Sunday, May 18th TV listings for PBS (WETA-TV2) UK Washington, DC
Nature Attenborough's Wonder of Song
Exploring seven animal songs found in nature and their significance in the lives of their species, from the song of the largest lemur to the song of the humpback whale.
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant
Sir David Attenborough investigates the story of the most famous elephant that ever lived -- Jumbo; with scientists from around the world, Sir David has unique access to the elephant's skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History.
The Green Planet Water Worlds
Exploring water plants, some of which can count and hunt; some water plants escape from animals by rolling away or creating bubbles.
Hotel Portofino Farewells
Bella must act proactively to preserve her investments in the hotel and save it from a new threat.
Sherlock on Masterpiece The Great Game
Sherlock and John plunge into a battle of wits with a shadowy stranger when faced with a unusual clue in an empty room.
Antiques Roadshow Dyffryn Gardens 1
A necklace made from large pieces of Baltic amber; a compass once owned by local man Edgar Evans, who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition.
The team investigates a Scottish millionaire found dead in his own shark tank, leading Annika to reflect on Jekyll and Hyde.
Ridley A Sleeping Tiger, Part 1
Ridley investigates a jewelry heist that turns into a murder case and thinks it may be an inside job.
The Brokenwood Mysteries A Merry Bloody Christmas
Mike and his team investigate the murder of a man dressed as Santa, found with his throat slit.
Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries A Killer Unleashed
At the Melbourne Kennel Club's dog show, a competitor dies and her prized collie is framed for the murder; Peregrine considers a canine companion.
Antiques Roadshow Dyffryn Gardens 1
A necklace made from large pieces of Baltic amber; a compass once owned by local man Edgar Evans, who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Ruddy Gore
A death onstage at a gala performance.
Donal's Irish Adventure Shannon
River fishing; smoked trout and potato salad; one of the oldest pubs in Ireland; Clonmacnoise, home to monastery ruins; travel writer Manchan Magan; the little village of Knockcrockery; clay pipe making.
Ireland With Michael Waterford Treasures
The House of Waterford Crystal; touring Bishop's Palace and the Waterford Treasures exhibits, the Museums of Silver and the National Clock Museum; Reginald's Tower.
Whitstable Pearl Disappearance at Oare
Pearl agrees to help a woman who received a note claiming her missing husband did not die from suicide; as Christmas approaches, Mike sinks into a depression, despite taking on a new flat in Whitstable.
Nature Museum Alive With David Attenborough
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
Nature Attenborough and the Sea Dragon
Onsite extraction of fossils of an ichthyosaur, a fish lizard that ruled during the time of the dinosaurs, and a 3-D reconstruction of the creature; host David Attenborough.
The Green Planet Seasonal Worlds
Plants use strategy, deception and feats of engineering in order to survive the challenges posed by the different seasons.
Still Open All Hours Christmas
It's Christmas, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town; Madge plans to take Mavis away for a Christmas break; Mr. Newbold also considers going away.
Granville has a new idea for growing the business -- offering fitness classes; Mr. Newbold undergoes an image overhaul to repel Mrs. Featherstone.
Nature Museum Alive With David Attenborough
David Attenborough explores London's Natural History Museum and meets creatures from the past, brought to life by CGI, including a giant eagle and colossal snake.
Nature Attenborough and the Sea Dragon
Onsite extraction of fossils of an ichthyosaur, a fish lizard that ruled during the time of the dinosaurs, and a 3-D reconstruction of the creature; host David Attenborough.
The team investigates a Scottish millionaire found dead in his own shark tank, leading Annika to reflect on Jekyll and Hyde.
Ridley A Sleeping Tiger, Part 1
Ridley investigates a jewelry heist that turns into a murder case and thinks it may be an inside job.
Still Open All Hours Christmas
It's Christmas, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town; Madge plans to take Mavis away for a Christmas break; Mr. Newbold also considers going away.
Granville has a new idea for growing the business -- offering fitness classes; Mr. Newbold undergoes an image overhaul to repel Mrs. Featherstone.
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As Time Goes By Showered With Gifts
The villagers reward Lionel and Jean's stand against high society with gifts that include ale and a piglet.