Program Highlights
June 17-23
Smith Mountain Lake: Generating Power Creating Memories
Sunday, June 17 at 4:00 p.m.
For nearly 50 years, the beauty of Smith Mountain Lake has been a draw for those seeking rest and recreation. Embedded in the minds of generations of lake goers are memories of camping, boating, fishing, swimming, and cookouts. Today the face of the lake has changed as more and more folks call it home.
Great War
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Tuesday, June 19 at 9:00 p.m.
Discover how WWI transformed America through the stories of African-American soldiers, feminist activists, Native-American “code talkers” and others whose participation in the war to “make the world safe for democracy” has been largely forgotten.
Alzheimer’s the Caregivers Perspective
Thursday, June 21 at 10:00 p.m.
Caretakers share their diverse experiences of caring for loved ones in the world of dementia –from diagnosis to saying the long goodbye. A variety of caregivers, family members and many others explain how they creatively navigate the frustrations, sorrows, and complications of caring for a loved one who can no longer function safely on their own.
June 24-30
Celtic Gold: An Irish Song & Dance Journey
Tuesday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Celebrate Irish music, song and dance with world-class performers from Broadway to London’s West End and beyond. Featuring both new and traditional music, this ultimate Irish concert was filmed in Dublin at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.
611: American Icon
Sunday, June 24 at 3:30 p.m.
The Story of the Last Norfolk & Western Class J Steam Locomotive. Featuring rare historic footage and exclusive, close-up views of the mechanical work and remarkable craftsmanship that went into building the most famous steam passenger locomotive in the world.
Endeavour Season 5
Sunday, June 24 at 9:00 p.m.
Shaun Evans returns for a fifth season of the popular series as the young Endeavour Morse, before his signature red Jaguar but with his deductive powers already running in high gear. Roger Allam also returns as Endeavour’s mentor, DI Fred Thursday, for more crime-solving in 1960s Oxford.
Virginia Home Grown
Tuesday, June 26 at 8:00 p.m.
Live TV program that explores the delights and challenges of gardening and growing in Virginia. Host, Peggy M. Singlemann, and Co-Host, Pat McCafferty, interview experts and enthusiasts from around the state.
Wild Weather
Wednesday, June 27 at 10:00 p.m.
The best way to truly understand weather is to get inside it. This awe-inspiring one-hour documentary, takes viewers into the eye of the storm with revealing and ambitious experiments that show weather as it’s never been seen before.
Polytrauma Rehab in the Virginia: Compassionate Care
Thursday, June 28 at 10:00 p.m.
This hour-long documentary gives unprecedented access to the medical staff and their patients – veteran and active service members with both combat and civilian-related traumatic brain injury and polytrauma – at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.
