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WCVE PBS Highlights
Special Programming for June Pledge Week: June 1-9
PBS special programming invites viewers to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; hear diverse viewpoints; and take front-row seats to world-class drama and performances. Viewer contributions are an important source of funding, making PBS programs possible. Programs include (check local listings for air-times for dates and times in your area):
70s & 80s SOUL REWIND (MY MUSIC) Join host Whoopi Goldberg for performances by groups and solo artists of the 70s and 80s.
BURT BACHARACH'S BEST (MY MUSIC) Celebrate songwriter Burt Bacharach as host Robert Wagner introduces archival performances.
IL VOLO: WE ARE LOVE Fall in love with Il Volo, the young tenor trio that has won hearts with exquisite vocals.
WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER Celebrate the centennial of Woody Guthrie’s birthday with a concert that honors his music.
Antiques Roadshow: Palm Springs
Season 13 begins in Palm Springs, where items include a 1937 painting by American abstract expressionist Clyfford Still that's valued at $500,000. Also: collector Jim McCarty asks for help with recovering paintings stolen from his collection. Monday, June 10 at 8:00 p.m.
Queen Elizabeth II: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration
The history of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, featuring footage of her 1953 coronation; her Silver Jubilee in 1977; and her Golden Jubilee in 2002. Tuesday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Nature - Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air
High-speed footage of hummingbirds accents this look at the paradoxical creatures, which are among the tiniest birds yet also some of the toughest and most energetic. Wednesday, June 12 at 8:00 p.m.
The Appalachians
A three-part history of the region begins with the 17th-century immigration of European explorers and traders; the American revolution; and religious revivals in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Thursday, June 13 at 9:00 p.m.
American Masters - Garrison Keillor: The Man on the Radio in the Red Shoes
A year in the life of Garrison Keillor, with a focus on his popular "Prairie Home Companion" radio show, is chronicled, as the "Companion" crew and performers journey from town to town, putting on shows. Friday, June 14 at 9:00 p.m.
Classic Films: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
Robert Aldrich directed this story of an embittered has-been child actress (Bette Davis) and her disabled sister (Joan Crawford). Victor Buono, Anna Lee. Elvira: Maidie Norman. Mrs. Flagg: Marjorie Bennett. Ray: Dave Willock. Cora: Ann Barton. Liza: Barbara Merrill. Young Jane: Julie Alfred. Young Blanche: Gina Gillespie. Saturday, June 15 at 10:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Mystery! Inspector Lewis: Down Among the Fearful
Insp. Lewis and DS Hathaway take on the case of a psychic's murder. They learn that the victim was, in fact, an Oxford psychology research fellow who was investigating the psychology of faith; and uncover a fair number of suspects. Sunday, June 16 at 9:00 p.m.
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WCVW PBS Highlights
Special Programming for June Pledge Week: June 1-9
PBS special programming invites viewers to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; hear diverse viewpoints; and take front-row seats to world-class drama and performances. Viewer contributions are an important source of funding, making PBS programs possible. Programs include (check local listings for air-times for dates and times in your area):
70s & 80s SOUL REWIND (MY MUSIC) Join host Whoopi Goldberg for performances by groups and solo artists of the 70s and 80s.
BURT BACHARACH'S BEST (MY MUSIC) Celebrate songwriter Burt Bacharach as host Robert Wagner introduces archival performances.
IL VOLO: WE ARE LOVE Fall in love with Il Volo, the young tenor trio that has won hearts with exquisite vocals.
WOODY GUTHRIE AT 100! LIVE AT THE KENNEDY CENTER Celebrate the centennial of Woody Guthrie’s birthday with a concert that honors his music.
Richmond City Council
Coverage of Richmond City Council meetings. Monday, June 10 at 5:45 p.m.
The Amish: American Experience
The insular Amish religious community is examined. The documentary features audio of Amish members discussing their lives (their faith precludes having their pictures taken) as well as remarks from experts and former Amish members. Tuesday, June 11 at 9:00 p.m.
Masterpiece Mystery! Inspector Lewis: The Indelible Stain
In "Inspector Lewis: The Indelible Stain," Lewis and Hathaway investigate the murder of a visiting American academic (David Soul) who courted controversy with a theory that many critics construed as thinly veiled racism. Wednesday, June 12 at 9:00 p.m.
Helen of Troy
British historian Bettany Hughes tours the eastern Mediterranean in search of facts behind the legends of "the face that launched a thousand ships," exploring the ways Greeks made love and war circa 1300 B.C. Hughes (who focused often on women's roles in her 2003 PBS documentary series "The Spartans") portrays Helen as far more than just a pretty face: She was a late-Bronze Age mover and shaker who, Hughes says, "walked hand in hand with spirits, dieties and demons." Thursday, June 13 at 8:00 p.m.
First House: Two Centuries With Virginia's First Families
The history of Virginia's Executive Mansion, the oldest continuously occupied governor's residence in the U.S., is explored. Friday, June 14 at 9:00 p.m.
NOVA: Ape Genius
A reassessment of the intellectual abilities of the great apes, which include bonobos, chimps, gorillas and orangutans; and a possible explanation for why ape culture hasn't evolved. Included: an experiment that compares chimps to toddlers. Saturday, June 15 at 9:00 p.m.