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Sunday, May 2

1:00 a.m. Frontline
"The Jesus Factor" [CC]

2:00 a.m. Voices In Democracy
[CC]

4:00 a.m. Movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
(1969) Viewer discretion advised. (R/Sat., 22nd, 10:05 p.m.)

6:00 a.m. Butch Cassidy and the Outlaw Trail
[CC]

7:00 a.m. The Big Comfy Couch
[CC]

7:30 a.m. Zoboomafoo
[CC]

8:00 a.m. Arthur
[CC]

8:30 a.m. Clifford, The Big Red Dog
[CC]

9:00 a.m. Angelina Ballerina
[CC]

9:30 a.m. Dragonfly TV
"Space" [CC]

10:00 a.m. Jakers! The Adventure of Piggley Winks
[CC]

10:30 a.m. TVMD
"Allergies" [CC] (R/Fri., 7th, 6 a.m.)

11:00 a.m. To the Contrary
[CC]

11:30 a.m. Tony Brown's Journal
[CC]

12:00 p.m. Wall $treet Week
[CC]

12:30 p.m. Religion and Ethics Newsweekly
[CC]

1:00 p.m. McLaughlin Group
[CC]

1:30 p.m. Gary Null at WHYY "Power Aging!"
The health expert shows how senior citizens who follow his wellness plan can transform their lives. [CC]

4:00 p.m. Jonathan Pond at WHYY "Money Help is on the Way: A Financial Special for the Delaware Valley"
The financial expert advises viewers on how to cut costs and live below their means.

6:00 p.m. Live From Lincoln Center
"Vivaldi, Haydn and Yo-Yo Ma" Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the Amsterdam Orchestra perform Baroque and classical pieces. (R/Thu., 6th, 1 a.m.)

7:00 p.m. American Family: Journey of Dreams
"The Doors to the Past" Conrado struggles with the harsh realities of the Iraq war, and a mistake at home tears the Gonzalez family apart. Continues Sun., 9th, 7 p.m. [CC][HD][DVS]

8:00 p.m. Nature
"Giraffes: Tall Blondes" Journalist Lynn Sherr travels to Africa and a breeding zoo in Colorado to learn about these statuesque animals. [CC][DVS]

9:00 p.m. Masterpiece Theatre
"Prime Suspect" Viewer discretion advised. Part 1 of 2 In the episode that started the series, Detective Tennison investigates the murder of a young woman. Concludes Sun., 9th, 9 p.m. [CC][DVS] (R/Sat., 8th, 11:35 p.m.)

11:00 p.m. Independent Lens
"The Weather Underground" Viewer discretion advised. In this Oscar-nominated film, former members of a group of socialist youths that fought against the U.S. government in the 1960s and '70s speak about their experiences. [CC]

Monday, May 3

12:30 a.m. Gay Pioneers

1:00 a.m. Business and the Law
[CC]

2:00 a.m. Art of the Western World
[CC]

3:00 a.m. Classic Arts Showcase

6:00 a.m. Wall $treet Week
[CC]

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. Are You Being Served?
"Mrs. Slocombe Expects" The staff thinks Mrs. Slocombe is pregnant. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Antiques Roadshow
"Roadshow's Greatest Finds" This special showcases some of the most valuable, rare and pristine collectibles from the series. [CC] (R/Fri., 7th, 8 p.m. & Sat., 8th, noon)

9:00 p.m. American Experience
"Golden Gate Bridge" The program explores the construction of one of the marvels of the modern world and profiles its greatest promoter. [CC][DVS]

10:00 p.m. Warrior Challenge
"Vikings" Part 3 of 4 Participants in this program compete as Vikings. Concludes Mon., 10th, 10 p.m. [CC]

11:00 p.m. BBC World News
[CC]

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Tuesday, May 4

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. Economics U$A
[CC]

2:00 a.m. Classic Arts Showcase

6:00 a.m. Tony Brown's Journal
[CC]

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. As Time Goes By
"Wedding Preparations" Jean and Lionel set a wedding date. [CC]

8:00 p.m. NOVA
"Battle Plan Under Fire" An inside look at the technology used in the war in Iraq and the military situation that dictates its use. [CC][DVS]

9:00 p.m. Innovation
"Brain Fingerprinting" Part 8 of 8 The concluding program explores the biggest breakthrough in crime detection since DNA analysis: a revolutionary technology that uses brainwaves to detect deception. [CC]

10:00 p.m. Bethlehem Steel: The People Who Built America
This program documents the history of the Pennsylvania manufacturing company that helped build New York City and the Golden Gate Bridge. [CC]

11:00 p.m. BBC World News
[CC]

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Wednesday, May 5

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. Movie "Hannah and Her Sisters"
(1986) [CC]

2:50 a.m. Classic Arts Showcase

6:00 a.m. McLaughlin Group
[CC]

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. Keeping Up Appearances
"Indoor/Outdoor BBQ" Hyacinth plans a BBQ. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Diners and Other Roadside Restaurants
The program visits South Philadelphia's famous Melrose Diner and other classic state eateries. [CC]

9:00 p.m. Live From Lincoln Center
"Lincoln Center Celebrates Balanchine's 100" Beverly Sills hosts this artistic tribute to late dance master George Balanchine. (R/Thu., 6th, 2 a.m. & Sun., 9th, 1:30 a.m.)

11:00 p.m. BBC World News
[CC]

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Thursday, May 6

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. Live From Lincoln Center
"Vivaldi, Haydn and Yo-Yo Ma"

2:00 a.m. Live From Lincoln Center
"Lincoln Center Celebrates Balanchine's 100" (R/Sun., 9th, 1:30 a.m. a.m.)

4:00 a.m. Classic Arts Showcase

6:00 a.m. To The Contrary
[CC]

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. Keeping Up Appearances
"Fun Fair" Hyacinth attends a fair. [CC]

8:00 p.m. The New This Old House Hour
[CC]

9:00 p.m. Queen Victoria's Empire
"The Scramble for Africa" Part 4 of 4 As British envoys find diamonds in Africa and assert control in the region, the queen's death signals the end of an era. [CC]

10:00 p.m. First Steps: An International Response to the Landmine Crisis
This documentary looks at the response to the global landmine crisis and examines mine-clearing programs in three countries. [CC]

11:00 p.m. BBC World News
[CC]

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Friday, May 7

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. Classic Arts Showcase

6:00 a.m. TVMD
"Allergies" [CC]

6:30 a.m. There's a separate page for WHYY's daytime schedule.

7:30 p.m. Find!
A collecter learns the value of his market finds. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Antiques Roadshow
"Roadshow's Greatest Finds" Appraisers showcase the most valuable collectibles featured during the series. [CC] (R/Sat., 8th, noon)

9:00 p.m. Washington Week
[CC]

9:30 p.m. NOW with Bill Moyers
[CC]

10:30 p.m. Radio Times on TV with Marty Moss-Coane
For tonight's guests, visit Radio Times on TV online. [CC]

11:30 p.m. Tavis Smiley
[CC]

Saturday, May 8

12:00 a.m. Charlie Rose
[CC]

1:00 a.m. Searching for Asian America
[CC]

2:30 a.m. Saigon, U.S.A.
[CC]

3:30 a.m. NOVA
"Battle Under Fire" [CC]

4:30 a.m. Perlman in Shanghai
[CC]

5:30 a.m. Classic Arts Showcase

7:00 a.m. Sesame Street
[CC]

8:00 a.m. Plaza Sesamo

8:30 a.m. Angelina Ballerina
[CC]

9:00 a.m. The Victory Garden
[CC]

9:30 a.m. Find!
[CC]

10:00 a.m. The New Yankee Workshop
"The Butterfly Table" [CC]

10:30 a.m. Hometime
"Pond Reconstruction" Part 2 of 2 [CC]

11:00 a.m. Smart Travels! Europe With Rudy Maxa
"Bologna and Emilian Romagna"[CC]

11:30 a.m. Rick Steves' Europe
"Germany's Black Forest and Cologne" [CC]

12:00 p.m. Antiques Roadshow
"Roadshow's Greatest Finds" [CC]

1:00 p.m. Flavors of America with Chef Jim Coleman
"Greek Island Meal" [CC]

1:30 p.m. Christina Cooks
"Back to Basics" [CC]

2:00 p.m. Jacques Pepin Celebrates
"Mother's Day Brunch" [CC]

2:30 p.m. Seasonings with Dede Wilson: Cooking & Entertaining for Special Occasions
"Mother's Day Dinner" [CC]

3:00 p.m. Simply Ming
"Five-Herb Vinaigrette" [CC]

3:30 p.m. America's Test Kitchen
"The Pot Roast Show" [CC]

4:00 p.m. Ciao Italia
"Grandmother's Meatballs" [CC]

4:30 p.m. Lidia's Italian-American Cooking
"Two Italian-American Classics" [CC]

5:00 p.m. The New Yankee Workshop
"The Folding Screen" [CC] (R/Sat., 15th, 10 a.m.)

5:30 p.m. Hometime
"Attic Conversion" Part 1 of 4 [CC] (R/Sat., 15th, 10:30 a.m.)

6:00 p.m. The New This Old House Hour
[CC]

7:00 p.m. The Lawrence Welk Show
"Big Bands" Host: Johnny Zell.

8:00 p.m. The Story of Mothers and Daughters
Diverse American women discuss the special bond that exists between mothers and daughters, with music from Bonnie Raitt, the Supremes and Doris Day. [CC] (R/Sun., 9th, 5:30 p.m.)

9:30 p.m. Movie "The Miracle Worker"
(1962) This film captures the powerful relationship between teacher Annie Sullivan (Anne Bancroft) and her blind, deaf and mute student, Helen Keller (Patty Duke). [CC] (R/Mon., 10th, midnight; Sun., 16th, 2 a.m. & 2 p.m.)

11:25 p.m. But What If You Could
This quirky local film is about love, advice and a bike messenger.

11:35 p.m. Masterpiece Theatre
"Prime Suspect" Viewer discretion advised. Part 1 of 2 In the episode that started it all, Detective Jane Tennison investigates the murder of a young woman. [CC][DVS]

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