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PROGRAM GUIDEMARCH 2019 VOL. 49 NO. 3

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Saturday, March 16, beginning at 7:00 p.m.Join WPSU for a marathon presentation as we debut an all-new British comedy

starring Alison Steadman and John Cleese (see page 6).

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MONDAY – FRIDAY6:00 Peg + Cat

6:30 Arthur

7:00 Ready Jet Go!

7:30 Wild Kratts

8:00 Nature Cat

8:30 Curious George

9:00 Let's Go Luna!

9:30 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

10:00 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

10:30 Pinkalicious & Peterrific

11:00 Sesame Street

11:30 Splash and Bubbles

12:00 Dinosaur Train

12:30 The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!

1:00 Sesame Street

1:30 Super WHY!

2:00 Pinkalicious & Peterrific

2:30 Let's Go Luna!

3:00 Nature Cat

3:30 Wild Kratts

4:00 Wild Kratts

4:30 Odd Squad

5:00 Odd Squad

5:30 Weather World (Re-airs at 5:45 p.m.)

6:00 BBC World News America

6:30 Nightly Business Report

7:00 PBS NewsHour

weeknights at 5:30 p.m.

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Woody Guthrie All Star Tribute Concert – 1970Saturday, March 2, at 11:30 p.m.Celebrate the legacy of America's greatest folk singer with this 1970 concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Features Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Country Joe McDonald, Odetta, Richie Havens, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Peter Fonda and Will Geer.

Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs (My Music) Sunday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m.Celebrate the centennial of the timeless and inescapable artist in this special featuring his greatest hits and cherished standards, including "Mona Lisa," "Unforgettable" and "When I Fall in Love," along with rarely seen footage from his variety show.

Josh Groban BRIDGES: In Concert from Madison Square GardenMonday, March 4, at 8:00 p.m.Join the global superstar with the instantly recognizable voice along with special guests Idina Menzel and Jennifer Nettles for this critically-acclaimed, sold-out concert taped at the famed New York landmark.

John Denver: Country BoyThursday, March 7, at 8:00 p.m.Discover the man behind the music in this intimate profile of the legendary popular singer-songwriter. His life and legacy are explored with friends, former wives and managers, family members, and musicians who toured with him for decades.

Make plans to take advantage of the TV specials WPSU is airing during our spring fundraising drive. With WPSU’s new Sustaining Gift option, you’ll see how easy it can be to make an ongoing monthly contribution that is automatically drawn from your credit or debit card, or checking account.

When you give a minimum of $60 annually we can thank you by giving you access to the vast passport library of programs available through your mobile phone, computer, or many streaming devices.

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FRIDAY, MAR 1 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Brit Floyd: 40 Years of The Wall

The Pink Floyd tribute band presents its 40th anniversary retrospective of the iconic rock opera, “The Wall.”

10:30 Visions of Italy: Southern StyleGo on a southern sojourn along Italy’s rugged western coastline to the toe of the “boot” at Reggio di Calabria, and then inland over the countryside to Roma.

SATURDAY, MAR 2 9:00 This Old House 9:30 America’s Home Cooking:

StuffedChef Chris Fennimore explores the concept of stuffed foods and prepares some classic comfort foods.

11:30 Deepak Chopra: The Spiritual Laws of SuccessDiscover timeless wisdom and a life-altering perspective on success from the acclaimed pioneer.

1:00 3 Steps to Incredible Health! with Joel Fuhrman, MDJoel Fuhrman offers a healthy, effective and scientifically proven plan for shedding weight quickly.

2:30 Ken Burns: The National ParksExplore the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s magnificent parks, from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon.

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MARCH LISTINGS 4:00 Moments to Remember

(My Music)Legends of the late 50s and early 1960s pop era including Frankie Laine and the Four Aces perform.

BRITISH COMEDIES SHOWCASE

6:40 Keeping Up AppearancesA Job for RichardHyacinth has decided that Richard will gain a high executive position with a local firm.

7:20 Still Open All Hours Season 4 - Episode ThreeGranville tries to encourage Gastric's artistic side in a local art competition.

8:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators The Chameleon’s DishStudent Hamish Kingly tells the detectives that he has had a premonition of a murder at the retreat run by his mother and step-father, so they sign up for the weekend.

9:00 Doc Martin All My TrialsAmerican tourist Beth Traywick returns to the village and flatters Mrs. Tishell into helping her trace her family tree.

10:00 Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx The ageless lead singer of Styx performs some of the band’s biggest and most unforgettable hits in this 2014 concert at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles.

11:30 Woody Guthrie All Star Tribute Concert - 1970 Celebrate the legacy of America’s greatest folk singer with this concert at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and more.

SUNDAY, MAR 3 9:00 John Denver: Country Boy

The private life and public legacy of singer-songwriter and activist John Denver are explored.

10:30 Yellowstone SymphonyThis film features world class images with music by some of the world’s best-loved composers.

11:30 Forever Painless with Miranda Esmonde-WhiteA groundbreaking and eye-opening education on chronic pain and its causes is presented.

1:00 Woody Guthrie All Star Tribute Concert - 1970Celebrate the legacy of America’s greatest folk singer with this concert at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and more.

2:30 Gutbliss with Dr. Robynne Chutkan Discover how improving gut health can lead to better health for the entire body.

4:00 Great Performances: The Sound of MusicThe von Trapp Family Singers' escape from Austria during the rise of Nazism in this new production.

British Comedies ShowcaseSaturday, March 2, 6:40-10:00 p.m.Back-to back-episodes of your favorite shows from across the pond featuring:

Keeping Up Appearances

Still Open All Hours

Shakespeare & Hathaway

Doc Martin

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6:30 Nat King Cole’s Greatest SongsA centennial celebration of the immortal Nat King Cole, with the first-ever special to present full performances of his greatest hits and cherished standards.

8:00 Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece A Public InconvenienceAlbert and Palmerston put their reputations on the line and Victoria must place her allegiance.

10:30 Les Miserables on Masterpiece: A First LookGet a sneak peak at a new six-part drama adaptation starring Dominic West (The Affair, The Hour) as Jean Valjean.

11:00 Deepak Chopra: The Spiritual Laws of SuccessChopra shatters the myth that success is the result of hard work, exacting plans, or driving ambition.

MONDAY, MAR 4 8:00 Josh Groban BRIDGES:

In Concert from Madison Square GardenRecorded live from the final U.S. stop of his 2018 Bridges tour, this performance includes Groban and his 5-member band, a 14 piece orchestra and songs with Idina Menzel and Jennifer Nettles.

9:30 Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli @ 60A celebration of Andrea Bocelli’s 60th birthday in Italy features Josh Groban and Matteo Bocelli.

11:00 Amanpour and Company

TUESDAY, MAR 5 8:00 Henry Louis Gates, Jr. -

Uncovering AmericaCourtney B. Vance hosts this celebration of the renowned, respected, and popular historian, author, and filmmaker.

9:30 A Conversation with Ken BurnsLegendary documentarian and icon Ken Burns discusses his films, his influences, and American history with Minnesota broadcast legend Don Shelby.


WEDNESDAY, MAR 6 8:00 Koko - The Gorilla Who Talks

More than 40 years ago, Penny Patterson began teaching sign language to a gorilla named Koko.

9:30 Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees The great love of trees held by Oscar-winning Dame Judi Dench is explored over four seasons.


Andre Bocelli @ 60Monday, March 4, at 9:30 p.m.Celebrate the world-renowned tenor with a concert spotlighting his popular music and opera repertoire including the duet “Fall on Me” performed with his son Matteo along with songs from his new album “Si.”

Joni 75: A Birthday CelebrationFriday, March 8, at 8:30 p.m.Celebrate singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell’s singular musical artistry with an all-star line-up, including James Taylor, Graham Nash, Chaka Khan, Norah Jones, Emmylou Harris, Seal and Rufus Wainwright, performing songs from her iconic career.

SEASON 3 FINALE

9:00 Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece The White ElephantThe world’s eyes are on the Great Exhibitions and the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon?

This month, Great Performances celebrates major milestones of two musical icons.

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THURSDAY, MAR 7 8:00 John Denver: Country Boy

The private life and public legacy of singer-songwriter and activist John Denver are explored.

9:30 Woody Guthrie All Star Tribute Concert - 1970 Celebrate the legacy of America’s greatest folk singer with this concert at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and more.


FRIDAY, MAR 8 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Great Performances:

Joni 75: A Birthday CelebrationBrandi Carlile, Glen Hansard, Emmylou Harris, Los Lobos, and others perform Joni Mitchell’s songs.

10:30 Rick Steves’ European Travel Tips and Tricks Itinerary planning, avoiding crowds, and more essential skills for smart European travel are shared.

6:30 John Denver: Country BoyThe private life and public legacy of singer-songwriter and activist John Denver are explored.

8:00 Josh Groban BRIDGES: In Concert from Madison Square GardenRecorded live from the final U.S. stop of his 2018 Bridges tour, this performance includes Groban and his 5-member band, a 14 piece orchestra and songs with Idina Menzel and Jennifer Nettles.

9:30 Great Performances Tony Bennett & Diana Krall: Love is Here to StayTony Bennett and Diana Krall celebrate the Great American Songbook duo George and Ira Gershwin.

11:00 Brit Floyd: 40 Years of The WallThe Pink Floyd tribute band presents its 40th anniversary retrospective of the iconic rock opera, “The Wall.”

SATURDAY, MAR 9 9:00 This Old House 9:30 The Penn State Basketball Story

- Presented by Pepsi 10:00 Visions of Italy: Southern Style

Go on a southern sojourn along Italy’s rugged western coastline to the toe of the “boot” at Reggio di Calabria, and then inland over the countryside to Roma.

11:30 Engelbert Humperdinck in HawaiiThe legendary King of Romance croons classic hits and love songs from his 50-year career.

1:00 The Power of Radical Kindness with Angela Santomero Explore how being kind can lead to a more fulfilled, happy, healthy and successful life.

3:00 America’s Home Cooking: StuffedChef Chris Fennimore explores the concept of stuffed foods and prepares some classic comfort foods.

5:00 Rick Steves’ European Travel Tips and Tricks Itinerary planning, avoiding crowds, and more essential skills for smart European travel are shared.

Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees Wednesday, March 6, at 9:30 p.m.Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench obviously has a love for acting, but most people don't know she has another deep-rooted passion: trees. JUDI DENCH: MY PASSION FOR TREES follows Dench in her personal garden through the four seasons as she meets with experts and scientists to better understand how trees "feel" and live.

Alone in the Wilderness Thursday, March 14, at 8:00 p.m.Perhaps the most talked about program WPSU has ever broadcast, Alone in the Wilderness is the story of Dick Proenneke, who set out alone to build a log cabin and explore and live in a pristine land unchanged by man.

Can't miss programs for the outdoors lover.

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SUNDAY, MAR 10 9:00 Moments to Remember

(My Music)Legends of the late 50s and early 1960s pop era including Frankie Laine and the Four Aces perform.

11:30 Gutbliss with Dr. Robynne Chutkan Discover how improving gut health can lead to better health for the entire body.

1:00 3 Steps to Incredible Health! with Joel Fuhrman, MDJoel Fuhrman offers a healthy, effective and scientifically proven plan for shedding weight quickly.

2:30 John Denver: Country BoyThe private life and public legacy of singer-songwriter and activist John Denver are explored.

4:00 Yellowstone Symphony This film features world class images with music by some of the world’s best-loved composers.

5:00 Ken Burns: The National ParksExplore the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s magnificent parks, from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon.

6:30 Reindeer Family & MeCameraman Gordon Buchanan ourneys to Finland to capture nature’s greatest spectacle, the Northern Lights, while learning survival skills from his indigenous Scandinavian, reindeer-herding hosts.

8:00 Great Performances: Andrea Bocelli @ 60A celebration of Andrea Bocelli’s 60th birthday in Italy features Josh Groban and Matteo Bocelli.

9:30 Great Performances: Joni 75: A Birthday CelebrationBrandi Carlile, Glen Hansard, Emmylou Harris, Los Lobos and others perform Joni Mitchell’s songs.

11:30 John Denver: Country Boy The private life and public legacy of singer-songwriter and activist John Denver are explored.

MONDAY, MAR 11 8:00 Nat King Cole’s Greatest Songs

A centennial celebration of the immortal Nat King Cole, with the first-ever special to present full performances of his greatest hits and cherished standards.

9:30 What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal DavidHosted by Bette Midler, this special tribute to the man who wrote some of the most enduring songs in American popular music features many of his iconic songs.


TUESDAY, MAR 12 8:00 Barns of the Susquehanna Valley

The documentary explores the agricultural, architectural, and historical significance of barns indigenous to south central Pennsylvania.

10:00 Jesse Cook: Beyond BordersThis latest concert special by acoustic guitar virtuoso was filmed over the 31 days of his coast-to-coast tour of Canada.


WEDNESDAY, MAR 13 8:00 Ken Burns: The National Parks

Explore the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s magnificent parks, from Acadia to Yosemite, Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon..

10:00 Yellowstone SymphonyThis film features world class images with music by some of the world’s best-loved composers.


THURSDAY, MAR 14 8:00 Alone in the Wilderness, Part 1

Richard Proenneke set out alone to build a log cabin and explore a pristine land unchanged by man.

9:30 Alone in the Wilderness, Part 2Richard Proenneke continues his exploration and the building of his cabin.


FRIDAY, MAR 15 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Woody Guthrie All Star

Tribute Concert - 1970Celebrate the legacy of America’s greatest folk singer with this concert at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, and more.

10:00 Queen Rock the WorldRock on as the British band plays their greatest hits in a never-before-seen film of their 1977 tour.

11:30 Centre County Report

SATURDAY, MAR 16 9:00 This Old House 9:30 Special Programming

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SUNDAY, MAR 17 9:00 Special Programming

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MONDAY, MAR 18 8:00 Antiques Roadshow

Washington, DC - Hour TwoFabulous finds include an 1813 Congressional sword and a Charles Schreyvogel sculpture.

9:00 POV306 HollywoodAfter the owner of a house dies, her two grandchildren begin an epic excavation of her belongings.


Hold the Sunset Edith and Phil are two neighbors who are keen to start a relationship and a new life abroad. Those plans are disrupted when Edith's immature, fifty-something son Roger moves back home after leaving his wife and children.

NEW SERIES MARATHON PRESENTATION

This guide indicates scheduled programs at time of publication. Watch WPSU-TV's evening lineups or check the website (wpsu.org/tv/schedules).

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THEMagical Wand

Chase

In the one-hour special, Abby and her friends go on a hot air balloon adventure to retrieve Abby’s lost wand, visiting new neighborhoods and discovering new foods, music and languages.

This month, Carmen, Andy, Leo, and friends explore Delhi, India and Sydney, Australia.

Catch four exciting new episodes premiering March 4-7!

Premieres Monday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m.

New this month on PBS KIDS

Two all-new episodes this month!

On March 11, get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with a holiday episode!

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, READY JET GO! premieres an episode featuring Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to travel to space and the current director of the Johnson Space Center.

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8:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators The Rascal CookVolatile Len Tekler, owner of the Hiverna restaurant, complains of culinary sabotage designed to give him a bad review by food critic Paulina Stainton.

9:00 Doc Martin Mysterious WaysLouisa and Martin are living together, but Louisa finds herself juggling too many responsibilities.

10:00 Austin City Limits Norah Jones/Angel OlsenEnjoy an unforgettable hour with dynamic performances from two acclaimed singer-songwriters.

11:00 Speakeasy Michael McDonald and Russ TitelmanThe singer-songwriter, formerly of the Doobie Brothers, and his longtime producer discuss his career.

SUNDAY, MAR 24 9:00 Classic Gospel

Best of Sue Dodge10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbé 10:30 Digging Deeper

World in Conversation11:00 Journeys in Japan 11:30 Trails to Tsukiji 12:00 Jazzy Vegetarian

Vegan Holiday Celebration12:30 Pati’s Mexican Table

Mexican Wine Country 1:00 Christopher Kimball’s

Milk Street Television Chicken the Chinese Way

1:30 Joanne Weir’s Plates and Places Caviar

2:00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food 2:30 America’s Test Kitchen from

Cook’s Illustrated 3:00 Lidia’s Kitchen

A Summer Shindig 3:30 Martha Bakes

Frosted Cakes 4:00 This Old House Hour

The Net Zero Bungalow/ Plunge Pool

5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Digging Deeper

World in ConversationPenn State President Eric Barron and guests talk about the World in Conversation project, their Martin Luther King Day event, and the importance of facilitated dialogue.

9:00 Great Performances Birgit Nilsson: A League of Her OwnThe life of Swedish soprano Birgit Nilsson, the face of opera in the 1950s - 1970s is celebrated.

10:30 Before the Fall: Prevention & Recovery Key factors that cause falling and ways to prevent falling or reduce the risk are highlighted.

11:00 Centre County Report11:30 The Penn State Basketball Story

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SATURDAY, MAR 23 9:00 This Old House 9:30 The Penn State Basketball Story

- Presented by Pepsi 10:00 American Woodshop

Pallet Works10:30 The Woodwright’s Shop

Holly Wood Spectaculars11:00 Weekends with Yankee

Adventure in the Wild11:30 Outside with Greg Aiello

The Chilkoot Trail12:00 Baking with Julia 12:30 Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire

Raichlen’s Rules 1:00 Sara’s Weeknight Meals

Paella in Spain 1:30 Simply Ming

On the Road - Strasbourg 2:00 My Greek Table

with Diane Kochilas Lemon, Oregano, and Smoke - The Greek Grill

2:30 Cook’s Country Spaghetti House Classics

3:00 Expeditions with Patrick McMillan Sound - The Fullness of Nature, Part 2

3:30 Penelope Keith at Her Majesty’s Service Hillsborough Castle

4:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Christchurch, New Zealand

5:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Lisbon

5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Antiques Roadshow

Washington, DC - Hour Two 7:00 Keeping Up Appearances

The Commodore 7:30 Still Open All Hours

Season 4 - Episode Four

TUESDAY, MAR 19 8:00 Finding Your Roots

The VanguardAuthor Ta-Nehisi Coates, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, and author and activist Janet Mock trace their roots.

9:00 Frontline The Trial of Ratko MladicInside the war crimes trial of one of the infamous figures from the Balkan wars of the 1990s.


WEDNESDAY, MAR 20 8:00 Nature

Charlie and the Curious OttersFilmmaker Charlie Hamilton James follows the story of three curious river otter orphans in Wisconsin.

9:00 NOVA Wild WaysNewly established wildlife corridors may offer a glimmer of hope to some endangered species.

10:00 Holly Near: American MastersExperience the power of song in the struggle for equality through the story of feminist singer and activist Holly Near, who for the last 40 years has worked on global social justice coalition-building in the women’s and lesbian movements.


THURSDAY, MAR 21 8:00 Jamestown

Maria’s behavior comes under scrutiny, while Christopher joins the town’s political games.

9:00 Doc Martin All My TrialsAmerican tourist Beth Traywick returns to the village and flatters Mrs. Tishell into helping her trace her family tree.

10:00 Victoria Season 3 on Masterpiece The White ElephantThe world’s eyes are on the Great Exhibitions and the Royal couple. Does triumph or failure beckon?


FRIDAY, MAR 22 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

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6:30 You Can’t Say That Experience a class where people say the things you aren’t supposed to say and where students participate in a quiet revolution toward cross-cultural understanding.

7:00 Nature Charlie and the Curious Otters

8:00 Prince Charles at 70 See the side of Prince Charles that few people outside of his family and inner-circle have ever seen.

9:00 King Charles III on Masterpiece This drama imagines Prince Charles’ ascension to the throne following Queen Elizabeth’s death.


MONDAY, MAR 25 8:00 Antiques Roadshow

Washington, DC - Hour ThreeHighlights include a 1964 Chrysler Turbine model and manual and a circa 1840 temperance banner.

9:00 Women, War & Peace Wave Goodbye to DinosaursThree years after Malcolm Webster silenced his wife forever, he repeats history with his new bride.

10:00 Women, War & Peace The Trials of SpringThree Egyptian women put their lives and bodies on the line fighting for justice and freedom.


TUESDAY, MAR 26 8:00 Finding Your Roots

Relatives We Never Knew We HadActresses Tea Leoni and Gaby Hoffmann are introduced to the life stories of their ancestors.

9:00 Women, War & Peace Naila and the UprisingA women’s movement formed the heart of the Palestinian struggle for freedom during the 1987 uprising.

10:00 Women, War & Peace A Journey of a Thousand Miles: PeacekeepersAn all-female Bangladeshi police unit embark on a peacekeeping mission in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.


WEDNESDAY, MAR 27 8:00 Nature

The Cheetah ChildrenA wildlife cameraman shadows a cheetah family and details the cubs’ remarkable journey to adulthood.

9:00 NOVA Secrets of the Shining KnightJoin master armorers as they re-engineer the Greenwich armor and then put it to the test.

10:00 Secrets of the Dead King Arthur’s BritainArchaeological evidence may connect the legend of King Arthur to a 5th-century trading village.


THURSDAY, MAR 28 8:00 Jamestown

Jocelyn plans to exploit the Sharrows’ special relationship with the Pamunkey for political gain.

9:00 Meltdown at Three Mile Island: 40 Years Later The Three Mile Island accident on March 28, 1979 is still considered the worst at a U.S. nuclear plant in history.

F E AT U R I N G

Thursday, March 21

Student Jazz Group

WPSU-FM and Palmer Museum of Art present...

Palmer Lipcon Auditorium

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Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performance begins at 7:00 p.m.

Attendance is FREE and limited to four seats per address.

Sponsored in part by Fred and Judy Sears, and the Friends of the Palmer Museum of Art.

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3:00 Expeditions with Patrick McMillan The New River Valley - Ancient Landscapes, Ancient Connections

3:30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages Devon and Cornwall

4:30 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Baltimore, Maryland

5:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Portugal’s Heartland

5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 Antiques Roadshow

Washington, DC - Hour Three 7:00 Keeping Up Appearances

A Celebrity for the Barbecue 7:30 Still Open All Hours

Season 4 - Episode Five 8:00 Shakespeare & Hathaway -

Private Investigators Ill Met by MoonlightLady Tania instructs Frank and Lu to find a missing necklace before the Autumn Equinox Ball.

9:00 Doc Martin Sons and LoversMartin and Louisa need to find daycare for James and Ruth considers selling her farm.

10:00 Austin City Limits Janelle MonáeProgressive R&B maverick Janelle Monáe performs songs from her acclaimed LP, Dirty Computer.

11:00 Speakeasy Billy Gibbons and Eric HollandZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons shares stories with Eric Holland at the Iridium in New York City.

SUNDAY, MAR 31 9:00 Classic Gospel

Bradley Walker: Blessed10:00 To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbé 10:30 Around the Farm Table

Bachelorette Lunch11:00 Journeys in Japan 11:30 Trails to Tsukiji

12:00 Taste of Malaysia with Martin Yan Cultural Confluence of Peranakan

12:30 Pati’s Mexican Table Loreto: Baja’s Hidden Gem

1:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television South American Classics

1:30 Joanne Weir’s Plates And Places Moroccan Spice

2:00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Food 2:30 America’s Test Kitchen

from Cook’s Illustrated 3:00 Lidia’s Kitchen

Summer Picnic 3:30 Martha Bakes

Patterned 4:00 This Old House Hour

Apprentices in Sill School/ Wine Rack

5:00 MotorWeek 5:30 PBS NewsHour Weekend 6:00 2017 World DanceSport

GrandSlam Series World DanceSport GrandSlam Latin in Moscow, Russia

7:00 Nature The Cheetah Children

SEASON 8 PREMIERE

8:00 Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode OneNonnatus House welcomes two new nuns as Valerie deals with an unexpected and shocking case.

NEW MINISERIES

9:00 Mrs. Wilson on Masterpiece Episode OneWhen spy novelist Alec Wilson dies, his wife Alison begins to track down the truth about his life.


9:30 Three Mile Island: The New Nuclear DilemmaThe nuclear accident at Three Mile Island came dangerously close to a disaster. Forty years later, we’re facing a new crisis.

10:00 King Charles III on Masterpiece This drama imagines Prince Charles’ ascension to the throne following Queen Elizabeth’s death.

FRIDAY, MAR 29 8:00 Washington Week 8:30 Firing Line with Margaret Hoover 9:00 Great Performances

Julius CaesarSet in a women’s prison, this all-female production from the Donmar Warehouse stars Harriet Walter and Jackie Clune.

11:00 Centre County Report11:30 Amanpour and Company

SATURDAY, MAR 30 9:00 This Old House 9:30 Rough Cut with Fine

Woodworking 10:00 American Woodshop

The Folk Art Rooster10:30 The Woodwright’s Shop

The Roubo Bookstand11:00 Weekends with Yankee

Buried Treasure11:30 Outside with Greg Aiello

Iceland12:00 Baking with Julia 12:30 Steven Raichlen’s Project Fire 1:00 Sara’s Weeknight Meals

Sabor Puerto Rico 1:30 Simply Ming

On the Road - Amsterdam II 2:00 My Greek Table

with Diane Kochilas Greek Comforts

2:30 Cook’s Country Tex-Mex Favorites

At the start of season eight, it’s spring of 1964 and everyone is excited for the Queen’s Royal Birth. With the additions of two new Sisters, who have been sent to live and work with the team in Poplar, Nonnatus House feels full once more.

Season 8 Premieres Sunday, March 31, at 8:00 p.m.

Call the MidwifeReturns for Season 8

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FRIDAYClassical MusicBBC News HourDiane Rhem ShowClassical MusicBBC World NewsDemocracy NowPBS NewsHourConversations from the World CafeAfropop WorldwideBBC News

SATURDAYClassical MusicPerformance Today WeekendHarmoniaFrom the TopWeekend EditionPlanet Money/How I Built ThisSplendid TableOnly a GameFresh Air WeekendBBC World News HourThistle and ShamrockAll Things ConsideredWorld CafeJazz Nights in AmericaFolk AlleyBBC World Service

SUNDAYClassical MusicSunday BaroquePipedreamsWeekend EditionWait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!Le ShowSound OpinionsLatino USABBC World News HourFresh Air WeekendAll Things ConsideredAsk Me AnotherOn BeingBBC World Service

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As a supporter of public television we are excited to tell you more about an important benefit that many of our members have come to value over the past couple of months.

WPSU Passport is our new member benefit that provides you with extended on-demand access to a library of quality public television programming.

Featuring both PBS and select local programming, WPSU Passport allows you to watch even more episodes of your favorite shows, including Victoria on MASTERPIECE along with other popular series such as NOVA, Nature, Great Performances, The Great British Baking Show, and dozens more.

This benefit is available to you today when you contribute $60 or more annually to support WPSU.

Don’t wait, make your tax-deductible gift of support for public television and be among the first to try our newest member benefit, WPSU Passport.

Find out how to donate, activate WPSU Passport, and start watching today at wpsu.org/passport.

WPSU Member Card SavingsAs a $100 contributing member of WPSU, you're eligible for special experiences and savings throughout our region. You'll enjoy 2-for-1 savings to museums, educational venues, performing arts, music and theater venues, restaurants, retail, service providers, and more! You can even activate savings for vacation destinations. How does it work?

WPSU MEMBER PERKS

• Show your WPSU Member Card at the time of purchase to receive your discounts.

• Discount offers are one per WPSU Member Card unless otherwise specified.

• Members are responsible for any products or services they purchase from participating vendors.

• All offers are stand-alone and cannot be combined with other offers.

Learn more about the WPSU Member Card by calling Michele at

WPSU at 814-863-5635.

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To learn more about underwrit ing opportunit ies, contact Tom Yourchak at 814-863-5596.A complete l ist ing of our underwriters can be found onl ine at wpsu.org

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BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVESPeggy Morgan, Warren, Co-chairGary Miller, State College, Co-chair

Interim Executive Director, Isabel ReinertDirector, Programming Services, Jeffrey A. Hughes

Director, Station Development, Tom YourchakDirector, Membership Services, Jessica Peters

Community Engagement Manager, Carolyn DonaldsonEditors, Laura Miller and Tamra Fatemi

Designer, Michael DiPasquale

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Tim Asinger, BradfordIlona Ballreich, HuntingdonCarline Crevecoeur, BoalsburgRoland Crevecoeur, DuncansvilleMichael DelGrosso, AltoonaKelly Hastings, Mill HallMatilda Illuzzi, DuBoisBarbara Korner, State CollegeJohn Lacny, DuBoisVince Mannino, LewistownKevin Mead, Warren

Joseph Nairn, WarrenJennifer Day Neely, Birmingham Greg Petersen, State CollegeJohn Pozza, BrookvilleRhonda Seaton, State CollegeNancy Silvis, Port MatildaSara Hine Songer, State CollegeMelinda Stearns, State CollegeDonnan Stoichovy, Warriors MarkAnne Sullivan, Coburn

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MONDAY-THURSDAY12:00 a.m. BBC World Service 5:00 a.m. Morning Edition 9:00 a.m. Classical Music12:00 p.m. Fresh Air 1:00 p.m. BBC Outlook 2:00 p.m. Here & Now 4:00 p.m. All Things Considered 6:30 p.m. Marketplace 7:00 p.m. PRI's The World 8:00 p.m. Performance Today10:00 p.m. Classical Music

FRIDAY12:00 a.m. BBC World Service 5:00 a.m. Morning Edition 9:00 a.m. The Writers Almanac 9:30 a.m. Classical Music12:00 p.m. Fresh Air 1:00 p.m. Take Note 1:30 p.m. Allegheny Front 2:00 p.m. Science Friday 4:00 p.m. All Things Considered 6:30 p.m. Marketplace 7:00 p.m. PRI's the World 8:00 p.m. Democracy Now 9:00 p.m. Alternative Radio10:00 p.m. WPSU Jazz

SATURDAY12:00 a.m. Hearts of Space 1:00 a.m. This Way Out 1:30 a.m. Take Note 2:00 a.m. BBC World Service 7:00 a.m. Planet Money/How I Built This 8:00 a.m. Weekend Edition10:00 a.m. Car Talk11:00 a.m. Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me!12:00 p.m. This American Life 1:00 p.m. Met Opera / Folk Show 5:00 p.m. All Things Considered 6:00 p.m. Mountain Stage 8:00 p.m. American Routes10:00 p.m. WPSU Blues

SUNDAY12:00 a.m. Beale St. Caravan 5:00 a.m. BBC World Service 7:00 a.m. Take Note 7:30 a.m. Allegheny Front 8:00 a.m. Weekend Edition10:00 a.m. Living on Earth11:00 a.m. You Bet Your Garden12:00 p.m. The Splendid Table 1:00 p.m. Hidden Brain 2:00 p.m. Radiolab 3:00 p.m. TED Radio Hour 4:00 p.m. Reveal 5:00 p.m. All Things Considered 6:00 p.m. This American Life 7:00 p.m. Fresh Air Weekend 8:00 p.m. On the Media 9:00 p.m. Studio 36010:00 p.m. The Folk Show

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