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May 11, 2023
As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, the signs of summer's first arrival become increasingly apparent.
To welcome this time of the year, we have a brand new Nature program: The Hummingbird Effect. This program celebrates their beauty and shows the ripple effect these tiny creatures have on many other native species.
We've also added a brand-new drama! All four episodes of Tom Jones on Masterpiece are now available on WHRO Passport for your enjoyment.
- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer
Now on to the shows
Tom Jones on Masterpiece
One of the greatest novels in the English language comes to Masterpiece in a four-part adaptation of Henry Fielding's Tom Jones, giving a new twist to the tale of an illegitimate young man's love for a beautiful heiress. This series is a favorite of the PBS programming team! Binge now.
American Experience: Riveted: The History of Blue Jeans
Learn the fascinating and surprising story of this iconic American garment. Blue jeans have become a staple of clothing worldwide, worn by everyone from presidents and supermodels to farmers and artists. But, more than just an item of apparel, America's tangled past is woven into the indigo-blue fabric. From its roots in slavery to its connection to the Wild West, youth culture, the civil rights movement, rock and roll, hippies, high fashion, and hip-hop, jeans are the canvas on which the history of American ideology and politics are writ large. Watch now.
Mafia Only Kills in Summer from Walter Presents
Imagine an Italian version of The Wonder Years, with the mafia occasionally appearing. In this touching coming-of-age story, Salvatore and his family try to avoid involvement with the Mafia in Palermo, Sicily, during the roaring 1970s, in Italian with English subtitles. Binge now.
Nature: The Hummingbird Effect
Discover how tiny hummingbirds influence their flowering kingdoms and their ripple effects on macaws, quetzals, monkeys, tapirs, and more. Set in the exotic landscapes of Costa Rica. Watch now.
Mark Your Calendar
Our House
Adapted from best-selling author Louise Candlish's novel of the same name, Our House follows the story of Fi Lawson, a woman who arrives home one day to find strangers moving into her house.
Unfortunately, it worsens: Fi also discovers that her husband, Bram, has disappeared. Plunged into confusion and terror, her panic escalates as she realizes the secrets and lies have only just started. Premieres Monday, May 15. Enjoy the preview.
May 25, 2023
We have a fantastic lineup this week! If you enjoy dark drama, our passport-exclusive series Our House will keep you on the edge of your seat. And we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month with artist Nam June Paik on American Masters. On a local note, the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk currently has his work Dogmatic on display; admission is free and a great way to spend the day.
- Heather Mazzoni, Chief Content Officer
Now on to the shows
Our House
This Passport exclusive series follows the story of Fi Lawson, a woman who arrives home one day to find strangers moving into her house. Unfortunately, it worsens: Fi also discovers that her husband, Bram, has disappeared. Plunged into confusion and terror, her panic escalates as she realizes the secrets and lies have only just started. Binge Now.
American Masters: Nam June Paik
Nam June Paik is the father of video art and coiner of the term “electronic superhighway.” Born in Japan-occupied Korea, Paik became a pillar of the American avant-garde and transformed modern image-making with his sculptures, films, and performances. Watch Now.
Sisi: Austrian Empress from Walter Presents
If you are a fan of royal drama, you will enjoy this series that tells the remarkable story of the free-spirited Elisabeth, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary. The series features lush cinematography and costume design. Please note due to themes of strong sexuality, viewer discretion is advised in German with English subtitles. Binge now!
Wild Scandinavia
Immerse yourself in these breathtaking Scandinavian landscapes – beautiful fjords, magical forests, fiery volcanoes, and arctic extremes. Watch as surprising wildlife stories, myths, and modernity are woven into this icy natural world. Watch Now.
Mark Your Calendar
Marriage
Starring Sean Bean and Nicola Walker, as a couple married for 27 years, this contemporary drama takes a sometimes funny, sometimes moving, always revealing look at the need for togetherness and the joy of love in a complex world. Premieres Monday, May 29. Enjoy the preview.
