Plan your December viewing to catch programs that educate, entertain and inspire all ages. Oh wait, that includes all the programs on WTVP. If you make room in your schedule for these choices and many more and you're sure to have the most rewarding December ever.
When Cancer Calls is an 80-minute, professional theatrical portrayal of cancer communication on the telephone. Dialogue is drawn verbatim from the first natural history of recorded and transcribed interactions — 61 phone calls over 13 months — between an actual patient and her family members. A powerful and enlightening story is told of the critical importance of communication and social relationships as family members journey through cancer together.
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A talented group of musicians sings for the joy of giving back to their community. In The Sound of Giving, RSVP (Reconciliation Singers Voice of Peace) show their dedication to the nameless outcasts in their community by helping fund Joshua’s House, the first hospice for the homeless on the west coast. Great music can support great causes and inspire other artists to do the same.
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The heartwarming story, based on the beloved books, comes to life on-screen!
A new series starring Nicholas Ralph, Samuel West, Callum Woodhouse and more!
Since their first publication in 1970, the beloved books of James Alfred Wight, published under the pen name James Herriot, have held a special place in people’s hearts throughout the world. Chronicling the heartwarming and humorous adventures of a young country vet, the books introduced readers to his unconventional mentor and the cast of farmers and townsfolk who lived and worked in the Yorkshire Dales in the 1930s. This television adaptation preserves the rich spirit, tone and values of Herriot’s iconic characters and stories and brings to life his sharply observed, entertaining and incredibly funny tales of country life in the North of England for a modern audience, introducing a new generation to his life-affirming stories.
Stars Anna Madeley and Rachel Shenton discuss playing Mrs. Hall and Helen.
Take a look behind the scenes of the all-new series and see how it all came together!
In this hour-long Lidia Celebrates America, Lidia Bastianich travels from big cities to small pockets of rural America, either in person or virtually, to share the inspiring stories of a diverse group of resilient Americans who have overcome extraordinary odds in their own lives and found purpose in serving their communities. They understand better than most that all our futures are interconnected. Now more than ever, we need each other to survive and thrive.
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Presenting the first comprehensive documentary about the Lafayette Escadrille. The true story of the American pilots who volunteered for France in WWI comes alive in this brand-new film with more than 40 locations filmed in France, more than 20 interviews and never-before-seen photographs and stories.
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On Easter Sunday 1939, contralto Marian Anderson stepped up to a microphone in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed on the walls of the monument behind her were the words “all men are created equal.” Barred from performing in Constitution Hall because of her race, Marian Anderson would sing for the American people in the open air.
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Fall in love with the beloved musical as never before. Features music and lyrics by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and stars Kara Tointon as Maria and Julian Ovenden as Captain von Trapp.
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Captain von Trapp joins his children in singing for the first time.
Getting Jazzed for Broadway’s Best: The Sound of Music
Meet Janaé and Bella, two fierce abolitionists whose upbringing and experiences shape their activism and views on Black liberation. Through their lens, Unapologetic provides an inside look into the ongoing movement work that transformed Chicago, from the police murder of Rekia Boyd to the election of mayor Lori Lightfoot.
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In Walk Together Children: The 150th Anniversary of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, Dr. Paul T. Kwami and the current singers explore the stories of the world-renowned ensemble's original nine members and reflect on their roles as students and preservers of the group’s legacy.
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Big Dreams in Umatilla is a story about a robotics team and how it united a town and taught its young residents they could reach for the stars. The hour-long documentary follows the team through the 2016 robotics season, highlighting how rewarding it can be to overcome obstacles and chase your dreams.
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