FEATURED PROGRAMS on PBS Appalachia
Antiques Roadshow
Mondays @ 8pm
Part adventure, part history lesson, part treasure hunt.
April 29 – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Hour 1
Head to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron for treasures that include Fred Rogers postcards, ca. 1968, a 1966 Milton Glaser-signed Bob Dylan poster, and a Tiffany Studios special order tulip lamp, ca. 1915. One find is $150,000 to $375,000.
May 6 – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Hour 2
Get wowed by treasures at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, including a 1953 Marilyn Monroe pin-up poster, a diamond & platinum ring, ca.1960 and a 1910 - 1911 Philadelphia Athletics trophy, card & pin. One has a value of $65,300 to $125,000!
May 13 – Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, Hour 3
Visit Akron, OH for astonishing finds, including a Fox Kids promotion kit, a Thurman Munson-signed baseball, ca. 1975 and Fernando Amorsolo oil paintings from 1955. Guess the top $120,000 to $180,000 find!
May 20 – Junk in the Trunk 13
Travel to all five cities of ROADSHOW's Season 28 Tour for never-before-seen appraisals, including a 1976 Mark Hamill-signed Star Wars poster, a 1979 Bob Ross landscape oil, and a 1973 Iditarod Race sled!
May 27 – I Was There
Hear ROADSHOW guests’ stories and see some incredible mementos from their experiences, including Disney animation art, ca. 1938, a 1970 Jimi Hendrix collection, and a Norman Rockwell oil painting and chair, ca. 1952. One is $230,000.
Call the Midwife, Season 13
Sunday, May 5 @ 8pm
On the Season Finale, Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Sister Monica Joan ruffles feathers. Poplar votes for its Mother of the Year.
Chihuly: Roll the Dice
Monday, April 29 @ 7:30pm
Follow renowned artist Dale Chihuly as he tests his resolve and challenges his team to push the glass medium to its physical limits. This documentary documents the master artist's exhaustive, five-year process to realize "Rotolo," a series of large-scale pedestal sculptures, and his working relationship with trusted long-time gaffer, James Mongrain.
Craftsman’s Legacy
Back-to-Back Episodes, Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16 & 23 @ 8pm
Join host Eric Gorges as he combs the country for America’s finest craftsmen, documenting what it means to be a modern day maker. Traveling across the U.S. to Kentucky, Texas, Michigan, Oklahoma and Indiana, Eric interviews the men and women who are carrying the tools, trade and traditions of fine craftsmanship into the 21st century. In season four, Eric takes a stab at sword-smithing with master bladesmith Kevin Cashen, learning about the mystical world of metallurgy. He also travels to Detroit where he meets Eric Yelsma, a sewer whose shop makes jeans from American-sourced, sustainable fabric. Next up, Eric travels to Texas to meet master hatter Nate Funmaker, one of the only Native American master hatters in the nation. Lastly, while in the Lone Star state, Eric visits Texas cowboy and master craftsman Wilson Capron, who creates spurs that truly are a thing of function and beauty.
The Express Way with Dule Hill
Tuesdays @ 9pm
Led by renowned actor, dancer, and singer, Dulé Hill, the series captures diverse artists’ stories from across America, celebrating community, humanity, and the transformative potential of creative expression.
April 30 – Appalachia
In Appalachia, Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing. He meets a master luthier rehabilitating opioid addicts, a black folk musician, and the creator of “Latin-grass,” a fusion of Latin-American folk and bluegrass music.
May 7 – Texas
In Texas, Dulé Hill connects with an Aztec dancer, blind painter and latino theater director, each breaking down cultural barriers and becoming leaders for the next generation.
May 14 – Chicago
Chicago is a city known for its rich history and culture. But for some, it’s been marred by crime and violence. In this episode, Dulé Hill meets the city’s talented artists to explore why art and activism are often synonymous in the Midwest.
Great Performances: Now Hear This
Fridays @ 9pm
Travel with host, Mexico City Philharmonic chief conductor Scott Yoo, in this special mini-series taking viewers on a voyage of musical discovery for aficionados and neophytes alike.
April 26 – Old Friends
Explore how virtuosos become maestros and discover their guiding principles through host Scott Yoo’s long friendships with Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan and violinist Lynn Chang.
May 3 – The Composer is Yoo
For the first time in his life, Scott Yoo has agreed to compose a piece of music, and he has no idea how to begin. Follow Yoo's surprising journey of discovery, allowing viewers to experience the challenges and rewards of creating his Opus 1.
Guilt on Masterpiece
Sundays through May 19 @ 10pm
The brothers are back together but enemies, old and new, cause them to seek ever more desperate solutions to their problems. Digging deep into their past, Max and Jake hope to finally find a future free of danger...and each other.
MaryLand on Masterpiece
Sundays May 5, 12 & 19 @ 9pm
Sisters Becca (Suranne Jones, “Gentleman Jack,” “Vigil”) and Rosaline Eve Best, (“House of the Dragon,” “Nurse Jackie”) find themselves thrown together by the sudden death of their mother, Mary. They come to find out that she was living an entirely secret life on the Isle of Man, far from her home with her husband, Becca and Rosaline’s father. As the sisters travel through the early days of grief and discover their mother’s secrets, they meet their mother’s quirky friend Cathy (Stockard Channing, “The Good Wife,” “The West Wing”) who seems to know more about their mother than they do. Mary’s death offers Becca and Rosaline a chance to not only reframe their relationship but fundamentally reshape who they are. At its heart, MaryLand is a love story of two sisters.
Nature
Wednesdays @ 8pm
An insightful and spectacular celebration of raptors and what makes them some of the world’s most successful predators. Learn more about eagles, hawks and falcons as well as the lesser-known hunters such as secretary birds, caracaras and seriemas.
May 1 – Season of the Osprey
A veteran pair of ospreys return home to a Connecticut saltmarsh. Over one summer they must battle their enemies, withstand the elements, and hunt hundreds of fish, all to raise the next generation of these consummate sea hawks.
May 8 – Grizzly 399: Queen of the Tetons
The most famous bear in the Tetons attempts to raise four cubs. But she makes increasingly unexpected and consequential choices to protect her family, Grizzly 399 stands as a symbol of the clash between humans and the wild.
May 15 – Saving the Animals of Ukraine
From the heart of war-torn Ukraine, stories of survival, love, and resilience emerge beyond the battles. Witness an extraordinary view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them. Directed by Ukrainian YouTuber Anton Ptushkin.
May 22 – Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone
Follow the story of a pine marten as she takes us on a journey through a landscape of grey stone called the Burren, home to some of Ireland’s most enchanting wildlife.
May 29 – Niagara Falls
Embark to Niagara Falls and witness its amazing beauty and the wildlife that call it home.
The Real Story of Mr. Bates vs The Post Office
Sunday, May 5 @ 7pm
Uncover the true story of one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history. The Post Office wrongfully blamed hundreds of Subpostmasters for theft and fraud due to errors in its own computer system – something it denied for years.
Through Our Eyes
Mondays @ 7:30pm
From the producers of Sesame Street, this series is an intimate and inspiring journey into the lives of American families from the perspective of children as they navigate formidable yet all-too-common challenges along with parents and siblings. Each stand-alone half-hour film is directed by an award-winning filmmaker and is designed as a co-viewing experience for adults and kids ages eight and up. The series reveals the strength and perseverance of kids experiencing parental incarceration, climate displacement, the wounds of war, and homelessness. Episodes also delve into kids learning about their own race, ethnicity, and culture; facing and fighting racism; and taking positive steps towards building the future they wish to inhabit.