Sunday, April 26th TV listings for Metro (WETA-TV5) Washington, D.C.
A weekly program telling the stories of capitalism from around the world, David Westin in New York hosts.
Nature Legendary Tigers of India
Tiger expert Valmik Thapar uncovers 50 years of archival footage chronicling the tiger clan of northwestern India's Ranthambore National Park.
NOVA Rain Bombs
Scientists try to figure out how to predict weather events called "rain bombs" that sink ships and down planes.
Secrets of the Dead The Woman in the Iron Coffin
Construction workers uncover the remains of a woman in an abandoned lot in Queens, N.Y., buried in an expensive iron coffin.
Enslaved Follow the Money
Shot on location in Suriname, Brazil, Portugal and the U.K., the team investigates the economics of slave trade and searches for a sunken slave ship that represents the single greatest loss of life during this time in history.
Enslaved New World Cultures
Samuel L. Jackson visits Africatown, Ala., the only African town established in America; the Diving With a Purpose divers help youths in Costa Rica discover their African heritage, by diving and identifying a sunken slave ship off their coast.
Austin City Limits Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band 400 Unit present songs from "Weathervanes."
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Puritans and Pioneers
Actors Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen and William H. Macy trace their nonconformist ancestors back to the Puritan establishment.
European culture and lifestyles.
Compass Points From PBS News New
Experts analyze prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world.
History With David Rubenstein Selwyn Vickers
Dr. Selwyn Vickers, CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Dalgliesh A Taste for Death
Another violent attack at the church seems to rule out Dalgliesh's main suspect; after discovering more home truths about Sir Paul's family, Dalgliesh is forced to draw on his own personal tragedies to disarm the killer.
Call the Midwife New
An expectant father receives a life-threatening diagnosis; Trixie assists a female wrestler after a headlock goes wrong; Dr. Turner learns shocking news that implicates the future of the maternity house.
The Forsytes on Masterpiece New
Soames commissions a country house despite Irene's distress; as Louisa faces a fresh start, Jo decides his future; Ann reveals a dark secret.
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece Providence New
In Paris high society, Edmond meddles in the lives of those he wishes to destroy; Edmond struggles to conceal his identity from Mercedes.
Austin City Limits Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band 400 Unit present songs from "Weathervanes."
Dalgliesh A Taste for Death
Another violent attack at the church seems to rule out Dalgliesh's main suspect; after discovering more home truths about Sir Paul's family, Dalgliesh is forced to draw on his own personal tragedies to disarm the killer.
An expectant father receives a life-threatening diagnosis; Trixie assists a female wrestler after a headlock goes wrong; Dr. Turner learns shocking news that implicates the future of the maternity house.
Soames commissions a country house despite Irene's distress; as Louisa faces a fresh start, Jo decides his future; Ann reveals a dark secret.
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece Providence
In Paris high society, Edmond meddles in the lives of those he wishes to destroy; Edmond struggles to conceal his identity from Mercedes.
The American Revolution The Times That Try Men's Souls
British General Howe defeats General Washington, forcing the Americans to abandon New York; Washington's army regroups in New Jersey before attacking an outpost at Trenton.
World events, business news and weather forecasts; broadcast in English.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Compass Points From PBS News New
Experts analyze prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
Democracy Now! New
An independent news program features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy.