanda Vinicky, and other veteran Statehouse reporters. The series will feature in-depth interviews with ranking lawmakers on both sides of the aisle who will join the hosts to discuss the major issues topping the legislative agenda.

Illinois Lawmakers has provided continuing television coverage of the Illinois General Assembly since 1986 and is a joint production of WSIU Public Broadcasting, Carbondale, WTVP, Peoria, and Illinois Public Media, UrbanaChampaign. Tune in Fridays at 7:30pm on WSIU TV. Watch episodes and access program summaries at wsiu.org/illinois-lawmakers.

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MAY 14-19

TUNE IN FOR THE CEREMONY MAY 19 3:30AM-8:30AM

Enjoy a special series celebrating the marriage of Prince Henry of Wales and American Meghan Markle. Hosts Meredith Vieira and Matt Baker report from Windsor Castle, talking with experts, commentators, and special guests who will delve into the pageantry, pomp, and protocol surrounding the nuptials.

A Wedding Is Announced May 14 • 9pm Learn more about the bride and groom, their engagement, and Royal protocol.

What to Wear | May 15 • 9pm Take a deep dive into the details of the big day - from wedding attire for him & her, to jewelry, bridesmaids, and more.

The Ceremony | May 16 • 9pm Get details on the ceremony including Royal transport to the Chapel, seating considerations, music traditions, and ceremony protocol.

How to Celebrate | May 17 • 9pm Gain insight into public reaction about the big event, meet the Royals who will be on display, and learn more about the etiquette required at the banquet and wedding breakfast.

Marrying | May 18 • 9:30pm Explore the history of the Royals and revisit iconic Royal weddings of the past. Learn more about family crests, titles, and life as a royal.

Photo: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Kensington Palace; Courtesy of Anwar Hussein/Getty Images.

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SAT, MAY 12 AT 7PM • SUN, MAY 13 AT 3PM

Photo: Courtesy of Mark Stoffel.

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF THE SOLAR ECLIPSE This month, WSIU is pleased to bring our audiences a special documentary film, In the Shadow, which captures the magic of one of nature’s most striking events: a solar eclipse.

Filmed by Mark Stoffel and Howard D. Motyl of the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts at SIU, the film, In the Shadow, captures the behind-the-scenes story and planning process leading up to the 2017 Solar Eclipse over Southern Illinois. The filmmakers recorded interviews with local leaders and experts from the space and science communities and captured reactions from hundreds of eclipse-watchers who flooded into the region for this once-in-a-lifetime event.

“The most surprising thing for me was my emotional reaction when I watched the edited eclipse sequence for the first time,” shares Motyl. “I really felt the energy of the crowd inside the stadium,” he shares.

The filmmaking team worked closely with SIU students Joey Sears and Rish Chalam, freshmen students in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, to compile hundreds of hours of footage and interviews.

In addition to documenting a significant regional event, the project also served as a tool to help cinema students gain professional experience. “It was a perfect team work exercise and such a valuable experience for students,” shares Stoffel. “It allowed the students to really see how a project this large is put together, and then executed beautifully, and smoothly,” Motyl adds.

The resulting documentary highlights the history, the science, and above all, the shared experience of witnessing one of nature’s most spectacular displays.

Tune in Sat, May 12 at 7pm and Sun, May 13 at 3pm.

In the Shadow on WSIU TV is sponsored locally by Southern Illinois Healthcare, AES Solar, and First Southern Bank.

MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAMMING ON WSIU TV

JOIN US FOR PROGRAMS HONORING THE MILITARY SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF OUR MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM, THEIR FAMILIES AT HOME, AND THOSE WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR COUNTRY. Hallowed Grounds Sun, May 27 • 10am Celebrate the honor and sacrifice of fallen service men and women in this tour of 22 overseas military cemeteries located in England, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium, Italy, Tunisia, and the Philippines.

Survivors of Malmedy: December 1944 Sun, May 27 • 11am Explore the story of the Massacre at Malmedy, when 84 American soldiers were executed during the Battle of the Bulge.

Journey Home to The USS Arizona Sun, May 27 • 6pm Follow the family of Raymond Haerry Sr. as they travel 5,000 miles from New Jersey to the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor to place his ashes with his fallen comrades.

Photos: (Top) National Memorial Day Concert; Courtesy of PBS. (Bottom) Normandy American Cemetery, France; Courtesy of Robert Uth, 2005 New Voyage Communications, Inc.

The National Memorial Day Concert Sun, May 27 • 7pm & 8:30pm The 29th annual broadcast, co-hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise, honors the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform and their families. The concert features an all-star lineup of actors and musicians, along with top pops conductor Jack Everly and the National Symphony Orchestra.

Music & Might: An International Military Spectacular | Sun, May 27 • 10pm Enjoy a tribute to Vietnam veterans with performances from the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Going to War | Mon, May 28 • 8pm The film illuminates the experience of training for war, the realities of battle, and the sometimes difficult process of returning to civilian life.

Voices from Vietnam: Reflecting at the Wall Mon, May 28 • 11:30pm Veterans talk about their tours in Vietnam, the difficulties they faced after coming home, and their experience visiting the Travelling Wall exhibit.

PROGRAM LISTINGS

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1 Tuesday Civilizations.CC God and Art. Consider how religion has inspired art and art has inspired religion for millennia.

8pm First Civilizations.CC Religion. Discover the secret to the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt: religion – a shared identity.

9pm Frontline.CC Blackout in Puerto Rico.

An investigation into the humanitarian and economic crisis in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. With NPR, the film examines how the federal response, Wall Street, and years of neglect have left the island struggling to survive.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Nature.CC Natural Born Rebels: Hunger Wars. Meet the animals who will steal, cheat, and fight to get food.

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2 Wednesday Nature.CC Natural Born Rebels: Survival.

Meet nature’s most rebellious animals, who will do whatever - vandalise, take hostages, and hide - in order to do what it takes to stay alive.

8pm NOVA Wonders.CC What’s Living In You? Discover how a world of microbes living in and on you can make you sick—and keep you healthy.

9pm NOVA.CC Search for the Super Battery.

Cutting edge researchers hunt for a super battery that can power tomorrow’s high tech world.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm International Jazz Day from Cuba.CC More than 50 world-renowned artists come together for an extraordinary International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert in Havana, Cuba.

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3 Thursday I’ll Have What Phil’s Having.CC Los Angeles. Tag along as Phil invites his LA friends to his favorite spots around the city.

8pm Call The Midwife.CC Barbara’s in isolation at the hospital. Dr. Turner and Shelagh assist a man held in a remand home. Part 7/8.

9pm The Tunnel: Sabotage.CC Elise struggles to face her past. A revelation threatens Karl. Rosa reveals a vital clue about Defence. Part 5/8.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Search for Josiah Henson: The Man Behind The Story of Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

CC The Time Team has just three days to unearth all they can about the man who wrote the autobiography that inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

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UNFORGOTTEN, SEASON 2

SAT, MAY 5 • 8PM Two stone-cold cases of murder test the wits of crime-solving duo DCI Cassie Stuart and DS Sunny Khan, played by Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar, in the critically acclaimed UK crime series.

Caption: DS Sunny Khan, Maureen Sullivan, and DCI Cassie Stuart; Courtesy of John Rogers/Mainstreet Pictures.

4 Friday 7pm 7:30

Washington Week.CC Illinois Lawmakers.CC Spring Legislative Session. Part 1/5.

8pm Live From Lincoln Center.CC Stephanie J. Block In Concert. Stephanie J. Block unleashes her immense voice for a special night of cabaret.

9pm The Jazz Ambassadors.CC Discover how the Cold War and Civil Rights movement collided when Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Benny Goodman travel to the Soviet Union as cultural ambassadors to combat Soviet propaganda.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 BBC World News On PBS.CC 11pm Roadtrip Nation: One Step Closer.CC College students meet influencers and professionals who also hold associate degrees.

5 Saturday Globe Trekker.CC Hawaii. Zoe D’Amato sets out on a grand adventure to explore four of Hawaii’s mounds of beauty: The Big Island, Maui, Oahu, and Kauai.

8pm Unforgotten, Season 2 on Masterpiece.

CC Episode 1. Part 1/3. See photo spotlight.

9:30 Sun Studio Sessions.CC Marcella & Her Lovers.

10pm Austin City Limits.CC Ed Sheeran.

11pm The Kate.CC Jarrod Spector and Kelli Barrett.

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6 Sunday 7pm

Call The Midwife.CC The closing of a nearby maternity home brings an influx of expectant mothers to the Nonnatus midwives. Part 8/8.

Unforgotten, Season 2 on Masterpiece.

CC Episode 2. The victim’s life comes into focus and Sara’s scandalous past is revealed. Colin is blackmailed. Part 2/3.

9:30 Last Tango In Halifax.CC Caroline is relieved to find that Greg is a natural with Flora and a positive influence on Lawrence. Alan begins to distance himself from Gary. Part 5/6.

10:30 Live at the Charleston Music Hall.CC Sister Hazel.

11pm Backstage Pass.CC Nicole New and the Woodward Horns.

7 Monday Antiques Roadshow.CC Green Bay, Hour Three.

8pm Antiques Roadshow.CC Charleston, Hour Three.

9pm Independent Lens.CC No Man’s Land.

Go inside the 2016 standoff at Oregon’s Malheur National Wildlife Refuge between anti-government protestors and federal authorities.

10:30 Amanpour On PBS.CC 11pm Beyond 100 Days.CC 11:30 Elder Abuse and Exploitation.CC Examine the causes behind geriatric mistreatment, neglect, and exploitation and learn why this type of maltreatment is often underreported.

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8 Tuesday Civilizations.CC Encounters. See how advances in seafaring and a thirst for trade and exploration sent human beings around the planet.

8pm First Civilizations.CC Cities. Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of civilization.

9pm Frontline.CC Myanmar’s Killing Fields.

With accounts from victims and whistleblowers, examine evidence that security forces committed crimes against humanity.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Nature.CC Natural Born Rebels: Survival.

(R) See 5/2 at 7pm.

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9 Wednesday Nature.CC Natural Born Rebels: The Mating Game. Meet the animal rebels using underhanded tactics to find a mate and raise a family.

8pm NOVA Wonders.CC Are We Alone? Join astronomers and engineers on a hunt for life on worlds near and far.

9pm NOVA.CC Life’s Rocky Start. From the first sparks of life to the survival of the fittest, unearth the secret relationship between rocks and life.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 7pm

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11pm The Jazz Ambassadors.CC (R) See 5/4 at 9pm.

NOVA Wonders.CC Can We Build A Brain?

How does today’s artificial intelligence actually work - and is it truly intelligent?

9pm Royal Wedding Watch.CC The Ceremony.

See article on page 3.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Great Performances.CC Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do. (R) See 5/11 at 9pm.

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10 Thursday 7pm

10 Homes That Changed America.

CC Visit influential towns across the country from Greenbelt, Maryland, and Seaside, Florida, to Riverside, Illinois, and Levittown, New York, that had a lasting impact on the way our cities and suburbs are designed.

8pm Call The Midwife.CC Part 8/8. (R) See 5/6 at 7pm.

9pm The Tunnel: Sabotage.CC Watch as the connection between Elise and Eryka intensifies. An anonymous package gives the investigation its biggest breakthrough yet. Part 6/8.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Too Soon to Forget: The Journey of Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease.CC Investigate the particulars of this disease through the experiences of nine families who are grappling with its impact.

11 Friday 7pm 7:30

Washington Week.CC Illinois Lawmakers.CC Spring Legislative Session. Part 2/5.

8pm Live From Lincoln Center.CC Andrew Rannells In Concert. Andrew Rannells brings his signature blend of superb vocal prowess and wry wit to a sparkling set of songs.

9pm Great Performances.CC Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do. Explore the life and career of legendary Broadway performer Chita Rivera.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 BBC World News On PBS.CC 11pm Homeless Chorus Speaks.CC

HEDY LAMARR: AMERICAN MASTERS

FRI, MAY 18 AT 8PM Discover the ingenious inventor behind the pretty face as the Hollywood star tells her own story in a newly discovered interview.

Caption: Hedy Lamarr; Courtesy of Everett Collection.

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Unforgotten, Season 2 on Masterpiece.

CC Episode 3. Tessa, Sara, Colin and Marion have a motive and alibi. Cassie has a revelation. Part 3/3.

9:30 Last Tango In Halifax.CC Caroline gets to the heart of the reason Gillian is reluctant to go through with the wedding. With Celia’s encouragement, Alan takes the first step toward forgiveness. Part 6/6.

10:30 Live at the Charleston Music Hall.CC Toad The Wet Sprocket.

11pm Backstage Pass.CC Bobby Murray.

14 Monday Antiques Roadshow.CC Newport, Hour One. Antiques Roadshow.CC Tucson, Hour One. Royal Wedding Watch.CC Wedding Is Announced. See article on page 3.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm 10 Homes That Changed America.CC (R) See 5/10 at 7pm.

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In The Shadow.CC 2017 Eclipse. The documentary film highlights the history, the science, and the sublime human experience of witnessing a total solar eclipse in Southern Illinois on August 21, 2017. See article on page 4.

8pm Unforgotten, Season 2 on Masterpiece.

CC Episode 2. (R) See 5/6 at 8pm.

9:30 Sun Studio Sessions.CC Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys.

10pm Austin City Limits.CC Florence + The Machine/Andra Day. 11pm The Kate.CC Jimmy Webb with Ashley Campbell.

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13 Sunday 7pm

Little Women on Masterpiece.CC Part One. See article on page 3.

Civilizations.CC Renaissances. Travel east and west - to Renaissance Italy and the Islamic empires of the 15th and 16th centuries.

8pm First Civilizations.CC Trade. Examine the civilizing effect of trade.

9pm Royal Wedding Watch.CC What to Wear.

See article on page 3.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Nature.CC Natural Born Rebels: The Mating Game. (R) See 5/9 at 7pm.

16 Wednesday 7pm

Nature.CC Super Hummingbirds. Fly with super hummingbirds - great athletes, tender moms, brave in combat and up for any challenge!

17 Thursday Little Women on Masterpiece.CC Part One. (R) See 5/13 at 7pm.

8:06 Kathryn and Her Daughters.CC The film follows Kathryn, a 75-year-old widow in southern Illinois, who was part of the last generation of women to raise her family in a traditional rural lifestyle during the 1950s and 60s.

9pm Royal Wedding Watch.CC How to Celebrate. See article on page 3.

10pm The Tunnel: Sabotage.CC Learn if Karl and Elise get to Vanessa in time. Elise and Eryka cross the line, but they could live to regret it. Part 7/8.

11pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 11:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 7pm

18 Friday 7pm 7:30

Washington Week.CC Illinois Lawmakers.CC Spring Legislative Session. Part 3/5.

8pm Hedy Lamarr: American Masters.CC See photo spoltlight.

9:30 Royal Wedding Watch.CC Marrying. See article on page 3.

10:30 Amanpour On PBS.CC 11pm BBC World News On PBS.CC 11:30 Graceful Voices.CC Explore the story of America’s first fully planned community in Coral Gables, Florida.

19 Saturday Globe Trekker.CC Papua New Guinea Islands. Explore New Britain Island to learn more about its traditional cultures, ancient traditions, and modern life.

8pm Unforgotten, Season 2 on Masterpiece.

CC Episode 3. Part 3/3. (R) See 5/13 at 8:08pm.

9:30 Sun Studio Sessions.CC Lucero.

10pm Austin City Limits.CC Zac Brown Band.

11pm The Kate.CC John Oates.

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20 Sunday Little Women on Masterpiece.CC Part Two. See article on page 3.

9:05 American Masters.CC Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women. See article on page 3.

10:30 Live at the Charleston Music Hall.CC Jake Shimabukuro.

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11pm Backstage Pass.CC Lowdown Brass.

21 Monday Antiques Roadshow.CC Newport, Hour Two. Antiques Roadshow.CC Tucson, Hour Two. Independent Lens.CC ACORN and The Firestorm. Explore the politically charged battle to take down ACORN. 10:30 Amanpour On PBS.CC 11pm Beyond 100 Days.CC 11:30 Orchard House: Home of Little Women.

CC (R) See 5/20 at 5pm.

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22 Tuesday 7pm

Great American Read.CC Examine the power, passion, and joy of reading through the lens of America’s 100 bestloved books.

9pm Frontline.CC Weinstein. Investigate the elaborate ways Weinstein and those around him tried to silence his accusers.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Nature.CC Super Hummingbirds. (R) See 5/16 at 7pm.

23 Wednesday Nature.CC The World’s Most Wanted Animal. Join the conservationist crusade to save pangolins, the most trafficked animal in the world.

8pm NOVA Wonders.CC Can We Make Life?

Discover the breakthroughs in genetic engineering enabling scientists to create and manipulate DNA. 9pm NOVA.CC Extreme Animal Weapons.

Follow NOVA to uncover the secrets of nature’s battleground - claws, horns, fangs and all.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Kathryn and Her Daughters.CC (R) See 5/17 at 8pm.

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24 Thursday Little Women on Masterpiece.CC Part Two. (R) See 5/20 at 7pm.

9pm The Tunnel: Sabotage.CC Elise makes a discovery, Karl threatens MI5, and Artem launches an attack. Karl and Elise race to catch the chemist. Part 8/8.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs.CC Experience the television and Broadway star’s acclaimed cabaret show.

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25 Friday 7pm 7:30

Washington Week.CC Illinois Lawmakers.CC Spring Legislative Session. Part 4/5.

Independent Lens.CC Served Like A Girl.

Join five remarkable women rebuilding their lives with humor and heart in the Ms. Veteran America Competition.

Wounded in action and transitioning to civilian life, these women seek to help others struggling with homelessness, PTSD, and other trauma.

10:30 Amanpour On PBS.CC 11pm Beyond 100 Days.CC 11:30 Voices from Vietnam: Reflecting at the Wall.CC See article on page 4.

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NOVA WONDERS:

WHAT’S THE UNIVERSE MADE OF? WED, MAY 30 AT 8PM Peer into the deepest unknowns of the universe.

Join physicists on their quest to uncover the identity of these elusive components, and their epic battle over the fate of the universe.

Great Performances.CC The Opera House.

Explore the history of the Met Opera’s Lincoln Center home and life in 1950s-60s New York City.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 BBC World News On PBS.CC 11pm B.B. King: American Masters.CC Explore B.B. King’s challenging life and career through candid interviews with the artist and fellow muscians.

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26 Saturday Globe Trekker.CC Food Hour: The Story of Beef. Discover the extraordinary journey behind the world’s favorite red meat.

8pm American Masters.CC Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women. (R) See 5/20 at 9:05pm.

9:30 Sun Studio Sessions.CC Graham Winchester & The Ammunition.

10pm Austin City Limits.CC Sturgill Simpson/ Asleep at the Wheel.

11pm Carole King: American Masters.CC Delve into the hit singer-songwriter’s life, career and iconic music.

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29 Tuesday 7pm

The Chinese Exclusion Act: American Experience.CC Examine the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals to become U.S. citizens.

9pm Frontline.CC UN Sex Abuse Scandal. Trace sex abuse allegations through firsthand accounts from survivors, witnesses, and officials.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Nature.CC The World’s Most Wanted Animal. (R) See 5/23 at 7pm.

30 Wednesday Nature.CC Giraffes: Africa’s Gentle Giants.

Embark on a special voyage across the Nile River to relocate the world’s rarest giraffes.

8pm NOVA Wonders.CC What’s The Universe Made of? See photo spotlight.

9pm NOVA.CC Inside Einstein’s Mind. NOVA explores Einstein’s powerful ideas that have reshaped our understanding of gravity.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Hallowed Grounds.CC (R) See 5/27 at 10am.

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27 Sunday

31 Thursday

10am Hallowed Grounds.CC See article on page 4.

11am Survivors of Malmedy: December 1944.

CC See article on page 4.

6pm Journey Home to the USS Arizona.CC See article on page 4.

7pm National Memorial Day Concert.CC See article on page 4.

8:30 National Memorial Day Concert.CC (R) See 5/27 at 7pm.

10pm Music & Might: An International Military Spectacular.CC A tribute to Vietnam Veterans. See article on page 4.

11pm Backstage Pass.CC The Crane Wives.

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28 Monday 7pm 8pm

Antiques Roadshow.CC Newport, Hour Three.

Going to War.CC See article on page 4.

Remembering Leonard Nimoy.CC Take an intimate journey into Leonard Nimoy’s personal life with stories from family and friends.

8pm B.B. King: American Masters.CC (R) See 5/25 at 11pm.

9pm Carole King: American Masters.CC (R) See 5/26 at 11pm.

10pm Amanpour On PBS.CC 10:30 Beyond 100 Days.CC 11pm Roadtrip Nation: Future West.CC College students explore the creative and original ways people are pushing innovation to its limits.

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MAY 12 & 13

Enjoy a special presentation of In the Shadow, a locallyproduced documentary film following the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse in Southern Illinois. Directed by Howard D. Motyl and Mark Stoffel. See full article on page 4.