WETA Passport Picks for August

Get ready for an incredible month of programming with WETA Passport! We're kicking things off with the gripping Tudor drama Wolf Hall, then go further back in history with an amateur historian who claims he found the bones of Odysseus in Odysseus Returns. And that's not all—film buffs will be thrilled by Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames, while those craving contemporary drama can dive into the third season of The Good Apprentice. Then Never Drop the Ball offers an inspiring look into the story of Black baseball players who built their own league and transformed the sport. The programs this month will take you on an unforgettable journey through history, drama and cinematic excellence! 

Tony Award-winning actor Mark Rylance and Emmy Award-winner Damian Lewis star as Thomas Cromwell and King Henry VIII in this adaptation of Hilary Mantel's novels. A historical drama for a modern audience, Wolf Hall charts Cromwell's meteoric rise in the Tudor court—from blacksmith's son to Henry VIII's closest advisor, trapped between his desire to do what is right and his instinct to survive.

Binge-watch all six episodes of this historical drama now with WETA Passport!

An amateur historian, Makis Metaxas, claims he found the bones of Odysseus, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. But the discovery is soon embroiled in controversy, and Makis embarks on his own odyssey to convince the world he is right.

Embark on this adventure starting August 28 at 9 PM.

Explore the story of director, screenwriter and producer Blake Edwards, known for cinema classics such as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Days of Wine and Roses and the Pink Panther series. He redefined slapstick comedy through a lens that still resonates with today’s directors and actors, with a body of work spanning over a four-decades, and often in collaboration with his wife, actress and singer Julie Andrews.

Watch this American Masters episode starting August 27 on the free PBS App and with WETA Passport.

Explore the journey of Black baseball players during decades of exclusion from Major League Baseball, culminating in Jackie Robinson’s 1947 success. Their passion for the game led to the creation of the Negro Major League and Negro American League. Set in an era when Major League Baseball began but was segregated, these players' love for the game transcended Jim Crow laws and adversity.

Watch this inspiring journey now on the free PBS App and with WETA Passport.

In Rome, Alice is a medical student who falls in love with forensic medicine. Can she manage her private life at the same time she’s struggling to be a great medical examiner? 

In just-added Season 3, Alice is no longer a student; she has become a fully-fledged medical examiner, like her mentor and boyfriend, Dr. Claudio Conforti. The arrival of the new head of Forensic Medicine, Professor Andrea Manes, finds Alice captivated by the charisma of this accomplished woman. From Walter Presents, in Italian with English subtitles. 

Binge-watch Season 3 starting August 30 with WETA Passport.