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Broadchurch
When a young boy is murdered, this small town in Dorset suddenly becomes the focus of a major event in the full glare of the media spotlight. DI Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) lead the investigation. Thursday, June 16, 9:00 pm
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American Anthems
This series celebrates individuals facing extraordinary circumstances with surprise songs written and performed by country music’s biggest stars. Jennifer Nettles hosts and helps to turn these stories into powerful and personal anthems. Friday, June 24, 10:00 pm
Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Kitchen
Kevin Belton continues his mission of teaching home cooks the hallmarks of New Orleans’ flavorful cuisine while letting the good times roll, Kevin-style. Saturday, June 25, 11:30 am
See page 6 for information about WTTW Prime listings.
Wednesday 1
EARLY MORNING 12:00 Amanpour and Company 1:00 Chicago Stories: Our Soldiers, Our Lady
of Guadalupe [R]
2:00 Antiques Roadshow:
Musical Scores [R]
3:00 Antiques Roadshow:
Portland (Part 3 of 3) [R]
4:00 Jay’s Chicago: Life
Stories [R] 4:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
MORNING-AFTERNOON 5:30-5:30 WTTW Kids 5:30 BBC World News America
EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight 8:00 Nature: Equus – Story of the Horse: Chasing the Wind
The relationship between man and his noble steed is almost as old as civilization itself. What makes us so perfect for each other?
9:30 NOVA: Touching the Asteroid
If spacecraft OSIRIS-REx can grab a piece of an asteroid and bring it back to Earth, scientists could gain great insight into our planet’s origins, and even how to defend against rogue asteroids. But NASA only gets three shots at collecting a sample.
10:30 Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: Uncovering America
Courtney B. Vance hosts this celebration of the popular historian, author, and filmmaker. This program includes appearances by distinguished guests seen in Gates’ work including Jodie Foster, Ken Burns, Jelani Cobb, and LL Cool J.
Thursday 2
EARLY MORNING 12:00 BBC World News 12:30 Amanpour and Company 1:30 Finding Your Roots:
Dreaming of a New Land [R]
2:30 Finding Your Roots:
Homecomings [R]
3:30 American Veteran:
The Mission [R] 4:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
MORNING-AFTERNOON 5:30-5:30 WTTW Kids 5:30 BBC World News America
EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight
8:00 Benise: Strings of Hope Join the “Prince of Spanish Guitar” as he adds his signature touch to new songs and fan favorites. At a time when the healing power of music is more meaningful than ever, Benise provides a deeply personal selection of songs. 9:30 Classical Rewind Experience the beauty, romance, and dramatic power of musical masterpieces in this visual and auditory joyride through the world of classical hits.
11:00 BBC World News 11:30 Amanpour and Company
Friday 3
EARLY MORNING
12:30 Red, White, and Rock Join Frankie Valli, The Righteous Brothers, Connie Francis, and more for a patriotic celebration of America and pop oldies music from the rock, pop, and doo-wop days of the late 1950s and early to mid-1960s.
3:00 Longevity Paradox with Steven Gundry, MD
Dr. Gundry shares a step-bystep easy approach to help you feel better and more youthful, no matter your age. 4:30 Chicago Tonight [R]
MORNING-AFTERNOON 5:30-5:30 WTTW Kids 5:30 BBC World News America
EVENING 6:00 PBS NewsHour 7:00 Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review 7:30 Washington Week 8:00 The Great Chicago Fire: A Chicago Stories Special 9:30 The Rolling Stones: A Bigger Bang – Live on Copacabana
Beach On February 18, 2006, The Rolling Stones performed for 1.5 million fans on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. This fully restored and remastered concert includes four previously unreleased tracks: “Tumbling Dice,” “Oh No, Not You Again,” “This Place Is Empty,” and “Sympathy for the Devil.”
11:30 BBC World News
Saturday 4
EARLY MORNING
12:00 This Land is Your Land Take a musical journey through the evolution of modern American folk music. The Smothers Brothers and Judy Collins host.
1:30 Magic Moments: The Best
of ’50s Pop Hosted by Mary Lou Metzker, Phyllis McGuire, Pat Boone, Debbie Reynolds, and Patti Page, this special features a cavalcade of 1950s pop music recording legends who reunite to perform their biggest hits.
4:00 Aging Backwards 3 with Miranda Esmonde-White
Former ballerina Miranda Esmonde-White uses groundbreaking science to develop a practical six-point plan anyone can use to keep their mind sharp and their body active using gentle daily movement.
5:00 Memory Rescue with
Dr. Daniel Amen Dr. Amen outlines the 11 major risk factors that destroy brain function – many of which are either preventable or treatable.
MORNING 7:00 Chicago by ‘L’ with Geoffrey
Baer Geoffrey Baer hops on the CTA’s famous Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Pink, and Purple Lines to bring you a fascinating exploration of the colorful and diverse neighborhoods that Chicagoans access
In the Spotlight
The Great Chicago Fire: A Chicago Stories Special
Chicago Stories brings to life the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 with vivid animations and dramatic re-enactments. This special explores the disaster through eyewitness accounts of the city’s mayor, a newspaper publisher, a heroic janitor, and a successful businesswoman named Catherine O’Leary whose status as an Irish immigrant led to her being wrongfully accused of starting the blaze.
Thursday, June 3 8:00 pm
via the city’s storied elevated train system. 10:00 Classical Rewind See Thurs. June 2 at 9:30 pm. [R]
