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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUNDAY NIGHT!

CALL THE MIDWIFE
Season Finale
Sunday 7:00pm

Are you up for a wedding surprise?

This season finale holds true to this long-running series, bringing plenty of heart-warming drama! First, the challenges of midwifery hit close to home when a mother and baby home is evacuated and everyone is relocated to Nonnatus House. Sister Catherine prepares to take her First Vows while Nancy and Roger prepare to take vows of their own. Of course the wedding plans take a surprise turn!

Critics say this is one of the best seasons of this beloved series! If you missed an episode, you can stream the entire season FREE on pbs.org or with the LPB App until June 18.

BACK-TO-BACK SEASON FINALE

MISS AUSTEN ON MASTERPIECE
Season Finale
Sunday at 8:00pm & 9:00pm

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING NOTE!

Sunday don't miss back-to-back episodes of this MASTERPIECE series, including the season finale!

This four-part series takes its dramatic cues from real life: the notorious burning of Jane Austen's letters by her sister Cassandra. Based on Gill Hornby's best-selling novel, this period drama reimagines the letter burning as a fascinating, witty, and heart-breaking story of sisterly love, turning Cassandra into a character as captivating as any Austen heroine.

In these final two episodes, Cassandra relives the dramatic events of her youth while traveling in and out of consciousness thanks to a raging fever. Back at Chawton, she burns Jane's letters as a final act to protect Jane's legacy. You might know how it ends, but you don't want to miss this dramatic conclusion!

Watch these final two episodes anytime with LPB PASSPORT, an extended streaming benefit for members of Friends of LPB.

COMING SOON TO LPB SUNDAY NIGHTS

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NEW MONDAY NIGHT MYSTERY SERIES

NEW BLOOD
Series Premiere
Monday 10:00pm

The drama series follows Rash and Stefan, two 20-something guys stuck at the bottom of the career ladder. One is a trainee police detective, and the other is a junior investigator at the Serious Fraud Office. When they're brought together by two apparently unrelated cases, they find themselves involved in a worldwide conspiracy. In 21st-century London, a new breed of criminal hides behind the legitimate facades of business and government. Rash and Stefan must combine their skills to bring them down.

A LOUISIANA DANCE BATTLE

LA VEILLEE ZYDECO VS CAJUN DANCING
Season Finale
Thursday 7:45pm

Cajun and Zydeco music are world-renowned and catchy in their own right. But it’s the unique dancing styles associated with the music that grabs so many people’s attention and also keeps Louisianans in constant debate: How do you count? What’s the difference? In the season finale, we dive deep into the complexities of Louisiana culture by comparing two genres of music and dance that often exist in the same spaces.

THE LEGACY OF JOHN BEL AND DONNA EDWARDS

LOUISIANA LEGENDS: THE EDWARDS LEGACY
Thursday 8:45pm

LPB visits with some of the 2024 Louisiana Legends honorees for conversations centered around vision, perseverance, and dedication - all attributes that drive them to achieve their dreams.

A joint interview with former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and former First Lady Donna Edwards. From John Bel’s work on criminal justice reform and Medicaid expansion to Donna’s tireless advocacy for foster children and human trafficking survivors, you’ll get a rare glimpse into both the political and personal dimensions of this dynamic team.

THIS WEEK: POPE LEO XIV'S LOUISIANA TIES

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

History is made at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV became the first American ever elected to the papacy.The Illinois native has unexpected ties to Louisiana. Karen LeBlanc will have the story.

Despite decades of work to improve air quality, many parts of Louisiana still get a failing grade. Dorothea Wilson sits down with the American Lung Association to look at the major causes, and health implications.

COMMONER TO QUEEN: KATE, PRINCESS OF WALES

KATE: A QUEEN FOR THE FUTURE
Monday 9:00pm

Kate, Princess of Wales and future Queen of England, has a nation’s hopes resting on her shoulders. Beginning her life as a commoner and marrying into royalty is a journey straight from a fairytale. But what will it mean when she finally becomes Queen Consort? And how will it affect the way she carries out her royal duties? Mixing stunning archival footage with fascinating insights and interviews, KATE: A QUEEN FOR THE FUTURE is a heart-warming celebration of a figure who embodies the timeless grace of royalty while forging a path of her own.

WHAT TO WATCH AND WHEN: THIS WEEK ON LPB

In part two of this beautiful and educational four-part series, explore the vibrant world of Earth's crucial pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies. Scientists and nature lovers reflect on what life would be like without these resilient insects, whose influence reaches far beyond their fragile beauty.
BUGS THAT RULE THE WORLD: LIFEGIVERS | WEDNESDAY 9:00 PM

MONDAY
7pm - Antiques Roadshow NEW Discover amazing items even our ROADSHOW experts had never seen, in person or possibly ever, prior to that magical moment at ROADSHOW. Finds include a Michelin Bibendum ad figure, a WWI surgical kit and a 19th c. southern basket.
8pm - Sister Boniface Mysteries NEW A village cricket match provides an unlikely backdrop for embezzlement and murder.
9pm - Kate: A Queen for the Future NEW The commoner who will be queen.

10pm - New Blood NEW A sinister drugs trial in India has repercussions years later when a teacher is murdered. Trainee detective Rash and junior SFO investigator Stefan are separately drawn into the case.

AN ALL-NEW ANTIQUES ROADSHOW

TUESDAY
7pm - Finding Your Roots Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the family trees of pop icon Cyndi Lauper and actors Jamie Chung and Danny Trejo.
8pm - Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana NEW In Canada's heartland, Alberta, Pati dives into cowboy culture and learns how thriving immigrant communities in Edmonton and Calgary are reshaping the Canadian identity.
9pm - AMERICAN MASTERS Hopper: An American Love Story The life of one of the most recognizable and influential American artists.
10pm - Hitler: A Life in Pictures NEW This limited series features the photographs and videos of two photographers who dedicated their lives to documenting Hitler - Heinrich Hoffman and Eva Braun.

WEDNESDAY
7pm - NATURE My Garden of a Thousand Bees A wildlife cameraman spends his time during the pandemic lockdown filming the bees in his urban garden and discovers the many diverse species and personalities that exist in this insect family. Stream now here!
8pm - NOVA Ultimate Crash Test: Impact NEW In this unprecedented look at a major multi-vehicle accident, discover insights about driver behavior and vehicle design that could save lives. Stream episode one of this series here free.
9pm- Bugs That Rule The World: Lifesavers LIMITED SERIES The colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies. Stream episode one of this series here free until 6/5.
10pm - My Life Is Murder NEW Alexa's investigation into the death of a surfing champion takes her back to an old childhood haunt. What is the victim's influencer girlfriend trying to hide? And why is Alexa so reluctant to spend time at one of the world's best beaches?

THURSDAY
7pm - Father Brown Competitive dancing is killer!
7:45pm - La Veillée LPB SPECIAL FOCUS It's a cajun dance-off in the season finale!
8pm - Queen's of Mystery NEW A violent message hidden in an artwork suggests Cox isn't the only one hiding something. Matilda finds evidence of a destroyed forgery and Jane uncovers shady dealings.
8:45pm - Louisiana Legends: The Series - The Edwards Legacy LPB SPECIAL FOCUS A joint interview with Former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and former First Lady Donna Edwards.
9pm - The Brokenwood Mysteries NEW A country singing superstar is found dead in her hotel room the day after her final concert.

FRIDAY
7pm - Louisiana: The State We're In LPB SPECIAL FOCUS
7:30pm - Washington Week Roundtable discussion about the week's major news.
8pm - Samantha Brown's Places to Love Sam looks back on 25 years of traveling!
8:30pm - Art Rocks! The Series LPB SPECIAL FOCUS Baton Rouge ceramicist Therese Knowles.
9pm - GREAT PERFORMANCES Yellow Face NEW Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.

SATURDAY
7pm - Last of the Summer Wine The lads go treasure hunting in the canal.
7:30pm - Upstart Crow Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown. Leadership isn't all it's cracked up to be!.
8pm - Up the Women The group have an unexpected encounter on the London train.
8:30pm - Moone Boy Martin decides to become an altar boy.
9pm - Dalgliesh NEW Two bodies are found in a London church with their throats slashed: a homeless man and an aristocratic Tory MP, who had recently resigned after a guest drowned at his wife's birthday party. Dalgliesh is called in to investigate.
9:45pm - Dalgliesh NEW Another violent attack at the church seems to rule out Dalgliesh's main suspect. After discovering more home truths about Sir Paul's family, Dalgliesh is forced to draw on his own personal tragedies to disarm the killer.
10:30pm - Austin City Limits: Noah Kahn The breakout singer/songwriter performs along with all-female mariachi act Flor de Toloache.

SUNDAY
7pm - Call The Midwife SEASON FINALE The challenges of midwifery hit close to home when a Mother and Baby Home is evacuated. Meanwhile, Nancy's wedding plans take a surprising turn, and Sister Catherine takes her First Vows. Binge the entire season with LPB PASSPORT.
8pm -Miss Austen on MASTERPIECE NEW Through her feverish delirium, Cassandra guards Jane's letters from Mary Austen. As she drifts in and out of consciousness, she relives the dramatic events of her youth. Once better, Cassandra takes drastic action to secure Isabella's future. Binge the entire season with LPB PASSPORT.
9pm - Miss Austen on MASTERPIECE SEASON FINALE Cassandra uncovers the truth about Isabella and Lidderdale's past. Dinah makes a reckless decision. Upon arriving back at Chawton, Cassandra takes a final step to protect Jane's legacy. Binge the entire season and seasons past with LPB PASSPORT.

EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT: NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT

DANIEL TIGER'S NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT
There's so much to explore when you go outside for a walk. Not only is it a great opportunity to spend time together, you can help guide your child as they observe plants in their environment. As you explore, talk about how plants need water to live and how they use roots to absorb that water.

As you and your child examine the plants you see they will be able to:

• observing living things, nature, and their environment.
• use their fine motor and gross motor skills to explore.
• use descriptive words to talk about plants and their parts

Download this printable sheet from Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and go on your own Nature Scavenger Hunt!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 LOUISIANA YOUNG HEROES

Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate the 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes with LPB. This year's honorees got to meet one another at an ice cream social on Sunday night. Then, it was up bright and early Monday morning for a breakfast and tour at LPB. The students and their families were then transported by bus to LSU for a tour of the football program and a photo op on the field. Stops at Louisiana's Old State Capitol and a lunch at the downtown library followed. The fun culminated at the Louisiana State Capitol where the honorees were recognized on the House floor by legislators. See photos of the day here!

Congratulations to the 2025 Louisiana Young Heroes:

• Jessica Anderson of Youngsville (Junior at Southside High School)
• Gabrielle “Gabby” Essex of Natchitoches (Senior at Natchitoches Central High School)
• Mateo Guerrero of Bossier City (Senior at Bossier High School)
• Jared Lane of St. Francisville (Junior at West Feliciana High School)
• William Matthews of Baton Rouge (Senior at Belaire Magnet High School)
• Ja’Nika Stanley of Baton Rouge (Senior at Liberty Magnet High School)

LPB’s Louisiana Young Heroes Program is presented this year with the generous support of Presenting Sponsors: the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, the Gayle & Tom Benson Charitable Foundation, and Fishman Haygood; Title Sponsor: Community Coffee; with additional support from the U.S. Army Baton Rouge Recruiting Battalion, DEMCO and McDonald’s. Special thanks to the Louisiana Young Heroes Advisory Committee.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 LOUISIANA LEGENDS HONOREES

On Thursday, May 1, Friends of LPB celebrated the 2025 Louisiana Legends during a gala and live broadcast that shared their remarkable stories. You can stream that program anytime on the LPB YouTube channel. View some of the photos from the evening here.

Congratulations to this year's honorees:

• Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
• Judie Betts
• Dan Borné
• John Dalton
• Bill Goldring
• Doug Williams

Special thanks to these Gala sponsors: The Gayle & Tom Benson Charitable Foundation, Community Renewal International, The William J. Doré Family, The Washington Commanders Foundation, Louisiana Lottery, and RoyOMartin.

LOUISIANA LEGENDS GALA AUCTION ENDS MAY 18

LOUISIANA LEGENDS GALA AUCTION
Explore Now
Auction Ends May 18 at 11:59pm

There's still time to support LPB and take part in the Friends of LPB Louisiana Legends Gala Auction.
The money raised goes to support LPB's work as Louisiana's Storyteller and as Louisiana's largest digital classroom - helping educators and families as we support our most important resource - our children.

JOIN US FOR CREATURE ADVENTURES THIS SUMMER

Camp LPB 2025: Creature Adventures
June 23-27, 2025
REGISTER HERE

Creature Adventures is a fun summer camp program for children ages 6 through 9! Camp LPB will engage kids in science, technology, engineering, math, and literacy with fun hands-on activities, digital media, and technology featuring the Wild Kratts! Camp is at LPB's Telecommunications Center located at 7733 Perkins Road in Baton Rouge, LA, from 9 AM - 12 NOON Monday-Friday. Cost is $175 per camper plus a non-refundable registration fee of $25.

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