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Williamsburg Holiday Special

Get Out of Town

This December, WETA local travel series Get Out of Town offers a very special hour-long episode just in time for the Christmas holidays. Featuring never-before-seen footage, the special expands on the series’ original Williamsburg, VA visit. Mother/daughter hosts Laurita and Lauren Portee experience Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens at the height of the holiday season.

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Fairfax

If You Lived Here

After meeting realtor Jay D’Alessandro in downtown Fairfax’s Old Town Square, hosts Jen Osborn and Ricardo Frederick Evans tour three homes at three different price points in Fairfax, VA. Along the way, they consider the historic importance of Fairfax’s Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center and the ongoing work to better understand its soldier graffiti.

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Fact and Fiction

Lucy Worsley's Holmes vs. Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle killed off his most famous creation, consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, after just six years. In this episode, Lucy Worsley explores who Arthur Conan Doyle was without Sherlock, and whether he’ll was able to become the hero of his own story.

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WETA Arts December 2024: Songs of the Season

WETA Arts

Celebrate the holidays with the 5th annual WETA Arts presentation of Songs of the Season. A WETA holiday tradition, this hour-long program offers beautiful vocal performances from 15 area choral groups.

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Brenda Lee: Rockin’ Around

American Masters

Discover the story behind singer Brenda Lee’s iconic songs and explore how her early fame and life of poverty shaped her artistry across pop, rock ‘n’ roll and country. Known for her Christmas classic and Billboard hit “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree,” she is still a force in music today. The film features interviews with Keith Urban, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo and many others.

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Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah

Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah

Handel’s 18th-century masterpiece, “The Messiah,” has been reimagined and infused with Gospel, Jazz and R&B. The result is an uplifting reinterpretation of this seasonal favorite, captured at its European premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

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Lost Tombs of Notre Dame

NOVA

After the Notre Dame fire in 2019, two mysterious coffins were found buried beneath its floor. Where did they come from and who was inside? Follow scientists and historians as they investigate what their stories reveal about this iconic cathedral.

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The Earthshot Report

The Earthshot Report

The Earthshot Report is the definitive review of the progress we have made in protecting and restoring our planet in 2024. Introduced by HRH Prince William and hosted by Hannah Waddingham, the report takes a deep dive into previous Earthshot finalist stories, takes a look at the global picture and shows how we are progressing towards a sustainable future.

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The Earthshot Prize

The Earthshot Prize

Celebrate the annual ceremony of Prince William’s prestigious environmental award: The Earthshot Prize. The star-studded event honors this year’s five winners and their innovative solutions to help repair our planet within the next ten years.

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Breakdown in Maine

FRONTLINE

Investigating the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history and missed opportunities to prevent it. FRONTLINE, Portland Press Herald and Maine Public examine breakdowns with police, military and mental health care before the Lewiston shooting.

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Christmas with John Rutter at Preston Hollow

Christmas with John Rutter at Preston Hollow

Sir John Rutter conducts the famous Preston Hollow Sanctuary Choir, the Boys Choir of St. Mark’s School of Texas, soloists Josefina Maldonado and Erin Hannigan, and a professional orchestra in a selection of his most popular works. The performance includes Rutter favorites "Star Carol," "I Saw Three Ships," "Away in a Manger," "Go Tell it on the Mountain," and "Silent Night."

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The Body Politic

POV

The Body Politic is a harbinger of hope in a country plagued by gun violence. In Baltimore, Brandon Scott, an idealistic young leader with an ambitious plan to stop chronic violence in the city, is elected mayor. Throughout his first year in office, we follow him as he fights powerful political forces to save lives in Baltimore and reveal a pathway toward healing for the nation.

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Part One: The Disciple of Experience

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci grows up in a Tuscan village surrounded by nature, then moves to Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom, to apprentice as an artist and craftsman. He shows extraordinary talent but at times struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he joins Duke Sforza’s court, begins writing treatises, and paints a monumental fresco depicting the Last Supper.

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Part Two: Painter-God

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron. In Florence, Milan, Rome and finally France, he pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.

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American Coup: Wilmington 1898

American Experience

American Coup: Wilmington 1898 tells the little-known story of a deadly race massacre and carefully orchestrated insurrection in North Carolina’s largest city in 1898. Stoking fears of “Negro Rule,” self-described white supremacists used intimidation and violence to destroy Black political and economic power and overthrow Wilmington’s democratically-elected, multi-racial government.

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Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM

Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM

Feast Your Ears is a feature length doc film taking you on a trip back to the ‘60s thru '80s when "free form" progressive FM radio was in its heyday in the US. From "high atop the Triangle Towers" near DC the legendary & beloved WHFS was more than just a local station. It was a keystone & center point for the music & culture of the era.

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The Bayou: DC's Killer Joint

The Bayou: DC's Killer Joint

The Bayou: DC’s Killer Joint traces the 45-year history of a legendary D.C. club, showcasing its evolution from jazz and Dixieland to rock and punk. Hosting icons like Coleman Hawkins, Count Basie, and later acts like Kiss, Dire Straits, and U2, The Bayou became a hub for music, mischief, and cultural change.

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Two American Families: 1991-2024

FRONTLINE

Filmed over 34 years, two families struggle to survive in a changing American economy. Through hard times, falling wages, and loss of manufacturing jobs, the continuation of Bill Moyers’ chronicle of perseverance as the American dream slips away.

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Boundary Stones is an animated history series which brings the rich histories of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia to life. Check out the latest video below!

Classical Score

The WETA Classical blog brings you the latest in classical music news, must-hear events around town, and lifestyle stories to accompany your love for classical music. Check back often for new posts from your favorite on-air hosts and the WETA Classical team!

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