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Sherlock Holmes
Episode 7 of 13. The Copper Beeches. Violet Hunter seeks advice from Sherlock Holmes as to whether she should accept a position as governess. Worried about the conditions stipulated, the great detective is faced with one of the most sinister puzzles of his career. The episode co-stars Joss Ackland and Natasha Richardson.
Thu, May 15, 8:00PM
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The WETA Guide to Fine Dining
This WETA TV 26 production visits fine restaurants throughout Greater Washington, spotlighting an array of innovative chefs, sumptuous meals and gorgeous settings.
Thu, May 15, 9:00PM
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Bill Moyers Journal
Bill Moyers' public affairs series presents insightful interviews and news analysis of under-reported stories across an array of beats, including: the environment, media, politics, the economy, arts and culture, and social issues.
Fri, May 16, 9:00PM
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The WETA Guide to Fine Dining
This WETA TV 26 production visits fine restaurants throughout Greater Washington, spotlighting an array of innovative chefs, sumptuous meals and gorgeous settings.
Sat, May 17, 5:30PM
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Last Emperor
Bernardo Bertolucci's biography of Pu Yi, the last emperor of China begins in 1950 with Pu Yi's re-entry — as a prisoner and war criminal — into the just-proclaimed People's Republic of China. Through a series of flashbacks, China's last emperor relives his life. John Lone stars as Pu Yi, and Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, and Ric Young co-star.
Sat, May 17, 9:00PM
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Nature
Millions of rhinos once roamed the Earth, but today, the rhinoceros is one of the planet's rarest animals, with three of its species on the brink of extinction. Teams of experts work to protect rhinos from poachers, relocate them to better habitats and breed them in captivity.
Sun, May 18, 8:00PM
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Masterpiece Theatre
Part 3 of 3. Through a terrible misunderstanding, Dr. Harrison becomes engaged to three ladies at once, casting him into disgrace. Meanwhile, Mr. Carter discovers with horror that Lady Ludlow has mortgaged her estate. Matty, too, is in hock after her bank fails. Can Cranford's tight-knit community survive all these disasters?
Sun, May 18, 9:00PM
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Sherlock Holmes
Episode 7 of 13. The Copper Beeches. Violet Hunter seeks advice from Sherlock Holmes as to whether she should accept a position as governess. Worried about the conditions stipulated, the great detective is faced with one of the most sinister puzzles of his career. The episode co-stars Joss Ackland and Natasha Richardson.
Sun, May 18, 11:00PM
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Antiques Roadshow
Antiques Roadshow continues in Las Vegas, Nevada where appraisers find two pieces of Elvis Presley memorabilia — an autographed record album cover and a macramé belt worn by the King and a scrapbook containing signatures of many of the Civil War era's greatest public figures.
Mon, May 19, 8:00PM
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American Experience
Parts 3 & 4 of 4. Part three explores Roosevelt's first two terms as president, his response to the problems posed by the Great Depression, and his relationship with his wife. Part four spotlights World War II and examines how the president maneuvered support for England and led his country through the greatest war in history.
Mon, May 19, 9:00PM
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NOVA
While studying ants, scientist E.O. Wilson struggled to comprehend the evolutionary forces that led workers to forage and soldiers to fight, in doing so, he became the architect of a controversial new discipline, sociobiology.
Tue, May 20, 8:00PM
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Journey to Planet Earth
The State of the Ocean's Animals. The environmental series assesses the condition of sea life around the globe, featuring case studies in the Pacific Northwest, New England, Brittany, Portugal, Florida, the Antarctic, China and Vietnam, the Caribbean and Africa. Actor Matt Damon hosts and narrates.
Tue, May 20, 9:00PM
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Frontline
Frontline explores the impact of the Internet on adolescence through the eyes of teens and their parents, spotlighting the complicated new lines being drawing between the real and virtual worlds for today's children and teens, and for their parents.
Tue, May 20, 10:00PM
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