Program Highlights
Series - August 2018
Outback
Wednesdays, through August 15 at 8:00 p.m.
Over the course of a year, journey with the people and animals of Australia’s Kimberley region in North West Australia: a vast, rugged and remote wilderness, bursting with character.
Wonders of Mexico
Wednesdays, through August 15 at 9:00 p.m.
Travel south along Mexico’s mountain spine, explore the tropical forests of the Maya and journey across the deserts of Northern Mexico to discover its amazing wildlife and culture.
Making North America
NOVA
Wednesdays, through August 15 at 10:00 p.m.
A bold and sweeping biography of our homeland. How was it built? How did life evolve? How did the landscape shape us? Host Kirk Johnson embarks on an epic road trip to uncover the clues just beneath our feet.
Hillary
Sundays, August 5 & 12 at 7:00 p.m.
A scripted drama about the life of Sir Edmund Hillary, best known as the first man to conquer Mount Everest. Andrew Munro stars as Hillary, with Dean O’Gorman as his lifelong climbing companion, George Lowe.
Poldark Season 2
Sundays, August 5-12 at 8:00 p.m.
Against the breathtaking backdrop of 18th century Cornwall, Aidan Turner (Poldark), Eleanor Tomlinson (Demelza) and Heida Reed (Elizabeth) return as the complicated love triangle in a new season of the popular romantic saga, based on the novels by Winston Graham.
Sherlock Season 4
Sundays, August 5-12 at 9:00 p.m.
The world’s only consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes teams up with his long-suffering, faithful friend, Dr. John Watson to solve a dizzying array of crimes and battle diabolical villains.
Antiques Roadshow NEW
Mondays, beginning August 6 at 8:00 p.m.
Putting the reality in reality television! Part adventure, part history lesson, and part treasure hunt, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW marks its 22nd season. Specialists from the country’s leading auction houses and independent dealers offer free appraisals of antiques and collectibles.
August 1-4
Outback
Wednesdays, August 1–15 at 8:00 p.m.
Over the course of a year, journey with the people and animals of Australia’s Kimberley region in North West Australia: a vast, rugged and remote wilderness, bursting with character.
Wonders of Mexico
Wednesdays, August 1–15 at 9:00 p.m.
Travel south along Mexico’s mountain spine, explore the tropical forests of the Maya and journey across the deserts of Northern Mexico to discover its amazing wildlife and culture.
Elevated Thinking - The High Line
GREAT MUSEUMS
Thursday, August 2 at 10:00 p.m.
Learn about the stunning transformation of an elevated, abandoned railway into a widely acclaimed public park. Once an active train line that existed to bring food through the region and into the city, the High Line had long ago been neglected and left to decay. With only months to go before the railway was to be torn down, local groups banded together to save the hulking steel structure.
Brandi Carlile in Concert
BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND SPECIAL
Friday, August 3 at 10:00 p.m.
Self taught, Seattle-based and Grammy nominated for Americana Album of the Year, Brandi Carlile’s style revolves around pop, rock, alt-country and folk. Her songs serve up personal stories of parents and childhood; of divorce, marriage and religion; of love and of loss.
August 5-11
Pavarotti: A Voice for the Ages
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Sunday, August 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Like Enrico Caruso before him, Luciano Pavarotti extended his presence far beyond the limits of Italian opera. Quickly establishing his rich sound as the great male operatic voice of the 20th century, he expanded his reach to stadium concerts and pop collaborations that brought him fame beyond measure.
Sherlock Season 4
Sundays, August 5-12 at 9:00 p.m.
The world’s only consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes teams up with his long-suffering, faithful friend, Dr. John Watson to solve a dizzying array of crimes and battle diabolical villains.
The Tunnel: Vengeance
Sunday, August 5 at 10:00 p.m.
Karl and Elise face a tense and gripping showdown with the Pied Piper. There is also closure at last for Charlie Moreau, as Karl and Olivier uncover the truth about his abduction.
Still Tomorrow
POV
Monday, August 6 at 10:00 p.m.
A village woman with no high school diploma becomes China’s most famous poet, and her book of poetry the best-selling such volume in China in the past 20 years. Still Tomorrow follows Yu Xiuhua, a 39-year-old woman living with cerebral palsy, as she faces sudden fame. The film poignantly weaves her personal narrative with that of an ascendant, urbanizing China.
10 Towns that Changed America
Tuesday, August 7 at 8:00 p.m.
Visit influential towns across the country from Greenbelt, Maryland, and Seaside, Florida, to Riverside, Illinois, and Levittown, New York, that had a lasting impact on the way our cities and suburbs are designed.
No Passport Required
Tuesday, August 7 at 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Each week visit a new city to discover the dynamic and creative ways a particular community has made its mark. This vibrant portrait of America today features musicians, poets, chefs, business owners, artists, community leaders and home cooks who have enhanced the nation’s culture and cuisine.
Documenting Hate
FRONTLINE
Tuesday, August 7 at 10:00 p.m.
Exposing the white supremacists and Neo-Nazis involved in the 2017 Charlottesville rally. An investigation with ProPublica shows how some of those behind the racist violence went unpunished and continued to operate around the country.
Walt Disney
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Thursdays, August 9 & 16 at 9:00 p.m.
Walt Disney was uniquely adept at art as well as commerce, a master filmmaker who harnessed the power of technology and storytelling. This new two-part, four-hour film examines Disney’s complex life and enduring legacy.
Chicago Voices
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Friday, August 10 at 10:00 p.m.
Celebrate Chicago’s vibrant music culture with performances by Renee Fleming, Broadway’s Jessie Mueller, rap artist Lupe Fiasco, folk legend John Prine, pop and gospel singer Michelle Williams and world-renowned tenor Matthew Polezani.
August 12-18
Luisa Miller
GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET
Sunday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Experience Verdi’s heart-wrenching opera with Plácido Domingo as Miller, and Sonya Yoncheva in the title role opposite tenor Piotr Beczała as Rodolfo. Conducted by Bertrand de Billy. Anthony Roth Costanzo hosts.
Sherlock Season 4
Sunday, August 12 at 9:00 p.m.
The world’s only consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes teams up with his long-suffering, faithful friend, Dr. John Watson to solve a dizzying array of crimes and battle diabolical villains.
Our Man in Tehran
FRONTLINE
Monday, August 13 & Tuesday, August 14 at 9:00 p.m.
A fascinating and revealing view of life inside Iran, with NYTimes correspondent Thomas Erdbrink. With humor and curiosity, he shares a rare journey into a private Iran often at odds with its conservative clerics and leaders.
Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2018
GREAT PERFORMANCES
Friday, August 17 at 10:00 p.m.
Enjoy the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic’s annual open-air concert from Austria’s Imperial Schönbrunn Palace, featuring conductor Valery Gergiev and internationally acclaimed soprano Anna Netrebko as a guest soloist.
August 19-31
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Tuesday, August 21 at 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the beloved star’s 80th anniversary in show business with this warm look at her life and career. Features tributes from her friends and co-stars including Ryan Reynolds, Valerie Bertinelli, Tina Fey, Carl Reiner and more.
Giraffes
NATURE
Wednesday, August 22 at 8:00 p.m.
What does it take to relocate a herd of wild giraffes in Africa? One man, his family and a band of enthusiastic helpers will journey across the wild heart of Uganda and the mighty Nile River to move the world’s rarest and most precious “cargo.”
Tenors Fan Favorites
Friday, August 24 at 9:00 p.m.
Experience the soaring harmonies and timeless songs of the popular and prolific trio. This intimate performance features songs from Motown, Broadway classics from West Side Story, selections from The Great American Songbook and more.
Georgia O’Keeffe: A Woman on Paper
Friday, August 24 at 10:30 p.m.
This documentary highlights the artist’s career while focusing on the little-known story of O’Keeffe’s time spent in Columbia, S.C. as an art instructor at Columbia College.
Poldark Season 3
Sunday, August 26 at 8:00, 9:00 & 10:00 p.m.
Season 3 finds Ross and Demelza attempting to repair their relationship, while George Warleggan builds his empire to crush the Poldarks. Elizabeth harbors a dangerous secret, and Dwight is captured during the war with France. Will Ross risk everything to save his friend?
Mark Twain
KEN BURNS
Tuesday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m.
In the first episode, Burns takes viewers on a journey through Sam Clemens’ early days along the Mississippi River, to the small river town of Hannibal, Missouri.
