HIGHLIGHTS MAY 26-31
FINDING YOUR ROOTS Stranger Than Fiction
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the family trees of two award-winning writers: novelist Amy Tan and poet Rita Dove — traveling across China and the American South to uncover long lost stories of the ancestors who inspired their work. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 27, 7 pm
AMERICAN MASTERS Bob Dylan: No Direction Home
Explore musician Bob Dylan's evolution from folk troubadour to iconic rock star. Live concert footage and press conferences from the 1960s and a new interview with Dylan are used to draw a portrait of the legendary singer-songwriter. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary features interviews with Allen Ginsberg, Joan Baez,
Pete Seeger, and more. In two parts . TPT 2 Tuesday, May 27, 8 pm Part 1 TPT 2 Tuesday, May 27, 10 pm Part 2
GREAT PERFORMANCES Kiss Me, Kate The 2024 revival of “Kiss Me, Kate” at London's Barbican Theatre stars Tony winner Stephanie J. Block (“The Cher Show”) and Adrian Dunbar (“Line of Duty”) as Porter's famously feuding couple. The Barbican revival was directed by Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher (Lincoln Center Theater's “South Pacific”). TPT 2 Friday, May 30, 8 pm
Bugs That Rule The World Beetle Mania As the world's most diverse and abundant species, the tiny yet mighty beetle plays crucial ecological roles in nearly every environment. Why are these colorful and ingenious creatures often regarded "the most important species on the planet?” Part 4 of 4 . TPT 2 Wednesday, May 28, 9 pm
Fab Four: The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of the Beatles' classics, the Fab Four will make you think you are back in time rockin' with John, Paul, George, and Ringo! Hear live performances of such classics as "Yesterday," "Penny Lane," "Hey Jude," and many more! TPT 2 Saturday, May 31, 6:30 pm
Midsomer Murders 25 Years Of Mayhem Celebrate 25 years of “Midsomer Murders!” The documentary pays tribute to the on-and-off-screen talent who have played a pivotal role in the success of the series for 25 years, and highlights early career appearances from A-list actors such as Orlando Bloom, Olivia Colman, and Henry Cavill. TPT 2 Saturday, May 31, 8 pm
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