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Don't Miss List | July 30 - August 12

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WILLILAM KENNEDY'S PROHIBITION STORY

Thursday, July 30 | 7:30pm on WMHT-TV
Pulitzer Prize-winner William Kennedy retells Prohibition-era saga of Jack 'Legs' Diamond.

WMHT Specials

William Kennedy's Prohibition Story

Pulitzer Prize-winner William Kennedy retells Prohibition era saga of Jack 'Legs' Diamond.

KEN BURNS NATIONAL PARKS

Thursday, July 30 | 8pm on WMHT-TV
Explore the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s magnificent parks.

PBS Presents

Ken Burns: The National Parks | Preview

Explore the beauty and grandeur of our nation’s magnificent parks.

NOEL COWARD'S PRESENT LAUGHTER

Friday, July 31 | 9pm on WMHT-TV
Kevin Kline gives a Tony Award®-winning performance in Noël Coward’s Present Laughter.

Great Performances

Noël Coward's Present Laughter | Preview

Kevin Kline gives a Tony Award®-winning performance in Noël Coward’s Present Laughter

VERA: DARK ROAD

Saturday, August 1 | 9pm on WMHT-TV
DCI Vera Stanhope uncovers a tragic life of secrets and lies when the body of a woman is found on the bleak Northumberland moors.

Vera: Dark Road S6 Premiere PREVIEW

DCI Vera Stanhope uncovers a tragic life of secrets and lies when the body of a woman is found on the bleak Northumberland moors.

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET: TOSCA

Sunday, August 2 | 12pm on WMHT-TV
Watch Puccini’s thrilling classic, starring Sonya Yoncheva and Vittorio Grigolo.

Great Performances

GP at the Met: Tosca

Watch Puccini’s thrilling classic, starring Sonya Yoncheva and Vittorio Grigolo.

POV | CHEZ JOLIE COIFFURE

Monday, August 3 | 12pm on WMHT-TV
Meet Sabine, the charismatic Cameroonian proprietor of an underground hair salon.

POV

Trailer | Chez Jolie Coiffure

Meet Sabine, the charismatic Cameroonian proprietor of an underground hair salon.

REAGAN: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Tuesday, August 4 & August 11 | 8pm on WMHT-TV
Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century.

American Experience

Reagan Preview

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Ronald Reagan left the White House one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century.

FAMILY OF US: AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT STORY

Thursday, August 6 | 7:30pm on WMHT-TV
See a meaningful picture of families in America today and the way they shape our lives.

PBS American Portrait

Family of Us: A PBS American Portrait Story | Preview

See a meaningful picture of families in America today and the way they shape our lives.

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

Friday, August 7 |10pm on WMHT-TV
World-renowned jazz artists assemble for International Jazz Day in Australia.

International Jazz Day

Preview

World-renowned jazz artists assemble for International Jazz Day in Australia.

DEATH IN PARADISE

Saturday, August 8 |8pm on WMHT-TV
DI Jack Mooney investigates a range of complex and puzzling murders under a Caribbean sun.

Death in Paradise Season 7 Trailer

ENDEAVOUR

Sunday, August 9 |10pm on WMHT-TV
Endeavour Morse is back in an all-new season of Endeavour

Endeavour

Preview

Endeavour Morse is back in an all-new season of Endeavour premiering August 9 at 9/8c!

PASSPORT PICKS: KEN BURNS BASEBALL | ENDEAVOUR | LUCY WORSLEY'S ROYAL MYTHS & SECRETS

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Detective Sergeant Endeavour Morse and Inspector Fred Thursday pose in a church archway.

Endeavour

Endeavour Morse is back in an all-new season of Endeavour premiering August 9 at 9pm on WMHT-TV.