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James Taylor: One Man Band James Taylor's most important songs are interspersed with personal anecdotes, witty reflections, and home movies and photographs from Taylor's personal archives. Featuring classic favorites "Carolina in My Mind," "You've Got a Friend," "Shower the People," and "Fire and Rain." TPT 2 Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, August 14, 7:30 p.m.
STAGE – Season 2 Join performer, educator, and musician Natalia Romero Arbeláez, for a front row seat to what makes Minnesota Music scene so unique. Experience world class performances and get exclusive access to the musicians behind the music. A Twin Cities PBS original production. Stream Season 1 and catch up with Season 2 at tpt.org/stage . TPT 2 Fridays, August 5–26, 9 p.m. TPT LIFE Sundays, August 7-28, 10 p.m.
All Creatures Great and Small: The Next Chapter
Midsomer Murders – Season 21 DCI John Barnaby, a lawman with a degree in psychology finds the Midsomer residents very curious. However, the real star of Midsomer is the county itself with its rolling hills, small, charming villages, quaint habits — and bizarre murders! TPT 2 Saturdays, starting August 27, 8 p.m.
Go behind-the-scenes of the Masterpiece series about the world’s favorite veterinarian and his menagerie of animal patients. Includes highlights from Season 2 and features fascinating background on working with the animals in the series. TPT 2 Sunday, August 21, 7 p.m.
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Our 2022–23 season bursts onto the Orchestra Hall stage with Wynton Marsalis’ distinctly American Swing Symphony and culminates in the sunshine of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.
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TPT Editorial and Design Team Lynn Farmer, Vice President, Marketing and Communications Sarah D. Johnson, Managing Editor Emily McDaniel, Senior Designer Advertising in TPT magazine: Deb Larson, Supervising Sponsorship Manager 651-229-1454 or sponsor@tpt.org Membership Hotline 651-229-1300 or toll free 866-229-1300 Lines are staffed 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday–Friday. Telemarketing Call-Back Line: 651-229-1395 Front Desk: 651-222-1717 Twin Cities PBS President and CEO: Sylvia Strobel BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Rotolu "Ro" Adebiyi, Teddy Bekele, Barbara Burwell, Mary Lynn Carver, Wayne L. Ducheneaux II, Courtney Camp Enloe, Joe Fleming, Peter S. Hatinen, Kristy Howe, Amy L. Jensen, Mumatz Kazim, Martha MacMillan, Dr. Fayneese Miller, Victor Miranda, MD, Michael Monahan, Somia Mourad, Margaret Murphy, Jesse Overton, Robert P. Rinek, Robert Sit (Chair), Darrell Thompson,
“TPT is an important source of lifelong learning for us, from arts and culture to history to civic affairs. We support TPT’s STAGE so that musical performances of all kinds are available to the public for enjoyment, education, and exploration.”
Mary Ellen and George Malkasian President’s and Visionary Society Members
Sandra Vargas, R. Kirk Weidner, Donna Zimmerman (Vice Chair)
Volume 50 Number 8 TPT magazine (ISSN 1059-9657) is published twelve times a year, in: Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, June, Jul., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec. by Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 172 East Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, a nonprofit corporation. Copyright © 2021. List Exchanges: To assist in building membership, Twin Cities Public Television on occasion may exchange names and addresses of its members with other orga- nizations that may solicit or make contact with you by mail. If you do not want your information shared, please notify the membership department at 651-229-1300 or 866-229-1300. All rights reserved. TPT magazine is sent to those who contribute annually to TPT. Basic member- ships are $50. Periodicals postage paid at St. Paul, Minnesota, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Please send change-of-address information to:
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A NOTE FROM SYLVIA The Twin Cities is the arts hub of the Midwest. Minnesotans expect live music at every corner, street art embellishing our downtowns, and world class museums and music venues. During the pandemic, many opportunities to experience art in person disappeared. One reason public media remains essential is because we can – and do – serve our communities in ways not available from other media. In response to the pandemic, TPT committed to supporting the Twin Cities arts community, finding ways to provide a stage for artists across Minnesota and free access to first-rate performances for our viewers. STAGE epitomizes TPT’s commitment to the arts. As a lifetime advocate of the arts and arts education, I am so proud that TPT is bringing local artists into your homes. On July 22, the second season of TPT’s STAGE premiered on TPT 2, and we are thrilled to bring you seven more episodes airing Friday evenings at 9pm throughout the rest of the summer. These episodes are also available to watch online at tpt.org/stage or by using the PBS Video App. STAGE showcases diverse local musicians and venues. From rock- band Yam Haus (featured on NBC’s American Song Contest ) to hip- hop artist Nur-D, folk band American Roots Revue, and the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus, there is so much to experience. I am also excited that this season is hosted by Natalia Romero Arbelaez, an experienced performer, educator, and musician originally from Colombia. She has passion, experience, and knowledge that makes each episode a celebration of the featured artists and venues. Many thanks to the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and viewers like you for funding this work. I hope you watch STAGE , and let us know what you think! I also wanted to mention that TPT will be back at the Minnesota State Fair again this year. We will be at our regular booth throughout the whole fair, and Friday, August 26 will feature a live taping of Almanac . We would love to see you stop by and visit us!
Warm Regards, Sylvia Strobel President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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TPT LOVES ARTS & ARTISTS
As part of our 2030 Strategic Initiative, we have chosen to highlight Minnesota’s thriving arts scene. From our rising stars to our seasoned pros, we strive to introduce you to new faces on the local, regional, and national art scene and let you know about unique events and opportunities.
STAGE is our television and digital streaming initiative, designed to celebrate and uplift Minnesota arts organizations and up-and-coming musicians and artists from all around the state. Season two premiered July 22. Watch episodes using the PBS Video App or online at tpt.org/stage .
This is Minnesota Orchestra is a co-production that invites Minnesotans to tune in for
Grammy Award winning orchestra performances.Watch episodes using the PBS Video App or online at tpt.org/this-is-minnesota-orchestra .
Sound Field is a Webby award- winning series that highlights
accomplished musicians and music teachers exploring the music theory, production, history and culture behind our favorite songs and musical styles. The latest episodes have drawn well over 500,000 views to date. Watch on YouTube or online at tpt.org/sound-field .
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ART IS... MAKES A SPLASH
The fourth season of TPT’s series Art Is... recently hosted three events at The Hook and Ladder Theater in Minneapolis celebrating local artists. We are proud to say:
• 100% of survey respondents who attended Art Is... events said they learned about new artists and planned to learn more about the artists showcased. • 100% felt more connected to their community after attending. • 71% said they felt challenged to think about something in a new way. • An eventgoer said, “I loved the sense of community there and the fact that it was free, with free incredible food. Felt very welcoming and homey.” If you were not able to attend, you can still catch the digital shorts highlighting these local artists online. This season features Devohn Bland, Lewis McCaleb aka Lewiee Blaze, Diana Nguyen, Thomas Draskovic ( Č hetán Ohítika “Brave Hawk”), Star Girl Clan (Ch’umil Ali Alaxik), Sabrín Diehl, Cristian Ybarra aka DIE/ASPORA, Lini Tsii’ ł ibe Wilkins and more.
Watch on the PBS Video App or at tpt.org/art-is
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Get to Know Us: Producer Brittany Shrimpton
Join us this month as we speak with Brittany Shrimpton, a producer at TPT. She is a fantastic filmmaker, who is especially keen on projects surrounding the arts. Brittany says: My name is Brittany Shrimpton and I’ve worked at TPT for more than 11 years. What drew me into producing was my love of hearing peoples’ stories and transforming them into video. One thing I’ve especially loved is how making television brings together people from all different industries. I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Center for the Art of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School on a mini-series examining healthcare topics through an artistic lens called Art + Medicine . To date, we have completed two shows ( Reflections on the Pandemic
and Speaking of Race) and are in production on a third, Healthy Aging , so keep your eyes peeled this fall for that film! This is just one example of projects I’ve enjoyed working on at TPT, but it’s certainly not the only one. See below a list of some of my favorite projects.
Art + Medicine: Speaking of Race
Relish
MN Original: Sally Winger Profile and Secret Stash Records
LISTEN/ Stories of Cancer and Resilience
Read the full post at tpt.org/gettoknowus .
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WATCH LIVE FRIDAYS ON TPT 2 JULY 22nd Larry Long/Claudia Schmidt/ Robert Robinson/Tonia Hughes Kendrick JULY 29TH Nur-D/War Bonnet/Gao Hong and Issam Rafea/Molly Maher AUGUST 5th The Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus Presents STIGMATA AUGUST 12TH YAM HAUS/DNM AUGUST 19TH The Cedar Commissions featuring Vie Boheme/Alicia Thao/Kat Parent AUGUST 26th AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa presents “Angels Sang to Me” and Give Get Sistet
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Thank you for being a Member of TPT
As you already know, members make it happen! Your gift is essential in helping us continue to offer high-quality programming and community services for the Twin Cities.
But did you know, as a member you have access to TPT Passport, our extended streaming service?
What is TPT Passport? TPT Passport provides extended access to thousands of shows and complete seasons. All members can activate their Passport account and use their credentials to log-in on tpt.org or on the PBS Video App. This app is available on Roku devices, Apple TV, Chromecast and more.
Learn more at tpt.org/passport .
TPT loves Arts & Culture Check out these shows available for streaming on the PBS Video App.
STAGE
Outside Chance
Austin City Limits
Art + Medicine
Art Is...
Les Misérables in Concert
Watch shows online at tpt.org or by logging in using your TPT Passport credentials on the PBS Video App with your smart TV.
HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 1-7
Dambusters Story: A Battle Against Time A Daring Plan Discover the story of No. 617 Squadron's famous Dams Raid over Germany in May 1943. In this episode, Airmen are recruited and trained for their bombing mission in Germany, with just eight weeks for Commander Guy Gibson to put together a crew capable low altitude flight at night. Part 1 of 3. TPT 2 Monday, August 1, 8 p.m.
AMERICA OUTDOORS WITH BARATUNDE THURSTON Tidewater: Homecoming Baratunde treks along the coast of North Carolina and discovers surprising ways in which history has shaped these environments. He explores a daunting swamp, soars above the dunes on a Wright Brothers glider and tracks wild horses on the beach. A Twin Cities PBS original production. Part 5 of 6. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 2, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, August 7, 9 p.m.
THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Family
Celebrate family as the four remaining cooks prepare two dishes inspired by their friends and families. Whether it's a neighbor'slasagna or a dish passed down from grandma, the judges are in for some heartfelt food. Part 7 of 8. TPT 2 Friday, August 5, 8 p.m.
STAGE Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus Presents Stigmata The Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus was founded 40 years ago during the height of the AIDS crisis. Featuring a wide range of vocal stylings, this song cycle chronicles a diverse range of experiences with HIV stigma. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Friday, August 5, 9 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, August 7, 10 p.m.
EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL Socorro: Expedition Shark Island
Dive with Steve on an expedition to the remote volcanic island of Clarion in the Revillagigedo National Park. Steve and his team are looking to discover where shark mothers give birth and help protect a new generation of these ocean giants. Part 5 of 6. TPT 2 Wednesday, August 3, 9 p.m.
Agatha Christie's England Retrace the beloved author's footsteps to see the real places that inspired her literary universe. Learn how Christie drew on her surroundings throughout her life, immortalizing the people and locations she encountered in her extraordinary work. TPT 2 Sunday, August 7, 7 p.m.
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EVENING AUGUST 1-7
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Antiques Roadshow: Hotel Del Coronado - Hour 1 RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service Episode 8
Dambusters Story: A Battle Against Time: A Daring Plan (Part 1 of 3) 3 Steps to Pain-Free Living
(8:46) Dam- busters... (Part 2 of 3)
British Antiques Roadshow Rick Steves’ Top Master- pieces
(10:04) POV: He’s My Brother
(11:01) POV: America
1 Mon
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BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Start Up
LIFE
MN Original
Tape’s Rolling!
State Fair Traditions
Native Report Native Report Nourish Hope: Progress Starts with Food
We’re In This Together
Postcards
MN
Finding Your Roots: Italian Roots
America Outdoors with Bara- tunde Thurston: Tidewater: Homecoming (Part 5 of 6) Grantchester on Masterpiece Season 7 (Part 4 of 6) STAGE: N ur-D/War Bonnet/Gao Hong and Issam Rafea NOVA: NOVA Universe Re- vealed: Black Holes
Frontline: Ukraine: Life Under Russia's Attack
NOVA: NOVA Universe Revealed: Alien Worlds
Expedition with Steve Backshall: Gabon: Expedition Jungle Paradise
2 Tue
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The Coroner
COBRA - Season 2 (Part 4 of 6)
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles Common Ground (11:32) Antiques Roadshow... Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Making It Up North
LIFE
MN Original
Let’s Go Minnesota!
Weaving The Social Safety Net at Home Expedition with Steve Back- shall: Socorro: Expedition Shark Island
Sold Out: Affordable Housing at Risk Dambusters Story: A Battle Against Time: A Daring Plan (Part 1 of 3)
Street Level
MN
Green Planet: Human Worlds
(10:46) Dam- busters... (Part 2 of 3)
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Flesh and Blood on Master- piece Episode 1
(7:49) Flesh and Blood...
(8:40) Vicar of Dibley: Spring
BBC World News Shared Sacrifice: Rock County In War
Amanpour and Company
You Are Cordially Invited...
LIFE
MN Original
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: American Musical Heroes Frankie Drake Mysteries: Sweet Justice (Part 7 of 10) Dambusters Story: A Battle Against Time: A Daring Plan (Part 1 of 3) Minnesota: A History of the Land: The Northern Forest Great American Recipe: Family (Part 7 of 8)
Stop, Look, Art
Through A Soldier’s Eyes
Almanac: Hands-On History
Around The Corner with John McGivern
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Father Brown: The Curse of the Aesthetic
Broadchurch Episode 8 (8:46) Dam- busters... (Part 2 of 3)
Vicar of Dibley: Spring
The Hour: Welcome Back
4 Thu
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Minnesota Experience: Trailheads...
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Articulate with Jim Cotter
LIFE
MN Original
Craft
On The Trail: An In Wisconsin Special STAGE: Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus Presents Stigmata Future of Work: Changing Work, Changing Workers
Birds of Wisconsin
Minnesota’s Deadliest Blizzards
Off 90
MN
Almanac
Great Performances: Red
5 Fri
2
Confucius Was A Foodie
Washington Week
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Prairie Mosaic
LIFE
MN Original
Lowertown Line
Rise and Fall of the Nonparti- san League: Resurgence
Make Money Work
Make Money Work
Almanac
Minnesota in the ‘70s
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Death In Paradise - Season 11 Episode 7
Midsomer Murders: The Curse of the Ninth (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
The Hour - Season2: Fascists and False Accusa- tions (Part 2 of 6)
The Coroner
Lowertown Line
6 Sat
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Great Performances: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I
POV: He’s My Brother
POV: America
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musi- cians
Black Bril- liance
Ready for the Future
Mind-Body Dialogues III: Embodied Compassion
Make It Ok
Make It Ok
Caregiving: Making A Dif- ference
Getting There
MN
Agatha Christie’s England
Grantchester on Masterpiece Season 7 (Part 5 of 6)
COBRA - Season 2 (Part 5 of 6)
Professor T: The Perfect Picture
Thou Shalt Not Kil: Episode Three Austin City Limits: Ray Wylie Hubbard
7 Sun
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NOVA: NOVA Universe Re- vealed: Black Holes
Green Planet: Human Worlds Uncovered: Minnesota’s Dental Crisis
America Outdoors with Bara- tunde Thurston: Tidewater: Homecoming (Part 5 of 6)
STAGE: Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus Presents Stigmata Through The Iron Curtain - from Romania
LIFE
Case for Rural Living
Jingle Dress Tradition
Current State of Our Work- ing River
Women Outward Bound
Northwest Angle: MN's Best Kept Secret
Nature: Walking with Emerson & Thoreau
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Iron Opera It’s not easy to stage an opera in the middle of northern Minnesota, but this is the Iron Range where the people are stubborn and the music of the Old World still runs deep in their veins. Watch as a renowned concert pianist teams up with an Ojibwe language teacher, a skateboarding accordionist, and talent imported from every corner of the Earth to pull off the impossible. Produced by WDSE- Duluth. TPT 2 Sunday, August 7, 12 p.m. | TPT LIFE Saturday, August 27, 8:30 p.m.
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2022 BOARD CHALLENGE Now – August 31, 2022
Join TPT’s Studio Society with a gift of $1,200+, or $100 per month, our Board will match it to double your investment. Studio Society members impact the community through their generosity and advocacy.
“TPT is an essential public institution, providing exceptional programming. Moreover, it is an accessible cultural archive that preserves our history while also providing a healthy foundation for a thriving community. Please join me by investing in this priceless local asset.”
Peter S. Hatinen TPT Board of Trustees
651-229-1410 | development@tpt.org tpt.org/studiosociety
UPCOMING BROADCAST SIGNAL INTERRUPTIONS TPT’s transmission system will be undergoing maintenance and upgrading from June 25 through the month of August. To accommodate the repairs and to provide a safe working environment for those working on the tower, our broadcast signal for all TPT channels will be unavailable during the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on select days during this period. Those who receive their TPT channels through antenna, Dish, DirectTV, or select cable providers will be affected. During these outages, we encourage you to access our TPT2, TPTKids, and TPTNOW broadcasts by streaming online at tpt.org/watch-live or through the PBS Video App .
Learn more about the tower repairs and their impact at tpt.org/transmitter .
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AMERICA OUTDOORS DIGITAL SERIES
America Outdoors: Understory is a six-part YouTube series inspired by America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston . It features self-recorded footage, virtual interviews, and video diaries, introducing a fresh collection of folks who are wild about being outside. In each far-ranging conversation, Baratunde digs deep into what makes a person’s relationship with the outdoors unique and how their time outside is impacted by climate change, equity, access, culture, adrenaline and more.
You can stream the first episode on the PBS YouTube channel
beginning August 18. youtube.com/c/PBS
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HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 8-14
AMERICA OUTDOORS WITH BARATUNDE THURSTON Minnesota: A Better World Baratunde ventures to Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, one of the last places where you can hike or paddle into the remote wilderness. He meets with birders and harvesters of wild rice and hears from them why wilderness means so much.
A Twin Cities PBS original production. Part 6 of 6.
TPT 2 Tuesday, August 9, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, August 14, 9 p.m.
John Williams: The Berlin Concert
In October 2021, Hollywood legend John Williams made his conducting debut with the internationally renowned Berliner Philharmoniker. Williams and the Berlin players perform a wide-ranging selection of music from some of his best- known film scores including “Jurassic Park,” and the “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” series. TPT 2 Sunday, August 14, 6:30 p.m.
NAZI MEGA WEAPONS V1: Hitler's Vengeance Missile
This is the story of one of the most ambitious projects of the Third Reich: Hitler's Vengeance weapon, the V1. Its legacy is the cruise missile — a weapon that changed the face of war forever. TPT 2 Monday, August 8, 9 p.m.
THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE Season Finale
It's time for the season finale as the three remaining cooks go head-to- head. They'll have some surprise helpers for their final chance to wow the judges with a very special dinner. Part 8 of 8. TPT 2 Friday, August 12, 8 p.m.
MASTERPIECE Grantchester - Season 7 Another homeless man is found dead and killed in the same manner as the previous victims. Geordie and Will realize that they may have sent the wrong man to prison, and the real killer may still be at large. Part 6 of 6. TPT 2 Sunday, August 14, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Tuesday, August 16, 8 p.m.
STAGE Yam Haus / DNM
Minneapolis based group Yam Haus is known for their high energy and dance floor ready, pop music. And new supergroup DNM, is made up of experimental indiepop rockers who have individually been mainstays on the local music scene for years. Performed live at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Friday, August 12, 9 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, August 14, 10 p.m.
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EVENING AUGUST 8-14
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Antiques Roadshow: Hotel Del Coronado Hour 3
Dambusters Story: A Battle Against Time: Attack! Attack! Attack! (Part 3 of 3)
Nazi Mega Weapons: V1: Hitler’s Vengeance Missile
POV: President
8 Mon
2
Great Performances: The Magic of Callas
Concert for George
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Start Up
LIFE
MN Original
Tape’s Rolling!
Writing In Peace and War
Native Report Native Report Secrets of Sacred Architecture
Why Cultural Heritage Matters
Postcards
MN
Finding Your Roots: The Eye of the Beholder
America Outdoors with Bara- tunde Thurston: Minnesota: A Better World (Part 6 of 6) Grantchester on Masterpiece Season 7 (Part 5 of 6) STAGE: Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus Presents Stigmata
NOVA: NOVA Universe Re- vealed: Black Holes
Frontline: Afghanistan Undercover
Expedition with Steve Back- shall: Socorro: Expedition Shark Island
9 Tue
2
The Coroner
COBRA - Season 2 (Part 5 of 6)
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles Common Ground
LIFE
MN Original
Let’s Go Minnesota!
Justice Matters
Our Rights
Our Rights
Our Rights
MN
NOVA: NOVA Universe Revealed: Big Bang
Nature: Dogs in the Land of Lions Flesh and Blood on Master- piece Episode 3
Expedition with Steve Backshall Expedition: Unseen
Dambusters Story: A Battle Against Time: Attack! Attack! Attack! (Part 3 of 3)
Nazi Mega Weapons: V1: Hitler’s Vengeance Missile
10 Wed
2
(7:49) Flesh and Blood on Masterpiece Episode 4
Vicar of Dibley: Fall/Summer
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Making It Up North
LIFE
MN Original
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Vanska Conducts Romeo and Juliet
Mississippi, MN
Almanac: Hands-On History
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Father Brown: The Fall of the House of St. Gardner
Frankie Drake Mysteries: Snowstoppers (Part 8 of 10) Dambusters Story: A Battle Against Time: Attack! Attack! Attack! (Part 3 of 3)
Broadchurch - Season 2 Episode 1
Vicar of Dibley: Fall/Summer
The Hour: Fascists and False Accusa- tions
11 Thu
2
This Old House
Ask This Old House
Minnesota Experience: Minnesota’s Deadliest Tornadoes & Fiercest Floods
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Articulate with Jim Cotter
LIFE
MN Original
Craft
Parks for the People
Decoding The Driftless
Cost of Cli- mate Change In Minnesota
Future Earth: Thriving on a Full Planet
Minnesota’s Deadliest Tornadoes
Off 90
MN
Almanac
The Great American Recipe: The Great American Recipe (Part 8 of 8)
STAGE: Yam Haus / DNM
Great Performances: Grammy Salute to Music Legends
12 Fri
2
Tanzania: The Royal Tour
Washington Week
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Frontline: Afghanistan Undercover Lowertown: The Rise of An Urban Village
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Prairie Mosaic
LIFE
MN Original
Lowertown Line
Forests and Minnesota’s Rural Economy
Almanac
Our Voices: Transforming Leadership
MN
James Taylor: One Man Band
Australian Pink Floyd Show - Everything Under the Sun
Bee Gees: One Night Only
Rick Steves Fascism In Europe
13 Sat
2
A Conversation with Bill Moyers
Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide
3 Steps to Pain-Free Living
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Health Focus: One Commu- nity’s Effort
Unequal Distribution of Health
Getting There
Make It Ok
Make It Ok
Elder Victims: Abused, Ex- ploited, Alone
Discovered Truth: A Health Care Journey
Prescription Overload: Managing Meds
MN
(6:30) John Williams: The Berlin Concert
Grantchester on Masterpiece Season 7 (Part 6 of 6)
COBRA - Season 2 (Part 6 of 6)
Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide
14 Sun
2
James Taylor: One Man Band
America Outdoors with Bara- tunde Thurston: Minnesota: A Better World (Part 6 of 6)
STAGE Yam H:aus / DNM
Australian Pink Floyd Show - Everything Under The Sun
(6:00) Ken Burns: The National Parks
LIFE
Remembering Place: A Cemetery Story
The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S.- Dakota Conflict
Art and Life of George Morrison
Livable Communities
MN
COBRA - Season 2 Reeling from the events in Kent, the COBRA team are briefed on the nature of a sophisticated malware which has infected the UK’s critical infrastructure. Part 6 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, August 14, 9 p.m.
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HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 15-21
Lost Twin Cities III In this episode, viewers will revisit long gone stores, restaurants, movie theaters, sporting events, and more. Narrated by Don Shelby, this hour-long special revives fond memories from bygone eras and introduces viewers to surprising past chapters of the place we call home. TPT 2 Monday, August 15, 7 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sun., August 21, 8:30 p.m. Freedom Songs: The Music of the Civil Rights Movement From the early civil rights era to Watergate artists like Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Sly Stone, and Gil Scott Heron brought music, medium, and message together as never before, composing a soundtrack perfectly tuned to the tempo and pulse of its time. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 16, 8:30 p.m. | TPT LIFE Wed., August 17, 7 p.m. STAGE Cedar Commissions Featuring Vie Boheme/Alicia Thao As part of The Cedar Commissions, three of Minnesota's most innovative emerging composers and musicians perform world premieres. Their music ranges from electro soul, funk, traditional Hmong folk music to eco-horror. This is new music you won't hear anywhere else but live at the Cedar Cultural Center. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Friday, August 19, 9 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, August 21, 10 p.m.
Andy Williams: Greatest Love Songs (My Music) Enjoy the romantic crooner's biggest hits and bestloved ballads including "Moon River," "Love Story," "Dear Heart," and "Born Free." His hugely successful career bridged the generations, with repertoire ranging from classic standards to modern pop songs. TPT 2 Wednesday, August 17, 7 p.m.
Last of the Breed Savor a once in a lifetime concert event by the legendary Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price. The treasure trove of honkytonk hits and Texas swing tunes turned the album “Last of the Breed” into a major selling hit. TPT 2 Weds., August 17, 8:30 p.m.
Prince And The Revolution: The Purple Rain Tour Experience the powerful performance by Prince and The Revolution on their legendary Purple Rain Tour, featuring hits like "Let's Go Crazy," "Little Red Corvette," "When Doves Cry," and a mindbending 18+ minute version of "Purple Rain." TPT 2 Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m.
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EVENING AUGUST 15-21
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Lost Twin Cities III
Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Ryman
Conversation with Bill Moyers
Rick Steves and the Trav- L-Ator
15 Mon
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Doo Wop, Pop and Soul Generations (My Music)
Lowertown Line
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Start Up
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Tape’s Rolling!
Ready for the Future
This Is My Home
Native Report Native Report Ethics of Cyber Security
Postcards
Minnetonka to Ghana, Bridging An Ocean
MN
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: A Life On Stage
Freedom Songs: The Music of the Civil Rights Movement
Australian Pink Floyd Show - Everything Under the Sun
Rick Steves and the Trav- L-Ator
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(6:00) Classical Rewind (My Music)
Grantchester on Masterpiece Season 7 (Part 6 of 6)
COBRA - Season 2 (Part 6 of 6)
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles Common Ground
LIFE
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Let’s Go Min- nesota!
STAGE: Yam Haus / DNM
People of the Big Lake
Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit: The Pottery of
Heroes & History
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Andy Williams: Greatest Love Songs (My Music) Freedom Songs: The Music of the Civil Rights Movem
Last of the Breed
Brain Revolution
17 Wed
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Ken Burns: The National Parks
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Making It Up North
LIFE
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This Is Minnesota Orchestra The Science of Sound
More Than Just The Music
Cornerstones: A History of North Minneapolis
Almanac: Hands-On History
Around The Corner with John McGivern
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Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians (Part 1 of 2) Bela Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart
(8:14) Frontline: From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians (Part 2 of 2)
Bela Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart
Aging Backwards 2 with Miranda Esmonde-White
18 Thu
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Australian Pink Floyd Show - Everything Under The Sun
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Articulate with Jim Cotter
LIFE
MN Original
Craft
Wild and Sce- nic St. Croix
Richard Alley’s Climate Adventures
Saving Wheat: Rusts Never Sleep
Farm Fresh Road Trip
Off 90
Climate Smart: Cities Working Together
Farm to School: Growing Our Future
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Best of Farm Fresh Road Trip STAGE:
Almanac
James Taylor: One Man Band
Rick Steves’ Top Master- pieces Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Prairie Mosaic
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Cedar Commissions Featuring Vie Boheme/Alicia Thao Rick Steves and the Trav-L- Ator
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(6:00) Brain Revolution
Washington Week
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
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Lowertown Line
Solid State: Minnesota’s High- Tech History
Understanding The New Financial Paradigm
Almanac
Mysteries of Public Financing
MN
Prince and the Revolution: The Purple Rain Tour
20 Things to Do In Midsomer.... Before You Die
Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Ryman
Australian Pink Floyd Show - Everything...
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(6:00) Lawrence Welk’s TV Treasures
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: A Life On Stage
Reconstruction: America After The Civil War
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Soul Creatures
Our Environment and Our Health
Ready for the Future
Getting There
Everyday Trauma: Kids’ Mental Wellness
Understanding Mental Illness In Children
Working Dogs: Innovations In Healthcare
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All Creatures Great and Small: The Next Chapter
This Land Is Your Land (My Music)
Last of the Breed
Forever Painless with Miranda Esmonde-White
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STAGE: Cedar Commissions Featuring Vie Boheme/Alicia Thao
Joe Bonamassa: Live from the Ryman
Lost Twin Cities III
Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide
LIFE
More Than Just The Music
Connections and Transfor- mations
Minnesota Roadside At- tractions
Superior Dream
James J. Hill: Empire Builder
Minnesota Regiments
Call to Justice
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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: A Life on Stage
Take a trip down memory lane with the “Jersey Boys” on the 60th anniversary of the release of their first #1 hit, “Sherry.” The group that sold over 175 million records is captured live at the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 16, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Saturday, August 20, 8 p.m.
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The Younger Faces of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias By Sheryl Stillman
For many people over 40, experiencing moments of forgetfulness is not all that uncommon and, daresay, almost expected. Often, we blame these random occurrences on information overload, the effects of menopause, or dismiss it as part of the aging process. True, memory loss could result from any of those scenarios, but it may also signal a more serious underlying condition. According to the World Health Organization, Alzheimer's, dementias, and other cognitive impairments have been deemed a public health priority with more than 55 million affected worldwide. In the U.S., approximately six million people currently live with Alzheimer's, the most prevalent of the dementias. While the majority fall into the 65+ age group, a growing number, about 10%, are experiencing Young-Onset Alzheimer's (also known as Early- Onset), between the ages of 30 and 60. "Things started taking me two to three times longer to do and it really hit me something was wrong when presenting at a meeting. I completely lost what I was supposed to say," said Deb Jobe, 56, of St. Louis, Missouri. When Jobe was 53 years old, her husband noticed she often forgot things. "I took care of our checkbook and missed paying bills here and there," said Jobe. At the time, she worked for a global human capital management firm and was responsible for clients' overall customer experience. After that fateful meeting, Jobe decided it was time to see her primary care physician (PCP). She credits her doctor with not discounting her symptoms as menopause and sending her for a neuropsychological consult.
Deb Jobe and her husband Jon
A battery of cognitive assessments revealed Jobe has Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA), progressive degeneration of the brain's outer layer. This specific type of dementia most often affects those between the ages of 50 and 65. “Things started taking me two to three times longer to do and it really hit me something was wrong when presenting at a meeting. I completely lost what I was supposed to say.” "I had my perception of what Alzheimer's looked like, and it certainly wasn't me," said Jobe. "If we can dispel what Alzheimer's looks like, share the many faces, and help people recognize symptoms as early as possible, they can have a higher quality of life for longer. I am a person still providing value — don't put me in a box yet."
Read more stories like this on NextAvenue.org.
Photo credit: Courtesy of Deb Jobe
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NEXT AVENUE - SPECIAL SECTION
The New Retirement Role Models: Literary Characters By Emily Wilson
When Elly Griffiths (the pen name of Domenica de Rosa) started writing her series about forensic archeologist Ruth Galloway, who lives in a remote cottage by the sea in Norfolk, England, she made the main character about her age at the time, nearing 40. Galloway teaches at the university there and has a complicated love life involving Detective Chief Inspector Harry Nelson, whom she sometimes works with as an expert on bones. The first book in the series, "The Crossing Places," came out in 2009. In the 13th book, "The Night Hawks," retirement is a continuing plot point. Galloway is almost 50, and although Nelson is only 51, he's under a lot of pressure from his boss to retire after decades on the force, but he can't imagine himself without his job. "I think it's interesting that we define ourselves very much by our jobs," said Griffiths, now 58, of Brighton, England. "I'm lucky I'm in a job where you don't have to retire." Nowadays, a lot of people don't so much retire as go on to the next thing, Griffiths said. Her husband left his job as a corporate lawyer to study archaeology, and now he's considering a third career making wine in Italy.
young children, and it was less sweet. But it gave me the idea for Ruth, so it worked out for both of us."
Griffiths thinks crime fiction does a fairly good job of having older characters. Last year, she and 11 other bestselling authors wrote short stories featuring Agatha Christie's legendary detective Miss Marple.
Miss Marple in Miss Marple: Greenshaw’s Folly from PBS Re-reading Christie's books to prepare, Griffiths says she was struck by all the characters past age 60. Ian Rankin, the Scottish writer, has written a series of bestselling books featuring the detective John Rebus. Rebus officially retired in 2007's "Exit Music," but he has come back to investigate cold cases. Rankin has said that Rebus feels real to him, and that means he needs to age.
“I think it's very interesting that we define ourselves very much by our jobs. I'm lucky I'm in a job where you don't have to retire.”
Read more stories like this on NextAvenue.org.
"When we first met, he mentioned he'd always wanted to be an archeologist," Griffiths said. "I thought, 'That's so sweet.' But when he went back to university to be an archeologist, we had two
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HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 22-28
AMERICAN MASTERS Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story Explore the ground-breaking career of master trumpeter Doc Severinsen, from his three decades as the colorful band leader to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" to his relentless schedule of touring and performing into his nineties. TPT 2 Tuesday, August 23, 8 p.m.
MY GRANDPARENTS’ WAR Helena Bonham Carter Follow actress Helena Bonham Carter as she explores the heroism of both sets of her grandparents during WWII - her grandmother, an air warden and outspoken politician, and her grandfather, a diplomat who saved hundreds from the Holocaust. TPT 2 Monday, August 22, 9 p.m.
Kingdoms of the Sky: Rockies Experience the amazing wildlife and remarkable people who inhabit this 3,000 mile mountain range, home to cougars, wolverines, wolves, and grizzlies. Daredevil wingsuit fliers jump from high peaks and Native Americans compete in breakneck horse races. TPT 2 Weds., August 24, 8 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, August 28, 8 p.m.
STAGE Give Get Sistet/Angels Sang To Me
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family Ambition Explore Thomas Boleyn's determination to elevate the family name and make his mark in the Tudor court. Part 1 of 3. TPT 2 Sunday, August 28, 7 p.m. Soprano Maria Jette and a string quartet perform AJ Isaacson Zvidzwa "Angels Sang to Me," a composition that hopes to raise awareness and destigmatize mental illness. And Give Get Sistet, a chorus of women who use a capella singing and vocal improvisation performs. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Friday, August 26, 9 p.m. | TPT LIFE Sunday, August 28, 10 p.m.
STORY OF... Elizabeth Taylor
Two-time Oscar winner Elizabeth Taylor was the unofficial Queen of Hollywood, a star from the age of 12 until the day she died. With first-hand accounts from friends, colleagues, and family members, the unwavering self-belief that enabled her to survive both good and bad fortune that cemented her legacy is revealed. TPT 2 Friday, August 26, 8 p.m.
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EVENING AUGUST 22-28
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Antiques Roadshow: Philbrook Museum Hour 3 Shakespeare & Hathaway- Private Investigators: Outrageous Fortune
Living with Hitler (Part 1 of 3)
My Grandparents’ War: Helena Bonham Carter
POV: Through The Night
POV Shorts: On Caregiving and Grace
22 Mon
2
This Land Is Your Land (My Music)
Lowertown Line
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Start Up
LIFE
MN Original
Tape’s Roll- ing!
Telling Project: Minnesota Remembers Vietnam
Native Report Native Report Bound By Earth: Archaeology In Minnesota
Exploring Forgiveness
Somalia: A Nation of Poets
Postcards
MN
Finding Your Roots: Fashion’s Roots
American Masters: Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
British Antiques Roadshow
Golden Eagles: Witnesses to a Changing West
Expedition with Steve Backshall: Expedition Unseen
23 Tue
2
The Coroner
Van Der Valk 0n Masterpiece: Love In Amsterdam (Part 1 of 3) STAGE: Cedar Commissions Featuring Vie Boheme/Alicia Thao
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles Common Ground
LIFE
MN Original
Let’s Go Minnesota!
C ass Gilbert: Standing The Test of Time
Connections to Cass
Interstate 94: A History and Its Impact
Interstate 94: Today and Tomorrow
Mysteries of Public Financing Big Sonia
MN
Nature: Born in the Rockies: First Steps
Kingdoms of the Sky: Rockies
American Experience: Fatal Flood
My Grandparents’ War: Helena Bonham Carter
24 Wed
2
All Creatures Great and Small: The Next Chapter
20 Things to Do In Midsomer.... Before You Die
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Making It Up North
LIFE
MN Original
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Vanska Conducts Music Makers
Art and Life of George Mor- rison
Almanac: Hands-On History
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Father Brown: The Tower of Lost Souls
Frankie Drake Mysteries: A Family Affair
Broadchurch - Season 2 Episode 2 Minnesota Experience: Cornerstones: A History of North Minneapolis
All Creatures Great and Small: The Next Chapter
You Are Cordially Invited... Articulate with Jim Cotter
25 Thu
2
This Old House
Ask This Old House
Living with Hitler (Part 1 of 3)
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
LIFE
MN Original
Craft
Farmers & Chefs of Min- nesota
Rebirth: The Mississippi’s National Park
Minnesota Stories in a Changing Climate
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Ordering The Land/16,000 BP-1870s Great Performances: Ann
Minnesota’s Fiercest Fires
Off 90
MN
Almanac
Story of...: Elizabeth Taylor
STAGE: Give Get Sistet/Angels Sang to Me
26 Fri
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Walk in the Park with Nick Molle: Rivers of the Rockies
Washington Week Business Lives Here
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover Current State of Our Work- ing River
Frontline
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Prairie Mosaic
LIFE
MN Original
Lowertown Line
Innovation Culture
Almanac
Healthcare Any- where: Hyper- Connecting
MN
Death In Paradise - Season 11 Episode 8
Midsomer Murder - Season 21: The Point of Balance (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
The Hour - Season 2: Vice (Part 3 of 6) POV: Through The Night
The Coroner
Lowertown Line
27 Sat
2
Great Performances: Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2022
Iron Opera
Reel South First Lady of the Revolution
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Media Coverage and Female Athletes
Concussions and Female Athletes Guilt on Masterpiece - Season 2 (Part 2 of 4) American Experience: Fatal Flood Responding to Shooting Threats: Strategies
Game On: Women Can Coach Hearing Loss Matters
Getting There
MN
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family: Ambition (Part 1 of 3) Nature: Born in the Rockies: First Steps
Guilt on Masterpiece - Season 2 ( Part 1 of 4) Kingdoms of the Sky: Rockies Valley Grove: A Living Tapestry
Professor T: Sugarbab
Thou Shalt Not Kill Episode 4
28 Sun
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STAGE: Give Get Sistet/Angels Sang to Me
Austin City Limits: The Very Best of John Prine Basketball, Water and Lost City of Elbowoods
LIFE
State Fair Traditions
Horse Relative
MN
MASTERPIECE Guilt – Season 2
The contemporary dramedy continues with riveting plot twists and a strong vein of dark humor. When disgraced lawyer Max McCall is released from prison, he finds himself entwined in a gripping new story with characters old and new, as they battle the consequences of their actions amidst shocking new developments. Parts 1 & 2 of 4. TPT 2 Sundays, starting August 28, 8 & 9 p.m.
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HIGHLIGHTS AUGUST 29-31
Living with Hitler Growing anti-Semitism takes hold in Germany, as the rise of the racially unified People's Community and the diplomatic successes of the Third Reich lead to a second world war. Part 2 of 3. TPT 2 Monday, August 29, 8 p.m. The Great Whale Rescue Discover the incredible story of two beluga whales released from captivity into a wild ocean sanctuary and follows every step of their complex and deeply moving journey. TPT 2 Wednesday, August 31, 7 p.m.
MY GRANDPARENTS' WAR Kristin Scott Thomas Follow actress Kristin Scott Thomas as she pieces together a lost chapter of her family history, learning how her grandfather, a Royal Navy officer, saved thousands at Dunkirk and survived some of World War II’s most devastating battles. TPT 2 Monday, August 29, 9 p.m.
EVENING AUGUST 29-31
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Antiques Roadshow: Churchill Downs Racetrack Hour 2 Shakespeare & Hathaway- Private Investigators: The Play's the Thing
Living with Hitler (Part 2 of 3)
My Grandparents’ War: Kristin Scott Thomas
POV: Faya Dayi
29 Mon
2
Chris Botti & The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Lowertown Line
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Start Up
LIFE
MN Original
Tape’s Rolling!
Common Ground: Shaynowishkung
Native Report Native Report Iraq and Back: Minnesotans’ Stories
Women Serv- ing In War
Postcards
MN
Finding Your Roots: Criminal Kind
The Bolsonaros
Kingdoms of the Sky: Rockies
American Experience: Fatal Flood
30 Tue
2
The Coroner
Van Der Valk on Masterpiece: Only In Amsterdam (Part 2 of 3) STAGE: Give Get Sistet/Angels Sang to Me
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles Common Ground
LIFE
MN Original
Let’s Go Minnesota!
Minnesota Legends: Governor Arne Carlson American Experience: Surviving The Dust Bowl The Bletchley Circle - San Francisco: Presidio (Part 1 of 8)
Women Mak- ing Change
Building East Side Community
Poor Farm
MN
Great Whale Rescue
NOVA: A to Z: The First Alphabet
My Grandparents’ War: Mark Rylance
Petit Rat
31 Wed
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Indian Doctor: The Arrival MN Original
(7:45) Hope Street (Part 1 of 10)
Halifax: Retribution (Part 1 of 8)
BBC World News
Amanpour and Company
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Making It Up North
LIFE
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Ingrid Fliter Plays Mozart
St. Paul’s Historic Hill: Salvaging A Gilded
Almanac: Hands-On History
Around The Corner with John McGivern
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