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Thursday, July 1 at 8 p.m.
Nature – The Cheetah Orphans

Nature LogoIn 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

Need to KnowThe 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

British Comedy SaturdaysWry, 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

A Capitol Fourth 2009This 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

History DetectivesThis 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

P.O.V.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

david suchetWith 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 NewsHourThe 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

Washington Week with Gwen Ifill and National JournalPBS' 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

Masterpiece Mystery LogoPoirot 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)

George ShultzThis 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

P.O.V.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

breakfast specialLearn 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

Nature LogoThe 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

apollo 8This 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

British Comedy 
SaturdaysWry, 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

Masterpiece Mystery LogoA 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

History 
DetectivesThis 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

P.O.V.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

American MastersThis 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 NewsHourThe 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

Need to KnowThe 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

Globe Trekker highlights imageJustine 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

Masterpiece 
Mystery LogoAn 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

History 
DetectivesThis 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

P.O.V.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

Paul McCartney: The Space Within UsPresident 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)

Antique Roadshow Image LogoIn 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

Ed SlottRenowned 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

Aretha FranklinThis 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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