GUIDEAPRIL 2020

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HIGHLIGHTSAPRIL 2020

AFTER AUSCHWITZA “Post-Holocaust” documentary that follows six extraordinary women, capturing what it means to move from tragedy and trauma towards life. These women all moved to Los Angeles, married, raised children and became “Americans” but they never truly found a place to call home.

THURSDAY APRIL 16 | 9:00 PM

POVTHE RESCUE LISTIn a rehabilitation shelter in Ghana, two children are recovering from enslavement to fishermen. But their story takes an unexpected turn when their rescuer embarks on another mission and asks the children for help. Charting the unfolding drama, A moving story of friendship and courage—transcending tropes of victimhood and illustrating what it means to love and survive.THURSDAY APRIL 2 | 11:00 PM

BAPTISTEON MASTERPIECE

One of the best-loved characters on “The Missing” returns in Baptiste,

a spinoff series with Tchéky Karyo reviving his role as French detective

Julien Baptiste. A six-part crime drama set in Amsterdam.

BEGINS MONDAY APRIL 20 | 9:00 PM

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WORLD ON FIRE

ON MASTERPIECEWorld on Fire, an adrenalized,

emotionally gripping and resonant World War II drama, follows the

intertwining fates of ordinary people in five countries as they

grapple with the effects of the war on their everyday lives.

BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 13 | 8:00 PM

THE GENEAN INTIMATE HISTORYThe film brings vividly to life the story of today’s revolution in medical science and the search for genetic treatments, interwoven with a compelling history of the discoveries that made this possible, and the ethical challenges raised by the ability to edit DNA with precision.

SUNDAY APRIL 19 & 26 | 8:00 PM

RIVERS OF LIFE THE MISSISSIPPITHURSDAY APRIL 23 | 8:00 PM

9:00 Revolution of the Heart The Dorothy Day Story

Trace Dorothy Day’s journey from a young communist journalist to the cofounder of The Catholic Worker newspaper and numerous homeless shelters during the Great Depression.10:00 NOVA Mysteries of Sleep: Scientists peer into the brain to see what happens while we snooze and understand the powerful role that sleep plays in memory, trauma, and emotion regulation.11:00 POV The Rescue List: The story of two children rescued from enslavement to fishermen takes an unexpected turn when their rescuer embarks on another mission and asks the children for help.

3 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen Nutritious and Delicious7:30 Cook’s Country

Roast Beef and Potatoes8:00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg Onion Tart, Pumpkin Rice, & Butter Bean Stew8:30 Flavor of Poland Torun9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Secrets of Oaxaca9:30 Lydia’s Kitchen Love Your Vegetables10:00 Ask This Old House10:30 This Old House 11:00 Austin City Limits LCD Soundsystem: The recently revived band spotlights hits and songs from its comeback album.

1 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow Desert Botanical Garden: Neil Armstrong signed Apollo 11 Moon Landing photos, a Tongan war club made around 1800, and 1993 Magic: The Gathering beta cards.8:00 New Tricks Power House: The family of one of the last hanged men ask the team to investigate his case.9:00 Vienna Blood

Episode 3: Oskar asks Max to help investigate a grotesque series of murders in Vienna’s slums, where the victims are seemingly chosen at random.10:00 Modus Season 2, Episode 3: The culture clash between the Swedish police and the FBI becomes more and more evident as the search for the president leads to a dead bodyguard.11:00 Antiques Roadshow Desert Botanical Garden: Phenomenal Phoenix finds abound.

2 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities Hosted by Jim Mertens the news-magazine style current affairs program brings WQPT viewers informative content on a variety of topics relevant to the region.7:30 Whitney Reynolds First Generations8:00 Chosen: Custody of the Eyes

A former blogger shares her journey into a cloistered religious order whose members seek anonymity and observe monastic silence.

4 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel A Billy Graham Music Homecoming8:00 State and Water The Kilborn Alley Blues Band8:30 State and Water The Accidentals9:00 Austin City Limits LCD Soundsystem10:00 Woodsongs Over the Rhine and Bridge 1911:00 Backstage Pass Eliza Neals

5 SUNDAY7:00 Rick Steves European Easter

8:00 Fires of Faith: The Coming Forth of the King James Bible Explore the events leading up to the publication of the renowned Bible.10:00 Dictator’s Playbook Saddam Hussein11:00 The Restorers Women aviators throughout history fight for their right to fly.

6 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks Power House8:00 Prime Suspect: Tennison on Masterpiece Episode 3: Jane is faced with several harsh realities.9:30 Penny: Champion of the Marginalized

A celebrated criminal defense attorney, art collector, supporter of female artists, and protector of the underdog.

PRIMETIMEAPRIL 2020

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8:00 New Tricks Buried Treasure: When Brian’s dog finds a body, it prompts two people to confess to murder.9:00 Vienna Blood Episode 4: Their latest investigation draws Max and Oskar into the sphere of nationalistic groups who despise Vienna’s immigrants.10:00 Modus

Season 2, Episode 411:00 Antiques Roadshow Desert Botanical Garden, Hour 2

9 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds Reinventions8:00 Rowan Lecompte: A Life in Light Learn about the world-renowned stained glass artist best known for his work in the Washington National Cathedral.9:00 The Four Sons and all Their Sons: A Passover Tale The focus of one of the most beloved and intriguing tales at the Passover Seder, experience 34 versions of the story and meet the most special siblings at any Seder, the Four Sons.10:00 POV

93Queen: Visit the Hasidic enclave of Borough Park, Brooklyn and meet a group of tenacious women creating the first all-female volunteer ambulance corps of New York City.11:30 Stories of Survival Final Transports: The Holocaust Stories of Magda and George: In 1944, Magda Brown and George Brent arrived as teenagers to the Auschwitz-Birkenau killing center.

10:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 5, Episode 3: Mary checks in to a hotel and checks out a potential mate. The specter of Green is revived when the police come to Downton.11:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 5, Episode 4: As Edith’s access to Marigold slips away, news about Gregson arrives.

7 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Oslo7:30 Smart Travels Europe with Rudy Maxa France’s Burgandy and Loire Regions8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love

Auckland, New Zealand8:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese

Maine: Beyond the Sea9:00 Destination Craft with Jim West Christmas Crafts of Austria & Germany9:30 Illinois Adventure10:00 Finding Your Roots Unfamiliar Kin: Guests include Fred Armisen, Christopher Walken, and Carly Simon.11:00 Dictators Playbook Saddam Hussein

8 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow Desert Botanical Garden, Hour 2: A Cartier jadeite pendant necklace, and a Kanye West original art piece.

10 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen 7:30 Cook’s Country Pork and Pie8:00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg Tomato Risotto, Spinach Pancakes, Summer Veg Blanket Pie8:30 Flavor of Poland Kielce9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

From Morocco to Egypt9:30 Lydia’s Kitchen Trattoria Favorites10:00 Ask This Old House10:30 This Old House 11:00 Austin City Limits Patty Griffin, and The Revivalists

11 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel All Day Singin’ at the Dome8:00 State and Water Dexter O’Neal and the Funkyard8:30 State and Water The Kilborn Alley Blues Band 9:00 Austin City Limits Patty Griffin/The Revivalists10:00 Woodsongs Tommy Emmanuel & John Knowles11:00 Backstage Pass Willy Tea Taylor & The Harmed Brothers

12 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA

Mysteries of Sleep: Like virtually every other animal, humans need sleep to survive. But why? Scientists peer into the brain to see what happens while we snooze.

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8:00 World on Fire on Masterpiece Season 1, Episode 1: When war breaks out, a young translator vows to help his Polish girlfriend flee Warsaw despite his sweetheart waiting for him at home in Manchester.9:00 Secrets of Westminster

Explore Westminster Abbey and the hidden worlds of London’s House of Commons and House of Lords, where back-stabbing, intrigue, and traditions are the order of the day.10:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 5, Episode 5: Rose makes a handsome new acquaintance. Edith’s link to Marigold draws attention. Bricker and Robert lose control.

8:00 Mayo Clinic: Faith, Hope and Science Take a look at how the world-renowned Mayo Clinic has met the changing demands of healthcare for 150 years.10:00 Dictator’s Playbook Benito Mussolini: Considered a pioneer among 20th century dictators, Mussolini forged key tactics for seizing power and creating fascism, plunging Europe into darkness.11:00 The Restorers

Aviation Destinations: Discover aviation vacation destinations where you can experience historic aircraft.

13 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks Buried Treasure

11:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 5, Episode 6: Violet gets a new maid and a dramatic revelation.

14 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Norway’s West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen7:30 Smart Travels Europe with Rudy Maxa Berlin

8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love The coastlines of Maine8:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese Canada: Spirit Land9:00 Destination Craft with Jim West Portugal9:30 Illinois Adventure

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Autoline Dinosaur Train Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Daniel Tiger

Clifford the Big Red Dog Let’s Go Luna

Curious George Nature Cat Wild Kratts

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America’s HeartlandPinkalicious

Molly of Denali Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna

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Woodsmith ShopAmerican Woodshop Ask This Old House Am. Test Kitchen

Cook’s CountryMotorweek

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Flavor of PolandJamie’s UltimateLove of Quilting

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Sesame Street Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

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Antiques RoadshowChicago Tonight

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10:00 Modus Season 2, Episode 5: Inger Johanne takes matters into her own hands.11:00 Antiques Roadshow Treasure Fever

16 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds A Life Story8:00 Swimming in Auschwitz The stories of six Jewish women imprisoned inside the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during the Holocaust.9:00 After Auschwitz

After surviving Auschwitz, learn how six Jewish women successfully built their lives while struggling for ways to understand their trauma and loss.

10:00 Finding Your Roots Puritans and Pioneers: Guests include Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, and William H. Macy.11:00 Dictators Playbook Benito Mussolini

15 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow

Treasure Fever: Examine artifacts and artistry of health and medicine history.8:00 New Tricks Father’s Pride: The team re-open the case of a young man killed while working in a photography shop.9:00 Vienna Blood Episode 5: When his nephew, a student at a military school, suffers a breakdown after a fellow cadet’s death, Max calls on Oskar for help.

10:00 Stories of Survival Final Transports: The Holocaust Stories of Magda and George10:30 Stories of Survival Childhood Lost: The Holocaust Stories of George and Steen: Within hours of the Nazi invasion and occupation of Western Europe, George Mueller and Steen Metz had their childhoods engulfed by war.11:00 POV

The Silence of Others: After decades of silence, survivors of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco confront the perpetrators of brutal crimes.

17 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen 7:30 Cook’s Country

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Dinosaur Train Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Daniel Tiger

Clifford the Big Red Dog Let’s Go Luna

Curious George Nature Cat Wild Kratts

Molly of Denali Joanne Weir

Lidia’s KitchenPaint This

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Simply MingNew Orleans KitchenAsk This Old House

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Sesame Street Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Odd Squad Wild Kratts

Curious George Nature Cat

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Chicago Tonight

Mister Rogers Daniel Tiger Pinkalicious

Molly of Denali Xavier Riddle Let’s Go Luna

Nature Cat Wild Kratts It’s Sew Easy

Fons and Porter

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Masterpiece& Mysteries

Lawrence Welk

Lawrence Welk

Schedule subject to change. WQPT KIDS Programs.

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WQPT’S NEW SECOND CHANNELEarlier this year we learned of MHz Worldview’s decision to cease distribution to PBS stations like WQPT. At that time we went in search of a replacement for WQPT 24.2.

Deutsche Welle (DW) is Germany’s international broadcaster. Their mission is to convey a comprehensive image of Germany, report events and developments in a journalistically independent manner. Their aim is to promote understanding between cultures and peoples. 

UPDATE: WQPT will begin airing DW on Wednesday, April 1.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this transition.

10:00 Finding Your Roots The Vanguard: Guests include Ta-Nehisi Coates, Ava DuVernay, and Janet Mock.11:00 Dictator’s Playbook Manuel Noriega: From Panamanian military to become chief of intelligence, and then, military dictator.

22 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow Desert Botanical Garden, Hour 3: A Hassan El Glaoui Tempera painting made around 1970, a Line Vautrin Talosel mirror, and a diamond horseshoe brooch from about 1900. 8:00 New Tricks

Big Topped: The team try to solve the death of a circus ringmaster who burned to death in his caravan.9:00 Vienna Blood Episode 6: In the season finale, suspicion at the military school falls on an elite group of cadets with a penchant for sadism and dangerous games.10:00 Modus Season 2, Episode 6: Warren has a hard time getting the rest of the FBI to listen to his theory.11:00 Antiques Roadshow Desert Botanical Garden, Hour 3

23 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds Horse Healing8:00 Rivers of Life

The Mississippi: From the frozen north to the nation’s agricultural heart to mysterious southern swamps where alligators still rule— explore the many faces of the Mississippi unite a nation.9:00 Shifting Sands: On the Path to Sustainability Explore how the Indiana Dunes region, where rare plants grow in the shadow of smokestacks, may offer a blueprint to a sustainable future.

8:00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg Cottage Pie & Bonkers Chip Butty8:30 Flavor of Poland Lublin9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television The New Australia9:30 Lydia’s Kitchen Great Grains10:00 Ask This Old House10:30 This Old House

11:00 Austin City Limits Janelle Monae

18 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel VB Reunion Live8:00 State and Water Edward David Anderson, Part 18:30 State and Water Dexter O’Neal and the Funkyard, Part 19:00 Austin City Limits Janelle Monae: The progressive R&B maverick Janelle Monae as the singer and actress performs.10:00 Woodsongs BB King Blues Band11:00 Backstage Pass The Way Down Wanderers

19 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA

The Truth About Fat: Explore the mysteries of fat and its role in hormone production, hunger, and even pregnancy.8:00 The Gene: An Intimate History Part 1: A fascinating history of the human genome that weaves together science and personal stories. Patients with rare genetic diseases and their doctors seek to discover cures, often in a race against time.10:00 Dictator’s Playbook Manuel Noriega: From Panamanian military to become chief of intelligence, and then, military dictator.

11:00 The Restorers They Were all Volunteers: Follow a B-25 Mitchell bomber from Minnesota as her crew participates in the 68th Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Reunion.

20 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks Father’s Pride8:00 World on Fire on Masterpiece Season 1, Episode 2: A month into the war and with Warsaw destroyed, Harry is desperate for news while Kasia joins the Polish resistance.9:00 Baptiste on Masterpiece Season 1, Episode 1: Julien Baptiste hunts for a missing prostitute in Amsterdam’s seamy criminal underworld.10:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece

Season 5, Episode 7: Bates’ train ticket returns to the spotlight. Isobel encounters a surprising obstacle to happiness.11:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 5, Episode 8: London brings the Crawleys and their servant’s scandal, sabotage, and a Scotland Yard stunner.

21 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Stockholm7:30 Smart Travels Europe with Rudy Maxa Munich and Bavaria8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Miami, Florida8:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese India: Sacred Elephant9:00 Destination Craft with Jim West

United Arab Emirates9:30 Illinois Adventure

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10:00 Finding Your Roots Immigrant Nation: Guests include Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd, and John Turturro.11:00 Dictator’s Playbook Francisco Franco

29 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow McNay Art Museum, Hour 1: A W. W. Denslow-inscribed ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,’ and a Mercury Space Capsule wind tunnel model.8:00 New Tricks Spare Parts 9:00 Grantchester on Masterpiece

Season 3, Episode 1: A would-be groom is found dead with the wedding rings lodged in his mouth.10:30 Modus Season 1, Episode 7: Inger Johanne begins to understand what is behind the president’s disappearance and realizes that there are very dangerous forces still looking for them.11:00 Antiques Roadshow McNay Art Museum, Hour 1

30 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds Peace Partners8:00 American Experience

Influenza 1918: Examine the social ramifications of the epidemic that killed 675,000 people and how it affected those who lived through it.10:00 NOVA Cuba’s Cancer Hope: When the U.S. trade embargo left Cuba isolated from medical resources, Cuban doctors were forced to get creative.11:00 Defeating Cancer: Precision Medicine and Personal Care Discover the cutting-edge biomedical and health research efforts to fight cancer.

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The Islands and the Whales: Learn why threats to the whale-hunting practices of the Faroese are a warning to the world.11:00 NOVA The Truth About Fat: Explore the mysteries of fat and its role in hormone production and more.

24 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen7:30 Cook’s Country A Trip to the Big Easy8:00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg Scruffy Lasagna/Bigged-Up Broccoli8:30 Flavor of Poland Zakopane9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television The Oaxacan Kitchen9:30 Lydia’s Kitchen Cultured Comforts10:00 Ask This Old House10:30 This Old House 11:00 Austin City Limits John Prine

25 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel Booth Brothers Country Roots8:00 State & Water The Blank Stairs8:30 State & Water Edward David Anderson9:00 Austin City Limits John Prine10:00 Woodsongs Baby Gramps and Lula Wiles11:00 Backstage Pass Outer Vibe

26 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA

Cuba’s Cancer Hope: When the U.S. trade embargo left Cuba isolated from medical resources, Cuban doctors were forced to get creative.

8:00 The Gene: An Intimate History Part 2: The story of the signature scientific achievement of our time: the mapping of the human genome.10:00 Dictator’s Playbook Francisco Franco: See his tactics of colonial war to win control of Spain.11:00 The Restorers Living History

27 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks Big Topped8:00 World on Fire on Masterpiece

Season 1, Episode 3: Tom faces the fight of his life aboard HMS Exeter, while Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight.9:00 Baptiste on Masterpiece Season 1, Episode 2: Julien makes a shocking discovery about the true identity of Edward Stratton.10:00 Downton Abbey on Masterpiece Season 5, Episode 9: Season Finale11:30 You are Cordially Invited

Explore privately owned estates containing distinguished collections of artwork, furniture, and other design elements.

28 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Helsinki and Tallinn: Baltic Sisters7:30 Smart Travels Europe with Rudy Maxa Salzburg and the Lakes District8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Budapest, Hungary8:30 Born to Explore with Richard Wiese South Carolina: A Taste of the South9:00 Destination Craft with Jim West Spain9:30 Illinois Adventure

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PARENTSViewing television programs with children can help them to better understand what they are seeing and apply it to the world around them.

For children ages 2 to 5, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting screen time to one-hour per day of high-quality programs. You can make the most of this time by watching together and talking about the show. Then, follow-up with questions about what they saw. As you go about your day, recall important storylines that relate to your own lives.

Expand beyond the show by reading a related book. Many media characters can be found both on screen and in books. Ask your local librarian to direct you to books based on the series, or for recommendations on related subjects.

Include the character to practice family routines. Have your child’s favorite character help as they practice brushing teeth, potty training, or picking out clothes.

Use the character to teach important lessons. Young children might have difficulty expressing big emotions. Lean on the comfort of the television friendship by asking your child to talk to their favorite character. Ask your child to recall a time on the show when the character struggled with an issue, and how they resolved that issue, like when Daniel Tiger was disappointed with his smushed cake.

Encourage early writing skills through a character pen pal. Encourage your child to write a “fan mail” letter or draw a picture to their character friend. Write one back from the viewpoint of the character.

Share the love with a relative The simple question, “what happened on the show today?” can help children gain early literacy comprehension skills. It asks kids to recall and summarize information and express opinions. Next time your child is talking to a faraway relative, either on the phone or in-person, encourage your child to explain the plot of the show and why they like or dislike a character.

Be aware of how media affects your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics stresses the importance of high-quality programming including friendly, welcoming characters. Be sure to preview the show your child is watching. Common Sense Media has tools to help you assess the quality of the show. Turn off shows that are not age-appropriate, and speak with your pediatrician if you feel concerned your child might be expressing unhealthy friendships with television characters.

Children grow fast and so do their interests. It might seem redundant to watch the same show over and over again, but supporting their media friendships can be rewarding for you and your child. And don’t worry, soon they will be on the next show with a brand new theme song to get stuck in your head.

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