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PROGRAM GUIDEJULY 2020 VOL. 50 NO. 7
A CAPITOL FOURTHSaturday, July 4,
at 8:00 p.m.
UNLADYLIKE2020: THE CHANGEMAKERS
Friday, July 10, at 9:00 p.m.
Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7, at 9:00 p.m.
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET
Sundays, starting July 5, at noon
AMERICAN MASTERS
JULYFEATURES2
MONDAY – FRIDAY6:00 Ready Jet Go!
6:30 Arthur
7:00 Curious George
7:30 Wild Kratts
8:00 Hero Elementary
8:30 Molly of Denali
9:00 Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
9:30 Let's Go Luna!
10:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
10:30 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
11:00 Sesame Street
11:30 Pinkalicious & Peterrific
12:00 Learning at Home Lineup: Check listings online at learning.wpsu.org
5:00 Odd Squad
5:30 Weather World (Re-airs at 5:45 p.m.)
6:00 BBC World News America
6:30 DW The Day
7:00 PBS NewsHour
weeknights at 5:30 p.m.and 5:45 p.m.
Now streaming online at wpsu.org/weatherworld
Learn more about our new Learning at Home programming at
learning.wpsu.org.
Celebrate the country’s 244th birthday with an all-star musical salute for our entire nation hosted by two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos, featuring new performances from top artists from Washington, D.C., and around the country.
Saturday, July 4, at 8:00 p.m.
A CAPITOLFOURTH ANNIVERSARY
TH40
This 1985 Ken Burns film explores the creation and history of the remarkable Statue of Liberty and
what she represents to all Americans.
Friday, July 3, at 10:00 p.m.
Ken Burns
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
JULYLISTINGS3
WEDNESDAY, JUL 1 8:00 Spy in the Wild,
A Nature MiniseriesA Spy Meerkat babysits meerkat pups while a Spy Cobra pretends to attack the mob.
9:00 NOVA Australia’s First 4 Billion Years: MonstersTitanic dinosaurs, giant kangaroos, and sea monsters highlight the story of Australia’s origins.
10:00 Prehistoric Road TripTiny Teeth, Fearsome BeastsEmily drives closer to the present day and learns surprising truths written in the fossil record.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
THURSDAY, JUL 2 8:00 Midsomer Murders
Schooled in MurderA woman is crushed to death with a giant round of cheese at the home of the famous Midsomer Blue.
9:30 Last Tango in HalifaxA surprise visitor makes Alan’s day and Caroline promises to keep Gillian’s formidable secret.
10:30 Fawlty TowersA Touch of ClassClassic sitcom about a Torquay hotel run by disaster-prone Basil Fawlty and his overbearing wife Sybil. Basil tries to attract a better class of clientele.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
FRIDAY, JUL 3 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Great Performances
Ellis Island: The Dream of America with Pacific SymphonyAn orchestral score, narration, and visuals highlight this musical story of Ellis Island immigrants.
10:00 Statue of LibertyKen Burns chronicles the history of the Statue of Liberty and what it represents to all Americans.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
SATURDAY, JUL 4 9:00 This Old House
Westerly/Return to Paradise 9:30 American Woodshop
Tri-Leg Triangular Seat with Turned Tapered Legs
10:00 Woodsmith Shop Gentlemen’s Dresser, Part One
10:30 Fishing Behind the Lines Texas Rigged
11:00 J Schwanke’s Life in BloomFrom Farm to Plate & Vase
11:30 Garden Smart 12:00 In Julia’s Kitchen
with Master Chefs Daniel Boulud
12:30 Neven’s Spanish Food TrailsPinchos
1:00 My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas Tasty Teardrops and Tomatoes: Chios
1:30 100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations
2:00 Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations Burger Fest
2:30 Dishing with Julia Child Boeuf Bourguignon
3:00 The Queen’s Favourite Animals 4:00 Outside: Beyond the Lens 4:30 Into the Outdoors
Wetland Wisdom 5:00 Weekends with Yankee
Touring with the Locals 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage Philadelphia 7:00 Fawlty Towers
The Builders 7:30 Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Episode 2Encouraged by Eric and Cyril, Mr. Newbold continues his pursuit of Mrs. Rossi, and the Black Widow decides it’s time for a makeover.
8:00 A Capitol FourthCelebrate America’s 244th birthday with an all-star musical extravaganza and amazing fireworks.
9:30 A Capitol FourthRebroadcast.
11:00 Grantchester Season 5 on MasterpieceEpisode ThreeA date at the cinema turns sour for Will when the projectionist is murdered during a screening.
SUNDAY, JUL 5 9:00 Classic Gospel
David Phelps: Classics10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbé 10:30 Articulate with Jim Cotter
Beyond The Status Quo11:00 Journeys in Japan 11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:00 Great Performances at the Met
Manon 3:00 Shelter Me
Hearts & Paws 4:00 Ask This Old House
Water Softener, App, Shadow Box 4:30 Ask This Old House
Tool Box, Smoke Detector, Valve 5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The Fire of Life (1910-1919) 8:00 Lucy Worsley’s
Royal Myths & SecretsMarie Antoinette: The Doomed QueenLucy Worsley uncovers the myths and secrets that led the doomed Marie Antoinette to the guillotine.
9:00 Grantchester Season 5 on Masterpiece Episode FourA streaker found dead on the Fens draws Will and Geordie to the world of experimental psychotherapy.
10:00 Beecham House on Masterpiece Episode FourJohn realizes he has no choice but to reveal the truth about his past and the baby’s identity.
11:00 Before We Die Episode NineHanna, Bjorn, and Tina have now cracked what Operation Krajina is all about: the Mimica crime family are going to smuggle enormous quantities of drugs into Sweden. Blanka makes a terrible discovery.
MONDAY, JUL 6 8:00 Antiques Roadshow
Women’s WorkFemale athletes, artists, activists and more who left an indelible mark on the world are celebrated.
JULY LISTINGS
This guide indicates scheduled programs at time of publication. Watch WPSU-TV's evening lineups or check the website (wpsu.org/tv/schedules).
JULYLISTINGS4
9:00 American Experience: The VotePart OneExplore how the challenges facing the women’s suffrage movement shaped the battle from 1906-1915.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
TUESDAY, JUL 7 8:00 Secrets of the Dead
Viking Warrior QueenJoin a team of archaeologists as they examine one of the most significant Viking graves ever found.
9:00 American Experience: The VotePart TwoExplore the final four years, 1916-1920, of the campaign for the passage of the 19th Amendment.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
WEDNESDAY, JUL 8 8:00 Spy in the Wild,
A Nature MiniseriesBad BehaviorSpy Creatures infiltrate the underground world of animal mischief, crime and retribution.
9:00 NOVA Australia’s First 4 Billion Years: Strange CreaturesThe story of Australia’s origins features deadly asteroids, titanic dinosaurs and giant kangaroos.
10:00 PBS NewsHour Presents - China: Power and ProsperityExplore the future of China’s relationship with the U.S., which will help determine the new international order, the dominant technology supporting the world’s communications infrastructure, and the global economy.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
THURSDAY, JUL 9 8:00 Midsomer Murders
Death in the Slow LaneNew DCI John Barnaby investigates when a local DJ is crushed to death at a girls’ boarding school.
9:30 Last Tango in HalifaxAn unexpected visitor forces Alan to think about his past, making Gillian and Caroline anxious.
10:30 Fawlty TowersThe BuildersClassic sitcom about a manic hotelier. Basil decides to have some alterations made to the hotel, but havoc ensues when he takes the cheaper option.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
FRIDAY, JUL 10 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 American Masters:
Unladylike2020: The ChangemakersPioneering women in American politics who advocated for suffrage and civil rights are profiled.
10:00 Independent LensDoloresActivist Dolores Huerta tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice with Cesar Chavez.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
SATURDAY, JUL 119:00 This Old House
Westerly/The Doors 9:30 American Woodshop
Elegant Jewelry Chest/ Make your Gifts
10:00 Woodsmith Shop Gentlemen’s Dresser, Part Two
10:30 Fishing Behind the Lines Solo Act
11:00 J Schwanke’s Life in BloomBeauty from the Flower Farm
11:30 Garden Smart 12:00 In Julia’s Kitchen
with Master Chefs Jim Dodge
12:30 Neven’s Spanish Food TrailsRioja
1:00 My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas Naxos: Meat & Potatoes Like You Never Had’em
1:30 The Farmer and the FoodieFood, Family, and The Hindman Settlement School
2:00 Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations My New Orleans Kitchen
2:30 Dishing with Julia Child The Potato Show
3:00 Vintage Roads Great & Small 4:00 Reconnecting Roots
The Recording Industry: Off the Record, in the Cloud
4:30 Into the OutdoorsRipples in the Forest
5:00 Weekends with Yankee A Breath of Fresh Air
5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Antiques Roadshow
Women’s Work 7:00 Fawlty Towers
The Wedding 7:30 Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Episode 3Granville is selling ‘lucky’ toy sloths from Madagascar, but will that help the Black Widow, who has decided it’s time to learn to drive.
8:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway-Private InvestigatorsThe Sticking PlaceLong-buried secrets are unearthed when Frank and Lu come to the aid of a community of allotment holders who are being threatened with eviction.
9:00 A Place to Call HomeAgainst the TideWill Sarah, George, and Jack's investigation into Henry's accident lead to another tragedy?
10:00 Grantchester Season 5 on MasterpieceEpisode FourA streaker found dead on the Fens draws Will and Geordie to the world of experimental psychotherapy.
11:00 Austin City LimitsResidentePuerto Rican superstar Residente presents songs from his globe-spanning solo debut and his hits.
SUNDAY, JUL 129:00 Classic Gospel
Steven Curtis Chapman: A Great Adventure
10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbé 10:30 Articulate with Jim Cotter
By The Horns11:00 Journeys in Japan 11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:00 Great Performances at the Met
Madama Butterfly 3:00 Shelter Me
Community Matters 4:00 Ask This Old House
Backsplash, Rainwater Feature 4:30 Ask This Old House
Patch Lawn, Toilet, Off-Grid 5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The Storm (1920-1933) 8:00 The Great British Baking Show
Season 1, The FinalThe three finalists must master a classic pastry technique that normally takes a day in three hours.
9:00 Grantchester Season 5 on Masterpiece Episode FiveWhen Will finds two boys near death in a boxing ring, he must face his own part in their tragedy.
10:00 Beecham House on Masterpiece Episode FiveJohn and Daniel come to blows over Daniel’s relationship with the beautiful servant Chanchal.
JULYLISTINGS5
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
The VoteMonday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 at 9:00 p.m.The dramatic story of the hard-fought campaign waged by American women for the right to vote, a transformative cultural and political movement that resulted in the largest expansion of voting rights in U.S. history.
AMERICAN MASTERS
Unladylike2020: The Changemakers Friday, July 10, 10:00 p.m.A broadcast special inspired by the multimedia series featuring courageous, little-known and diverse female trailblazers from the turn of the 20th century. These women achieved many firsts, including earning an international pilot’s license, becoming a bank president, founding a hospital, fighting for the desegregation of public spaces, exploring the Arctic, opening a film studio and singing opera at Carnegie Hall.
WE’LL MEET AGAIN
The Fight For Women’s RightsTuesday, July 14, 8:00 p.m.Join Ann Curry as two women search for friends and colleagues who fought for equal rights. One of the first female commercial pilots wants to thank her mentor, and an advocate hopes to find the woman who inspired her to join a movement.
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW
Women’s WorkMonday, July 6, 8:00 p.m.A one-off special spotlighting outstanding contributions from female athletes, artists, activists and more, along with the stories of those who made an indelible mark on the world around us.
STRONG & POWERFUL
WOMEN
JULYLISTINGS6
11:00 Before We Die Episode TenWhen Hanna and her fellow police officers arrive at the boathouse where the drugs are supposedly being taken ashore, she gets a text message that changes everything.
MONDAY, JUL 13 8:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage Salt Lake City 2020Travel to Utah’s capital city for updated Season 11 appraisals, including a Philip Margetts archive.
9:00 Vintage Roads Great & SmallScarborough to Langthwaite: James Herriot CountryPeter and Chris retrace the steps of James Herriot and All Creatures Great & Small as they visit Scarborough, the North Yorkshire Moors, and the Yorkshire Dales.
10:00 Independent LensCooked: Survival by Zip CodeLearn the story of a heat wave that overtook Chicago in July 1995, killing 739 residents.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
TUESDAY, JUL 14 8:00 We’ll Meet Again
The Fight for Women’s RightsJoin Ann Curry as two women search for friends and colleagues who fought for equal rights.
9:00 FRONTLINEPBS’s premier investigative documentary series provides an unflinching and compelling look at complex, vital and often-controversial subjects.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
WEDNESDAY, JUL 15 8:00 Spy in the Wild, A Nature
MiniseriesMeet the SpiesThe evolution of Spy Creatures, from the original BoulderCam to the PenguinCams, is highlighted.
9:00 NOVA Making North America: OriginsDiscover how forces of almost unimaginable power gave birth to the continent of North America.
10:00 The Joy of AIJim Al-Khalili shows how AI is changing our lives with real life examples and expert interviews.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
THURSDAY, JUL 16 8:00 Midsomer Murders
Dark SecretsThe lives of elderly eccentrics come under scrutiny when a social services investigator is murdered.
9:30 Last Tango in HalifaxAlan finally lets Celia into his secret about Gary, but is saddened when Celia punishes Caroline.
10:30 Fawlty TowersThe Wedding PartyFawlty Towers is expecting some wedding guests, and Basil decides to defend the hotel’s standard of morality.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
FRIDAY, JUL 17 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Great Performances at the Met
Porgy and BessThe American folk opera brings 1920s Charleston to life with a beloved score from George Gershwin.
11:30 Amanpour and Company
Monday, July 13, at 11:00 a.m.In this one-hour special, a mysterious wish machine is delivered to Sesame Street and Elmo, Abby, and Bert find their wishes come true, but the gang soon learns they need to be careful what they wish for!
JULYLISTINGS7
SATURDAY, JUL 18 9:00 This Old House
Westerly/Tanks for the Propane 9:30 American Woodshop
Sculpting Furniture/ Maloof-Inspired Hard Line
10:00 Woodsmith Shop Puzzle Boxes
10:30 Fishing Behind the Lines Return to Fobare’s
11:00 J Schwanke’s Life in BloomThe Gift of the Forest
11:30 Garden Smart 12:00 In Julia’s Kitchen
with Master Chefs Charlie Trotter
12:30 Neven’s Spanish Food TrailsSan Sebastian
1:00 My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas A Meal in Messinia
1:30 The Farmer and the FoodieFoxhollow Farm; Growing the Next Generation of Farmers
2:00 Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations My Kids’ Hands Down Favorites
2:30 Dishing with Julia Child To Roast a Chicken
3:00 Vintage Roads Great & SmallCalshot Beach to Burgh Island: A Seaside Adventure
4:00 Reconnecting RootsReligion: Church in States
4:30 Into the OutdoorsAmazing Eco-Trek Race
5:00 Weekends with Yankee Join the Club
5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage New Orleans 7:00 Fawlty Towers
Hotel Inspectors 7:30 Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Episode 4Granville encourages Gastric to become a fearless hunter in an effort to impress Madge. Eric and Cyril finally get their wives under canvas.
8:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway-Private InvestigatorsA Serpent’s ToothAfter a fatal accident in a carpet warehouse, the youngest daughter of a carpet king hires Frank and Lu to investigate her own sisters.
9:00 A Place to Call HomeLook Not in My EyesMatt’s insistence on finding the mother who gave Georgie up for adoption has unforeseen consequences for himself and Olivia.
10:00 Grantchester Season 5 on MasterpieceEpisode FiveWhen Will finds two boys near death in a boxing ring, he must face his own part in their tragedy.
11:00 Austin City LimitsSam Smith/Anderson EastSam Smith sings tunes from The Thrill of It All. Alabama soul/R&B singer Anderson East performs.
SUNDAY, JUL 19 9:00 Classic Gospel
Bev Shea: Then Sings My Soul10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbé 10:30 Articulate with Jim Cotter
Wayfinders11:00 Journeys in Japan 11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:00 Great Performances at the Met
Akhnaten 3:00 Shelter Me
In Times of Need 4:00 Ask This Old House
Radiator Swap, Brick Repointing 4:30 Ask This Old House
Tree Removal, Garage Door Opener 5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The Rising Road (1933-1939) 8:00 The Great British Baking Show
Season 2, The FinalThe finalists must create a picnic pie, perfectly shaped pretzels and a three-tiered wedding cake.
Sundays, at 8:00 p.m. beginning July 12
Take a trip down memory lane and revisit the Finals of seasons past. Watch your favorite contestants create their sweetest treats and vie for Star Baker one more time.
THE FINALS
Season 3 continues Saturday, July 11, at 8:00 p.m.
Now that Lu has passed her private investigator exams and Frank’s tidied himself up a bit, there’s no stopping them. But murder, kidnap, blackmail and infidelity still abound in the pretty tourist town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
JULYLISTINGS8
9:00 Grantchester Season 5 on Masterpiece Episode SixGeordie and Will discover a woman dead on the green, then they discover she is a nun.
10:00 Beecham House on Masterpiece Episode SixJohn learns who betrayed him. Beecham House is attacked.
11:00 Professor TCuberdonThe team investigate a number of fatalities that have been caused by poisoning. Daan is back in the office but his relationship with Annelies is under strain. Professor T’s replacement is struggling.
MONDAY, JUL 20 8:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage Los Angeles 2020Head to the City of Angels for updated appraisals that include Charles Schulz comic strip art.
9:00 Vintage Roads Great & SmallCalshot Beach to Burgh Island: A Seaside AdventureRiding in vehicles including a Bullnose Morris Cowley and a WWII Willys Jeep, Peter and Chris travel through the New Forest, Dorset Coast, and English Riviera.
10:00 POVWe Are the Radical MonarchsMeet the Radical Monarchs, a group of young girls of color on the frontlines of social justice.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
TUESDAY, JUL 218:00 American Experience: Clinton
Part OneExplore the complex presidency of one of the most skillful politicians in modern American history.
10:00 FRONTLINECOVID's Hidden TollStories from the pandemic's invisible victims, including crucial farm and meat-packing workers.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
WEDNESDAY, JUL 22 8:00 Animals with Cameras,
A Nature MiniseriesWitness the secret lives of animals as never before, as the animals become the cinematographers.
9:00 NOVA Making North America: LifeThe mysteries of how life evolved in North America, including the arrival of humans, are explored.
10:00 Big Ben: Saving the World’s Most Famous ClockDelve into the history of the iconic London landmark, as well as the restoration work that’s currently being done inside it.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
THURSDAY, JUL 23 8:00 Midsomer Murders
Echoes of the DeadBarnaby and Jones investigate a spate of ghoulish wedding-themed murders in Great Worthy.
9:30 Last Tango in HalifaxCelia builds bridges with Alan and accepts Gary into her life, despite her initial reservations.
10:30 Fawlty TowersThe Wedding PartyFawlty Towers is expecting some wedding guests, and Basil decides to defend the hotel’s standard of morality.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
FRIDAY, JUL 24 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
GrantchesterSeason Finale
Sunday, July 19, at 9:00 p.m.
When a body is found on Jesus Green, the trail of clues leads Will and Geordie to an oppressive convent, where Will must finally confront his demons.
Season 2 premieres Monday, July 13, at 9:00 p.m.
British actors Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison joyfully reunite for four more road trips, touring the beautiful English countryside within the cramped confines of a classic Morgan 44 convertible.
JULYLISTINGS9
9:00 Great PerformancesShe Loves MeTwo feuding clerks in a Budapest parfumerie don’t realize they’re romantic pen pals.
11:30 Amanpour and Company
SATURDAY, JUL 259:00 This Old House
Westerly/Rockin’ the Granite9:30 American Woodshop
Faceplate Turning for Everyone!10:00 Woodsmith Shop
Kitchen Cart10:30 Fishing Behind the Lines
Family Bonds11:00 J Schwanke’s Life in Bloom
Traditional Japanese Flower Arts11:30 Garden Smart 12:00 In Julia’s Kitchen
with Master Chefs Leah Chase
12:30 Neven’s Spanish Food TrailsBilbao
1:00 My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas Evia - An Island Hiding in Plain Sight
1:30 The Farmer and the FoodieThe State of Hunger in Louisville
2:00 Kevin Belton’s New Orleans Celebrations Java Jive
2:30 Magic of a Dish: New York Top Chef Goes to JapanSummer
3:00 Vintage Roads Great & SmallCalshot Beach to Burgh Island: A Seaside Adventure
4:00 Reconnecting RootsIrish Immigrants: Emerald Isle to Ellis Island
4:30 Into the OutdoorsChemistry of Life
5:00 Weekends with Yankee Heading North
5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage Los Angeles 2020 7:00 Fawlty Towers
Gourmet Night 7:30 Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Episode 5Granville creates a blend of snuff and has to give the Black Widow a crash course in cycling proficiency.
8:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway-Private InvestigatorsThy Fury SpentA simple missing persons case takes a dramatic turn as Frank and Lu find themselves in the middle of a dispute over the opening of a new Shakespeare center where it’s clear that no one is who they seem.
9:00 A Place to Call HomeStaring Down the BarrelMatt returns to visit Elizabeth and give her the keys to Douglas’s house, and home truths are exchanged. Sarah and Jack are concerned about Stan O’Rouke’s aggressive behavior.
10:00 Grantchester Season 5 on MasterpieceEpisode SixA body is found on Jesus Green and the investigation leads Will and Geordie to an oppressive convent.
11:00 Austin City LimitsMitski/Rainbow Kitten SurpriseSinger-songwriter Mitski and indie rockers Rainbow Kitten Surprise perform experimental rock songs.
SUNDAY, JUL 269:00 Classic Gospel
Lynda Randle: Homecoming Favorites & Songs of Inspiration
10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbé 10:30 Articulate with Jim Cotter
The Roots of Creativity11:00 Journeys in Japan 11:30 Trails to Oishii Tokyo 12:00 Great Performances at the Met
Wozzeck 2:00 Lydia’s Kitchen
Surf N Turf
Season 2 premieres Sunday, July 19, at 11:00 p.m.Eccentric criminal psychology Professor T has a brilliant mind, but also several neurological disorders which make him complex and often difficult, with a very unpredictable nature. Along with his trusted colleagues Annelies and Daan, they form a team of high-powered advisors that the Antwerp Homicide Department comes to rely on.
In Flemish with English subtitles.
Tuesday, July 21 and 28, at 8:00 p.m.
Meet the president who rose from a humble Arkansas childhood to become one of the most successful politicians in modern American history, and one of the most complex men to ever stride across the public stage.
JULYLISTINGS10
2:30 America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s IllustratedChicken and Biscuits
3:00 Power Trip: The Story of EnergyWater
4:00 Ask This Old House Happy Holidays from AskTOH!
4:30 Ask This Old House Window Gap, Solar Drinking Water
5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Roosevelts: An Intimate History
The Common Cause (1939-1944) 8:00 The Great British Baking Show
Season 3, The FinalThe finalists create filled iced buns and a classic British cake in a multi-layered presentation.
9:00 Endeavour Season 6 on MasterpieceConfectionA triple murder exposes the secrets of a village in the grip of some very deadly rumors.
10:30 Sound of GivingA talented group of musicians sing for the joy of giving back to their community and a good cause.
11:00 Professor TRing of FireWhen a fire breaks out at a student residence, it turns out to be a case of arson. Professor T’s therapist challenges him to ride on a bus, but he is more concerned about his university replacement.
MONDAY, JUL 27 8:00 Antiques Roadshow
Vintage San DiegoHighlights include a Dr. Seuss “Kangaroo Bird” and a Tiffany & Co. yellow diamond pendant.
9:00 Vintage Roads Great & SmallEdinburgh to Hadrian’s Wall: Young Farmer to Motorsports HeroChris and Peter visit Calton Hill in Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh and then journey to Hawick and Hadrian’s Wall.
10:00 POVAdvocateIsraeli lawyer Lea Tsemel defends Palestinians who have been accused of resisting the occupation.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
TUESDAY, JUL 28 8:00 American Experience: Clinton
Part TwoExplore the complex presidency of one of the most skillful politicians in modern American history.
10:00 FRONTLINEUnited States of ConspiracyHow trafficking in conspiracy theories went from the fringes of U.S. politics into the White House.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
WEDNESDAY, JUL 29 8:00 Animals with Cameras,
A Nature MiniseriesThe secret lives of animals are showcased as animal with cameras capture unprecedented behavior.
9:00 NOVA Making North America: HumanDiscover the challenges faced and the wealth uncovered as humans take over the continent.
10:00 Big Ben: Saving the World’s Most Famous ClockDelve into the history of the iconic London landmark, as well as the restoration work that’s currently being done inside it.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
THURSDAY, JUL 30 8:00 Midsomer Murders
The Oblong MurdersJones goes undercover at the Oblong Foundation after one of the cult’s young members disappears.
9:30 Last Tango in HalifaxCaroline is overwhelmed at the prospect of looking after baby Flora, until a stranger appears.
10:30 Fawlty TowersGourmet NightBasil’s new chef tries to turn Fawlty Towers into a gourmet’s paradise.
11:00 Amanpour and Company
FRIDAY, JUL 31 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Great Performances at the Met
Noel Coward’s Present Laughter A self-obsessed actor experiences a midlife crisis amidst crazed playwrights and unexpected twists.
11:30 Amanpour and Company
Season 1 continues!Saturdays, at 7:00 p.m.
Open All HoursStill
Classic farcical comedy set in a seaside hotel in Torquay, run by the misanthropic Basil Fawlty and his gossipy wife Sybil.
Starring John Cleese and Prunella Scales
Season 6 continues!Saturdays, at 7:30 p.m.
This warm-hearted updating of Roy Clarke’s classic British comedy, Still Open All Hours delivers another serving of (almost) fresh groceries, banter and barmy customers.
JULYLISTINGS11
MONDAY–THURSDAYClassical Music BBC World News HourOn PointClassical MusicBBC World News HourDemocracy NowPBS NewsHourWorld CafeBBC News
FRIDAYClassical MusicBBC News HourOn PointClassical MusicBBC World NewsDemocracy NowPBS NewsHourConversations from the World CafeAfropop WorldwideBBC News
SATURDAYClassical MusicPerformance Today WeekendFrom the TopCar TalkWeekend EditionSplendid TableOnly a GameFresh Air WeekendBBC World News HourThistle and ShamrockAll Things ConsideredWorld CafeJazz Nights in AmericaFolk AlleyBBC World Service
SUNDAYClassical MusicSunday BaroquePipedreamsWeekend EditionWait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!Le ShowSound OpinionsLatino USABBC World News HourFresh Air WeekendAll Things ConsideredAsk Me AnotherOn BeingBBC World Service
All Day Jazz
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ManonSunday, July 5, at noonWatch Massenet’s sensual opera with tenor Michael Fabiano as the lovestruck Chevalier des Grieux who pines for the irresistible Manon played by soprano Lisette Oropesa in this revealing production from Laurent Pelly. Maurizio Benini conducts.
Madama ButterflySunday, July 12, at noonSoprano Hui He plays the tragic title role with tenor Bruce Sledge as the naval officer who abandons her in Puccini’s classic masterpiece. Pier Giorgio Morandi conducts Anthony Minghella’s sweeping production of this tragic love story.
Porgy and BessFriday, July 17, at 9:00 p.m.Featuring the stunning Eric Owens and Angel Blue in the title roles, the American folk opera brings 1920s Charleston to life with a beloved score from George Gershwin.
Akhnaten Sunday, July 19, at noonExperience composer Philip Glass’ visionary masterpiece portraying the impact of the Egyptian Pharaoh Akhnaten as he rises to the throne. Stars Anthony Roth Costanzo in the title role. Karen Kamensek conducts.
Wozzeck Sunday, July 26, at noonExperience artist William Kentridge’s interpretation of Berg’s tragic opera set in an apocalyptic pre-World War I environment. Peter Mattei stars in the title role. Met music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts.
Tune in for the 14th season of opera telecasts, delighting audiences with productions featuring the world’s leading stars of opera.
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