MARCH 2017
MAGAZINE FOR MEMBERS
Dickensian
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TV
Original drama series starts March 30 on WETA TV 26 /HD
The Blue Planet
spotlights the oceans
starting March 19
on WETA UK
Music, Lifestyle &
Travel Specials
and much more
throughout the month
Africa’s Great
Civilizations with
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
continues March 1 & 2
WETA Focus
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s part of our March membership campaign, WETA TV 26 and WETA HD present a wide
variety of special programming this month that includes concert performances, lifestyle advice, travel programs and
biographical documentaries. Among these broadcasts are several of particular note. The program Ken Burns: America’s
Storyteller spotlights the friend and production partner with whom WETA has collaborated for decades. The special
celebration of Ken’s extraordinary artistry and remarkable portfolio includes a preview of the epic new Florentine Films
and WETA co-production The Vietnam War, which premieres this fall. Also intriguing in March are a celebration of the
television icon Mary Tyler Moore, who passed away in January, and a biography of author and activist Maya Angelou.
Our co-production with Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Africa’s Great Civilizations, continues early in the month
— find details about the series’ slightly altered airdates below this column. We also feature the engaging BBC dramamystery series Dickensian, which brings together, in a single narrative, many characters from author Charles Dickens’
literary works; and a new presentation about the life and work of artist-naturalist John James Audubon. On WETA UK,
the stunning eight-part BBC series The Blue Planet — narrated by Sir David Attenborough — explores creatures and
habitats of the world’s oceans.
Classical WETA 90.9 FM celebrates Bach Month in March, spotlighting the composer and his works throughout
our broadcasts. Enjoy all that WETA has to offer as we welcome spring, and thank you for your support.
Sharon Percy Rockefeller, President & CEO, WETA
Africa’s Great Civilizations
The WETA co-production with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
airs February 27 & March 1-2 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
BILL RICHERT
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fter the first part of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s new documentary series Africa’s Great
Civilizations premieres on Monday, February 27, the series will now continue on Wednesday,
March 1 and Thursday, March 2 (due to the scheduling of President Trump’s State of the
Union Address on February 28). Tune in for the history series, a WETA co-production hosted,
executive produced and written by Gates. In the three-part series, the Harvard scholar travels the
length and breadth of Africa to chronicle the continent’s history from an African perspective,
showing the complexity, grandeur and diversity of Africa’s compelling and dramatic history from
the dawn of humankind to the colonial era. In Africa’s Great Civilizations, Gates presents a
new vision of Africa’s pivotal place in world history, exploring how Africa influenced the world
and how Africa was itself influenced. The series is produced by Inkwell Films, McGee Media,
Kunhardt Films and WETA, in association with Nutopia Productions.
Major corporate support for Africa’s Great Civilizations is provided by Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, and Ancestry.
Major funding is also provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation,
the Gilder Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS.
W E TA B R OA D CA S T S A N D S E R V I C E S WETA Television
WETA TV 26
26.4 Over the Air Via Antenna
Cox 26, 802 Comcast 26
Fios 26
RCN 26
WETA HD
26.1 Over the Air
Cox 1026, 1003
Fios 526
DirecTV 26, 26-1
RCN 613
Dish 8076
Via Antenna
Comcast 800
(in the D.C. area)
Comcast 219
(Baltimore area)
WETA UK
26.2 Over the Air Via Antenna
Cox 800
Comcast 265
Fios 474
RCN 39
Dickensian
Thursday, March 30
at 8 p.m. on
WETA TV 26/HD
BBC
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n original, ten-part BBC
drama, Dickensian, presents
a bold reinvention of Charles
Dickens’ timeless novels,
crafting a storyline in which the author’s most iconic characters live side by side in the same Victorian neighborhood. A
stellar cast, including Stephen Rea (The Honorable Woman), Pauline Collins (Quartet) and Anton Lesser (Endeavour),
brings the atmospheric backdrop of old London to life. Writer Tony Jordan (Life on Mars, Hustle), freed from the constraints
of adaptation, intertwines stories of Dickens’ iconic literary protagonists — with a twist, taking familiar characters on new
journeys. You don’t need to know Dickens’ novels to enjoy these stories; packed with romance, scandal and intrigue, they
feature a crime investigation by Inspector Bucket among the drama’s central narrative threads.
Mercy Street and Victoria Finales
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Sunday, March 5 at 8 & 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
COURTEST ITV PLC
fter a hiatus in the series on February 26, the exciting concluding episodes of
Sunday-night dramas Mercy Street, Season 2 and Victoria on Masterpiece air back-to-back
on March 5 starting at 8 p.m. on WETA Television. On Civil War drama Mercy Street, at
8 p.m., the season comes to a close after the battle of Antietam in 1862. In the finale, the
Green family suffers a setback, Pinkerton’s inquiry heats up and Dr. Foster and Samuel visit Foster’s family plantation.
In the conclusion of Victoria, at 9 p.m., on the verge of delivering her first child the Queen spurns advice and ventures
out among her subjects, with mixed results. In tandem with the episode, Victoria After-Party features cast members and
creators discussing the production and presents special moments of Victoria’s dramatic story.
Audubon
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON
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The WETA presentation airs Friday, March 31
at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
new, one-hour documentary film presented by WETA spotlights iconic 19th-century
painter and naturalist John James Audubon, who explored the American frontier in search
of “the feathered tribes” he loved and studied. A self-taught artist and ornithologist, Audubon
left a legacy of art and science that made him famous in his lifetime and endures to this day.
His portrait hangs in the White House, his statue stands over the entrance to the American
Museum of Natural History, and his name was adopted by the nation’s first conservation
organization. The program brings to life Audubon’s timeless paintings with dazzling footage
of the living birds he immortalized — and celebrates visually the natural world he described
in his writings. Interviews reveal the man, explore his art, and put his groundbreaking work
in modern perspective. Sam Elliot narrates.
Support for Audubon has come from the New York Historical Society, home of the original Audubon drawings; the Cornell Ornithology Lab; the
Audubon State Park and Museum in Henderson, Kentucky; the John James Audubon Center in Mill Grove, Pennsylvania; the Audubon State
Historical Site in St. Francisville, Louisiana; and from bird lovers throughout the country.
For program or membership inquiries,
call 703-998-2724 or visit weta.org.
WETA Kids
26.3 Over the Air Via Antenna
Cox 801
Comcast 266
Fios 472
RCN 38
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WETA Online
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weta.org/learningmedia
Classical WETA
WETA 90.9 FM Washington
WGMS 89.1 FM Hagerstown
WETA 88.9 FM Frederick
classicalweta.org
vivalavoce.org
WETA TV 26/HD March Specials
My Music: 70s Soul Superstars
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Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
COURTESY TJL PRODUCTIONS
oul diva Patti LaBelle (at right) hosts a historic reunion of classic recording artists
of the 1970s, including the Commodores; original lead Eugene Record reuniting
with the Chi-Lites; the Stylistics; Yvonne Elliman; Heatwave; the Emotions; and the
Manhattans, all singing the top hits that help define the decade’s sound. Producer
TJ Lubinsky tracked down the original stars, finding the retired Elliman (“If I Can’t
Have You”) and convincing her to perform again in public for the first time in 27 years; bringing George (“Rock Your
Baby”) McCrae in from the Netherlands, and recording the Stylistics (“You Make Me Feel Brand New,” “Betcha By
Golly Wow”) in England to bring the era’s songs back to television. The program repeats March 10.
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30
T
Monday, March 6 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
ROY’S BOYS LLC
hirty years have passed since Roy Orbison’s televised comeback “Black & White Night”
concert was filmed and recorded live in September 1987 at the Cocoanut Grove in Los
Angeles. The concert featured the iconic rocker backed by Elvis Presley’s TCB band and
an all-star line-up of special guests — including Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett, Elvis
Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits — for a
never-to-be-repeated evening of rock and roll, filmed entirely in black and white. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of
the legendary event, this newly edited and remastered version gives the iconic concert a fresh look and sound, bringing
new excitement to the performances. The program repeats March 11.
Friar Alessandro: The Voice from Assisi
COURTESY DANIEL HART MEDIA
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Sunday, March 19 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
lessandro Brustenghi is a modest friar living in a community of Franciscans around the
hilltop monastery in Assisi, Italy. He’s also the first friar in history to land a major record deal,
a crossover tenor with three albums to his credit. In this solo concert, Alessandro performs in
the magnificent Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, the hilltop church that attracts millions of
visitors each year to the burial place of St. Francis. Featuring sacred standards such as
“Ave Maria” and “Panis Angelicus” as well as crossover material that echoes Alessandro’s spiritual message,
the concert features the Orchestra da Camera di Perugia, the choir of the Basilica, and a children’s choir,
the Coro Aurora. The program is slated to repeat on March 23.
My Music: Get Down Tonight:
The Disco Explosion
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Wednesday, March 22 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
ETA reprises a My Music series special that brings back the disco years with live performances
from the legends of the lighted dance floor. Hosted by KC & The Sunshine Band, Karen LynnGorney (Saturday Night Fever) and Dance Fever’s Denny Terrio, Get Down Tonight includes the
hitmakers featured on the soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever: KC & The Sunshine Band, The
Trammps, Tavares and more, all of whom bring back the days of polyester suits, mirror balls and 8-track tapes. Among
the performers are KC and his band, Peaches and Herb, Norma Jean Wright and Luci Martin of Chic, A Taste of Honey
(above), Irene Cara, Leo Sayer and Frankie Valli. The show, which repeats March 24, also features a Bee Gees tribute.
2 MARCH 2017
COURTESY PIONEERS TELEVISION ARCHIVES
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
A
Tuesday, March 7 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
documentary chronicles the life of the influential television icon (who passed away
January 25), spotlighting her acting career and featuring interviews with Moore and an
array of her colleagues, friends and admirers, including Oprah Winfrey, Dick Van Dyke,
Carl Reiner, Betty White, Valerie Harper, Ed Asner, Cloris Leachman, Gavin MacLeod
and John Amos. Moore catapulted to fame on The Dick Van Dyke Show from 1961-1966,
and her acting skill and popularity landed her a starring role as Mary Richards, the single,
career-oriented TV news producer on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which debuted on September 19, 1970. The show,
which influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers,
ran for seven years, won 29 Emmy Awards from 67 nominations and generated three successful spin-off series. After the
show ended, Moore starred on Broadway and received an Academy Award nomination for her role in the film Ordinary
People. Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration repeats throughout the month, including March 17, 20 and 24.
Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller
Thursday, March 16 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
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COURTESY JUSTIN ALTMAN
celebration of filmmaker and longtime WETA production partner Ken Burns
spotlights his four-decade career creating some of the most acclaimed historical
documentaries ever made. Actor Tom Hanks hosts the special tribute program, which
features interviews with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.; Doris Kearns Goodwin; George Lucas;
Yo-Yo Ma; Wynton Marsalis; Meryl Streep; Sam Waterston and others. An extended
interview with Burns himself offers a behind-the-scenes look at the making of his films
and provides fascinating insights into his thought process, philosophy and creative methods. Perhaps more than anyone
else, Burns has elevated documentary filmmaking to an art form and made American history come alive. For almost
40 years, through his films he has carried on a deep and probing conversation with Americans about themselves and
their country, its past and its future. Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller, which airs on March 12 as well, also provides an
exclusive look at The Vietnam War — a new 10-part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Burns and
Lynn Novick and co-produced with WETA — which premieres on PBS stations nationwide this fall.
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise:
American Masters
merican Masters explores the life of author/activist Dr. Maya Angelou, featuring
exclusive interviews with Angelou herself, Oprah Winfrey, musical artist Common, Bill
and Hillary Clinton, family members and others. Referred to as “a redwood tree, with
deep roots in American culture,” Angelou (1928-2014) led a prolific life. As a singer,
dancer, activist, poet and writer, she inspired generations with lyrical modern AfricanAmerican thought that pushed boundaries. Best known for her autobiography I Know
Why the Caged Bird Sings, she gave people the freedom to think about their history in a
way they never had before. For the program, filmmakers Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn
Whack had unprecedented access to Angelou before her death and trace her journey.
The program repeats March 21.
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Sunday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Funding for Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise is provided in part by IDP Foundation, Ford Foundation/Just Films, National Endowment for the Arts,
National Black Programming Consortium, Anne Ulnick, Michael Metelits, and Loida and Leslie Lewis. Major support for American Masters
is provided by AARP. Additional funding is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Rosalind P. Walter, The Philip and Janice
Levin Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Ellen and James S. Marcus, Vital Projects Fund, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment,
The Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation, Cheryl and Philip Milstein Family, The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation,
Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation and public television viewers.
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WETA TV 26 & WETA HD
March primetime simulcast listings.
Weeknight primetime simulcast programming.
8:00
8:30
Denotes WETA productions, co-productions and presentations
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
1
Wed
Spy in the Wild, a Nature Miniseries (Ep 5
of 5. Meet the Spies)
2
Thu
The Washington Cherry Blossoms: A Gift
of Friendship
3
Fri
Washington Week
4
Sat
My Music: 70s Soul Superstars
5
Sun
Mercy Street, Season 2 (Pt 6 of 6. House
of Bondage)
6
Mon
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30
Dr. David Perlmutter’s Whole Life Plan
7
Tue
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Retirement (to 11:30pm)
8
Wed
Nature: Super Hummingbirds
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30
9
Thu
Victoria on Masterpiece (Pt 7 of 7. Young England) & Victoria
After-Party
Discovering Alexandria: The 20th Century
10
Fri
Washington Week
11
Sat
My Music: Magic Moments: The Best of ’50s Pop
Roy Orbison: Black & White Night 30
(to 11:30pm)
12
Sun
(from 6pm:) Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller (to 8pm)
& Great Performances: Hamilton’s America (to 10pm)
Discovering Alexandria: The 20th Century
(to 11:30pm)
13
Mon
My Music: Magic Moments: The Best of ’50s Pop
Traveling in the ’70s (to 11:30pm) &
Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller (to 1am)
14
Tue
Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Retirement
Patsy Cline: American Masters
(to 11:30pm)
15
Wed
Il Volo: Notte Magica
16
Thu
Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller
Brainfit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain w/ Daniel
Amen, MD and Tana Amen, RN (to 11:30pm)
17
Fri
Washington Week
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
(to 11:30pm)
18
Sat
Il Volo: Notte Magica
19
Sun
(from 6:30pm) Maya Angelou: And Still I
Rise: American Masters
20
Mon
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
21
Tue
Brainfit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD and
Tana Amen, RN
22
Wed
My Music: Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion
23
Thu
Friar Alessandro: The Voice from Assisi
24
Fri
Washington Week
25
Sat
WETA Viewer Favorites
26
Sun
WETA Viewer Favorites
27
Mon
Antiques Roadshow: Palm Springs, CA
(Ep 3)
28
Tue
Dead Reckoning: War & Justice (Eps 1-3 of 3)
29
Wed
Nature: Yosemite
30
Thu
Dickensian (Pts 1-3 of 10)
31
Fri
Washington Week
Africa’s Great Civilizations (Pt 3 of 3. Commerce and the Clash of Civilizations)
Brainfit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD and
Tana Amen, RN
Discovering Alexandria: The 20th Century
(to 11:30pm)
Tom Jones (to 12m)
Victoria on Masterpiece (Pt 7 of 7. Young England) & Victoria
After-Party
Brainfit with Daniel
Amen, M.D. (to 12m)
My Music: 70s Soul Superstars
Suze Orman’s Financial Solutions for You (to 11:30pm)
Forever Painless with Miranda Esmonde-White
Great Performances: Hamilton’s America (to 11:30pm)
Friar Alessandro: The Voice from Assisi
Il Volo: Notte
Magica (to 12m)
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration (to
11:30pm)
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise: American Masters (to 12m)
Ric Edelman’s The Truth About Retirement
(to 11:30pm)
Forever Painless with Miranda Esmonde-White
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
My Music: Get Down Tonight: The Disco
Explosion (to 12m)
Antiques Roadshow: Chicago, IL (Ep 1)
NOVA: Secrets of the Viking Sword
Audubon
8:30
PBS NewsHour airs weeknights at 7 p.m.
Independent Lens: Ovarian Psycos
Secrets of the Dead: Nero’s Sunken City
Great Performances: Dudamel Conducts Tangos Under the Stars
with the LA Phil.
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
Charlie Rose airs late weeknights (check listings)
For full schedules and program information, visit weta.org
8:00
Africa’s Great Civilizations (Pt 2 of 3. Cities of Gold)
WETA TV 26 & WETA HD
March simulcast primetime listings, plus weekends for WETA TV 26
• Programming on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD is exactly the same — ­simulcast — Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. through Charlie Rose, and weekend evenings, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11:30 a.m. Sundays.
• Please note that Saturday daytime listings that follow are for WETA TV 26 only unless otherwise indicated. For complete 24-hour schedules of programs on WETA TV 26 and WETA HD, visit weta.org/tv.
• The weeknight primetime schedule on WETA TV 26 often repeats the next weekday afternoon on WETA TV 26.
• WETA TV 26 is devoted to children’s programming 5 a.m.–noon weekdays and 6–9 a.m. Sundays. For 24 hours of children’s programming each day, tune in to the WETA Kids channel. See page 13 for schedule information.
Program Key
n — WETA productions, co-productions or presentations. {DVI} — Descriptive Video Service. R — Aired within the month.
Listings are accurate as of press time. For late-breaking program updates, call 703-998-2724 or visit weta.org/tv.
A WETA CO-PRODUCTION
Feb. 27 & March 1-2 at 9 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s series Africa’s Great Civilizations, a
three-part WETA co-production, begins February 27 and continues
March 1 and 2, traversing the continent to present a history of
Africa from the dawn of humankind to the colonial era.
1 Wednesday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 SPY IN THE WILD, A NATURE MINISERIES — More than
30 animatronic “spy cameras” disguised as animals
secretly record animal behavior in the wild. Episode 5
of 5. Meet the Spies. The final episode explains how the
concept of the Spy Creatures evolved from the original
Bouldercam to the Penguincams that inspired the nextgeneration “spycams” featured in this series. It shows
the painstaking work that goes into building the lifelike
models and how the team deploys and operates the
robotic cameras on location all over the world. {DVI}
9:00 AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS — The documentary
series — a WETA co-production — continues, featuring scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. bringing to life epic
stories of both little-known and celebrated African
kingdoms and cultures. Part 2 of 3, Cities of Gold: In
the first hour, Gates uncovers the complex trade
networks and advanced educational institutions that
transformed early north and west Africa from deserted lands into the continent’s wealthiest kingdoms and
learning centers. In the second hour, Gates explores
the power of Africa’s greatest ancient cities, including
Kilwa, Great Zimbabwe and Benin City, whose wealth,
art and industry successes attracted new European
interest and interaction along the continent’s east
and west coasts. Africa’s Great Civilizations repeats in
three parts: Part 1: Monday, March 27 at 4 p.m.; Part
2: Tuesday, March 28 at 4 p.m.; and Part 3: Wednesday,
March 29 at 4 p.m.
11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM SERVICES
AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS
WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR.
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF
FRIENDSHIP — Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms
grace the Tidal Basin each year and are a focal point
for the nation as the country welcomes spring. This
special WETA production spotlights the blossoming
cherry trees, a gift of friendship from Japan in 1912,
and explores the history of the trees and the annual
National Cherry Blossom Festival, one of the nation’s
largest springtime celebrations. R
epeats Sat 3/4, 3pm;
Sat 3/11, noon; Fri 3/24, 1pm; Sat 3/25, 6:30pm
9:00 AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS — The documentary
series — a WETA co-production — continues, featuring
scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. bringing to life epic
stories of both little-known and celebrated African
kingdoms and cultures. Part 3 of 3. Commerce and the
Clash of Civilizations: In the first hour, Gates explores
the impact of the Atlantic trading world, which gave
rise to powerful kingdoms and the transatlantic slave
trade. Learn of the revolutionary movements of the
18th and early 19th centuries, including the advent of
the Sokoto Caliphate. In the series’ final hour, Gates
explores the dynamism of 19th-century Africa, the
“Scramble” by European powers for its riches, and the
defiant and successful stand of uncolonized Ethiopia.
Africa’s Great Civilizations repeats in three parts: Part
1: March 27 at 4 p.m.; Part 2: March 28 at 4 p.m.; and
Part 3: March 29 at 4 p.m.
11:00 YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA —
Each of us, Chopra says, is a co-creator of reality
extending to the vast reaches of time and space. This
seemingly impossible proposition follows from the
current state of science, where outside the public eye,
some key mysteries cannot be solved, even though they
are the very issues that define reality itself. R
epeats
Sat 3/4, midnight; Fri 3/10, 1pm; Sun 3/12, 6am; Tue
3/14, 11:30pm; Wed 3/15, 2:30pm; Sat 3/18, 2pm; Fri
3/24, 2:30pm
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — R
epeats next weekday, noon
WETA Television
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2 Thursday
Friday, March 3 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
BrainFit: 50 Ways to Grow Your Brain with Daniel Amen, MD and
Tana Amen, RN features counsel from the psychiatrist and brain
expert and his wife on how to ignite energy and focus at any age.
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES
DISCOVERING ALEXANDRIA:
THE 20TH CENTURY
A WETA PRODUCTION
Friday, March 3 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Discovering Alexandria: The 20th Century explores the people, places
and events that defined the remarkable Northern Virginia city
during an era of industrial change and social progress.
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — WETA’s long-running weekly
production presents a roundtable discussion with
award-winning journalists who provide reporting and
analysis of the major news stories of the week from the
nation’s capital.
8:30 BRAINFIT: 50 WAYS TO GROW YOUR BRAIN WITH
DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN, RN — The psychiatrist, brain-imaging expert and 10-time New York
Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen and his wife
Tana Amen, also a New York Times bestselling author
and nurse, present their counsel on how to ignite
energy and focus at any age. In the program, the couple
presents 20 ways to boost one’s brain, provides 20 top
food and supplement recommendations, and relates 10
daily habits to keep one’s brain healthy for life. R
epeats
Sat 3/4, 6am, 1:30pm; Sun 3/5, 10:30pm; Fri 3/10,
2:30pm; Sat 3/11, 10am; Mon 3/13, 2:30pm; Thur 3/16,
10pm; Tue 3/21, 8pm
10:00 DISCOVERING ALEXANDRIA: THE 20TH CENTURY — A
WETA production, the third in a trilogy of films spotlighting the rich history of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, explores the past century, following the community’s
evolution during the rapid cultural and technological
changes from the 1900s to the present day. Through
archival footage, interviews with longtime residents
and insights from historians, the program explores
the people, places and events that defined the city
during an era that included the two World Wars, the
Great Depression, the Civil Rights era and much more.
Repeats Thur 3/9, 1pm, 9:30pm; Sun 3/12, 10pm; Wed
3/15, 11:30pm; Fri 3/17, 1pm; Sun 3/19, 1:30pm; Wed
3/22, 1pm
11:30 DR. DAVID PERLMUTTER’S WHOLE LIFE PLAN — See
the Monday, March 6, 9:30 p.m. listing.
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
5 Sunday
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IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1:30AM:
6AM MEDITATION FOR ALL OF US — Demystify meditation
and discover how the practice is the gateway to greater
calmness, relaxation and psychological balance. Expert
Stephan Bodian shows how to use meditation to reap
the benefits of greater happiness, mental clarity and
vitality. Repeats Wed 3/8, 2:30pm; Tue 3/21, midnight;
Fri 3/24, midnight
4 Saturday
S
IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-2AM:
6AM BRAINFIT: 50 WAYS TO GROW YOUR BRAIN WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN, RN — R
7:30 ENERGY WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION WITH NEAL BARNARD, MD — Discover the secrets for boosting
energy and losing weight from one of the nation’s leading health advocates. Harness the power of specific
foods that give youthful energy and vibrant life into our
60s, 70s and 80s — and even beyond. Repeats Sun 3/5,
8:30am; Tue 3/7, 1pm
9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes)
10:00 FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDEWHITE — The New York Times best-selling author of
“Aging Backwards” addresses the topic of chronic pain
in a new special that offers an eye-opening education on pain and its causes — and a new approach to
pain management. The program includes compelling
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WETA Television
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interviews from health professionals about the power
of the body to rid itself of pain with the right approach
to pain relief and management; and interviews with
individuals who have cured their chronic pain through
gentle, daily exercise. R
epeats Sat 3/11, 7:30am,
1:30pm; Fri 3/17, 8:30pm; Sun 3/19, 3pm; Mon 3/20,
11:30pm; Tue 3/21, 1pm; Thur 3/23, 2:30pm, 9:30pm
11:30 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES — In
this special, travel expert Rick Steves explores five of
Germany’s most important cities: Hamburg, Dresden,
Leipzig, Frankfurt and Nürnberg. From Baroque palaces to stunning modern skyscrapers, and from riverside promenades to rowdy beer halls, these cities are
wonderful places to explore the country’s fascinating
culture. Repeats Sun 3/5, noon; Wed 3/8, 11pm
1:30 BRAINFIT: 50 WAYS TO GROW YOUR BRAIN WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN, RN — R
3:00 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF
FRIENDSHIP — R
4:30 TRAVELING IN THE ’70S — Journey back to a simpler
time — before the Internet, GPS or airline security
lines — when the roadtrip and hitchhiking reigned
both at home and abroad. In this nostalgic special,
host Dean Cycon explores how travel has changed
over the past 50 years. R
epeats Sun 3/5, 2pm; Tue 3/7,
11:30pm; Mon 3/13, 10pm; Thur 3/16, 1pm, 11:30pm
6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
6:30 NATURE: SUPER HUMMINGBIRDS — Nature enters the
fast-paced world of hummingbirds through high-speed
cameras and breakthrough science. For the first time,
see them mate, fight and raise families. They are super
hummingbirds — great athletes and tender moms who
are up for any challenge. R
epeats Wed 3/8, 8pm; Thur
3/9, 4:30pm; Sat 3/11, 4:30pm
8:00 MY MUSIC: 70S SOUL SUPERSTARS — Join Patti LaBelle
for an all-star reunion of the legends of 1970s Motown,
R&B and soul, including the Commodores, original
lead Eugene Record reuniting with the Chi-Lites, the
Stylistics, Yvonne Elliman, Heatwave, the Trammps
and the Emotions. Repeats Sun 3/5, 3:30pm; Wed 3/8,
3:30pm; Fri 3/10, 8:30pm
10:30 TOM JONES: A SOUNDSTAGE SPECIAL EVENT — The
iconic singer performs with special guest Grammywinner Alison Krauss. Jones performs signature songs
“Delilah,” “It’s Not Unusual,” “Green, Green Grass of
Home,” “Kiss” and “Thunderball,” as well as new
material from his recent albums. R
epeats Sun 3/5,
midnight
12M YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA — R
Sunday, March 5 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
The final episode of Civil War drama Mercy Street, Season 2 (above),
set in Alexandria, Virginia, unfolds at 8 p.m. on March 5, followed by
the conclusion of the Masterpiece series Victoria at 9 p.m.
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7:00 THE AGE FIX WITH DR. TONY YOUN — Board-certified
plastic surgeon and anti-aging expert Dr. Anthony Youn,
named a “Top Doctor” by U.S. News & World Report and
Harper’s Bazaar, opens up a world of insider tips, tricks
and secrets from the fields of beauty, dermatology
and plastic surgery, offering easy home remedies to
achieve results without surgery. R
epeats Sat 3/11, 6am
8:30 ENERGY WEIGHT LOSS SOLUTION WITH NEAL BARNARD, MD — R
10:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — In
a program taped at American University, the personal
finance expert presents advice on a broad set of financial issues, including: how to invest; whether to buy or
rent a home; saving for retirement; what kind of life
insurance to buy; wills and trusts; student loans and
more. Repeats Mon 3/6, 2:30pm; Thur 3/9, 11pm; Sun
3/12, 2pm; Wed 3/15, 9:30pm; Sat 3/18, 3:30pm; Sun
3/19, 11:30am
12N RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES — R
2:00 TRAVELING IN THE ’70S — R
3:30 MY MUSIC: 70S SOUL SUPERSTARS — R
6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
6:30 MARTYRS, MAYHEM & MARTIAL LAW: LIFE IN CIVIL
WAR ALEXANDRIA — A WETA production explores the
history of Alexandria, Virginia, during the American
Civil War years (1861-1865), spotlighting the Union
occupation of the southern city, the changes wrought
by the war, the experience of African Americans during
those years, and more — and featuring local historians who illuminate aspects of the era in Alexandria.
Repeats Mon 3/6, 1pm; Tue 3/14, 2:30pm; Wed 3/22,
11:30pm
8:00 MERCY STREET, SEASON 2 — The Civil War-era drama
concludes its second season, exploring wartime chaos
within Alexandria, blurring allegiances and shifting
loyalties. Part 6 of 6. House of Bondage. After Antietam,
the Greens suffer a setback and Pinkerton’s inquiry
heats up. Foster and Samuel visit Foster’s family plantation, where they intervene in a difficult labor. The
hospital staff unites to oust their chief. Mary’s condition
worsens.
9:00 VICTORIA ON MASTERPIECE & VICTORIA AFTER-PARTY
— Jenna Coleman stars as the British monarch, portraying Victoria from the time she becomes queen in
1837 at age 18 through her courtship and marriage
to Prince Albert (Tom Hughes). Part 7 of 7. Young
England. On the verge of delivering her first child,
Victoria spurns advice and ventures among her subjects, attracting the devoted and demented alike. Miss
Skerrett and Francatelli reach their decisive moment.
Victoria After-Party: As the episode airs, the first season
of the Masterpiece series gets a royal sendoff with cast
members and creators. Relive favorite scenes and special
moments of Victoria’s dramatic story. R
epeats Mon 3/6,
4:30pm; Thur 3/9, 8pm
10:30 BRAINFIT: 50 WAYS TO GROW YOUR BRAIN WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN, RN — The psychiatrist, brain-imaging expert and 10-time New York
Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen and his wife
Tana Amen, also a New York Times bestselling author
and nurse, present their counsel on how to ignite
energy and focus at any age. In the program, the couple
presents 20 ways to boost one’s brain, provides 20 top
food and supplement recommendations, and relates 10
daily habits to keep one’s brain healthy for life. R
12M TOM JONES: A SOUNDSTAGE SPECIAL EVENT — R
7 Tuesday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION — A special
program features dozens of classic TV and movie clips
and comments from the late actress and her co-stars.
Oprah Winfrey recounts Moore’s critical role in inspiring her — and millions of others — as TV’s first independent career woman. R
epeats Fri 3/10, 4:30pm; Sat
3/11, 3pm, 11:30pm; Fri 3/17, 10pm; Mon 3/20, 10pm;
Wed 3/22, 4:30pm; Fri 3/24, 8:30pm
9:30 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT —
Financial advisor Ric Edelman — host of the television
series The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman — provides an action plan that people can use to help ensure
a fiscally secure retirement. With a focus on the new
Social Security laws that took effect in the beginning of
2016, Edelman conveys the important strategies that
viewers of all ages need to plan their retirement. He
also covers investment strategies and estate planning.
Repeats Thur 3/9, 2:30pm; Sat 3/11, 6:30pm; Sun
3/12, 8am; Tue 3/14, 8pm; Fri 3/17, 2:30pm; Sat 3/18,
10am; Wed 3/22, 10pm; Mon 3/20, 2:30pm
11:30 TRAVELING IN THE ’70S — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
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Saturday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Nature: Super Hummingbirds uses high-speed cameras to present
new insights into the world of the fast-paced birds in the wild. The
program repeats Wednesday, March 8 at 8 p.m.
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 ROY ORBISON: BLACK & WHITE NIGHT 30 — Celebrate
the 30th anniversary of an iconic concert by the famed
rock ‘n’ roller at LA’s Cocoanut Grove featuring an allstar cast including Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett,
Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J. D. Souther,
Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Jennifer Warnes.
Newly edited and remastered. R
epeats Tue 3/7,
4:30pm; Wed 3/8, 9:30pm; Sat 3/11, 10pm; Sun 3/12,
11:30pm; Mon 3/13, 4:30pm
9:30 DR. PERLMUTTER’S WHOLE LIFE PLAN — The doctor
and bestselling author of Grain Brain and Brain Maker
now offers advice on a practical, step-by-step holistic
lifestyle program based on his latest book The Grain
Brain Whole Life Plan, aimed at helping people embrace
a totally gluten-free, low-carb lifestyle. Perlmutter
presents new information about the advantages of
eating more fat and fiber, consuming fewer carbs, forgoing gluten, and catering to intestinal flora. Food is
a central component of the program, but Perlmutter
also addresses other key aspects to achieving the best
results: including the timing of eating, sleeping and
exercising; knowing which supplements to take and
much more. Repeats Wed 3/8, 1pm; Mon 3/13, 1pm;
Sat 3/18, 7:30am; Sun 3/19, 10am
11:00 MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER — A 1983
special hosted by comedian Richard Pryor celebrates
the 25th anniversary of Motown with reunions of The
Miracles, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Four Tops and more. The Emmy Awardwinning show features virtually every major Motown
artist including Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie
Wonder, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Mary Wells, Martha
Reeves, Jr. Walker, and the Commodores. R
epeats Tue
3/7, 2:30pm; Mon 3/20, 8pm; Thur 3/23, 11pm; Fri
3/24, 4pm
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — R
epeats next weekday, noon
Sunday, March 12 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Documentary film Great Performances: Hamilton’s America explores
the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster musical Hamilton.
For full schedules and program information, visit weta.org 7
8 Wednesday
COURTESY UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 NATURE: SUPER HUMMINGBIRDS — Nature enters the
fast-paced world of hummingbirds through high-speed
cameras and breakthrough science. For the first time,
see them mate, fight and raise families. They are super
hummingbirds — great athletes and tender moms
who are up for any challenge. {DVI} R
epeats Thur 3/9,
4:30pm; Sat 3/11, 4:30pm R
9:30 ROY ORBISON: BLACK & WHITE NIGHT 30 — Celebrate
the 30th anniversary of an iconic concert by the famed
rock ‘n’ roller at LA’s Cocoanut Grove featuring an allstar cast including Jackson Browne, T Bone Burnett,
Elvis Costello, k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, J. D. Souther,
Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits and Jennifer Warnes.
Newly edited and remastered. R
11:00 RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: GREAT GERMAN CITIES — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
9 Thursday
WETA Television
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 VICTORIA ON MASTERPIECE & VICTORIA AFTER-PARTY
— Jenna Coleman stars as the British monarch, portraying Victoria from the time she becomes queen in
1837 at age 18 through her courtship and marriage
to Prince Albert (Tom Hughes). Part 7 of 7. Young
England. On the verge of delivering her first child,
Victoria spurns advice and ventures among her subjects, attracting the devoted and demented alike. Miss
Skerrett and Francatelli reach their decisive moment.
Victoria After-Party: As the episode airs, the first season
of the Masterpiece series gets a royal sendoff with cast
members and creators. Relive favorite scenes and special
moments of Victoria’s dramatic story. R
9:30 DISCOVERING ALEXANDRIA: THE 20TH CENTURY — A
WETA production, the third in a trilogy of films spotlighting the rich history of the city of Alexandria, Virginia, explores the past century, following the community’s
evolution during the rapid cultural and technological
changes from the 1900s to the present day. Through
archival footage, interviews with longtime residents
and insights from historians, the program explores the
people, places and events that defined the city during
an era that included the two World Wars, the Great
Depression, the Civil Rights era and much more. R
11:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
10 Friday
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7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — WETA’s long-running weekly
production presents a roundtable discussion with
award-winning journalists who provide reporting and
analysis of the major news stories of the week from the
nation’s capital.
Tuesday, March 14 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Patsy Cline: American Masters profiles the groundbreaking singer
from Winchester, Virginia, who defined modern country music.
8:30 MY MUSIC: 70S SOUL SUPERSTARS — Join Patti LaBelle
for an all-star reunion of the legends of 1970s Motown,
R&B and soul, including the Commodores, original
lead Eugene Record reuniting with the Chi-Lites, the
Stylistics, Yvonne Elliman, Heatwave, the Trammps and
the Emotions. R
11:00 EAT TO LIVE WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD — The author
and physician offers counsel about how to lose weight
and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without
drugs. Dr. Fuhrman provides the latest research that
offers a path to recovery even for those suffering from
diabetes or pre-diabetes. Repeats Sun 3/12, 10am;
Thur 3/16, 2:30pm; Wed 3/22, 2:30pm
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
11 Saturday
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IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1AM:
6AM THE AGE FIX WITH DR. TONY YOUN — R
7:30 FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
—R
9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes)
10:00 BRAINFIT: 50 WAYS TO GROW YOUR BRAIN WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN, RN — R
12N THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF
FRIENDSHIP — R
1:30 FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
—R
3:00 MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION — R
4:30 NATURE: SUPER HUMMINGBIRDS — {DVI} R
6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
6:30 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT — R
8:00 MY MUSIC: MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF ’50S POP
— Join hosts Phyllis McGuire, Pat Boone and Nick Clooney for a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s. Return to the
era’s pop music days with a mix of live performance
and archival footage, presenting classic songs from
favorite artists including the McGuire Sisters, Debbie
Reynolds, Patti Page, the Four Lads, Boone and others,
who deliver their biggest hits in an Atlantic City concert.
Repeats Sun 3/12, noon; Mon 3/13, 8pm; Thur 3/16,
4pm; Sat 3/18, 6pm
10:00 ROY ORBISON: BLACK & WHITE NIGHT 30 — See the
Wednesday, March 8, 9:30 p.m. listing. R
11:30 MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION — R
12 Sunday
Monday, March 13 at 10 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Traveling in the ’70s presents a nostalgic celebration of the joy of
exploration over the past 50 years with host Dean Cycon.
S
IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1AM:
6AM YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA — R
8:00 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT — R
10:00 EAT TO LIVE WITH JOEL FUHRMAN, MD — R
12N MY MUSIC: MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF ’50S POP
—R
2:00 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — R
8 MARCH 2017 For full schedules and program information, visit weta.org
10:00 PATSY CLINE: AMERICAN MASTERS — See the Sunday,
March 12, 4 p.m. listing. R
11:30 YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
15 Wednesday
COURTESY ANGELO TRANI
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 IL VOLO: NOTTE MAGICA — For Notte Magica, taped
beneath the stars in Florence, Italy’s Santa Croce
Square, Plácido Domingo joins young tenors Piero
Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble of
vocal ensemble Il Volo in a special concert event that
features operatic music. With the support of Domingo,
Il Volo once again takes flight in a tribute to the artists that have inspired their craft. Songs range from
works such as “Nessun Dorma” to American favorites
that include “My Way”. Repeats Fri 3/17, 4:30pm,
11:30pm; Sat 3/18, 8pm; Sun 3/19, 4:30pm, 10:30pm;
Mon 3/20, 1pm
9:30 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — In
a program taped at American University, the personal
finance expert presents advice on a broad set of financial issues, including: how to invest; whether to buy or
rent a home; saving for retirement; what kind of life
insurance to buy; wills and trusts; student loans and
more. R
11:30 DISCOVERING ALEXANDRIA: THE 20TH CENTURY — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — R
epeats next weekday, noon
Wednesday, March 15 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Il Volo: Notte Magica features the Italian tenor trio performing in
Florence’s Santa Croce Square, joined by Plácido Domingo.
4:00 PATSY CLINE: AMERICAN MASTERS — Celebrate the
life and legacy of the groundbreaking singer who
defined modern country music. Narrated by Rosanne
Cash, the film features interviews with LeAnn Rimes,
Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, Beverly D’Angelo,
Wanda Jackson and others. Repeats Tue 3/14, 10pm;
Wed 3/15, 1pm; Sat 3/18, 11:30pm
5:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
6:00 KEN BURNS: AMERICA’S STORYTELLER — Join Tom
Hanks, Meryl Streep, George Lucas, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Sam Waterston,
Doris Kearns Goodwin and others for a tribute to the
acclaimed filmmaker and WETA production partner —
and an exclusive look at the upcoming production The
Vietnam War from Burns and WETA. Repeats Mon 3/13,
11:30pm; Wed 3/15, 4pm; Thur 3/16, 8pm; Sat 3/18,
noon
8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: HAMILTON’S AMERICA —
WETA reprises a special Great Performances documentary spotlighting the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s
pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton and the
history behind it. Interviewees include Presidents
Barack Obama and George W. Bush, and Questlove,
Jimmy Fallon, Nas, Stephen Sondheim and others.
Repeats Tue 3/14, 4pm; Sat 3/18, 9:30pm; Sun 3/19,
8am
10:00 DISCOVERING ALEXANDRIA: THE 20TH CENTURY —
See the Thursday, March 9, 9:30 p.m. listing. R
11:30 ROY ORBISON: BLACK & WHITE NIGHT 30 — R
16 Thursday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 KEN BURNS: AMERICA’S STORYTELLER — Join Tom
Hanks, Meryl Streep, George Lucas, Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Sam Waterston,
Doris Kearns Goodwin and others for a tribute to the
acclaimed filmmaker and WETA production partner —
and an exclusive look at the upcoming production The
Vietnam War from Burns and WETA. R
10:00 BRAINFIT: 50 WAYS TO GROW YOUR BRAIN WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN, RN — The psychiatrist, brain-imaging expert and 10-time New York
Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen and his wife
Tana Amen, also a New York Times bestselling author
and nurse, present their counsel on how to ignite
energy and focus at any age. In the program, the couple
presents 20 ways to boost one’s brain, provides 20 top
food and supplement recommendations, and relates 10
daily habits to keep one’s brain healthy for life. R
11:30 TRAVELING IN THE ’70S — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
17 Friday
13 Monday
TIM LLEWELLYN PHOTOGRAPHY
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 MY MUSIC: MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF ’50S POP —
See the Saturday, March 11, 8 p.m. listing. R
10:00 TRAVELING IN THE ’70S — Journey back to a simpler
time — before the Internet, GPS or airline security
lines — when the roadtrip and hitchhiking reigned both
at home and abroad. In this nostalgic special, host
Dean Cycon explores how travel has changed over the
past 50 years. R
11:30 KEN BURNS: AMERICA’S STORYTELLER — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — WETA’s long-running weekly
production presents a roundtable discussion with
award-winning journalists who provide reporting and
analysis of the major news stories of the week from the
nation’s capital.
14 Tuesday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT —
Financial advisor Ric Edelman — host of the television
series The Truth About Money with Ric Edelman — provides an action plan that people can use to help ensure
a fiscally secure retirement. With a focus on the new
Social Security laws that took effect in the beginning of
2016, Edelman conveys the important strategies that
viewers of all ages need to plan their retirement. He
also covers investment strategies and estate planning. R
Thursday, March 16 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Ken Burns: America’s Storyteller celebrates the acclaimed filmmaker
and longtime WETA partner, exploring his films and previewing the
upcoming series The Vietnam War, which premieres this fall.
For full schedules and program information, visit weta.org 9
19 Sunday
8:30 FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
— The New York Times best-selling author of “Aging
Backwards” addresses the topic of chronic pain in a
new special that offers an eye-opening education on
pain and its causes — and a new approach to pain
management. The program includes compelling interviews from health professionals about the power of the
body to rid itself of pain with the right approach to pain
relief and management; and interviews with individuals
who have cured their chronic pain through gentle, daily
exercise. R
10:00 MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION — A special
program features dozens of classic TV and movie clips
and comments from the late actress and her co-stars.
Oprah Winfrey recounts Moore’s critical role in inspiring her — and millions of others — as TV’s first independent career woman. R
11:30 IL VOLO: NOTTE MAGICA — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
20 Monday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER — A 1983
special hosted by comedian Richard Pryor celebrates
the 25th anniversary of Motown with reunions of The
Miracles, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Four Tops and more. The Emmy Awardwinning show features virtually every major Motown
artist including Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie
Wonder, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Mary Wells, Martha
Reeves, Jr. Walker, and the Commodores. R
10:00 MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION — See the Friday, March 17, 10 p.m. listing. R
11:30 FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
—R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
18 Saturday
21 Tuesday
S
IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-1AM:
6AM THE ALLERGY SOLUTION WITH LEO GALLAND, MD —
The physician, author and researcher, recognized as a
leader in integrated medicine, explores hidden truths
about allergies such as asthma, hay fever, eczema, and
food allergies and offers counsel on how to deal with
them. Galland also relates the facts about the relationship between allergies and weight gain. R
epeats Sun
3/19, 6am
7:30 DR. DAVID PERLMUTTER’S WHOLE LIFE PLAN — R
9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes)
10:00 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT — R
12N KEN BURNS: AMERICA’S STORYTELLER — R
2:00 YOU ARE THE UNIVERSE WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA — R
3:30 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — R
5:30 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
6:00 MY MUSIC: MAGIC MOMENTS: THE BEST OF ’50S POP
—R
8:00 IL VOLO: NOTTE MAGICA — For Notte Magica, taped
beneath the stars in Florence, Italy’s Santa Croce
Square, Plácido Domingo joins young tenors Piero
Barone, Ignazio Boschetto, and Gianluca Ginoble of
vocal ensemble Il Volo in a special concert event that
features operatic music. With the support of Domingo,
Il Volo once again takes flight in a tribute to the artists that have inspired their craft. Songs range from
works such as “Nessun Dorma” to American favorites
that include “My Way”. R
9:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: HAMILTON’S AMERICA —
WETA reprises a special Great Performances documentary spotlighting the creation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s
pop culture Broadway phenomenon Hamilton and the
history behind it. Interviewees include Presidents
Barack Obama and George W. Bush, and Questlove,
Jimmy Fallon, Nas, Stephen Sondheim and others. R
11:30 PATSY CLINE: AMERICAN MASTERS — R
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
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Monday, March 20 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever presents a special 1983
reunion concert celebrating the Motown recording label’s
25th anniversary and featuring an array of top musical acts.
Above: The Jackson 5 performs in the concert.
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IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-12M:
6AM THE ALLERGY SOLUTION WITH LEO GALLAND, MD — R
8:00 GREAT PERFORMANCES: HAMILTON’S AMERICA — R
10:00 DR. DAVID PERLMUTTER’S WHOLE LIFE PLAN — R
11:30 SUZE ORMAN’S FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FOR YOU — R
1:30 DISCOVERING ALEXANDRIA: THE 20TH CENTURY — R
3:00 FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
—R
4:30 IL VOLO: NOTTE MAGICA — R
6:00 PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
6:30 MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISE: AMERICAN MASTERS — The biography series chronicles the prolific life
of the “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” author and
activist who inspired generations with lyrical modern
African-American thought. Featured are new interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Common, the Clintons, and
others. R
epeats Tue 3/21, 3:30pm, 9:30pm
9:00 FRIAR ALESSANDRO: THE VOICE FROM ASSISI — A
program visits the magnificent hilltop Basilica of St.
Francis of Assisi in Italy for heavenly music from a friar
with a big tenor voice. The concert features sacred
standards as well as songs that reflect the friar’s message of hope, peace and brotherly love. R
epeats Mon
3/20, 4:30pm; Thur 3/23, 1pm, 8pm
10:30 IL VOLO: NOTTE MAGICA — See the Saturday, March 18,
8 p.m. listing. R
March 20 at 10 p.m. & March 24 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration spotlights the late actress (center),
exploring her career in television and film and her impact on
American society. Above: The cast of The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
10 MARCH 2017 For full schedules and program information, visit weta.org
26 Sunday
JOSEPH PONTECORVO/@ THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC
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IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-5AM:
6
AM-6PM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
6
PM PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
6
:30PM-5AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
27 Monday
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
PBS NEWSHOUR
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: PALM SPRINGS, CA — Episode 3. ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: CHICAGO, IL — Episode 1. INDEPENDENT LENS: OVARIAN PSYCOS — Based in the
heart of Los Angeles’ Eastside, and building upon the
legacy of the Chicano/a and Civil Rights Movement, the
irreverently named Ovarian Psycos Cycle Brigade are
a ferocious and unapologetic group of young women of
color, cycling through the barrios and boulevards of the
Eastside, committed to collectively confronting racism
and violence, and demanding and creating safe spaces
for women.
11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — R
epeats next weekday, noon
Wednesday, March 29 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Nature: Yosemite spotlights the effects of climate change on
one of America’s greatest wildernesses, in Northern California.
8:00 BRAINFIT: 50 WAYS TO GROW YOUR BRAIN WITH DANIEL AMEN, MD AND TANA AMEN, RN — See the
Thursday, March 16, 10 p.m. listing. R
9:30 MAYA ANGELOU: AND STILL I RISE: AMERICAN MASTERS — See March 19, 6:30 p.m. R
12M MEDITATION FOR ALL OF US — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
28 Tuesday
22 Wednesday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 MY MUSIC: GET DOWN TONIGHT: THE DISCO EXPLOSION — KC and the Sunshine Band, Karen Lynn-Gorney
(Saturday Night Fever) and Dance Fever’s Denny Terrio
co-host a reunion of superstars of the 1970s disco and
dance era in a production mixing vintage performances
by the Bee Gees and Donna Summer and more contemporary performances by Irene Cara, Leo Sayer,
Tavares, A Taste of Honey, Chic, The Trampps, Martha
Wash of the Weather Girls, and others. Repeats Thur
3/23, 4pm; Fri 3/24, 10pm
10:00 RIC EDELMAN’S THE TRUTH ABOUT RETIREMENT — R
11:30 MARTYRS, MAYHEM & MARTIAL LAW: LIFE IN CIVIL
WAR ALEXANDRIA — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
23 Thursday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 FRIAR ALESSANDRO: THE VOICE FROM ASSISI — See
the Sunday, March 19, 9 p.m. listing. R
9:30 FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
— See the Friday, March 17, 8:30 p.m. listing. R
11:00 MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 DEAD RECKONING: WAR & JUSTICE — Civilians worldwide are increasingly the targets of war crimes. This
series examines the evolution of postwar justice in
investigating genocide, ethnic cleansing and other
atrocities, and in prosecuting the perpetrators. Episode
1 of 3. The General’s Ghost. See how laws and mechanisms for international justice are created in the wake
of war crimes committed by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. General Yamashita’s conviction for crimes
against civilians establishes a command responsibility
doctrine.
9:00 DEAD RECKONING: WAR & JUSTICE — Episode 2 of
3. The Blind Eye. Learn how the Cold War obstructs
postwar justice and how atrocities in conflicts with
large civilian tolls — such as Vietnam, Afghanistan and
Guatemala — are concealed. Individuals make efforts
to expose war crimes and identify the perpetrators.
10:00 DEAD RECKONING: WAR & JUSTICE — Episode 3 of 3. In
Our Time. See how postwar justice has been revitalized
over the past two decades, but is limited in confronting
the exponential rise in civilian tolls — sexual violence
and genocide — occurring in the Balkans, Rwanda,
Congo, Syria, Sri Lanka and other countries.
11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — R
epeats next weekday, noon
24 Friday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — WETA’s long-running weekly
production presents a roundtable discussion with
award-winning journalists who provide reporting and
analysis of the major news stories of the week from the
nation’s capital.
8:30 MARY TYLER MOORE: A CELEBRATION — R
10:00 MY MUSIC: GET DOWN TONIGHT: THE DISCO EXPLOSION — R
12M MEDITATION FOR ALL OF US — R
1AM CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
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IMULCAST ON WETA TV 26 & WETA HD, 6AM-5AM:
6
AM-9AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
9:00 EASTENDERS — (two episodes)
10AM-6PM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
6PM PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND
6:30 THE WASHINGTON CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A GIFT OF
FRIENDSHIP — WETA reprises the WETA production to
mark the opening of the 2017 National Cherry Blossom
Festival in the nation’s capital. R
8 PM-5AM WETA VIEWER FAVORITES
PD/U.S. SIGNAL CORPS
25 Saturday
Tuesday, March 28 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Documentary miniseries Dead Reckoning: War & Justice, airing in
three back-to-back parts, explores the evolution of postwar justice
in investigating war crimes and prosecuting the perpetrators.
Above: The Nuremberg trials after World War II.
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BBC
Thursday, March 30 at 8 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Ten-part BBC drama Dickensian features Charles Dickens’ literary
characters, weaving an engaging storyline that places them in the
same neighborhood in Victorian London. Stephen Rea (above right)
portrays Inspector Bucket, investigating a murder as one of the
drama’s central threads. The first three parts air March 30.
29 Wednesday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 NATURE: YOSEMITE — Yosemite is a land forged in
wildfire and sculpted by water, but with climate change,
water is scarcer and fire more common. Join scientists and adventurers to investigate how these global
changes are affecting one of America’s greatest wildernesses. {DVI}
9:00 NOVA: SECRETS OF THE VIKING SWORD — The Vikings
were among the fiercest warriors of all time, yet only a
select few carried the ultimate weapon of their era: the
feared Ulfberht sword. Fashioned using a process that
would remain unknown to the Vikings’ rivals for centuries, the Ulfberht was a revolutionary high-tech tool.
NOVA explores how Viking sword makers designed and
created the Ulfberht — and examines the sword’s role
in history. {DVI}
10:00 SECRETS OF THE DEAD: NERO’S SUNKEN CITY — The
history series spotlights the ancient Roman city of
Baiae, which was lost to the same volcanoes that
entombed Pompeii. But unlike Pompeii, Baiae sits
under water, in the Bay of Naples. Now, a team of
archaeologists is learning about life in the city.
11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — Repeats next weekday, noon
30 Thursday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 DICKENSIAN — Part 1 of 10. A BBC period drama series
presents a reinvention of Charles Dickens’ timeless novels — featuring romance, scandal and intrigue — with
the author’s most iconic characters living side by side in
the same neighborhood in Victorian London as Inspector
Bucket investigates the murder of Ebenezer Scrooge’s
partner Jacob Marley. The stellar cast includes Stephen
Rea, Pauline Collins, Caroline Quentin, Peter Firth and
Anton Lesser. Creator and co-writer of the series is Tony
Jordan (Life on Mars and Hustle). Part 1. It’s Christmas
Eve and as the snow falls over Victorian London, the
body of wealthy brewer, Mr. Havisham, is driven to
his final resting place. His daughter, Amelia, and son,
Arthur, will soon learn of their inheritance. Meanwhile,
gang-master Fagin has arranged for street girl Nancy
to visit Jacob Marley tonight. As Christmas Day dawns
the Cratchits enjoy a thrifty but joyous day. The Barbarys
host a more genteel affair, but far less happy. Daughter
Frances knows of their financial ruin and is jealous of
her younger sister Honoria’s easy enjoyment of life.
Repeats Fri 3/31, 3pm
9:00 DICKENSIAN — Part 2 of 10. Amelia Havisham’s mysterious rescuer Compeyson makes another appearance at
Satis house. Following a plan with Arthur he offers to
mediate between the two siblings but he is turned away.
Word is out about Jacob Marley’s murder and Detective
Bucket puts Fagin in a difficult position. While Honoria
and Captain James enjoy a carefree day out together,
Frances Barbary is setting out to dash their hopes of
marriage. Repeats Fri 3/31, 4pm
10:00 DICKENSIAN — Part 3 of 10. It’s the day of Marley’s
funeral and Scrooge and Bob Cratchit watch the hearse
take Marley to a pauper’s grave. Bucket continues his
investigations and questions Nancy, who reveals a lead.
At the Havisham household Amelia is nervous about the
scrutiny to come from the brewery shareholders. Arthur
reluctantly shows up for the party too, but is appalled to
find Compeyson present. Frances Barbary is delighted
to run into old acquaintance Sir Leicester Dedlock, a
rich, elderly baronet. And at the Cratchit house all is
activity. Martha’s wedding is tomorrow and there’s a
little party to get ready. R
epeats Fri 3/31, 5pm
11:00 CHARLIE ROSE — R
epeats next weekday, noon
31 Friday
7:00 PBS NEWSHOUR
8:00 WASHINGTON WEEK — WETA’s long-running weekly
production presents a roundtable discussion with
award-winning journalists who provide reporting and
analysis of the major news stories of the week from the
nation’s capital. Repeats Sat 4/1, 6:30pm
8:30 AUDUBON — A documentary explores the story of selftaught painter and ornithologist John James Audubon,
who explored the frontier in search of “the feathered
tribes” he loved and studied. The American icon left a
legacy of art and science that made him famous in his
lifetime and endures to this day. Filmed in the major
locations he explored, the program brings to life Audubon’s timeless paintings with footage of the living birds
he immortalized — and celebrates visually the natural
world he described in his writings. The program features interviews with authorities on the man, experts
on his art, and scholars of his science to put his work in
a modern perspective. Sam Elliott narrates.
9:30 GREAT PERFORMANCES: DUDAMEL CONDUCTS TANGOS UNDER THE STARS WITH THE LA PHIL — LA
Phil Music Director Gustavo Dudamel leads the orchestra in an evening of Latin music at the Hollywood Bowl,
including works by Alberto Ginastera, Astor Piazzolla
and Lalo Schifrin.
11:00 CHARLIE ROSE: THE WEEK
11:30 CHARLIE ROSE — R
epeats next weekday, noon
AUDUBON
A WETA PRESENTATION
Friday, March 31 at 8:30 p.m. on WETA TV 26/HD
Documentary film Audubon examines the life and work of the famed
painter, naturalist and ornithologist who explored the American
frontier in the 19th century and captured its bird life on canvas.
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WETA Kids offers safe programming for our young viewers, presenting educational television broadcasts 24 hours each day, seven days each week. Below are weekday daytime listings for WETA Kids. Note that children’s programming also airs six days a week on WETA TV 26. Please visit weta.org/kids to find complete schedules of children’s programs on the WETA Kids channel and WETA TV 26.
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ON THE WETA KIDS CHANNEL
Curious George
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9 a.m. weekdays on the WETA Kids
channel, 8:30 a.m. on WETA TV 26
he children’s series Curious George is designed to inspire kids
to explore science, math and engineering in the world around
them in a fun and entertaining way. Based on the best-selling
“Curious George” books by Margret and H.A. Rey, each episode
of the Emmy Award-winning series follows the adventures of the
curious young monkey and The Man in the Yellow Hat — and
includes two animated stories followed by short live-action pieces
showing real kids who are investigating the ideas that George
introduces in his stories. The series encourages inquiry and
curiosity, promotes hands-on exploration and shows parents and
caregivers how to support children’s science and math-related
play. This month, in addition to regular episodes, the hour-long
special Curious George Swings into Spring airs March 20 and 24.
In the program, featuring spring fever, spring cleaning, a canoe
ride, a hot air balloon journey and more, George and his friends
get children ready to explore the outdoors and experience all the
wonders of the season.
Funding for the series Curious George is provided
by Kiddie Academy and ABCmouse.com.
Math concept series
Cyberchase airs
1 p.m. weekdays
on the WETA Kids
channel and 5:30
a.m. on TV 26
SUNDAYS ON WETA TV 26
•Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 6am-8am
•Peg + Cat, 8am, 8:30am
Visit weta.org/kids for full listings of children’s programs on WETA Kids & WETA TV 26
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WEEKDAYS ON WETA TV 26
•Super WHY!, 5am
•Cyberchase, 5:30am
•The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 6am
•Arthur, 6:30am
•Wild Kratts, 7am
•Ready Jet Go!, 7:30am
•Nature Cat, 8am
•Curious George, 8:30am
•Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 9am, 9:30am
•Splash and Bubbles, 10am
•Sesame Street, 10:30am
•Dinosaur Train, 11am
•Peg + Cat, 11:30am
WETA Television
•Sid the Science Kid, 5am
•Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, 5:30am
•Sesame Street, 6am, 6:30am
•Odd Squad, 7am
•Wild Kratts, 7:30am
•Ready Jet Go!, 8am
•Nature Cat, 8:30am
•Curious George, 9am
•Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 9:30am, 10am
•Sesame Street, 10:30am, 11am
•Peg + Cat, 11:30am
•Dinosaur Train, noon
•WordWorld, 12:30pm, Mon-Thur
•Ruby’s Studio, 12:30pm, Fridays
•Cyberchase, 1pm
•Super WHY!, 1:30pm
•The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, 2pm
•Arthur, 2:30pm
•Thomas & Friends, 3pm
•Bob the Builder, 3:30pm
•Mack & Moxy, 4pm, Mon-Thur
•Roey’s Paintbox, 4pm, Fridays
•Splash and Bubbles, 4:30pm
•WordGirl, 5pm
•Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, 5:30pm
•Nature Cat, 6pm
•The Cat in the Hat
Knows a Lot About That!, 6:30pm
•Arthur, 7pm
•Ready Jet Go!, 7:30pm
•Sesame Street, 8pm, 8:30pm
•Odd Squad, 9pm
•Splash and Bubbles, 9:30pm
•SciGirls, 10pm
•Maya & Miguel, 10:30pm
•Bob the Builder, 11pm
•Thomas & Friends, 11:30pm
•Arthur, 12m
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beloved classics and contemporary series around the clock, seven days a week. WETA UK offers a full schedule of
great entertainment programming — featuring drama, mystery, comedy and documentary series — all delivered
with an accent from the Isles. Visit wetauk.org for a complete schedule and program descriptions.
P.M. PROGRAMMING ON WETA UK IN MARCH
SUNDAY
12pm
MONDAY
Globe Trekker
12:30pm
1pm
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Are You Being
Served?
Are You Being
Served?
Are You Being
Served?
Are You Being
Served?
Are You Being
Served?
As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
New Tricks
New Tricks
New Tricks
New Tricks
Janet King, Series I New Tricks
Rosemary & Thyme, MI-5
Series II/III
MI-5
MI-5
MI-5
MI-5
2:30pm
3pm
3:30pm
4pm
• Wonderful World of
Gordon Watson (through
3/12)
• World’s Most Famous
Train (3/19)
• Blue Planet (starts 3/26)
Waking the Dead
Foyle’s War,
Series II/III
The Paradise on
Masterpiece
(Series II
starts 3/13)
4:30pm
5pm
Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
6:30pm
7pm
A Place to Call
Home
Agatha Raisin
• Attenborough’s
Father Brown,
Birds of Paradise Series IV
(3/2)
• Our Zoo (starts 3/9)
• Wolf Hall on
Doctor Blake
Miss Marple
Janet King, Series I Doctor Blake
Mysteries, Series II Masterpiece (3/6)
Mysteries, Series II
• Doc Martin VI/VII
8:30pm
9pm
EastEnders
Are You Being
Served?
•W
onderful World of
Gordon Watson (3/6)
•W
orld’s Most Famous
Train (3/13)
•B
lue Planet (starts 3/20)
Pie in the Sky,
Series IV
The Coroner,
Series I/II
•G
lobe Trekker
(except 3/16)
• Attenborough’s
Birds of Paradise
(3/16)
• T he Fixer (through Doc Martin,
3/10)
Series VII
•A
gatha Christie’s
Poirot (starts 3/17)
• Wolf Hall on
Masterpiece (3/5)
• Doc Martin VI
Are You Being
Served?
Are You Being
Served?
Are You Being
Served?
Are You Being
Served?
Are You Being
Served?
As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
As Time Goes By
• Wonderful World of
Gordon Watson (3/5)
• World’s Most Famous
Train (3/12)
• Blue Planet (starts 3/19)
Pie in the Sky,
Series IV
Doctor Blake
Inspector Morse,
Mysteries, Series II Series V (Series VI
starts 3/15)
Father Brown,
Series IV
Call the Midwife,
Series IV
Rosemary & Thyme,
Series II (Series III
starts 3/18)
Our Zoo
The Coroner,
Series I (Series II
starts 3/13)
Agatha Raisin
Foyle’s War,
Series II (Series III
starts 3/10)
Doc Martin,
Series VI
Globe Trekker
Janet King, Series I Miss Fisher’s
Murder Mysteries I
A Place to Call
Home
Murder in Suburbia,
Series I (Series II
starts 3/18)
9:30pm
10pm
• Wallander,
Midsomer Murders,
Series X/IX
Series IV on
Masterpiece (3/1)
• Lewis, Series VII
on Masterpiece
(starts 3/8; Series
VIII starts 3/29)
Miss Marple
10:30pm
11pm
Pie in the Sky,
Series IV
The Paradise on
Masterpiece
(Series II
starts 3/12)
7:30pm
8pm
• Attenborough’s
Birds of Paradise
(3/4)
•O
ur Zoo
(starts 3/11)
A Place to Call
Home
5:30pm
6pm
BBC Antiques
Roadshow
Rosemary & Thyme,
Series II (Series III
starts 3/25)
1:30pm
2pm
SATURDAY
Doctor Blake
Mysteries, Series II
Doctor Who: Peter
Davison Movies
Father Brown,
Series IV
Hustle, Series V
(Series VI starts
3/21)
11:30pm
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
• The Fixer (to 3/9)
• Agatha Christie’s
Poirot (starts 3/16)
Miss Fisher’s Murder • Wolf Hall on Masterpiece (through 3/11)
Mysteries I
THURSDAY
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• The Paradise, Series
II on Masterpiece
(starts 3/18)
Hustle, Series VI/VII Waking the Dead
WEDNESDAY
As Time Goes By
(two episodes)
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
WETA UK March Highlights
The Blue Planet
he BBC Natural History Unit’s epic documentary film about the world’s oceans airs in eight
parts on WETA UK, narrated by wildlife filmmaker extraordinaire Sir David Attenborough.
The dazzling series, which took five years to create, was the first production to explore the total
environment of the oceans and their communities, revealing species, behaviors and habitats never
before seen. Winner of two BAFTAs and nominated for five Emmy Awards, The Blue Planet
journeys the globe to present a definitive exploration of the marine world — chronicling the
denizens and habitats of the open ocean and the deep, spotlighting coastlines and coral reefs,
sea mammals, tidal and climatic influences and more as a complete biological system.
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Sundays at 8 p.m. starting March 19 on WETA UK
Our Zoo
©BBC
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Sundays at 9 p.m. starting March 5 on WETA UK
ETA UK features a funny and tender BBC drama that stars Lee Ingleby (Inspector
George Gently) as George Mottershead, an ex-serviceman struggling to come to terms with
the effects of the Great War. Mottershead finds a monkey locked up in a quarantine cage
and comes up with an idea that becomes a life-long mission: building Britain’s first cage-free
zoo. The charming six-part series Our Zoo, from the director of The Bletchley Circle, is based
on the true story of the Mottershead family which, despite staunch opposition and great
personal sacrifice, founded the Chester Zoo in the 1930s. The series follows the family as it
tries to get George’s idea off the ground. Liz White, Anne Reid and Peter Wright co-star.
The World’s Most Famous Train
AMERICAN PUBLIC TELEVISION
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Sunday, March 12 at 8 p.m. on WETA UK
series recalls a bygone era of romance and travel, spotlighting the amenities aboard what
many consider to be the most luxurious train service in the world. The light-hearted, hour-long
travel documentary rides along on this historic Venetian train that travels through Europe.
Used by the Nazis during World War II, the train was subsequently abandoned and fell into
disrepair. Restored to its former glory in 1982, today this luxury line provides five-star service and
breathtaking views of Europe’s countryside to passengers looking for a unique travel experience
with a bit of old-school glamour. Hear stories of the newly engaged couples, honeymooners,
train enthusiasts, and staff members taking a 36-hour ride into the golden age of travel.
The Coroner, Series II
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Mondays at 9 p.m. starting March 13 on WETA UK
he Monday-night BBC crime drama The Coroner completes Season One in early March on
WETA UK and moves into Season Two beginning March 13. Starring Claire Goose (Waking the
Dead) and Matt Bardock, the series follows the investigations of big-city lawyer Jane Kennedy, who
takes a job as coroner in her old home town on the beautiful Devon coast and investigates sudden
or unexplained deaths alongside a local police detective who was her childhood sweetheart. Their
chemistry remains palpable. In her casework, Jane’s empathy and sharp instincts lead her to the
secrets and complicated relationships behind each death. The series, from the production team
that created Father Brown, features a new mystery in each episode.
Also in March: WETA UK presents Agatha Raisin on Tuesdays at 9 p.m.; Inspector Lewis (Series VII and VIII) on
Wednesdays at 9 p.m.; Midsomer Murders on Thursdays at 9 p.m.; Call the Midwife (Series IV) on Fridays at 8 p.m.;
Rosemary & Thyme (Series III) on Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Janet King (Series I) on Mondays at 10 p.m.
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Classical WETA 90.9 FM
Local Ensembles
on Choral Showcase
Sundays at 9 p.m.
RIA NOVOSTI ARCHIVE, #474794 /VLADIMIR VYATKIN; IN BOLSHOI HALL
By David Ginder, Morning On-Air Host
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Mstislav Rostropovich, Moscow, 1993
A Salute to Slava
on NSO Showcase
Wednesday, March 1 at 9 p.m.
By Nicole Lacroix, Evening On-Air Host
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his season, the National Symphony Orchestra is
presenting “A Salute to Slava,” a series of concerts
dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich’s favorite composers,
culminating with a tour to Moscow and St. Petersburg
with Christoph Eschenbach from March 29 to 31.
Celebrated for both his towering musical talents and
his human rights advocacy, Rostropovich was music
director of the National Symphony Orchestra from 1977
to 1994. During his tenure, he took the NSO on several
major international tours. Two of these trips stand out for
their musical and diplomatic importance. The triumphant
“Return to Russia” tour in 1990 marked Rostropovich’s
first visit home after 16 years in exile. Three years later,
he and the NSO again visited Russia for an historic Red
Square performance.
On March 1, Classical WETA will present our own
“Salute to Slava” featuring music from two commercial
recordings by Rostropovich and the NSO. From the
1991 “Return to Russia” CD, we will hear Tchaikovsky’s
Symphony No.6, the Pathétique, and The Death of
Tybalt from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet. Also on the
program will be the Shostakovich Symphony No.8 from a
recording produced the same year at the Kennedy Center.
I hope you will join us for our NSO Showcase “Salute
to Slava” on Wednesday evening, March 1 at 9 p.m. on
Classical WETA 90.9 FM — it’s the perfect way to wish
the orchestra bon voyage before they embark on their
2017 Russian tour.
VivaLaVoce on vivalavoce.org
s we celebrate Classical WETA’s 10th
anniversary this year, we’re delighted to be focusing
on local music-making even more than usual.
Last month on Choral Showcase, we featured the
inaugural concert by the Choral Arts Chamber
Singers of Finnish music: Under the Midnight Sun.
On March 12, we highlight their recent CD (on
Sono Luminus) of church music by Charles Wesley.
Charles Wesley
is known to you
even if you think
otherwise. For one,
he wrote Hark!
The Herald Angels
Sing and more
than 6,000 other
hymns! He was
an 18th-century
English leader
in the Methodist
Charles Wesley
movement, and,
since he was educated at Christ Church, Oxford,
I’ve structured the March 12 program around
Oxford. It includes the Wesley, plus two works by
Ralph Vaughan Williams performed by the Christ
Church Cathedral Choir conducted by Stephen
Darlington. The Mass in G minor is dedicated
to RVW’s contemporary Gustav Holst, but it’s in
the style of early English mass settings — think
William Byrd and Thomas Tallis. It luxuriates
in the composer’s much-loved rich polyphonic
writing; the piece calls for double choir (using eight
distinct vocal parts) plus soloists. That richness
goes even further in Flos Campi, also airing on
the March 12 Oxford program. It’s for viola solo,
wordless choir, and orchestra.
In other programs this month, we feature a
recording on March 5 by Washington-based
Cathedra — conducted by Michael McCarthy —
of Baltimore-area composer Stephen Caracciolo’s
Ubi caritas. On March 19, we spotlight The Earth
and I, a CD of new American music performed
by Washington Master Chorale. I’ve scheduled
the CD’s title work by D.C.-area composer Lori
Laitman (setting poems by Emily Dickinson) and
The Eye Begins to See by Donald McCullough.
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Classical for Washington
Saturdays at 1 p.m.
on Classical WETA 90.9 FM
March 4
Massenet’s Werther
Featuring Vittorio Grigolo
New Orchestra of Washington
“Smaller is Better” & Bach
on Front Row Washington
Mondays, March 13 & 20 at 9 p.m.
By Deborah Lamberton, Senior Producer
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March 11
Verdi’s La Traviata
With Sonya Yoncheva
March 18
Rossini’s Guillaume Tell
With Gerald Finley
March 25
Mozart’s Idomeneo
With Matthew Polenzani
James Levine conducts
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here’s no denying that performances featuring massively large
Mozart’s Idomeneo
orchestras often receive top of page promotion. Yet the opportunity to
hear familiar orchestral works played by a smaller ensemble offers us a
chance to re-tune our ears and actively rediscover music we thought we
knew well. As part of our ongoing focus on local artists in celebration of
Classical WETA 90.9 FM’s 10th anniversary year, we spotlight the New
Orchestra of Washington (NOW) formed in 2012 by a group of D.C.area professional musicians with a particular emphasis on performing
symphonic works re-arranged for smaller ensembles. You can hear their
artistry Monday night, March 13 at 9 p.m., as Front Row Washington
presents NOW’s “Smaller is Better” concert, featuring Mozart’s overture
to The Marriage of Figaro, Johannes Brahms’ lyrical, powerful and
inspiring Symphony No. 2 in D major, and Edvard Grieg’s much-loved
A minor piano concerto with guest pianist Mayumi Sakamoto. The
performance, recorded last October at the Bender JCC of Greater
Washington, is led by NOW’s Artistic Director and Co-Founder
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez, described by The Washington Post as a
conductor “with the incisive clarity of someone born to the idiom.”
March is “Bach Month” on Classical WETA, and Front Row Washington is
Bach “CantataFest”
proud to celebrate the master and his music with an all-Bach recital Monday,
Classical WETA 90.9 FM
March 20 at 9 p.m. featuring pianist Richard Goode at The Phillips Collection
and all-vocal classic music
Sunday Concerts. A Grammy-winner and veteran performer renowned for
station VivaLaVoce celebrate
his artistry, depth and expressiveness, Mr. Goode offers selections from Bach’s
the music of Johann Sebastian
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II, as well as the French Suite No. 6 in E Major
Bach throughout March.
and Partita No. 2 in C minor. The heart of his program are the 15 Sinfonias,
Among presentations
BWV 787-801. Well-known to piano students as the Three-Part Inventions,
are VivaLaVoce’s annual
the collection was penned by Bach for his then nine-year-old son Wilhelm
“CantataFest,” featuring daily
Friedemann to develop keyboard proficiency and to help Wilhelm, Bach’s eldest
broadcasts of Bach cantatas.
son (as well as Wilhelm’s younger brothers of course), acquire an understanding
For details about Bach Month,
and appreciation of composition. It is a tribute to Bach that such student pieces
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transcend their pedantic intent when performed by an artist of Mr. Goode’s
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caliber. This is one recital you won’t want to miss.
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COURTESY NEW ORCHESTRA OF WASHINGTON
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