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From the politics of Irish freedom to the beauty of the wild Irish coastlines, come along on a magical, musical tour or the past, present and future of the Emerald Isle.


TIM JANIS CELTIC HEART 
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 11 PM 

Embark on a journey through six Celtic regions, weaving images of the beautiful Celtic coast with sweeping, ethereal themes. Composer, conductor and two-time Billboard chart-topper Tim Janis performs his soothing new age instrumental music onstage with a stellar cast of musicians, including Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt of Celtic Woman, Camille and Kennerly Kitt of The Harp Twins, flautist Eimear McGeown, and singers Lynn Hilary and Ella Roberts.

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Sun, 03/01/2020 @ 3:30 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Tue, 03/09/2021 @ 11 PM

IRELAND’S WILD COAST PART 2 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 7 PM 

Follow a unique, personal journey along one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world featuring the wildlife and wild places that make it so special. Emmy Award-winning wildlife cameraman, Colin Stafford-Johnson, takes viewers on an authored odyssey along Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast. 

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Wed, 03/10/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Fri, 03/12/2021 @ 1:30 AM

CELTIC THUNDER IRELAND 
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 8:30 PM 

Celtic Thunder Ireland is a revue show that combines 10 years of Celtic Thunder hits and focuses on their most popular songs of the last decade, their Irish and Celtic fan favorites, including their unique take on beloved Irish classics Danny Boy, She Moved Through The Fair and Caledonia. The wonderful arrangements of the ensemble numbers reflect the power of the soloists, who range in age from 14 to 40, and feature songs that celebrate a common Celtic heritage.

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Thu, 03/11/2021 @ 8:30 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Sat, 03/13/2021 @ 1:30 AM

Orchestra playing on Zoom

I AM IRELAND 
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 7 PM 

A wonderful new "pandemic version" of a musical program featuring songs and stories with the traditional Irish Tenor, Paddy Homan and Orchestra. Originally developed for the stage, this concert film was taped at Chicago's renowned Old St. Pat's Church and in the private residences of musicians, featuring the 40 members of The City Lights Orchestra, conducted by Rich Daniels. I Am Ireland takes the audience on a journey through the songs, speeches and images of the time to honor and celebrate the Irish road to freedom.

Airdates: 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Tue, 03/16/2021 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Thu, 03/18/2021 @ 3 AM
  • WTVP-REMOTE 47.2 – Thu, 03/18/2021 @ 2 PM
  • WTVP-REMOTE 47.2 – Thu, 03/18/2021 @ 10 PM

IN THE NAME OF PEACE: 
JOHN HUME IN AMERICA 
TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 8 PM 

Narrated by Liam Neeson, this documentary shares how legendary Irish politician and Nobel Prize winner John Hume — inspired by the American Civil Rights movement — harnessed the power of Irish America and built relationships with the White House and U.S. Congress to bring peace to Northern Ireland. The hour-long documentary tells the story of one man's achievement through the testimonies of those who helped him and understood his objectives for lasting peace.

 Airdates:

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Tue, 03/16/2021 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Wed, 03/17/2021 @ 12 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 – Wed, 03/17/2021 @ 12 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 – Wed, 03/17/2021 @ 6 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 – Wed, 03/17/2021 @ 11 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 – Thu, 03/18/2021 @ 7 AM
  • WTVP-REMOTE 47.2 – Fri, 03/19/2021 @ 10 PM
  • WTVP-REMOTE 47.2 – Fri, 03/19/2021 @ 2 PM
John Hume with political leaders