WCTE schedule March 22-28

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 Monday, March 22

7 p.m. — “Live Green Tennessee”

Join the Tennessee Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and TWRA as they attempt to track the migration of gray bats for the first time. Then, discover Appalachian Cooking with author John Tullock, and travel to Smithville to visit Harmony Lane Farm and Creamery.

7:30 p.m. — “Bluegrass Underground”

8 p.m. — “Antiques Roadshow”

Vintage Louisville 2021 Hour 1

9 p.m. — “Antiques Roadshow”

Meadow Brook Hall, Hour 1

10 p.m. — “Independent Lens”

When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers most facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces or women with accuracy, she joins the fight to expose the threats to civil liberties posed by an increasingly data-driven, automated world.

Tuesday, March 23

7 p.m. — “American Masters”

Explore the life of Flannery O’Connor whose provocative fiction was unlike anything published before. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage, newly discovered journals and interviews with Mary Karr, Tommy Lee Jones, Hilton Als and more.

8:30 p.m. — “Beyond The Canvas”

Novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira and others talk about finding meaning in the writing life.

9 p.m. — “FRONTLINE”

At Black-owned funeral homes in New Orleans, discover how COVID-19 reshapes the grieving process, transforming mourning in a city known for its jazz filled funerals.

10 p.m. — “Meet Carl Jackson”

The career of Grammy Award-winning producer Carl Jackson spans more than 50 years; artists including Vince Gill, Tom T. Hall, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt talk about his influence.

Wednesday, March 24

7 p.m. — “Nature” Hippos: Africa’s River Giants

David Attenborough narrates a look at hippopotamuses as they protect their families, face their enemies, and contend with a drought.

8 p.m. — “NOVA”

Join scientists and engineers as they race to save the Dead Sea and help bring water to one of the driest regions on Earth.

9 p.m. — “Fast-Forward: Look Into Your Future”

Follow four millennials and their parents as they travel through time wearing an MIT-produced “aging empathy suit” and working with professional make-up artists to navigate the realizations, conversations and mindset required to age successfully.

10 p.m. — “Aging Matters: Loneliness & Isolation”

Explore how forming and keeping social connections can be difficult as we grow older, and clarify the difference between being physically isolated and feeling lonely.

10:30 p.m. — “Aging Matters - Aging & the Workplace”

Uncover industries facing labor and knowledge shortages and meet seniors who are still doing remarkable (and surprising) work.

Thursday, March 25

7 p.m. –– “Now That’s A Good Question with Phil Oldham”

7:30 p.m. –– “Tennessee Crossroads (Tba)” Traveling the highways and byways of Tennessee.

8 p.m. –– “Live Green Tennessee”

Join the Tennessee Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and TWRA as they attempt to track the migration of gray bats for the first time. Then, discover Appalachian Cooking with author John Tullock, and travel to Smithville to visit Harmony Lane Farm and Creamery.

8:30 p.m. –– “One on One with Becky Magura”

Join Becky Magura when she sits down with American television news correspondent and CBS Sunday Morning Producer, Ms. Martha Teichner, to talk about her background and the release of her book.

9 p.m. — “The Upper Cumberland Camera”

Travel along as we take you to along detailing the Pumpkin Man, James Asberry, a new troubled youth program, and the Golden Eagle volleyball team.

9:30 p.m. — “Bluegrass Underground”

10 p.m. — “Tennessee Wild Side”

Update construction on a West Tennessee Greenway and discover how trained professionals remain ready to help injured animals.

10:30 p.m. — “Songs at the Center”

Friday, March 26

5 p.m. –– “WCTE Live at 5”

5:30 p.m. — “BBC World News Today”

6 p.m. –– “PBS NewsHour”

7 p.m. –– “Washington Week”

7:30 p.m. –– “Firing Line with Margaret Hoover”

8 p.m. –– “American Masters”

Explore legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s career and famously rigorous creative process, with original interviews, first-hand glimpses of her at work and rare archival footage of select performances from her more than 160 choreographed works.

9:30 p.m. –– “Beyond The Canvas”

Novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira and others talk about finding meaning in the writing life.

10 p.m. –– “Song of the Mountains”

Abby The Spoon Lady & Chris Rodrigues / Chatham Rabbits / Merle Monroe

Saturday, March 27

7 p.m. –– “Classic Gospel”

Bradley Walker: Blessed

8 p.m. –– “Antiques Roadshow”

Vintage Louisville 2021 Hour 1

9 p.m. –– “Lost River Sessions”

Nashville based string band The Howlin’ Brothers perform a lively set inside The Arling, a repurposed tobacco barn in Franklin, KY.

9:30 p.m. –– “The Upper Cumberland Camera”

Travel along as we take you to along detailing the Pumpkin Man, James Asberry, a new troubled youth program, and the Golden Eagle volleyball team.

10 p.m. –– “Austin City Limits”

Enjoy a visually and sonically stunning hour with Grammy-winning art-rock performer St. Vincent.

Sunday, March 28

3 p.m. –– “Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville”

Guest: Janie Fricke

3:30 p.m. –– “Sun Studio Sessions”

The Wealthy West

4 p.m. –– “Shelter Me”

Hosted by Kristen Bell and featuring award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell, creator of the MUTTS comic strip.

5 p.m. –– “It’s Your Business with Michael Aikens”

5:30 p.m. –– “Now That’s A Good Question with Phil Oldham”

6 p.m. –– “PBS NewsHour Weekend”

6:30 p.m. –– “One on One with Becky Magura”

Join Becky Magura when she sits down with American television news correspondent and CBS Sunday Morning Producer, Ms. Martha Teichner, to talk about her background and the release of her book.

7 p.m. — “Great Performances”

Honor the best films and performances of 2020 that resonate with older viewers including Career Achievement Award winner George Clooney.

8 p.m. — “Howards End On Masterpiece”

Margaret receives an unexpected offer from Henry. Helen is incensed by the unfair fate of the Basts. The three families collide at a wedding, and Henry’s past is revealed.

9 p.m. — “Howards End On Masterpiece”

Margaret is undaunted by Henry’s past misdeeds. Helen leaves abruptly for Europe. Margaret and Tibby get Henry to help resolve issues at Howards End, where the three families have a showdown.

10 p.m. — “Lucy Worsley’s Royal Palace Secrets”

From the forbidding Tower of London to glorious Hampton Court to treasure-filled Kensington Palace, go behind the velvet ropes into each building’s most secret places.   

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