May 2017 – KTWU HD
Schedule & Programming Highlights
News & Upcoming Events
-New PBS series, “Victorian Slum House”, premieres
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 7pm! In this series, a Victorian
tenement in the heart of London's East End has been
painstakingly brought back to life. A group of 21st
century people are moving in to experience the tough
living and working conditions of the Victorian poor.
-Lots of great May specials happening on KTWUHD!
Don’t miss specials like “Ripley: Believe it or Not:
American Experience”, “Bonnie & Clyde: American
Experience”, and a royal afternoon for our mom’s on
Mother’s Day with special encore airings of “Queen’s
Garden” and “Queen at 90” from 2-4pm on May 14th.
-New PBS series
joining the Smartest
an
Night on Television, starting Wednesday, May 3rd at 9pm!
Don’t miss “Plants Behaving Badly”, a series that takes
in-depth look at two groups of plants that exhibited such
intriguing behavior a century and a half ago that they
attracted the attention of Charles Darwin. These same
plants, the orchids and the carnivorous plants, still
fascinate scientists today.
-Sunflower Journeys 2900’s season repeats end late
April, so we will feature a special encore airing of the
2800’s season, beginning Thursday, May 4th at 8:00pm!
-Memorial Day is here and KTWUHD honors our veterans with special
programming. Don’t miss specials like “No Going Back: Women and
War”, “Soldier On: Life After Deployment”, and the annual “National
Memorial Day Concert” this month.
-New PBS series, “American Epic”, premieres Tuesday, May
16th on KTWUHD! Go inside one of the greatest-ever untold
stories: how the ordinary people of America were given the
opportunity to make records for the first time in this new 3part film, narrated by Robert Redford.
-Another new PBS series premieres Wednesday, May 17th at 9pm! Don’t miss the premiere of “Food:
Delicious Science”, a thrilling science story of the food on your plate and the physics, chemistry and biology
that lies hidden inside every bite. (No image available at this time)
-It’s #ThirdThursdayKTWU! Don’t miss the premieres of Working Capital “Retail” and IGI Live “Mental
Health” on Thursday, May 18th at 7pm and 7:30pm!
New Series’ on KTWU
VICTORIAN SLUM HOUSE (Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm, beginning May 2nd)
In this series, a Victorian tenement in the heart of London's East End has been painstakingly brought back to life. A group
of 21st century people are moving in to experience the tough living and working conditions of the Victorian poor.
PLANTS BEHAVING BADLY (2-Part Series: Wednesdays @ 9:00 pm, beginning May 3rd)
Two groups of plants exhibit such intriguing behavior that a century and a half ago they attracted the attention of Charles
Darwin. These same plants, the orchids and the carnivorous plants, still fascinate scientists today. This two-part series takes
an in-depth look at these two plants.
NATURAL HEALTH BREAKTHROUGHS WITH BRENDA WATSON (Sundays @ 1:00 pm, beginning May 7 th)
Natural Health Breakthroughs with Brenda Watson highlights recent research, cutting edge medical techniques and the
benefits of a diet based on natural foods and supplements. To help her viewers understand how these advances can
positively impact their own lives, Brenda visits research centers across America to interview leading scientists and
practitioners about a diverse range of topics. The series is constructed around one medical topic each week. Each episode of
the series also includes a revealing personal story about someone whose health has significantly improved thanks to one of
the featured approaches. The series includes programs on: the brain, stem cells, genetics, heart health, immunity, the human
microbiome and much more. Doctors and experts included in the series to date include:Dr. William Davis (Wheatbelly), Dr.
Steven Masley (30 Days To A Younger Heart), Dr. John Baker, Dr. William Rea, Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, Dr. Lawrence
Fiedler, Charles Postemack, MD, Dr. Ellen Li, Dr. Leonard Smith and many others.
AMERICAN EPIC (3-Part Series: Tuesdays @ 8:00 pm, beginning May 16th)
Go inside one of the greatest-ever untold stories: how the ordinary people of America were given the opportunity to make
records for the first time. This three-part film, narrated by Robert Redford, melds space, time and technology to reveal the
raw roots of American music. Tracing the odyssey of the first recording teams, from the gritty streets of Memphis to the
Texas plains and the islands of Hawaii, American Epic captures the breathtaking variety and excitement of their discoveries.
Musicians featured include Jack White, Nas, Taj Mahal, The Carter Family, Mississippi John Hurt, the Memphis Jug
Band,Elder J.E. Burch, Dick Justice, Charley Patton, Son House, Joseph Kekuku, Lydia Mendoza, and the Cajun Breaux
Family.
FOOD - DELICIOUS SCIENCE (3-Part Series: Wednesdays @ 9:00 pm, beginning May 17 th)
Food - Delicious Science is the thrilling science story of the food on your plate and the physics, chemistry and biology that
lies hidden inside every bite. Across three episodes we use the latest imaging techniques to reveal this inner world of food
and we reveal along the way why such a variety of foods have ended up in our diet and how they affect our lives. When
viewed at the microscopic level, food resembles a vast range of alien landscapes that shift in remarkable ways as we cook
them. Each time we eat, a cascade of biological reactions is set off inside our bodies: from flavor explosions in the mouth;
to an energy rush; to occasionally triggering waves of disgust.And how these ingrained human reactions and cravings for
food have deep evolutionary roots that offer a whole new way of thinking about our relationship to the modern diet. The
science is set against sumptuous location photography shot across the world: from the oldest rice terraces in the Philippines
to an ancient variety of potato in the Andes Mountains of Peru; from the corn fields of Mexico to the milk dairies of
Bulgaria as we seek the origins of some our favorite foods to deepen our understanding of why we eat them. This is food as
you've never seen it before.
New Season on KTWU
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND (Sundays @ 12:00 pm, beginning May 7th)
AMERICA'S HEARTLAND celebrates the men and women across who grow the country's crops, raise its livestock, tend
its nurseries and prepare its food. AMERICA'S HEARTLAND taps into the national fascination with food and curiosity
about unfamiliar places and ways of life, while also exploring the American values of family, hard work and the spirit of
independence. The series, produced entirely on location, portrays the worlds of agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture
complete with fascinating stories, compelling characters, innovative ideas and enticing travel destinations.
FONS & PORTER'S LOVE OF QUILTING (Saturdays @ 3:00 pm, beginning May 27th)
Marianne Fons & daughter, Mary Fons, showcase their passion for quilting through in-depth demonstrations on a variety of
quilting topics. Beginner or expert, viewers with a love of quilting will be inspired by their tips, designs and techniques.
Schedule Changes on KTWU
HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND removed from schedule.
Replaced with NATURAL HEALTH BREAKTHROUGHS WITH BRENDA WATSON on Sundays @ 1:00 pm.
I’ve Got Issues on KTWU
PREMIERE
#705 –On this episode of IGI, we discuss Mental Health and the steps safety personnel are taking to recognize cases of
mental health and how to best handle and diffuse situations when managing cases involving mental health illness. We also
discuss the resources available in Kansas to assist persons with mental illness. IGI Host, Janet Thompson Jackson moderates
the discussion.
PREMIERES ON THURSDAY, MAY 18TH @ 7:30 PM!
Sunday, May 21st @ 2:30 pm
Tuesday, May 30th @ 11:30 pm
REPEATS
#702 - RACISM IN AMERICA
Sunday, May 7th @ 3:00 pm
Working Capital on KTWU
PREMIERE
#205 – RETAIL
On this episode of Working Capital, we feature Janeen Bailey, Owner of Finicky; Casey Campbell, Owner of Midwest
Float; and Working Capital Host, Eugene Williams.
PREMIERES ON THURSDAY, MAY 18TH @ 7:00 PM!
Sunday, May 21st @ 2:00 pm and 11:30 pm
REPEATS
#202 - AFRICAN-AMERICAN BUSINESS
Sunday, May 7th @ 3:30 pm
Specials on KTWU
RIPLEY: BELIEVE IT OR NOT: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (Tuesday, May 2nd @ 8:00 pm)
Robert Ripley's obsession with the odd made him one of the richest men in America. Over three decades, his Believe It or
Not franchise grew into an entertainment empire, and the eccentric, globetrotting playboy became an unlikely national
celebrity.
TIM WISE: A MINDS THAT MATTER PRESENTATION (Sunday, May 7th @ 2:00 pm)
On the next KTWU Minds That Matter Presentation, we feature American anti-racism activist and writer, Tim Wise, in a
discussion about race and society, politics, poverty and economic inequality, and his own journey and experiences that have
led Mr. Wise to the controversial topics and thoughts he is known for today. This special was taped on February 10, 2017 at
White Concert Hall on the campus of Washburn University, and is a presentation of the Department of Diversity &
Inclusion at Washburn University.
RASA DARI TARI / THE SOUL OF DANCE: CONTEMPORARY DANCE IN INDONESIA (Sunday, May 7th @
11:34 pm)
Rasa Dari Tari / The Soul of Dance is an introduction to the vibrant diversity of contemporary dance in Indonesia. Rooted
both in tradition and the idioms of modern movement this half hour documentary introduces audiences to work ranging
from site-specific solos to multi-media musical theater. The documentary includes excerpts from six works.
BONNIE & CLYDE: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE (Tuesday, May 9th @ 8:00 pm)
Discover the true story of the most famous outlaw couple in US history. Though their exploits were romanticized, the
Barrow gang was believed responsible for at least 13 murders, including two policemen, as well as robberies and
kidnappings.
QUEEN'S GARDEN (Sunday, May 14th @ 2:00 pm)
With permission from Queen Elizabeth, this program covers a year in Buckingham Palace Garden, exploring the history and
the natural history of this remarkable hidden royal treasure in the heart of London.
QUEEN AT 90 (Sunday, May 14th @ 3:00 pm)
2016 was a milestone year for Queen Elizabeth II in more ways than one: On February 6, she officially surpassed her greatgreat-grandmother Queen Victoria to become the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and on April 21, she turned
90. In THE QUEEN AT 90, members of the British royal family share their memories of the Queen as a monarch, mentor,
and family matriarch, providing rare insight into the private world of Great Britain's most iconic public figure.
Memorial Day Specials on KTWU
NO GOING BACK: WOMEN AND THE WAR (Sunday, May 14th @ 11:30 pm)
North of the Mason-Dixon line, the Industrial Revolution of the mid-19th century drew increasing numbers of women out of
the home and into the factories. In the agrarian, antebellum South, no such exodus occurred. Many Southerners perceived
the forces of modernization -including the early rumblings of the women's suffrage movement - as a threat to their
traditional way of life. However, as Fort Sumter fell in April of 1861, so too would many firmly held cultural and societal
beliefs about "a woman's place." Hardships and hunger forced ill-prepared, isolated and often un-educated Southern women
into the public sphere to demand relief from the government and advocate for policy changes. NO GOING BACK:
WOMEN AND THE WAR explores how the lives of women, and their roles in society, changed during and after the Civil
War. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter narrates. Interviews with well-known historians and
academics, reenactments at Civil War-era landmarks, and dramatic readings from the letters and journals of women, both
free and enslaved, illuminate this fascinating chapter in American history.
SOLDIER ON: LIFE AFTER DEPLOYMENT (Sunday, May 21st @ 3:00 pm)
In SOLDIER ON: LIFE AFTER DEPLOYMENT three women - Natasha Young, Amanda Tejada and Lyndsey Lyons confront the challenges of readjusting to civilian life after their post-9/11 military service. Once back in the United States,
the women cope with the disintegration of their relationships, alcohol and substance abuse, depression, health problems,
military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and employment difficulties.
SEARCHING FOR HOME: COMING BACK FROM WAR (Sunday, May 28th @ 2:00 pm)
"Searching for Home: Coming Back from War" explores, in their own words, the Truth, the Healing and the Hope of
veterans from all generations returning home from war and their search for the "home" they left behind-physically, mentally
and spiritually. From World War II, Korea and Vietnam to modern-day conflicts, Searching for Home is a multigenerational documentary that chronicles the journey from battlefield to homefront and the search for healing and
eventually hope.
IN HER BOOTS (Sunday, May 28th @ 3:30 pm)
Ten female veterans share their stories about their service. Their stories range from light and reflecting to revealing and
personal.
NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT (Sunday, May 28th @ 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm)
Join co-hosts Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna for the 28th broadcast of this night of remembrance honoring the service and
sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country.
PBS PREVIEWS: THE VIETNAM WAR (Sunday, May 28th @ 8:30 pm)
This program takes a look at creation of the upcoming series from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick: THE VIETNAM WAR.
Featuring interviews with the filmmakers, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips from the series, this program will
give viewers an advance look at this Fall's most anticipated film.
LAST RING HOME (Sunday, May 28th @ 10:30 pm)
The Last Ring Home is the story of Lt Minter Dial and his 1932 Annapolis Naval Academy ring that miraculously made its
way home 17 years after he was killed as a POW of the Japanese in WWII. The Last Ring Home is a spellbinding account
of one man's obsession with a family mystery and the product of decades of research and inquiries. It also explores author
Minter Dial's pursuit of the true story of his namesake, his late grandfather Lt. Minter Dial, USN, a celebrated war hero
whose suffering and trauma nearly buried his memory forever.
D-DAY: OVER NORMANDY (Sunday, May 28th @ 11:00 pm)
The documentary OVER NORMANDY D-DAY shows some of the most spectacular scenes of the landing beaches viewers
some of the most iconic locations in Normandy from D-Day captured by one of France's top aerial drone camera companies
films viewers have ever seen. combined with archival footage from June 6, 1944.
Primetime Programming on KTWU HD
Call the Midwife – Sundays on KTWU at 7:00 pm
05/07 – SEASON 6: EPISODE 6
05/14 – SEASON 6: EPISODE 7
05/21 – SEASON 6: EPISODE 8
Masterpiece – Sundays on KTWU at 8:00 pm
05/07 – HOME FIRES - SEASON 2: EPISODE 6
05/14 – KING CHARLES III
05/21 – DARK ANGEL
DCI Banks – Sundays on KTWU at 10:00 pm
05/07 – SEASON 2: EPISODE 1
05/14 – SEASON 2: EPISODE 2
05/21 – SEASON 2: EPISODE 3
Antiques Roadshow – Mondays on KTWU
7:00 pm
05/01 – VIRGINIA BEACH, HOUR TWO
05/08 – VIRGINIA BEACH, HOUR THREE
05/15 – ORLANDO, HOUR ONE
05/22 – ORLANDO, HOUR TWO
05/29 – ORLANDO, HOUR THREE
8:00 pm
05/01 – CORPUS CHRISTI, HOUR ONE
05/08 – CORPUS CHRISTI, HOUR TWO
05/15 – CORPUS CHRISTI, HOUR THREE
05/22 – BOSTON, HOUR ONE
05/29 – BOSTON, HOUR TWO
Midsomer Murders – Mondays on KTWU
9:00 pm
05/01 – LEFT FOR DEAD, PART 1
05/08 – MIDSOMER LIFE, PART 1
05/15 – THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW, PART 1
05/22 – DAYS OF MISRULE, PART 1
05/29 – TALKING TO THE DEAD, PART 1
9:45 pm
05/01 – LEFT FOR DEAD, PART 2
05/08 – MIDSOMER LIFE, PART 2
05/15 – THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW, PART 2
05/22 – DAYS OF MISRULE, PART 2
05/29 – TALKING TO THE DEAD, PART 2
Frontline – Tuesdays at 9:00 pm
05/02 – SECOND CHANCE KIDS
05/09 – POVERTY, POLITICS AND PROFIT
05/16 – AMERICAN PATRIOT
05/23 – INSIDE TRUMP'S WHITE HOUSE
Nature – Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
05/03 – DOLPHINS: SPY IN THE POD, PART 1
05/10 – DOLPHINS: SPY IN THE POD, PART 2
05/17 – ANIMAL MISFITS
05/24 – THE GATHERING SWARMS
05/31 – TOUCHING THE WILD
Nova – Wednesdays at 8:00 pm
05/03 – SUPER TUNNEL
05/10 – ARCTIC GHOST SHIP
05/17 – CHINESE CHARIOT REVEALED
05/24 – METEOR STRIKE
05/31 – TROUBLED WATERS
Sunflower Journeys – Thursdays at 8:00 pm
05/04 – EPISODE 2801
05/11 – EPISODE 2802
05/18 – EPISODE 2803
05/25 – EPISODE 2804
Arts – Fridays on KTWU
8:00 pm
05/05 – LATIN MUSIC USA
05/12 – TO BE ANNOUNCED
05/19 – JAMES BEARD: AMERICAN MASTERS
05/26 – JACQUES PEPIN: AMERICAN MASTERS
9:00 pm
05/12 – TO BE ANNOUNCED
05/19 – JULIA CHILD: AMERICAN MASTERS
05/26 – ALICE WATERS: AMERICAN MASTERS
Brits on KTWU – Saturdays
DOC MARTIN at 7:00 pm
05/06 – SEASON 5: CATS AND SHARKS
05/13 – SEASON 5: EVER AFTER
05/20 – SEASON 6: SICKNESS AND HEALTH
05/27 – SEASON 6: GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?
FATHER BROWN at 8:00 pm
05/06 – SEASON 5: THE HAND OF LUCIA
05/13 – SEASON 5: THE EAGLE AND THE DAW
05/20 – SEASON 5: THE SMALLEST OF THINGS
05/27 – SEASON 5: THE CRIMSON FEATHER
AS TIME GOES BY at 9:00 pm
05/06 – TOO OLD ... OR TOO NOSY
05/13 – THE OLD FOLKS' PARTY
05/20 – THE PROPOSAL
05/27 – A DEEPLY PERSONAL PROBLEM
STILL OPEN ALL HOURS at 9:30 pm
05/06 – EPISODE 15
05/13 – EPISODE 16
05/20 – EPISODE 17
05/27 – EPISODE 18
Saturday Pledge Specials on KTWU at 3:30 pm
05/06 – TRAVELING IN THE '70S
05/13 – ROCK REWIND 1967-1969 (MY MUSIC)
05/20 – ENERGY WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION WITH NEAL BARNARD, MD;
05/27 – FRIAR ALESSANDRO: THE VOICE OF ASSISI