Sunday, August 16th TV listings for PBS (WETA-TV2) UK Washington, DC
Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest Adventure
The story behind David Attenborough's wildlife documentary series "Life on Earth," which changed his life forever.
Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland Who Wants to Live Like That?
Peace is finally achieved in 1998 with the Good Friday Agreement after decades of cyclical violence.
The Great Escaper on Masterpiece (2023)
In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary celebration of the D-Day landings in Normandy.
In the aftermath of the siege, Geordie fights for his life; Alphy tracks a fugitive through the countryside; the Grantchester family must face final questions of love, redemption and forgiveness.
Vienna Blood Deadly Communion: Part 1
Max and Oskar investigate murder in the glamorous world of high fashion when a young seamstress is found dead in a fashion house.
Vienna Blood Deadly Communion: Part 2
Max and Oskar pursue the killer of three victims, which leads them to the sinister world of exploitation and blackmail.
Vienna Blood The God of Shadows: Part 1
Max applies his expertise to the case of retired Captain Steiner, who is convinced that he is cursed and tortured by vengeful spirits; it looks like a tragic case of trauma-induced paranoia when the captain is found to have committed suicide.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
While awaiting the verdict of his tribunal, a suspended Pete is forced to face his deepest fears, when he, a grieving Wayne and the RFDS crew are all tasked to a catastrophic multi-casualty boat crash in challenging terrain.
Doc Martin One Night Only
The Portwenn surgery has reopened, but between Martin and Louisa sharing the office and a less-than-competent new receptionist, things aren't running very smoothly.
TURN: Washington's Spies Challenge
Anna searches for intelligence at Andre's exclusive gentleman's party.
The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family The Fall
Anne makes her play for the biggest prize in the kingdom, and in so doing changes the course of British history; the Boleyn's have no idea of the high price they will have to pay.
Lucy Worsley Investigates Jack the Ripper
Exploring how the coverage of the unsolved 19th century case of Jack the Ripper created a template for the modern-day true crime obsession.
Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators
Frank and Lu investigate a campaign of culinary sabotage.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
While awaiting the verdict of his tribunal, a suspended Pete is forced to face his deepest fears, when he, a grieving Wayne and the RFDS crew are all tasked to a catastrophic multi-casualty boat crash in challenging terrain.
Utopia Arts and Minds
Tony's visit to a school results in the actual launch of Australia's first space program.
Utopia Then We Can Build It
Concerned that Tasmania's infrastructure needs have been overlooked, Jim sends Tony and the team to public forums.
Fiona Lawson arrives home to find strangers moving into her home, but she insists it isn't for sale; her failed attempts to reach her estranged husband, Bram, and their children only adds to her panic.
TURN: Washington's Spies Challenge
Anna searches for intelligence at Andre's exclusive gentleman's party.
In the aftermath of the siege, Geordie fights for his life; Alphy tracks a fugitive through the countryside; the Grantchester family must face final questions of love, redemption and forgiveness.
Euromaxx at It´s Best Italy at Its Best
Admire Rome without digging deep into your pocketbook, experience the magical atmosphere of Carnival in Venice, find out how a Borsalino hat is made and enjoy a delicious Italian gelato.
Euromaxx at It´s Best Portugal at Its Best
Discover Portuguese tile art in the capital Lisbon, stroll through the streets of Porto and admire the natural paradises of Madeira and the Azores.
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Antiques Roadshow Powis Castle and Garden 3
Treasures include a Scottish landscape, a swan's feather ring and a ventriloquist dummy.
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Felicity Montagu & Clare Holman
Actors Felicity Montagu and Clare Holman navigate their way around the Midlands and uncover an exceptional lampshade and snooker cue stand; on the way to the auction in Newport, Shropshire, they also discover some fascinating Sikh history.
Sister Catherine is distressed when a newborn baby is taken from the maternity home.