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WTVP lets you explore the far reaches of the globe without leaving home. Meet Italian artisans, explore Chicago from the air, travel to Ireland and island hop with Rick Steves, all from the comfort of home. 

ITALY MADE WITH LOVE
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 8:30 PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 5:30 PM

Travel through Italy to meet remarkable artisans — from glassblowers in Venice to ceramic makers in Umbria; from cashmere weavers in Genoa to olive oil makers in Tuscany; to chefs who create the delectable dishes that reflect regional culinary traditions. Celebrate the exceptional eye, the discerning palate and the distinct finesse they can only pass on to the next generation of apprentices.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Mon, 08/15/2022 @ 8:30 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 08/17/2022 @ 1:30 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 08/21/2022 @ 5:30 PM

 

BEYOND CHICAGO FROM THE AIR
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 8:30 PM

Imagine if you could soar, swoop, dive and spiral through and around Chicago's landmarks, neighborhoods and suburbs – with a familiar voice providing engaging commentary along the way. Chicago from the Air, a new special filmed entirely with a drone camera and narrated by WTTW's Geoffrey Baer, make this dream a reality.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Tue, 08/16/2022 @ 8:30 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 08/18/2022 @ 1:30 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 08/21/2022 @ 1:30 PM

IRELAND'S WILD COAST
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 7 PM

Follow a unique journey along one of the most spectacular coastlines in the world, featuring the wildlife and wild places that make it so unique. Wildlife cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson takes viewers on an authored odyssey along Ireland's rugged Atlantic coast – the place he chooses to make his home after 30 years spent shooting some of the world's most celebrated wildlife films.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 08/17/2022 @ 7 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 08/18/2022 @ 12 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Fri, 08/19/2022 @ 12:30 AM

RICK STEVES' ISLAND HOPPING EUROPE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 8:30 PM

Some of Europe's best surprises are its islands. Join Rick on a fascinating voyage, exploring four of Europe's most intriguing islands: Malta, Capri, Skye and Orkney.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 08/18/2022 @ 8:30 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 08/21/2022 @ 12:30 PM