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Sunday, May 23

12:00 a.m. Masterpiece Theatre
"Prime Suspect 2" Viewer discretion advised. Part 1 of 2 [CC][DVS]

2:00 a.m. Colonial House
"A New World/Harsh Reality" [CC] (R/today, 3 p.m.)

4:00 a.m. Colonial House
"City of God/The Outsiders" [CC] (R/today, 5 p.m.)

6:00 a.m. Secrets of the Dead
"Death at Jamestown"

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
"Sports Science" [CC]

10:00 a.m. Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks

10:30 a.m. TVMD
"Love and Health" [CC] (R/Fri., 28th, 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. Raising Our Voice: Emerging from the Shadows of Domestic Abuse
This program allows witnesses, victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse to break their silence, come together and heal.

2:30 p.m. Forever Friends
When a 2nd-grade teacher connects her students with seniors, the result is a lesson in respect, tradition and friendship.

3:00 p.m. Colonial House
"A New World/Harsh Reality" Parts 1 & 2 of 8 In this new "hands-on history" series, volunteers discover what colonial life was like when they create a 17th-century settlement in Maine. As the time travelers adjust to life in 1628, religious tolerance becomes a key issue. Continues at 5 p.m. [CC]

5:00 p.m. Colonial House
"City of God/The Outsiders" Parts 2 & 3 of 8 Those who disobey the restrictive laws of the 17th century are tied to stakes in the cornfield, and rations are divided when more colonists arrive. Continues Mon., 24th, 8 p.m. [CC]

7:00 p.m. American Family: Journey of Dreams
"The Searchers" Cisco helps Jess search for his brother, and Esteban's badge is revoked when his former gang life is revealed. Continues Sun., 30th, 7 p.m. [CC][HD][DVS]

8:00 p.m. Capturing the Killer Croc
Attempts are made to catch a predatory crocodile living in Africa's Lake Tanganyika. [CC]

9:00 p.m. Masterpiece Theatre
"Prime Suspect 2" Viewer discretion advised. Part 2 of 2 Tennison secures a full confession to a murder, but lingering doubts cause her to continue the investigation. [CC][DVS] (R/Sat., 29th, 11:15 p.m.)

11:00 p.m. In the Life
"The Art World" This program profiles the gay and lesbian community's contributions to the arts.

Monday, May 24

12:00 a.m. With All Deliberate Speed: The Legacy of Brown v. Board

1:00 a.m. Power of Place
[CC]

3:00 a.m. It's Strictly Business
[CC]

5:00 a.m. Economics U$A
[CC]

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?
"The Old Order Changes" The staff dresses in mod fashion. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Colonial House
"Regime Change/Shake Up" Parts 5 & 6 of 8 Power shifts when the colonists lose faith in their governor, and with judgment by its Old World sponsor just weeks away, the colony is eager to put on a good show. Concludes tomorrow at 8 p.m. [CC] (R/Sun., 30th, 3 p.m.)

10:00 p.m. Secrets Beneath the Streets
This WHYY program journeys to hidden places under the streets, including the basement of Philadelphia's City Hall and a metals depository in Wilmington.

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

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

Tuesday, May 25

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

1:00 a.m. Intro to Marketing
[CC]

3:00 a.m. A Writer's Exchange
[CC]

5:00 a.m. Destinos II
[CC]

6:00 a.m. Tony Brown's Journal

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

7:30 p.m. As Time Goes By
"Improvements?" Producers edit Lionel's script. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Colonial House
"The Reckoning/Judgment Day" Parts 7 & 8 of 8 The harvest is successful, leading a neighboring tribe to pay a visit. With their return to the 21st century imminent, the colonists celebrate the feast of St. Michael and begin their difficult journey home. [CC] (R/Sun., 30th, 5 p.m.)

10:00 p.m. The Pennsylvania Road Show
The program visits the state's weird and wonderful sights, including the Lackawanna Coal Mine near Scranton. (R/Sat., 29th, 6 a.m.)

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

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

Wednesday, May 26

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

1:00 a.m. Shaping America
[CC]

3:00 a.m. The Western Tradition I
[CC]

5:00 a.m. A Writer's Exchange
[CC]

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
"Dame Ursula's Wine" Hyacinth mingles with aristocracy at a sale. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
Reenactments depict the hidden Japanese empire of the 16th to 19th centuries and the renaissance that helped it become one of the most important countries in the world. [CC]

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

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

Thursday, May 27

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

1:00 a.m. Ethics in America
[CC]

3:00 a.m. Dealing with Diversity
[CC]

5:00 a.m. A World of Art
[CC]

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
"The Boyfriend" Hyacinth wants to be in a musical. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Talk to the Governor
Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.

9:00 p.m. The 2004 National Geographic Bee
Ten high school students compete in this battle of wits for a chance to win a college scholarship. [CC] (R/Sun., 30th, 6 a.m.)

10:00 p.m. Frontline
"The Way the Music Died" Frontline reveals how corporate consolidation and Internet piracy are leading to the collapse of the modern music industry. [CC]

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

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

Friday, May 28

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

1:00 a.m. Against All Odds
[CC]

3:00 a.m. Discovering Psychology
[CC]

5:00 a.m. Literary Visions
[CC]

6:00 a.m. TVMD
"Love and Health" [CC]

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

7:30 p.m. Find!
The Kenos marvel at a ceiling crossword puzzle. [CC]

8:00 p.m. Antiques Roadshow
"Kansas City, Missouri" Part 1 of 3 Finds include a 1880s poplar sink with a painted finish. [CC] (R/Sat., 29th, 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 29

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

1:00 a.m. Worlds of Childhood
[CC]

3:00 a.m. Exploring Society
[CC]

5:00 a.m. World of Chemistry
[CC]

6:00 a.m. The Pennsylvania Road Show

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 Shaker Bookcase" [CC]

10:30 a.m. Hometime
"Attic Conversion" Part 3 of 4 [CC]

11:00 a.m. Smart Travels! Europe With Rudy Maxa
"Stockholm and Sweden" [CC]

11:30 a.m. Rick Steves' Europe
"Rome: Baroque, After Dark" [CC]

12:00 p.m. Antiques Roadshow
"Kansas City, Missouri" Part 1 of 3 [CC]

1:00 p.m. Flavors of America with Chef Jim Coleman
"Traditional Boston"[CC]

1:30 p.m. Christina Cooks
"Life on the Run" [CC]

2:00 p.m. Barbecue University with Steven Raichlen
[CC]

2:30 p.m. Seasonings with Dede Wilson: Cooking & Entertaining for Special Occasions
"Memorial Day Barbecue" [CC]

3:00 p.m. Simply Ming
"Asian Pesto" [CC]

3:30 p.m. America's Test Kitchen
"Meat and Potatoes" [CC]

4:00 p.m. Ciao Italia
"Apples for Health" [CC]

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

5:00 p.m. The New Yankee Workshop
"The Tall Case Oak Clock" [CC] (R/Sat., June 5th, 10 a.m.)

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

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

7:00 p.m. The Lawrence Welk Show
"Family of Nations" Host: Tim Padilla.

8:00 p.m. Entertaining the Troops
Using archival footage, this program recognizes Dorothy Lamour, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and other celebrities for their support of the troops during WWII. [CC] (R/Sun., 30th, 1:15 a.m.)

9:00 p.m. Movie "Mrs. Miniver"
(1942) This story of a middle-class British family's struggle to survive during WWII garnered six Academy Awards. Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon star.

11:15 p.m. Masterpiece Theatre
"Prime Suspect 2" Viewer discretion advised. Part 2 of 2 Tennison secures a full confession to a murder, but lingering doubts cause her to continue the investigation. [CC][DVS]

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