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WSKG-HDTV April 2016 expanded listings 1 Friday Gumbo (Beginnings to 1917) At the turn of the 20th century in the unique musical cauldron of New Orleans, jazz is born.

1 WSKG-HDTV April 2016 expanded listings 1 Friday Gumbo (Beginnings to 1917) At the turn of the 20th century in the unique musical cauldron of New Orleans, jazz is born. 10:30pm Jazz The Gift ( ) The rhythms and spirit of jazz music mirror the world that emerged in the wake of World War I. 2 Saturday Vixen's Run, Part 1 A wealthy, eccentric, obese aristocrat drops dead after gathering his three wives at his hall. The Doctor Is Out Marin find himself trapped by Annie Winton, who desperately wants him to try and save her husband. Beck The genre-hopping singer/songwriter plays songs from "Morning Phase" and some of his greatest hits. Final Ascent A mother gets a condition that causes her to lift off the ground at a slow but increasing rate. 3 Sunday Patsy is elated to find Delia fully recovered, but learns her mother wants her to move to Wales. A professor dies in a suspicious fall and a government agent warns Geordie to back off the case. To Gordon's horror, Harry and Jimmy make a high-risk deal. Harry courts one of the Dolly twins. Susan's baby is saved, but Susan drifts into mental isolation. Barbie suffers a terrible accident. Patsy is elated to find Delia fully recovered, but learns her mother wants her to move to Wales. 4 Monday Tucson, Hour Two Discover wonderful hidden treasures in Tucson, such as a Jackie Robinson archive from around pm Connect Ny Teacher Evaluations 10pm Independent Lens Welcome to Leith Residents of a North Dakota town struggle against a notorious white supremacist. 5 Tuesday 8pm 10 Homes That Changed Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and more homes that transformed residential living are visited. 9pm Secrets of Saint John Paul The previously unknown correspondence between Pope John Paul II and an n woman is examined. 10pm Frontline Putin's Way Accusations of corruption that have surrounded Vladimir Putin's reign in Russia are investigated. 11pm Point Taken 6 Wednesday Saving Otter 501 The Monterey Bay Aquarium's 501st attempt to save a stranded orphan otter is detailed. Vikings Unearthed Dr. Sarah Parcak uncovers new clues about the legendary expeditions and settlements of the Vikings. 7 Thursday Mignarda A professor dies in a suspicious fall and a government agent warns Geordie to back off the case. The Lair of the Libertines Father Brown and his friends find themselves stranded. At Hotel Cuba, the dish of the day is death. 8 Friday

2 Our Language ( ) The careers of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Ethel Waters and more great artists are showcased. 11pm Jazz The True Welcome ( ) As swing dancing catches on across, a new kind of big band jazz begins to emerge. 9 Saturday Vixen's Run, Part 2 A wealthy, eccentric, obese aristocrat drops dead after gathering his three wives at his hall. Rescue Me Life in Portwenn transpires to get in Martin's way as he questions if Louisa will come back to him. 10pm Keeping Up Appearances - The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket Appearances - The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket Nine Inch Nails The industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails performs tracks from their latest album "Hesitation Marks." 12:30am Film School Shorts Separation Anxiety A curmudgeonly owl must fight his nature when he has to watch over a young mouse for a night. 10 Sunday Barbara is caught between a stressed expectant mother and her impecunious husband. Page 2 of 5 April 2016 WSKG HDTV expanded guide Sidney and Geordie answer a false alarm, which turns into a real murder investigation. Harry faces a choice, settle a gambling debt or bankroll the Dolly twins' dream job. English Intelligence officer Guy Perron witnesses an interrogation performed by Major Merrick. Barbara is caught between a stressed expectant mother and her impecunious husband. More information and links Are available on our website at: See all of our Printable Program Guides at: Program schedule question? Call Audience Services, M-F, 10am 3pm at (607) , extension 399 WSKGcomment@wskg.org 11 Monday Tucson, Hour Three Journey to Tucson to discover fantastic finds, including a 1994 Pete Seeger original song. 9pm Jackie Robinson Part One Jackie Robinson rises from humble origins to become the first black Major League Baseball player. 11pm Jackie Robinson Part One Jackie Robinson rises from humble origins to become the first black Major League Baseball player. 12 Tuesday 8pm 10 Parks That Changed Explore serene spaces that offer city dwellers a respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. 9pm Jackie Robinson Part Two Jackie Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had lauded him. 11pm Jackie Robinson Part Two Jackie Robinson uses his fame to speak out against injustice, alienating many who had lauded him. 13 Wednesday India's Wandering Lions Witness the story of Asia's last wild lions, who live dangerously close to the villagers of India. Can Alzheimer's Be Stopped? Join scientists as they untangle the cause of Alzheimer's and go behind the scenes of drug trials. 10pm Ride The Tiger A look inside the bipolar brain reveals where the biological and chemical breakdowns occur. 14 Thursday The Sultana

3 Sidney and Geordie answer a false alarm, which turns into a real murder investigation. The Truth in the Wine When a body is discovered in a vineyard, Father Brown must search for the murderer. 15 Friday Swing: Pure Pleasure ( ) Billie Holiday is showcased. A blues-soaked big band jazz style is set to further transform jazz. 10:30pm Joe Bonamassa: Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks Guitar Hero Joe Bonamassa celebrates the music of blues legends Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. 16 Saturday Down Among The Dead Men, Part 1 Blackmail, revenge and murder strike again in Midsomer and Barnaby has plenty of suspects. The Shock of the New Martin may have me this match after Martin's first session with Dr. Rachel Timoney. Tweedy Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy is Page 3 of 5 April 2016 WSKG HDTV expanded guide joined by his son Spencer and members of the band Lucius. On The Prowl A shy software developer Paul agrees to use his new dating app to seduce a beautiful stranger. 17 Sunday The pressure is on at Nonnatus House to find the source of a dangerous case of typhoid. An apparent suicide leads Sidney to perform an exorcism. Gary goes on trial. Margaret makes a move. rove and Josie make a new start. Movie mogul Harry courts trouble with a mob boss and a press lord. Travelling Companions Sarah finds to her great distress that Ronald Merrick is about to announce his engagement to Susan. The pressure is on at Nonnatus House to find the source of a dangerous case of typhoid. 18 Monday Omaha, Hour One 9pm Antiques Roadshow Detroit, Hour Two Amazing discoveries include a signed photo album of President Abraham Lincoln and his cabinet. 10pm Independent Lens Democrats/Soft Vengeance Witness history being made as Zimbabwe attempts to draft its firstever democratic constitution. 19 Tuesday 8pm 10 Towns That Changed Visit towns across the country that had a lasting impact on the way our communities are designed. 9pm Shakespeare's Curse An investigation of Shakespeare's grave reveals evidence about what is beneath the "curse stone." 10pm Frontline Children of Syria Follow four children surviving in war-torn Aleppo and their escape to a new life in Germany. 11pm Point Taken 20 Wednesday Leave It to Beavers Scientists regard beavers as tools for reversing the effects of global warming and water shortages. Wild Ways Newly established wildlife corridors may offer a glimmer of hope to some endangered species. 10pm Thin Ice - The Inside Story of Climate Science This award-winning documentary focuses on scientists researching the planet's changing climate. 21 Thursday Classical Series: Drew Petersen An apparent suicide leads Sidney to perform an exorcism. Gary goes on trial. Margaret makes a move. The Judgement of Man Father Brown becomes embroiled

4 in an audacious art heist masterminded by his adversary Flambeau. 22 Friday Swing: The Velocity of Celebration ( ) As the Great Depression deepens, jazz thrives. The saxophone emerges as an iconic instrument. 23 Saturday Down Among The Dead Men, Part 2 Blackmail, revenge and murder strike again in Midsomer and Barnaby has plenty of suspects. It's Good to Talk Martin's therapist, Dr. Timoney, suggests that Martin and Louisa should have therapy as a couple. Eric Church Country superstar Eric Church performs tunes from his hit album "The Outsiders." 12am Film School Shorts Where Do We Go from Here? An arrogant young day-trader is delayed at an airport during the Boston Marathon bombing. Choices During the Libyan Revolution of 2011, a petty clerk at a police Page 4 of 5 April 2016 WSKG HDTV expanded guide station is forced to choose sides. 24 Sunday Sister Julienne's faith is tested by a limbless child and a teenage pregnancy poses a dilemma. Will Gary go to the gallows? Sidney and Geordie's crime-fighting days may be over. Jimmy comes up with a plan to save Harry's bacon. A love triangle meets an unfortunate end. Perron learns that Merrick has used blackmail to gained access to Susan's psychiatric records. Sister Julienne's faith is tested by a limbless child and a teenage pregnancy poses a dilemma. 25 Monday Omaha, Hour Two Discover 1955 Whitey Ford and 1951 Yogi Berra jerseys and an 1887 Seth Whipple oil painting. 9pm National Parks: 's The Scripture of Nature ( ) In 1864, Congress acts to protect land that will become 's first national park, Yellowstone. 26 Tuesday 8pm Big Burn: n Experience The largest fire in n history had profound consequences on the United States Forest Service. 9pm National Parks: 's The Last Refuge ( ) At the end of the 19th century a conservation movement takes shape to protect 's wilderness. 11:30pm Point Taken 27 Wednesday Owl Power How owls hunt and how they fly so silently are influencing 21st-century technology and design. 9pm National Parks: 's The Empire of Grandeur ( ) Established in 1916, the National Park Service protects the Grand Canyon from commercial interests. 11pm Experiencing The Everglades 28 Thursday 8pm Grantchester Season 2 On Will Gary go to the gallows? Sidney and Geordie's crime-fighting days may be over. 9pm National Parks: 's Going Home ( ) The automobile allows more people to visit the parks. The Smoky Mountains and Tetons become parks. 29 Friday 9pm National Parks: 's Great Nature ( )

5 During an economic crisis and a world war the parks provided a source of jobs and much-needed peace. 30 Saturday Four Funerals and a Wedding, Part 1 A ninety-year-old battle of the sexes comes to a head in Broughton, with casualties on both side. 9pm National Parks: 's The Morning of Creation ( ) n families create unforgettable memories, passing on a love of parks to the next generation. Sarah Jarosz/The Milk Carton Kids Multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz performs and the Milk Carton Kids play their new folk songs. Lives In Limbo A man and woman begin a complicated romance amidst Saigon's underground motorcycle racing scene Page 5 of 5 April 2016 WSKG HDTV expanded guide

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