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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 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
The WETA Guide to Fine Dining 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
Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National Journal
Hosted by Gwen Ifill, PBS's longest-running public affairs series features Washington's top journalists analyzing the week's news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans.
Fri, May 16, 8:00PM
Bill Moyers Journal 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
The WETA Guide to Fine Dining 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
The Last Emperor 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
Nature: Rhinoceros 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
Masterpiece: Cranford, photo credit: ©Nick Briggs/BBC 2007 for MASTERPIECE 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
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 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
Antiques Roadshow: Las Vegas, Nevada hour two, photo credit: Jeff Dunn/WGBH 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
American Experience: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, photo credit: The Franklin D Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum 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
NOVA: Lord of the Ants, photo credit: Jason Hendriksen 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
Journey to Planet Earth: The State of the Ocean's Animals, photo courtesy of Jason Parrott. 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
Frontline: Growing Up Online, photo courtesy of FRONTLINE 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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