Highlights | May 2026
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Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 7pm
In 1976, Sir David Attenborough embarked on an ambitious journey to create a documentary of unprecedented scale, changing his life and natural history filmmaking forever. Discover the story behind TV's first wildlife blockbuster: Life on Earth.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 05/06/2026 @ 7:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 05/07/2026 @ 2:00 AM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 05/08/2026 @ 3:00 AM
- WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sun, 05/10/2026 @ 7:00 PM
- WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sun, 05/10/2026 @ 11:00 PM
- WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Mon, 05/11/2026 @ 7:00 AM
Independent Lens
Natchez
Monday, May 11, 2026, 9pm
In a Mississippi town, historic homes fuel a tourism economy rooted in antebellum nostalgia. Through tour guides, homeowners and activists, Natchez captures how public history is performed and how unresolved racial tensions have shaped the town.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 05/11/2026 @ 9:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 05/13/2026 @ 2:00 AM
- WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 05/13/2026 @ 6:30 PM
- WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 05/13/2026 @ 11:30 PM
- WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Thu, 05/14/2026 @ 7:30 AM
- WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Sat, 05/16/2026 @ 11:00 AM
5/14: The Journey Here, the Hope to Come
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10pm
The heart-wrenching aftermath of the tragic mass shooting at Tops Supermarkets in Buffalo, New York in 2022. Through intimate interviews with survivors, loved ones of victims and community leaders, this film explores the profound impact of the event on the east side of Buffalo and sheds light on systemic injustice.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 05/12/2026 @ 10:00 PM
Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash
Monday, May 18, 2026, 8pm
For more than a century, the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall has displayed two statues from each state, recognizing remarkable individuals whose achievements reflect and contribute to the nation's collective identity. UNVEILED: DAISY BATES AND JOHNNY CASH follows the creation and installation of two new statues from Arkansas and celebrates the enduring legacies of two of the state's most iconic figures. Daisy Bates, who courageously led the fight for civil rights, and Johnny Cash, whose music captured the soul of America, are now immortalized in bronze in the U.S. Capitol. This hour-long program explores the profound impact of their lives on history, from their humble beginnings to their lasting influence. Their statues stand as a tribute to their pivotal roles in shaping American culture and society.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 05/18/2026 @ 8:00 PM
Great Performances
An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger
Friday, May 22, 2026, 8pm
In 2024, Nicole Scherzinger received international acclaim in London's West End and on Broadway for her riveting star turn in director Jamie Lloyd's reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard, which garnered Scherzinger both an Olivier and a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Critics applauded Scherzinger's interpretation as a "mega-watt performance for the ages." In October 2025, Scherzinger returned to London for a solo concert at Royal Albert Hall, which showcased the former "Pussycat Doll" singer's pop hits alongside a range of Broadway classics.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 05/22/2026 @ 8:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sat, 05/23/2026 @ 12:30 AM
The Carnival of More Animals
Wednesday, May 24, 2026, 6pm
Frenchman Camille Saint-Saens composed "The Carnival of the Animals" in 1886 and it has been a long-cherished work for children and families ever since. The Palm Beach Symphony's unique adaptation, THE CARNIVAL OF MORE ANIMALS, incorporates over a dozen animals native to Florida. The hour-long program combines Saint-Saens' composition with lively narration by wildlife biologist Forrest Galante, who guides viewers on an engaging, fact-based educational journey accompanied by projected onscreen visuals of these animals. Originally composed for a chamber orchestra, this new arrangement includes an expansive array of instruments, providing students with a unique opportunity to see the full breadth of instruments in a symphony orchestra while learning about Florida's diverse wildlife.
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 05/24/2026 @ 6:00 PM
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 05/26/2026 @ 2:00 AM
Secrets of the Dead
China’s Bronze Kingdom
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 9pm
A mysterious ancient city lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan--remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years, until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in 1929. More than 10,000 unusual items have been found at the site which experts believe may be as archaeologically important as the Terracotta Army of Xi'an. Could this be the capital of the ancient Shu kingdom?
- WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 05/27/2026 @ 9:00 PM
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