CHECK OUT THESE THREE DRAMAS PREMIERING THIS WEEK ON LPB
(Plus how you can binge them early!)

A returning favorite and two new literary adaptations take center stage on LPB this Sunday. 

The additional good news - if you have LPB PASSPORT you have early access and binge opportunities!
LPB PASSPORT is an extended streaming benefit for members of Friends of LPB. 

WOMAN'S LIB COMES TO POPLAR

CALL THE MIDWIFE
Season 15 Premiere
Sunday 7:00pm

The new season kicks off in 1971 as several of the ladies embrace Women's Lib and burn their bras outside Nonnatus House. Over the year, the team handles challenging cases including premature birth, placenta previa, kidney cancer, tuberculosis, and slavery.

 

PBS has actually been releasing a new episode every week since February so there is plenty of advance viewing to enjoy for LPB PASSPORT members. 

FROM LUSH DRAWING ROOMS TO PRESSURE FILLED BOARDROOM IN STRICT VICTORIAN ENGLAND

THE FORSYTES ON MASTERPIECE
Series Premiere
Sunday 8:00pm

Desire, ambition, and betrayal simmer at the heart of this sumptuous costume drama. The series chronicles the trials and triumphs of a wealthy Victorian stockbroking family whose generations find themselves torn between tradition and the personal pursuit of happiness. 
 

 

Binge all six episodes of this drama on the night of the broadcast premiere wit your LPB PASSPORT benefit. 

A LITERARY ICON BROUGHT TO LIFE

THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO ON MASTERPIECE
Series Premiere
Sunday 9:00pm

This lush adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' iconic masterpiece follows Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor falsely accused of treason and imprisoned without trial on a grim island fortress. After years in captivity, he escapes and discovers a treasure that makes him one of the richest men in the world. That sets his plans for revenge in motion!

 

Binge this series now! All episodes are available for viewing for members with LPB PASSPORT. 

PROs & CONs OF CARBON CAPTURE

LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN
Friday 7:00pm | Sunday 5:00pm

Nationwide, more than 270 carbon capture projects are in the works;  65 of those would be in Louisiana - more than any other state. We look at the pros and cons of the carbon capture boom.

Plus, when the world famous Savannah Bananas took the field in the Superdome, you might have seen a familiar face. Morgan City native Bryce Grizzaffi's career might not have worked out in the way he planned, but he can't believe his luck!

FAN FAVORITE SPIN-OFF SERIES

BEYOND PARADISE 
Series Premiere
Monday 9:00pm

A spin-off of the popular series Death in Paradise,Beyond Paradise follows DI Humphrey Goodman and his fiancée, Martha, as they leave London behind for a fresh start on the idyllic Devon coast. Humphrey takes on a long-vacant role at the Shipton Abbott police station, a charmingly old-fashioned outpost of the Devon & Cornwall Police, while Martha pursues her dream of opening a café. Both are hoping for a quieter life away from the pressures of the city, but soon discover that rural paradise comes with its own surprises, including a surprisingly high crime rate.

 

WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN
This Week on LPB

Experience Zeffirelli's beloved production set in 19th-century Paris telling the story of Puccini's young artists and lovers that share joy, passion, and heartbreak. This staging has become the most performed production in the entire history of the Met. 

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT MET: LA BOHÉME  |  FRIDAY 9:00PM

MONDAY

7pm -  ANTIQUES ROADSHOW   An episode celebrating trailblazing women who left an indelible mark on the world through their thought provoking objects and accomplishments. 
8pm -  DIANE KEATON: STAR OF THE SILVER SCREEN   NEW  A look at the career of the Oscar-winning actress and her status as a feminist and fashion icon that helped redefine how woman are portrayed on screen.     
9pm - BEYOND PARADISE  NEW  Humphrey dives into his first case where a 17th -century witch is the prime suspect.
9:50pm - NOURISH  Exploring BBQ sauce, South Carolina style with Chef Rodney Scott. 
10pm - THE FORSYTES: AN INSIDE LOOK   A sneak preview in case you can't wait until Sunday. 

 

DIANE KEATON: STAR OF THE SILVER SCREEN (Monday 8:00pm) looks at the rise of the iconic actress in films such as Annie Hall, The Godfather, The First Wives Club, and Something’s Gotta Give.
 

TUESDAY

7pm -  FINDING YOUR ROOTS   Exploring the roots of singers Alanis Morissette and Ciara. 
8pm -  AMERICAN MASTERS  Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House  NEW  Follow the meteoric rise of politician and activist Bella Abzug.  
10pm -  AMERICAN MASTERS  Marlee Matline: Not Alone Anymore   The actress shares her story in American Sign Language

WEDNESDAY 

7pm - NATURE  Portugal: Wild Land on the Edge    Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Portugal, impacted by its history as a global trading hub.
8pm - GREENLAND: SURVIVAL AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD  NEW   Explore the world's largest island, a vast and beautiful land shaped by ice and increasingly affected by climate change. 
9pm - FROM THAT SMALL ISLAND: THE STORY OF THE IRISH    NEW  How a nation of just 6 million people shaped a global identity claimed by more than 80 million worldwide. 
 

 

Actor Colin Farrell narrates the story of the Irish, from the first inhabitants to the present day. 

THURSDAY

7pm - FATHER BROWN       Father Brown investigates when murder threatens to derail the live broadcast of agricultural radio drama, The Muckles.
7:45pm - LA VEILLÉE  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  A weekly look at the happenings, culture, and people of French-speaking Louisiana.
8pm - MIDSOMER MURDERS    A survivalist is murdered in his bomb-proof shelter.
8:45pm - BEHIND THE GLORY  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS  Track superstar Walter Davis represents the U.S. on the world stage in the Olympic games.   Hosted by Lyn Rollins. 
9pm - BROKENWOOD MYSTERIES  A cyclist dies of a heart attack. At first it doesn't seem suspicious until the inheritance of a large farm property comes into play. 

FRIDAY

7pm - LOUISIANA: THE STATE WE'RE IN  LPB SPECIAL FOCUS In-depth new coverage on important issues in the state along with Louisiana art, culture, and events. 
7:30pm - WASHINGTON WEEK  Roundtable discussion about the week's major news. 
8pm -   LOUISIANA'S HBCUs: AN AMERICAN LEGACY   Explore the lasting impact of Louisiana's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
9pm -  GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET La Boheme    NEW  This passionate and indelible love story has staked its claim as the world's most popular opera. 

SATURDAY

7pm -  KEEPING UP APPEARANCES  Hyacinth get new furniture delivered. Will the neighbors notice, do you think?
7:30pm -  EVER DECREASING CIRCLES    Keeping up the house get out of Martin's hands when Ann goes in for surgery. Help arrives from an unexpected place. 
8pm -  UP THE WOMEN   A hostage situation when the hall is used as a polling station. 
8:30pm  - THE CLEANER  Wicky finds himself giving a famous author some perspective whilst cleaning up a crime scene. 
9pm -  INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY Gently and Bacchus try to determine the identity of a body found in a wooded area, shot once through the head and then burned beyond recognition. Their only clue is a gold ring inscribed with the name Wanda found in the victim's stomach.
10:30pm -AUSTIN CITY LIMITS   Margo Price / Molly Tuttle

 

SUNDAY

7pm -  CALL THE MIDWIFE  NEW  Sister Catherine visits her first solo patient. The rest of the midwives hit up a women's liberation meeting.  Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
8pm - THE FORSYTESON MASTERPIECE  NEW  A chance encounter for cousins Jo and Soames Forsyte, rival heirs to the family firm, throw their lives into chaos.  Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
9pm -   THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO ON MASTERPIECE  NEW   After a triumphant return from sea, Edmond Dantès is betrayed and falsely imprisoned.  Binge the series with LPB PASSPORT. 
10pm -  ELTON JOHN: THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO   An iconic performance from 20212 at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. 
 

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