HIGHLIGHTS APRIL 5-11
DON'T MISS IT: MONDAY - WEDNESDAY!
Hemingway The Writer (1899-1929)
Hemingway The Avatar (1929-1944)
Hemingway The Blank Page (1944-1961) Hemingway follows the Army as they advance through Europe. Afterwards, he tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but is beset with tragedies. He publishes “The Old Man and the Sea” to acclaim but is overcome by his declining mental condition. Part 3 of 3. TPT 2 Wednesday, April 7, 7 & 9 p.m.
American Masters Oliver Sacks: His Own Life Dive into the life and work of the legendary neurologist and beloved author who was a fearless explorer of the brain and mind. Sacks redefined our understanding of the diversity of human experience, and of our shared humanity. TPT 2 Friday, April 9, 8 p.m. Hemingway, yearning for adventure, volunteers for the Red Cross during World War I. He marries Hadley Richardson and moves to Paris, publishes “The Sun Also Rises” and finds critical and commercial success with his second novel, “A Farewell to Arms.” Part 1 of 3. TPT 2 Monday, April 5, 7 & 9 p.m.
Hemingway, having achieved a level of fame rarely seen in the literary world, settles in Key West with Pauline Pfeiffer but can't stay put for long. He reports on the Spanish Civil War and begins a tempestuous romance with Martha Gellhorn. Part 2 of 3. TPT 2 Tuesday, April 6, 7 & 9 p.m. Masterpiece World on Fire A month into war and with Warsaw destroyed; Harry is desperate for news, while Kasia joins the Polish resistance. Part 2 of 7. TPT 2 Sunday, April 11, 9 p.m. TPT LIFE Wednesday, April 14, 9 p.m.
My Grandparents' War Mark Rylance Follow actor Mark Rylance as he
explores the extraordinary story of his grandfather, who spent nearly four years as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II, and examines his own beliefs about war and peace in the process. TPT 2 Sunday, April 11, 7 p.m.
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