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Thursday,
July 1 at 8 p.m. Nature – The Cheetah Orphans
In this
episode from 2007, when the mother of two cheetah cubs is killed, a veteran
filmmaker becomes their new parent and tries to prepare them to return to the wild.
Friday,
July 2 at 8:30 p.m. Need to Know
The
cross-media news and public affairs magazine program culls stories from the
best of the week’s online reporting. The program covers five primary news
beats: the economy; the environment and energy; health; national security; and
culture.
Alison Stewart and Jon
Meacham co-anchor.
Saturday,
July 3 from 8 – 11 p.m. British Comedy Saturdays
Wry, witty
and full of good cheer – the Saturday night British comedies on WMFE delight Central Florida viewers with zany characters and
hilarious adventures.
Sunday,
July 4 at 8 p.m. A Capitol Fourth 2010
This multi-award winning special will be hosted by actor Jimmy Smits,
with unrivaled performances by some of the country’s best-known musicians,
including country music superstar Reba McEntire; country music sensation Darius
Rucker; and renowned classical pianist Lang Lang with the National Symphony
Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.
Monday,
July 5 at 9 p.m. History Detectives
This week
the team answers the following questions: Did a viewer find a clip of the first
talking picture? What’s the story behind Gold Rush sketches of five and
eight-pound gold nuggets? Did a beachcomber find a section of the first
transatlantic cable?
Tuesday,
July 6 at 11 p.m. POV – Promise Land
Though
apartheid ended in South
Africa in 1994, economic injustices between
blacks and whites remain unresolved. As revealed in this incisive documentary,
the most potentially explosive issue is land redistribution. Amid rising
tensions and wavering government policies, the land issue remains South Africa’s
“ticking time bomb,” with far-reaching consequences for all sides. This special
captures multiple perspectives of citizens struggling to create just solutions.
Wednesday,
July 7 at 8 p.m. David Suchet on the Orient Express:
A Masterpiece Special
With
glamour, insight, charm, beautiful photography, and fascinating stories, David
Suchet (Poirot) leads viewers on a blissfully homicide-free excursion
aboard the modern-day Orient Express.
Thursday,
July 8 at 7 p.m. The PBS Newshour
The PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of
current events with a news summary, live studio interviews, discussions, and
both foreign and domestic on-site reports. The
PBS NewsHour is seen by approximately three million people every weeknight
and remains one of the most distinguished sources of news on television.
Friday,
July 9 at 8 p.m. Washington Week with Gwen Ifill
PBS'
longest-running public affairs series features Washington's top journalists analyzing the
week's top news stories and their effect on the lives of all Americans.
Saturday,
July 10
TBD
Sunday,
July 11 at 9 p.m. Masterpiece Mystery! – Poirot X:
Murder on the Orient Express
Poirot
solves the greatest case of his career aboard the world’s most glamorous train,
the Orient Express. Star David Suchet is joined by a first-class rail car full
of great actors, including Dame Eileen Atkins, Barbara Hershey and Hugh
Bonneville.
Monday,
July 12 at 9 p.m. Turmoil & Triumph: The George Schultz
Years (part 1 of 3)
This
three-part series chronicles the career and contributions of Secretary of State
George Shultz, the key shaper of foreign policy in President Ronald Reagan’s
administration.
Tuesday,
July 13 at 11 p.m. POV – Good Fortune
This is an
exploration of how massive international efforts to alleviate poverty in Africa may be undermining the very communities they aim
to benefit. This documentary tells the gripping stories of two Kenyans battling
to save their homes from large-scale development, presenting a unique
opportunity to see foreign aid through the eyes of the people it is intended to
help.
Wednesday,
July 14 at 8 p.m. Breakfast Special
Learn
new ways to start the day! This special is a celebration of going out for a
morning meal in America.
Rick Sebak visits interesting and unusual breakfast spots, from a Cuban cafe in
downtown St. Augustine to a mid-western eatery
in a shopping center outside Columbus,
Ohio. There's more to breakfast
than a bowl of cold cereal!
Thursday,
July 15 at 8 p.m. Nature – Eagles of Mull
The
Scottish island
of Mull provides a
hauntingly beautiful backdrop for this insider’s guide to its thriving
wildlife. The episode first aired in May 2009.
Friday,
July 16 at 9:30 p.m. Apollo
 This special is a chronological overview of the Apollo program and
includes the preliminary flight of NASA's first chimpanzee in space; the
groundbreaking success of John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth; Neil
Armstrong's "giant leap" into history during his walk on the moon;
and the spectacular space images of the final missions.
Saturday,
July 17 from 8 – 11 p.m. British Comedy Saturdays
Wry, witty
and full of good cheer – the Saturday night British comedies on WMFE delight Central Florida viewers with zany characters and
hilarious adventures.
Sunday,
July 18 at 9 p.m. Masterpiece Mystery! – Poirot X: The
Third Girl
A
demon-haunted heiress is convinced she has committed murder, but Poirot
believes she is innocent. Eccentric crime novelist Ariadne Oliver helps the
great sleuth crack the case.
Monday,
July 19 at 8 p.m. History Detectives
This week a
four-inch square of fabric tells the story of one of America’s first
barnstorming pilots; a sketchbook that may illustrate scenes from the first
ever US-Mexican border survey; and a dumpster find may be the printing plates
for Duke Ellington’s hit "Take the A Train.”
Tuesday,
July 20 at 11 p.m. POV – El General
Award-winning
filmmaker Natalia Almada brings to life audio recordings she inherited from her
grandmother, daughter of Plutarco Elias Calles, a revolutionary general who
became Mexico’s
president in 1924.
Wednesday,
July 21 at 9 p.m. American Masters – Merle Haggard:
Learning to Live with Myself
This revealing documentary follows musician Merle Haggard for two years,
on tour and at home on his ranch. Known for his distinctive voice,
finger-picking and interpretations, the former prison inmate recently survived
major lung surgery; he’s now in top physical shape, full of creative juices and
hitting new artistic and commercial highs.
Thursday,
July 22 at 7 p.m. The PBS Newshour
The PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of
current events with a news summary, live studio interviews, discussions, and
both foreign and domestic on-site reports. The
PBS NewsHour is seen by approximately three million people every weeknight
and remains one of the most distinguished sources of news on television.
Friday,
July 23 at 8:30 p.m. Need to Know
The
cross-media news and public affairs magazine program culls stories from the
best of the week’s online reporting. The program covers five primary news
beats: the economy; the environment and energy; health; national security; and
culture.
Alison Stewart and Jon
Meacham co-anchor.
Saturday,
July 24 at 11 p.m. Globe Trekker – South Africa 2
Justine
Shapiro and Sami Sabiti travel to South Africa to see how much the
nation has changed in the decade since the end of apartheid.
Sunday,
July 25 at 9 p.m. Masterpiece Mystery! – Poirot X:
Appointment with Death
An
archaeological dig is the scene of murder in the Middle
East, leading Poirot to unravel a tragic tale of twisted family
secrets. The cast of suspects includes co-stars Tim Curry and Elizabeth
McGovern.
Monday,
July 26 at 9 p.m. History Detectives
This week the
daughter of a Korean War Veteran (MIA) looks for the man her father mentioned
in a letter. The letter says this man saved her father’s life. The detectives
also look into possibly the first true, widely published lesbian autobiography as
well as the story behind a prisoner who painted a scene depicting the Civil War
battle of Lookout
Mountain.
Tuesday,
July 27 at 11 p.m. POV – Presumed Guilty
Imagine being picked up off the
street, told you have committed a murder you know nothing about and then
finding yourself sentenced to 20 years in jail. In December 2005, this happened
to Antonio Zúñiga in Mexico City
and, like thousands of other innocent people, he was wrongfully imprisoned. This
award-winning documentary is the story of two young lawyers and their struggle
to free Zúñiga.
Wednesday,
July 28 at 8 p.m. Paul McCartney: The Library of
Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song In Performance at the White House
President
and Mrs. Obama hosted a concert on June 2 in honor of musician Sir Paul
McCartney’s receipt of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
The event included performances by McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello,
Jonas Brothers, Herbie Hancock, Emmylou Harris, Corinne Bailey Rae, Dave Grohl,
Faith Hill, Lang Lang and Jack White, with remarks by Jerry Seinfeld.
Thursday,
July 29 at 9 p.m. Antiques Roadshow – Las Vegas, NV
(part 1 of 3)
In this
encore presentation, see drawings by legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie; an
heirloom early-19th-century tavern clock made by Aaron Willard; and a
five-carat, Asscher-cut diamond ring.
Friday,
July 30 at 9:30 p.m. Lower Your Taxes! Now and Forever
with Ed Slott
Renowned
tax advisor and personal finance author Ed Slott, CPA, offers tips on how to
lower your taxes.
Saturday,
July 31 at 8 p.m. Aretha Franklin Presents: Soul
Rewind
This
comprehensive collection of rare performances by legendary R&B performers
of the classic 1960s-70s soul era offers an abundance of long-lost archival
material that has been recovered from film vaults in the U.S. and Europe.
The Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, presents this treasure trove of
precious and vital footage.
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