Join us starting June 4 for an exciting week of programs on WHRO TV 15. You'll see concerts, drama marathons, history and more.
Saturday, June 4
8:00 p.m. | Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2
Over 300 actors and musicians celebrate the legendary musical with this 25th Anniversary concert.
Sunday, June 5
Starting at 10:30 a.m. | All Creatures Great and Small, Season 2 Marathon
Transport yourself back to the Yorkshire Dales once again with James, Siegfried Farnon, Tristan Farnon, Helen Alderson, Mrs. Hall, and more. The acclaimed ensemble includes Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse, Anna Madeley and Rachel Shenton, Patricia Hodge and others.
Sunday, June 5
8:00 p.m. & 11: 30 p.m. | Straight No Chaser: The 25th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate 25 years with the nine members of the a capella collective as they belt out songs with style, swagger and spirit. The special features classic and contemporary songs like "Proud Mary," "Lean On Me" and "Shut Up and Dance."
Monday, June 6
8:00 p.m. | Benjamin Franklin: Join Or Die (1706-1774)
Benjamin Franklin builds a printing empire and gains worldwide fame from electricity experiments.
10:30 p.m. | Benjamin Franklin: An American (1775-1790)
In wartime Philadelphia, Franklin helps Thomas Jefferson craft the Declaration of Independence.
Tuesday, June 7
8:00 p.m. | True Colors: Lgbtq+ Our Stories, Our Songs
Celebrate Pride Month with music from Indigo Girls, Billy Gilman, Morgxn, Peppermint, Jujubee, Alexis Michelle, Trey Pearson, Breanna Sinclaire, Andre de Shields and more along with real-life stories of hope hosted by Jeopardy's Amy Schneider.
10:00 p.m. | Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Uncovering America
Courtney B. Vance hosts this celebration of the renowned, respected and popular historian, author and filmmaker. Features appearances by distinguished guests seen in Gates' work including Jodie Foster, Ken Burns, Jelani Cobb and LL Cool J.
Wednesday, June 8
8:00 p.m. | The Queen’s Garden
With permission from Queen Elizabeth, this program covers a year in Buckingham Palace Garden, exploring the history and the natural history of this remarkable hidden royal treasure in the heart of London.
Saturday, June 11
Starting at 11:30 a.m. | Downton Abbey, Season Six Marathon
Downton Abbey, the award-winning series from Julian Fellowes, spans 12 years of gripping drama centered on a great English estate on the cusp of a vanishing way of life. The series follows the Granthams and their family of servants through sweeping change, scandals, love, ambition, heartbreak, and hope.
8:00 p.m. | The Doo Wop Project
Meet the supergroup of Broadway stars who recreate and re-imagine some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. Trace the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies to the biggest hits of today.
Sunday, June 12
7 p.m. | Les Misérables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2
Celebrate the legendary musical with a stellar cast including Alfie Boe, Nick Jonas, Lea Salonga, Colm Wilkinson, Norm Lewis and Ramin Karimloo. Staged by producer Cameron Mackintosh, the concert was filmed at London's O2 Arena.