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Elton John & Bernie Taupin The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Enjoy an all-star tribute to Elton John and Bernie Taupin, one of the great songwriting duos of all time, the 2024 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. TPT 2 Monday, April 8, 8 p.m.
MASTERPIECE Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office
Follow one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history. Hundreds of innocent village Sub-postmasters were accused of theft and fraud caused by errors in the Post Office’s computer system — something it denied for years. In four parts . TPT 2 Sundays, starting April 7, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Wednesdays, starting April 10, 8 p.m.
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AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal Revisit the story of the 1970s Love Canal disaster, one of the most notorious environmental and public health disasters in U.S. history. The battle for justice, led mostly by women, created the basis for the landmark federal Superfund program. TPT 2 Monday, April 22, 8 p.m.
MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE Profe
The Latine community is the fastest growing ethnic group in Minnesota — a state that also claims one of the largest opportunity gaps in the country. As districts and politicians struggle to solve equity issues, two charter schools are making change happen. Through a decolonized, bilingual, culturally affirming lens, these schools have adapted their curriculum and staffing to serve Latine students. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Tuesday, April 23, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thursday, April 25, 9 p.m.
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TPT Editorial and Design Team: Kelly Bigler, VP, Marketing, Communications & Brand Strategy Carin Adkins, Director, Creative Services & Marketing Operations Jess Bellville, Director, Marketing & Audience Development Sarah D. Johnson, Managing Editor Elaine Kollaja, Graphic Designer Membership Hotline: 651-229-1300 or toll free 866-229-1300 Lines are staffed M-F, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Telemarketing Call-Back Line: 651-229-1395 Front Desk: 651-222-1717 Advertising in TPT magazine: Deb Larson, Supervising Sponsorship Manager 651-229-1454 or sponsor@tpt.org
Twin Cities PBS President and CEO: Sylvia Strobel
Volume 52 Number 4 TPT magazine (ISSN 1059-9657) is published twelve times a year, in: Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov., and Dec. by Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 172 East Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, a nonprofit corporation. Copyright © 2023. List Exchanges: To assist in building membership, Twin Cities Public Television on occasion may exchange names and addresses of its members with other organizations 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 memberships are $50. Periodicals postage paid at St. Paul, Minnesota, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Please send change-of-address information to: Membership Department, Twin Cities PBS, 172 E. Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101. Miranda, MD, Michael Monahan, Somia Mourad, Margaret Murphy, Jesse Overton, Robert P. Rinek, Mark Ritchie, Robert Sit, Dan Stoltz, Darrell Thompson, Sandra Vargas, R. Kirk Weidner, Donna Zimmerman (Chair) Board of Trustees: Rotolu "Ro" Adebiyi, Teddy Bekele, Barbara Burwell, Scott Dillon, Courtney Camp Enloe, Joe Fleming, Sherri Gilligan, Peter S. Hatinen, Kristy Howe, Amy L. Jensen, Mumatz Kazim, Thea Keamy, Laura Liu, Martha MacMillan (Vice Chair), Dr. Fayneese Miller, Victor
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A NOTE FROM SYLVIA In Minnesota, April is synonymous with spring, as crocuses pop up through the remaining snow, and a green haze appears in the tree canopy. Even after our unusually balmy winter season, the arrival of spring is still a tremendous accomplishment. This time of rebirth is also a reminder of the beautiful world we share, so it is fitting that Earth Day occurs in April. On Monday, April 8 on TPT 2, we will premiere a special concert honoring songwriting masterminds Elton John and Bernie Taupin, who recently received the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. As the creators of classic songs such as “Bennie and the Jets” and “Rocket Man,” you are sure to walk away humming some of their melodies. We also premiere a new episode of American Experience, Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal , which chronicles one of the most devastating environmental disasters in U.S. history. The film centers on the women of Love Canal who raised their voices and fought for accountability in the wake of the disaster. Airing on TPT 2 on Monday, April 22, the film is a powerful reminder of the relationship between the planet, people and public health. The end of April also marks the premiere of another new Minnesota Experience film, Profe , on Tuesday, April 23. The documentary centers on three Latina educator-activists who shed light on their efforts to offer culturally affirming education to Latine students at two Twin Cities schools, El Colegio in Minneapolis and Academia Cesar Chavez in Saint Paul. Profe combines historical interviews, archival and present- day footage to paint a picture of the Latine educational revolution in Minnesota — one which started with the Chicano Movement in the 1970s and continues to have real impact on Latine students today.
Bernie Taupin & Elton John
Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal
As always, I want to close by celebrating you , our trusted members, who fuel our commitment to the community we share. Enjoy spring with TPT!
Warm regards,
Profe
Sylvia Strobel President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS
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2023 Year in Review – TPT Learn
Focused on serving our local community and inspiring life-long learning, TPT Learn provides media-enriched and standards-aligned educational resources, training, and programming.
TPT Learn aims to address systemic barriers and educational inequities through community-based programming and initiatives, including: TPT Little Learners (pre-K-2): Little Learners provides training and resources to early childhood educators to help them integrate enriching PBS Kids content into preschools, daycares, and community- based programs across Minnesota. TPT Learn Academies (Grades 3-8): Embedded into Beacon’s Clubs, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, and Saint Paul Public Schools, TPT Learn Academies provides resources around science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), media-making, music, and social emotional learning. Learn Academies engaged educators, children, and families with PBS resources and doubled the number of afterschool spaces served to 26 sites across the Twin Cities metro area.
Surveys of program participants found: • Over 90% of youth increased knowledge acquisition, self-efficacy, and appetite for further learning around STEM. • Over 95% of adults increased knowledge acquisition, self-efficacy, and appetite for further learning around STEM instruction. Code.org: With the goal of preparing and expanding Minnesota’s technology workforce, TPT trained formal K-12 educators to integrate computer science learning into their classrooms. TPT Family Fun: To prevent summer learning loss, TPT partnered with MELSA libraries and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation to provide educational experiences within the community.
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MELSA SUN RAY LIBRARY, HYPE | PHOTO CREDIT UCHE IROEGBU
Hype has given me opportunities I wouldn’t usually be exposed to in my day- to-day life. It’s given me a sense of clarity in who I am and what I’m fully capable of. – HYPE CREW MEMBER and resources that align with TPT-produced content, including Jim Crow of the North , Bring Her Home , STAGE , and more. These assets reach a national audience of 2.5 million educators on PBS LearningMedia, including more than 7,500 local teachers. To meet the needs of Minnesota’s educators, TPT Learn also produced standards-based activities
You make media less about watching and more about doing.
– CAREGIVER SURVEY RESPONSE
Hype : Informed by TPT’s 1992-2002 Don’t Believe the Hype youth media program, Hype is a youth- centered initiative that uses media-making as a pathway to civic engagement, leadership development, post-secondary education, and employment. Hype creates a space where historically underrepresented youth feel empowered to discuss issues impacting them and their communities. This year’s crew examined school violence, mental health, and representation in the arts in their capstone projects. • 90% of students came away with “a lot” or “some” knowledge of how to tell effective stories using media. • 90% learned about key issues and resources in their community and feel they are a positive role model for their peers because of Hype .
New Season of Hype Coming in 2024
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2023 Year in Review – TPT NOW
TPT NOW TPT NOW is a 24/7, resource filling persistent communication gaps by reaching multilingual communities with public health, safety, and emergency response communication so more Minnesotans are ready and resilient during disaster. TPT NOW works with public health, safety, and community leaders to develop and distribute broadcast, online, and social media communications in multiple languages and is the only broadcast outlet in the country broadcasting real-time emergency alerts in four languages (English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish).
TPT NOW 2023 Highlights: • A partnership with Medline Plus built public awareness supporting the top five health and safety concerns impacting African American, Hmong, Latine, and Somali communities. Graphics created for broadcast and social media reached more than 436,000 people. • A campaign developed with Union Pacific to promote rail safety was seen over 13 million times across all platforms through distribution by 12 stations in 5 markets around the country. The content – videos, graphics, and a curriculum for K-5 students – was produced in English and Spanish, and shared on broadcast and online platforms.
National Award Finalist
In September 2022, TPT NOW was a finalist for the Public Media Awards in the National Project category for their Union Pacific Partnership. The awards presented by NETA honor our members’ work in the highest caliber content, education, marketing, and engagement.
Tune in to TPT NOW Watch on TPT 2.5 or now.tpt.cloud/
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Meet Some Minnesota Trailblazers Who Light Up Our State’s History
Truly a master class in local history, TPT’s signature history series, Minnesota Experience , chronicles a blend of well-known and more obscure history stories that satisfy the trivia seeker in all of us. With four new films in 2024, the series introduces us to some of the individuals who have blazed a trail in our state’s history.
Jesse Ventura Shocks the World! – Now Streaming on the PBS App
A quarter century after Ventura’s stunning election victory, Jesse Ventura Shocks the World! looks back at the origins, evolution, and surprising impact of one of the nation’s most enigmatic governors. The documentary paints a vivid picture of how Ventura’s unique blend of charisma, authenticity, and non-partisan appeal resonated with Minnesotans and left an indelible mark on the state’s political history. Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story – Now Streaming on the PBS App An inspiring reflection on the life and work of Freedom Fighter, civic leader, and community activist Dr. Josie Johnson, Hope in the Struggle chronicles her story in her own words from archival interviews over the years. The multigenerational impact of Josie Johnson offers a window into the day-to- day work of a movement and of those who have the courage to take it on every day of their lives. The Electric Indian – Now Streaming on the PBS App The Electric Indian takes us from the river hockey games of Henry Boucha’s youth at the northern tip of Minnesota to his rise to the U.S. Olympic Team and the NHL. Later in life, Boucha reflects on his upbringing in Warroad, his Ojibwe roots and history, his rise and fall due to a brutal eye injury, and the eventual redemption he found in his culture and traditions. Profe – Premieres on April 23 Through a bilingual, culturally affirming lens, two charter schools have adapted their curriculum and staffing to serve Latine students. But this fight has been decades in the making. The documentary combines historical interviews, and archival and present-day verité to paint a picture of the Latine educational revolution in Minnesota – one which started with the Chicano Movement in the 1970s and continues to have real impact in Latine students today.
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TPT Passport Q+A
Did you know that, as a member, you get access to extended, on-demand programming through TPT Passport? This month, we’ve rounded up some answers to commonly asked questions. As always, you are welcome to reach out to members@tpt.org to solve any tech issues you might encounter.
What is TPT Passport? TPT Passport is a benefit for members who give $60 or more annually: one that requires a username and password (which you can create by going to tpt.org/sign-in and setting up an account) that you use to log in to tpt.org or the PBS App to watch additional episodes of your favorite TPT shows. Whether you’re on the site or in the app, you’ll notice a small compass symbol in the corner of the show image. That’s your invitation to watch a show that’s only available to members. How can I access shows within Passport on my SmartTV? By using the PBS App! Download the app from the app store, and use your TPT Passport credentials to log in and gain access to extended programming. Why do I need to log in for some shows and not for others? A lot of shows are available for all to stream online. Episodes marked as “Passport” are shows you’ll need to log-in to watch, whether that’s online or on the app.
Can I watch TPT Passport shows online? Yes ! Head to tpt.org and search for your favorite shows in the search bar. Watch on-demand videos after logging in.
What shows are on TPT Passport? All kinds of shows! TPT adds new shows every week. From Masterpiece Classics , to Finding Your Roots , Austin City Limits , America’s Test Kitchen , and many more.
Passport Is Your Ticket to a Celebration of Earth Month Explore our exclusive collection at TPT.org/EarthMonth
Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World
Outside Chance
The Wild and Scenic St. Croix
The National Parks America’s Best Idea
Nature The Hummingbird Effect
America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Watch shows online at tpt.org or by logging in with your TPT Passport credentials on your smart TV’s PBS App .
HIGHLIGHTS APRIL 1-7
Julius Caesar: The Making Of A Dictator High Priest Caesar enters into dangerous alliances and bends the rules of the Republic in his bid to become Consul: the highest political position in Rome. But one man — Cato — is hell-bent on bringing him down. Part 1 of 3 . TPT 2 Tuesday, April 2, 8 p.m.
Epic Train Journeys From Above Canada's Wilderness Railroad The Winnipeg to Churchill train crosses the province of Manitoba, along a route that requires determination, force, and fire to keep it running. Part 2 of 6 .
INDEPENDENT LENS A Thousand Pines
Over a grueling eight months, a crew of Oaxacan guest workers plant trees across America, balancing the physical demands of reforestation and extreme isolation while staying connected to family back home. TPT 2 Monday, April 1, 10 p.m. TPT LIFE Saturday, April 6, 9 p.m.
TPT 2 Monday, April 1, 9 p.m. TPT LIFE Thurs., April 11, 8 p.m.
Brief History Of The Future Beyond The Now Join Ari Wallach on his journey to seek the individuals and ideas that can shape a better, more sustainable future for each generation can build upon. Part 1 of 6 . TPT 2 Wednesday, April 3, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, April 7, 9 p.m.
NOVA Great American Eclipse
Explore the spectacular cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. In April 2024, the Moon's shadow is sweeping from Texas to Maine, as the U.S. witnesses
its last total eclipse until 2044, and scientists scramble to unlock the secrets of our Sun.
TPT 2 Wednesday, April 3, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, April 7, 7 p.m.
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EVENING SEPTEMBER 18-24 APRIL 1-7
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Antiques Roadshow: North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 1 Bee Gees: In Our Own Time
Antiques Roadshow: Santa Clara, Hour 1
Epic Train Journeys from Above: Canada’s Wilderness Railroad (Part 2 of 6)
Independent Lens: A Thousand Pines
American Experience: Big Burn
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5 Minute Yoga Fix with Peggy Cappy
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Poetry In America
LIFE
MN Original Common Ground
SPCO In Concert: Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony
Rediscover- ing John Berryman
Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture and Creativity
Dog’s Service Postcards
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Finding Your Roots: In The Blood
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator: High Priest (Part 1 of 3) Vienna Blood The Melancholy Countess (Part 2 of 2) STAGE: Dat Black Mermaid Man Lady/ The Show Brief History of the Future Beyond The Now (Part 1 of 6)
Frontline
Nature: Remarkable Rabbits
NOVA: A.I. Revolution
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Grantchester on Master- piece-Season 8 (Part 3 of 6) MN Original Common Ground
Astrid-Season 2: Fermata (Part 4 of 8)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles
LIFE
Common Ground
Fazioli Festival Featuring Roberto Plano
Germans from Russia: Chil- dren of the Steppe
Brighter Futures: Child- hood...
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NOVA: Great American Eclipse
NOVA: Secrets of the Forbidden City
Almanac at the Capitol
Epic Train Journeys from Above: Canada’s Wilderness Railroad (Part 2 of 6) Amanpour and Company
Good Road
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Call The Midwife-Season 13 (Part 3 of 8)
Nolly on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 3)
Marriage (Part 4 of 4)
BBC News
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Making It Up North
LIFE
Almanac at the Capitol
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This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Ingrid Fliter Plays Mozart
Minnesota Historia
Farm to School: Growing Our Future
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Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 2: The Book of Shadows (Part 4 of 10)
(7:50) Agatha Christie’s: Poirot...
(8:45) Agatha Christie’s: Poirot-Season 5: The Choco- late Box (Part 6 of 8)
(9:40) Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 1: Cocaine Blues ( Part 1 of 13)
(11:35) Bad Move
Masterpiece Mystery: Grantchester-Season 1 (Part 1 of 6) Amanpour and Company
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Becoming Frida Kahlo: A Star Is Born
Minnesota Experience: A History of the Land Part 1
BBC News
Love and Respect with Killer Mike
LIFE
MN Original Off 90
Relish
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Health and Climate
Superior Dream
Everyday Trauma: Kids’ Mental...
Off 90
Around The Cor- ner with John McGivern
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Almanac
American Masters: The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
American Masters: Groucho & Cavett
Poetry In America
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Help! We Bought A Village
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Frontline
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Prairie Mosaic
LIFE
MN Original Off 90
Native Report
Native Report Discovered
Caregiving: Making A Dif- ference
Almanac
Concussion Dilemma: MN Reacts
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Truth: A Health Care Journey
Doc Martin-Season 10: Everlasting Love (Part 4 of 9) Yanni In Concert - Live at the Acropolis
Midsomer Murders-Season 4: Garden of Death (Parts 1 & 2 of 2) George Perris: A Sunset In Greece
Death In Paradise-Season 12: (Part 7 of 8)
The Paris Murders: Panic (Part 2 of 12) Birthing Justice
Bad Move
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Independent Lens: A Thousand Pines
POV Shorts: Familial Healing
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Devil’s Instrument
Sympathetic Strings: Stories...
Love of Car: Transportation As We Age
Whole People
Getting There
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(7:02) Call The Midwife- Season 13 (Part 4 of 8) NOVA: Great American Eclipse
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece (Part 1 of 4) Earth’s Natural Wonders: Extreme Wonders
Alice & Jack on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 6)
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service-Season 2 (Part 4 of 8) Next at the Kennedy Center: The Roots Residency
Guilt on Masterpiece-Season 1 (Part 3 of 4) Austin City Limits: Allison Russell/The Weather Station
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Brief History of the Future: Beyond The Now (Part 1 of 6)
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Prized Writers
Winter Bees: Beyond The Book
Polka Across America
Homes for All
Case for Rural Living
Tape’s Rolling!
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AMERICAN MASTERS The Incomparable Mr. Buckley
Follow the personal and political journey of conservative writer, candidate, and provocateur William F. Buckley, Jr. See how one of the architects of the modern conservative movement rose to prominence as a public intellectual and influenced generations of politicians. As founder of the National Review and host of the public affairs program Firing Line for over 30 years, Buckley created new spaces for civic discourse that were accessible to the public. TPT 2 Friday, April 5, 8 p.m.
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HIGHLIGHTS APRIL 8-14
Julius Caesar: The Making Of A Dictator Veni Vidi Vici Events beyond Caesar's control threaten to unravel his plans and leave him isolated. Pushed into a corner, he makes a decision that will change the course of the Republic — and Western history — forever. Part 2 of 3 . TPT 2 Tuesday, April 9, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thurs., April 18, 8 p.m.
A Brief History Of The Future Chaos & Complexity Why are many of us feeling overwhelmed and afraid in this historically transformational moment in time? Ari Wallach explores how it offers unprecedented possibilities for new and needed futures we can create together. Part 2 of 6 . TPT 2 Wednesday, April 10, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, April 14, 9 p.m.
NATURE Raptors: A Fistful Of Daggers Meet The Raptors From giant eagles to miniature falconets, meet the many species of raptors. Explore how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt, and undergo epic migrations. Their superpowers of flight, sight, hearing, and smell give them dominance over the skies. Part 1 of 2 . TPT 2 Wednesday, April 10, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, April 14, 7 p.m.
MASTERPIECE Alice & Jack
Jack and Alice meet again. Their joy is cut short by devastating news that forces Alice and Jack to reevaluate what they're doing with their lives. Part 5 of 6 . TPT 2 Sunday, April 14, 9 p.m.
GREAT PERFORMANCES Now Hear This: Rising Stars
MASTERPIECE Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office Alan Bates and the Sub- postmasters begin their fight for the truth and justice with new allies in Parliament, but first, they must convince an independent investigator of their honesty. Part 2 of 4 . TPT 2 Sunday, April 14, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Wed., April 17, 8 p.m.
Visit Julliard Pre-College with Scott Yoo to play with some of tomorrow's virtuosos and travel to Singapore to meet rising star, Chloe Chua, who reminds Yoo of the dedication and passion required to prepare for a professional career. TPT 2 Friday, April 12, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m.
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EVENING APRIL 8-14
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 8 Mon 2 Antiques Roadshow: Vintage Tampa 2019 Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song Epic Train Journeys from Above: Copper Canyon Rail- way (Part 3 of 6) Independent Lens: Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s History with David Rubenstein Australian Pink Floyd: Darkside 50 This Land Is Your Land (My Music Presents) BBC News Amanpour and Company
Poetry In America
LIFE
MN Original Off 90
SPCO In Concert: Where’s My Refuge? with Cellist Abel Selaocoe
Art and Life of George Mor- rison
Why Cultural Heritage Matters
Jingle Dress Tradition
Postcards
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Finding Your Roots: Viewers Like You
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator: Veni Vidi Vici (Part 2 of 3)
The Invisible Shield: Follow The Data
NOVA: Great American Eclipse
NOVA: Secrets of the Forbidden City
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Grantchester on Masterpiece-Season 8 (Part 4 of 6) MN Original Off 90
Vienna Blood: The Devil’s Kiss (Part 1 of 2)
Astrid-Season 2: Circe (Part 5 of 8)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles
LIFE
STAGE: American Roots Revue
Coming to Mni Sota
People of the Big Lake
Farm Fresh Road Trip 2
Common Ground
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Nature: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet The Raptors (Part 1 of 2) Call The Midwife-Season 13 (Part 4 of 8)
Brief History of the Future: Chaos & Complexity (Part 2 of 6) Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece (Part 1 of 4)
NOVA: Ancient Maya Metropolis
Almanac at the Capitol
Epic Train Journeys from Above: Copper Canyon Rail- way (Part 3 of 6) Amanpour and Company
Good Road
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Tales from the Royal Wardrobe
BBC News
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Making It Up North
LIFE
Almanac at the Capitol
Off 90
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Vänskä Conducts A New Year Celebration
Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story
Farm Fresh Road Trip 3
MN
Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 2: St George's Defence (Part 5 of 10)
Masterpiece Mystery: Grantchester-Season 1 (Part 2 of 6) Amanpour and Company
(7:50) Agatha Christie’s: Poirot..
Bad Move
(8:45) Agatha Christie’s: Poirot- Season 5: J ewel Robbery at the Grand Metropolitan (Part 8 of 8)
(9:40) Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Season 1: Murder on the Ballarat Train (Part 2 of 13)
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This Old House
Ask This Old House
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator: High Priest (Part 1 of 3)
Minnesota Experience: Minnesota: A History of the Land Part 2
BBC News
Love and Respect with Killer Mike
LIFE
MN Original Off 90
Relish
Relish
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Ordering The Land/16,000 BP-1870s
Farm Fresh Road Trip 4
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
Energy Innova- tions in the US and Germany
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Almanac
Great Performances: Now Hear This: Rising Stars
Next at the Kennedy Center: Ben Folds Presents Declassified
Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Poetry In America
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Help! We Bought A Village
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Climate Change - The Facts BBC News
Amanpour and Company Gzero World with Ian Bremmer
LIFE
MN Original Off 90
Native Report
Native Report
Celebrating Wisdom
Current State of Our Work- ing River
Almanac
Angels: A Friendship Connection
Prairie Mosaic
MN
Doc Martin-Season 10: Fly Me to the Moon (Part 5 of 9) Great Performances: Now Hear This: Rising Stars
Midsomer Murders: Destroying Angel (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 12: (Part 8 of 8)
The Paris Murders: Crossed Destinies (Part 3 of 12)
Bad Move
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Great Performances: Now Hear This | Piazzolla’s History with Tango
Independent Lens: Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s
Independent Lens: Aware: Glimpses of Consciousness
POV Shorts
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musi- cians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Birds of Wisconsin
On The Trail: An In Wiscon- sin Special
Whole People
Getting There
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(7:02) Call The Midwife- Season 13 (Part 5 of 8)
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece (Part 2 of 4) Earth’s Natural Wonders: Wonders of Water
Alice & Jack on Masterpiece (Part 5 of 6)
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service-Season 2 (Part 5 of 8) Next at the Kennedy Center: Ben Folds Presents Declas- sified
Guilt on Masterpiece-Sea- son 2 (Part 1 of 4)
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Nature: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet The Raptors (Part 1 of 2)
Brief History of the Future: Chaos & Complexity (Part 2 of 6)
Austin City Limits: Lil Yachty/Sudan Archives
LIFE
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Thanks A Billion Min- nesota
Northwest Angle MN's Best Kept...
Game On: Women Can Coach Coming to Mni Sota
Tourism In Minnesota: Ideas at Play
Tape’s Rolling!
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HIGHLIGHTS APRIL 15-21
Julius Caesar: The Making Of A Dictator Ides Of March A handful of senators plot to end his rule in the only way they can — by taking his life. But will it be enough to save the Republic? Part 3 of 3 . TPT 2 Tuesday, April 16, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thurs., April 25, 8 p.m.
A Brief History Of The Future Once Upon A Time
Death In Paradise-Season 1 When a British Cop is found murdered in a locked room on the island of Saint-Marie, Detective Inspector Richard Poole is sent to investigate. He's the perfect man to solve the case — if only he didn't just hate sun, sea and sand. Part 1 of 8 . TPT 2 Saturday, April 20, 9:33 p.m.
How do stories shape the boundaries of belief about what is possible? Ari Wallach dives into the fundamental role storytelling plays in our lives and their potential to unleash the power of human imagination and creativity moving forward. Part 3 of 6 .
TPT 2 Wednesday, April 17, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, April 21, 9 p.m.
NATURE Raptors: A Fistful Of Daggers Extreme Lives See the extreme ways in which raptors conquer the toughest habitats on Earth. From snowy owls in the high Arctic to honey buzzards raiding hornet nests in Taiwan, raptors can hunt prey in any climate. Part 2 of 2 . TPT 2 Wednesday, April 17, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, April 21, 7 p.m.
Call The Midwife-Season 13 As the summer ends, the pupil midwives prepare for their final while two little brothers are abandoned at a church. Trixie learns about Matthew's financial woes. Part 6 of 8 . TPT 2 Sunday, April 21, 7:02 p.m. TPT LIFE Wed., April 24, 7 p.m.
MASTERPIECE Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office Alan allies with the Post Office in the hope his friends can get justice at last, but can he trust the people who have let them down so badly? Part 3 of 4 . TPT 2 Sunday, April 21, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Wed., April 24, 8 p.m.
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EVENING APRIL 15-21
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 15 Mon 2 Antiques Roadshow: North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 2 Antiques Roadshow: Santa Clara, Hour 2 Epic Train Journeys from Above: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Part 4 of 6) Britain’s Scenic Railways (Part 1 of 5) Britain’s Scenic Railways (Part 2 of 5) LIFE Italy Made with Love: Generations Rick Steves Mighty Alps BBC News Amanpour and Company Poetry In America
MN Original
Off 90
SPCO In Concert: Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos
Esta Es Mi Casa - This Is My Home
Postcards
Arrival: Finding Home Stories of Women Making Their Homes in the US Nature: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Meet The Raptors (Part 1 of 2)
Arrival: Wom- en’s Vision for a New Home
MN
Finding Your Roots: Born to Sing
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator: Ides of March (Part 3 of 3)
Frontline: The Soldier’s Heart
NOVA: Ancient Maya Metropolis
16 Tue
2
Grantchester on Master- piece-Season 8 (Part 5 of 6)
Vienna Blood: The Devil’s Kiss (Part 2 of 2)
Astrid-Season 2: Golem (Part 6 of 8)
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles
LIFE
MN Original
Off 90
STAGE: Nur-D/War Bonnet/Gao Hong and Issam Rafea Brief History of the Future: Once Upon A Time (Part 3 of 6) Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece (Part 2 of 4) This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Lunar New Year
Art + Medicine: Healthy Aging
Writing In Peace and War
Bridging War & Hope
Common Ground
MN
Nature: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Extreme Lives (Part 2 of 2) Call The Midwife-Season 13 (Part 5 of 8)
NOVA: Making North America: Origins
Almanac at the Capitol
Epic Train Journeys from Above: Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Part 4 of 6) Amanpour and Company
Good Road
17 Wed
2
Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets
BBC News
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Making It Up North
LIFE
Almanac at the Capitol
Off 90
Seth Eastman: Painting The Dakota
Discovered Truth: A Health Care Journey
MN
Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 2: A Tight Squeeze (Part 6 of 10)
(7:45) Agatha Christie’s: Poirot-Season 4: The ABC Murders (Part 1 of 3)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Myster- ies-Season 1: The Green Mill Murder (Part 3 of 13)
Masterpiece Mystery: Grantchester-Season 1 (Part 3 of 6) Amanpour and Company
Bad Move
18 Thu
2
This Old House
Ask This Old House
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator: Veni Vidi Vici (Part 2 of 3)
Minnesota Experience Minnesota: A History of the Land: Out of the Ashes
BBC News
Love and Respect with Killer Mike
LIFE
MN Original
Off 90
Relish
Relish
Minnesota’s National Park Legacy
Minnesota: A History of the Land: Changes in the Land/1870s-1900
Caregiving: Making A Difference
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Almanac
Great Performances: Now Hear This: Virtuosos
Next at the Kennedy Center: Joshua Redman, Where Are We
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby: Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador
19 Fri
2
The Great American Recipe- Season 1 (Part 1 of 8)
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Frontline
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Gzero World with Ian Bremmer
LIFE
MN Original
Off 90
Native Re- port
Native Report Patient No More
Almanac
Prairie Mosaic
Drugs & Alco- hol: Immigrant Perspectives
MN
Doc Martin-Season 10: Return to Sender (Part 6 of 9) Great Performances: Now Hear This: Virtuosos
Midsomer Murders: Electric Vendetta (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 1 (Part 1 of 8)
The Paris Murders: Radio Silence (Part 4 of 12)
Bad Move
20 Sat
2
Great Performances: Now Hear This | Schumann: Genius and Madness
Independent Lens: The People vs. Agent Orange
POV: The Mole Agent
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musicians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Rediscover- ing John Berryman
Prized Writers
Prized Writers
Whole People Getting There
Down On Skid Row, A Tape’s Rolling! Special
MN
(7:02) Call The Midwife- Season 13 (Part 6 of 8)
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 4) Earth’s Natural Wonders: Living Wonders
Alice & Jack on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 6)
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service-Season 2 (Part 6 of 8) Next at the Kennedy Center: Joshua Redman, Where Are We
Guilt on Masterpiece-Season 2 (Part 3 of 4)
21 Sun
2
Nature: Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers: Extreme Lives (Part 2 of 2)
Brief History of the Future: Once Upon A Time (Part 3 of 6)
Austin City Limits: St. Vincent/Joy Olakokun
LIFE
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Inside The Boardroom: Reatha Clark King
Our Voices: Transforming Leadership
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Almanac: Hands-On History
Scams, Se- niors & MN's Response
Elder Victims: Abused, Exploited, Alone
Decoding Truth and Trust In Advertising
Leading Women: Reatha Clark King
MN
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Why Dark Skies Matter By Amy Grisak
Lying on my back in the darkness of the Montana prairie, the stars seemingly encompassed me. With no glare from homes or towns, the line blurred between earth and the cosmos, and not to sound like a cliché motivational poster, it truly felt as if I could touch the stars. I'm spoiled living where I do because experiencing novalunosis, defined as the state of relaxation and wonderment experienced while gazing upon the stars, is a rarity for many. Fewer than 80% of United States residents ever see the Milky Way, and with a 2% increase of light pollution encroaching more every year, each generation sees less of the dark skies of our ancestors. It's the one universal factor that spans the history of humanity, no matter our origins, but we're at risk of losing it completely. "Dark skies are important for a lot of reasons. It's not just the novelty of seeing the stars and the Milky Way," explained Michael Rymer of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA). "Birds, bats and a lot of pollinators are dependent upon night skies for navigation. If we interrupt the natural order of migratory patterns, we do ourselves a disservice."
Light pollution is particularly concerning when it comes to certain bats, particularly the little brown bat, which is already a species of concern, because they avoid lighted areas, and this cuts their feeding capabilities. Looking at a night sky map produced by NASA it's easy to see why avoiding light pollution is elusive, but the map is also a guide to discover where to experience a dark sky in all its wonder. The IDA, an internationally recognized steward of the night skies, offers official designations for areas that meet their stringent guidelines. The night sky is our ancient guidance system, a touchstone to our commonality and an ancient relationship with our Mother Earth. Yet as stars fade out of sight, it's time to protect our dark skies so future generations may experience this same sense of awe.
"Dark skies are important for a lot of reasons. It's not just the novelty of seeing the stars and the Milky Way."
Artificial lights illuminating the horizon can make migrating birds think it's still daylight, causing them to fly farther than they should for the day and potentially deplete precious energy reserves.
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Learning to Play the Cello at 50 By Natasha Chaim
On a road trip to the Rocky Mountains about ten years ago, with our young children asleep in the back, my husband and I made a bucket list. The list still lives in the Notes App on my phone. I visit it at least once a year and lately am reminded of the passing of time and all the items we have yet to check off. On my fiftieth birthday, I decided that was the year I was going to check something off the list, starting with the one I could do for and by myself. Number 15. Learn to play the cello. It took me a long time to come to this decision, because over the years, I had convinced myself I wasn't "musical." I was someone who appreciated music but could never be a musician myself. I finally made both the commitment and the investment. I bought a used cello from a friend who was upgrading her instrument and who also hooked me up with her cello teacher. In March 2023, I started taking lessons from Victoria Clarke, who is 20 years older than me and has been teaching cello since the 1980s.
Victoria teaches using the Suzuki Method, a music teaching system developed by the Japanese violinist and educator Shinichi Suzuki. Unlike my belief about musical talent, Suzuki believed that one's musical ability is not innate; it's a skill that can develop with careful nurturing and training. He likened it to how children learn to speak languages through listening, imitation and repetition.
"Unlike my belief about musical talent, Suzuki believed that one's musical ability is not innate; it's a skill that can develop with careful nurturing and training."
My very first cello lesson was 45 minutes of learning how to hold the bow. We didn't even touch the cello. Ten months later, Victoria still spends a good 10 minutes of our lesson correcting or perfecting my bow hold or making me play one note over and over until she is happy with both my bow hold and my sound. At the beginning, my fingers and wrists would ache afterwards. I texted my cellist friend to ask if the soreness would go away and she assured me it would. I have a new appreciation not only for the talent, but also the physical stamina required to be an orchestra musician.
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HIGHLIGHTS APRIL 22-28
The Express Way With Dulé Hill California
In California, Dulé Hill connects with three brave artists: a deaf dancer, a gay mariachi, and a senior citizen cabaret troupe. They are each using their art to reclaim their narratives and change the perceptions of their communities. TPT 2 Tuesday, April 23, 9 p.m.
Changing Planet Battling Coral Disease: Treatments Below the Waves In the third year of this 7-year project examining the issues facing the planet’s most threatened ecosystems, Dr. M. Sanjayan visits the Maldives to take an in-depth look at coral reefs and the urgent efforts to help them survive climate change. TPT 2 Wednesday, April 24, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, April 28, 7 p.m. A Brief History Of The Future Human Ari Wallach investigates the human ability to increase empathy and compassion, what values we are instilling into artificial intelligence technologies, and creating a better world for human life to flourish on this planet. Part 4 of 6 . TPT 2 Wednesday, April 24, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, April 28, 9 p.m.
MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE Profe
The Latine community is the fastest growing ethnic group in Minnesota — a state that also claims one of the largest opportunity gaps in the country. As districts and politicians struggle to solve equity issues, two charter schools are making change happen. Through a decolonized, bilingual, culturally affirming lens, these schools have adapted their curriculum and staffing to serve Latine students. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Tuesday, April 23, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thursday, April 25, 9 p.m.
Agatha Christie's: Poirot-Season 4 Death In The Clouds
GREAT PERFORMANCES Now Hear This: Old Friends Explore how virtuosos become maestros and discover their guiding principles through host Scott Yoo's long friendships with Grammy-winner YoYo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan, and violinist Lynn Chang. TPT 2 Friday, April 26, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Saturday, April 27, 7 p.m.
When Madame Giselle is murdered by a poisoned dart on a flight, fellow passenger Hercule Poirot finds himself caught up in the investigation. On his return to Paris, Poirot discovers his chief suspect is a mysterious American — an enigma in itself as there was no American on the flight. Part 1 of 3 . TPT 2 Thursday, April 25, 7:45 p.m.
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EVENING SEPTEMBER 18-24 APRIL 22-28
7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30
Antiques Roadshow: North Carolina Museum of Art Hour 3
American Experience: Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal
Epic Train Journeys from Above: Australia’s Outback Railway (Part 5 of 6)
Britain’s Scenic Railways (Part 3 of 5)
22 Mon
2
America’s Home Cooking: Gadgets & Gizmos
Rick Steves’ Heart of Italy
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Poetry In America
LIFE
Call to Justice
Postcards
MN Original Off 90
SPCO In Concert: Eunae Koh Plays Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Sympathetic Strings: Stories...
Connections and Trans- formations
Food That Mat- ters: Donations That Count
MN
Finding Your Roots: Forever Young
Minnesota Experience: Profe
Express Way with Dulé Hill: California
Independent Lens: One with the Whale
Return: Native American Women...
23 Tue
2
Grantchester on Master- piece-Season 8 (Part 6 of 6)
Vienna Blood: Darkness Rising (Part 1 of 2)
Astrid-Season 2: The Book (Part 7 of 8) Craft In America Inspiration
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Chavis Chronicles
LIFE
MN Original Off 90
STAGE: Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus Presents Stigmata Brief History of the Future: Human (Part 4 of 6) Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece (Part 3 of 4)
Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit: The Pottery of Richard Bresnahan
Celebrating Wisdom
Common Ground
MN
Changing Planet: Battling Coral Disease: Treatments Below the Waves Call The Midwife-Season 13 (Part 6 of 8)
NOVA: Making North America: Life
Almanac at the Capitol
Epic Train Journeys from Above: Australia’s Outback Railway (Part 5 of 6) Amanpour and Company
Good Road
24 Wed
2
My Grandparents’ War: Toby Jones
BBC News
Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan Making It Up North
LIFE
Almanac at the Capitol
Off 90
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Cloud Cult with the Minnesota Orchestra
University Ave: One Street, 1000 Dreams
Minnesota’s Fiercest Fires
MN
Sister Boniface Mysteries- Season 2: Stiff Competition (Part 7 of 10)
(7:45) Agatha Christie’s: Poirot-Season 4: Death in the Clouds (Part 1 of 3)
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries-Swason 1: Death at Victoria Dock (Part 4 of 13)
Masterpiece Mystery: Grantchester-Season 1 (Part 4 of 6) Amanpour and Company
Bad Move
25 Thu
2
This Old House
Ask This Old House
Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator: Ides of March (Part 3 of 3)
Minnesota Experience: Profe
BBC News
Love and Respect with Killer Mike
LIFE
MN Original Off 90
Relish
Relish
Saving Wheat: Rusts Never Sleep
Minnesota: A History of the Land Out of the Ashes/1900-1940s Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby: Giraffe Manor, Kenya
Minnesota’s Deadliest Blizzards
Off 90
Around The Corner with John McGivern
MN
Almanac
Great Performances: Now Hear This: Old Friends
Art Happens Here with John Lithgow
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby: Royal Mansour, Morocco
26 Fri
2
The Great American Recipe- Season 1 (Part 2 of 8)
Washington Week with the Atlantic
Firing Line with Marga- ret Hoover
Ozone Hole: How We Saved The Planet
BBC News
Amanpour and Company
Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Prairie Mosaic
LIFE
MN Original Off 90
Native Report
Native Report Brighter Futures: Childhood In Balance
Almanac
Elder Victims: Abused, Ex- ploited, Alone
Farm to School: Growing Our Future
MN
Doc Martin-Season 10: Love Will Set You Free (Part 7 of 9) Great Performances: Now Hear This: Old Friends
Midsomer Murders: Who Killed Cock Robin? (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)
Death In Paradise-Season 1 (Part 2 of 8)
The Paris Murders Missing (Part 5 of 12)
Bad Move
27 Sat
2
Great Performances: Now Hear This | Andy Akiho Found (His) Sound
Independent Lens: One with the Whale
POV: Landfall
LIFE
Backroads
Prairie Musi- cians
Lowertown Line
Lowertown Line
Angels: A Friendship Connection
Valley Grove: A Living Tapestry
Whole People
Getting There
Changing Our World Through Song
MN
(7:02) Call The Midwife- Season 13 (Part 7 of 8) Changing Planet: Battling Coral Disease: Treatments Below the Waves
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece (Part 4 of 4)
Guilt On Masterpiece-Season 3: The Clothes On Our Backs (Part 1 of 4) Brief History of the Future: Human (Part 4 of 6)
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service-Season 2 (Part 7 of 8) Next at the Kennedy Center: Let My Children Hear Mingus
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service-Season 2 (Part 8 of 8) Austin City Limits: Sarah Jarosz/Billy Strings
28 Sun
2
NOVA: Creatures of Light
LIFE
John McGivern’s Main Streets
Almanac: Hands-On History
John Mc- Givern’s Main Streets
Lowertown: The Rise of An Urban Village
Innovation Culture
Farmer-Labor Movement: A Minnesota Story
Current State of Our Working River
MN
MASTERPIECE Guilt-Season 3 Premiere The Clothes On Our Backs
Skye's plan to try and to scare off Danny and his gang backfires, while Max and Jake's pub in Chicago is heading for financial ruin. Meanwhile, Sir Jim Sturrock opens a community centre in Leith. Part 1 of 4 . TPT 2 Sunday, April 28, 9 p.m.
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