Fred Vigeant is WITF's Director of Programming and Promotions for TV and Radio. In 1837, a diminutive, neglected teenager is crowned Queen Victoria, navigates the scandal, corruption, and political intrigues of the Court, and soon rises to become the most powerful woman in the world. (Make sure to consult your local station listings for more detailed information about MASTERPIECE broadcasts in your area. Are you a MASTERPIECE Mystery! See what happens when a teen bride's new husband gives her an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet that is a miniature replica of their home—and seems to predict and unravel the future with unsettling precision. Together, they struggle with procedural dilemmas and existential questions about their futures–on the force and in their personal lives. Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking® and Raymond James, with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The Masterpiece Trust, created to help ensure the series' future. He also analyzes audience research and manages the public affairs program Smart Talk. customerservice@witf.org. Watch full episodes online. Member, Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: DNA Mysteries, American Masters: Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip. Widowed a year and a half earlier, glamourous former salon owner Vivien (Annis) invites her three children to their seaside childhood home for an important announcement: she has a new man in her life, Mark (Rae), a widowed retired surgeon. And David Bamber is the detective who tries to work out whether an unfortunate incident was an accident or a heinous crime. This one-night drama tells the extraordinary true story of Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton, played by Golden Globe winner and Emmy award nominee Joanne Froggatt (Downton Abbey). Toward Racial Justice: Voices from the Midstate. You've just tried to add this show to My List. Take a look at the all-new series premiering in January 2021 on MASTERPIECE on PBS! Fred manages the schedules for our radio and television platforms. Helen and Natalie both reach crisis points. Starring Charlotte Riley (Peaky Blinders, King Charles III) and Ben Chaplin (Apple Tree Yard, The Thin Red Line) and featuring David Suchet (Poirot), the six-part drama explores the turbulent media landscape and the ethical dilemmas journalists face each day. Your continuing support helps make WITF possible. Co-starring are Maimie McCoy (Wallander) as Van der Valk’s right-hand woman, Lucienne Hassell; Luke Allen-Gale (Dominion) as the scruffy sergeant, Brad de Vries; and more! Kevin Whately stars as Inspector Lewis, the former working-class foil to the erudite Detective Inspector Morse. Terms of Use: PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Ambition knows no bounds. Get extended access to 1600+ episodes, binge watch your favorite shows, and stream anytime - online Think you know the crime fighters and memorable characters from past and present? Having suffered a life-threatening stroke, which his inner circle conspired to hide from the public, the film charts the course of Churchill’s (played by Cranford’s Michael Gambon) remarkable recovery with the help of his spirited nurse (Emma’s Romola Garai). Shown from left to right: Stephen Rea as Mark, Francesca Annis as Vivien and Imelda Staunton as Mary. Doug Lineham (Bamber) elicits the details in flashbacks, it all started innocently enough. MASTERPIECE dials back the clock to spotlight the influences that turned 22-year-old rookie policewoman Jane Tennison into the savvy, single-minded crime fighter beloved by Prime Suspect viewers. Together with his cool, cerebral partner Hathaway (Laurence Fox), Lewis tackles murder and mayhem in the seemingly-perfect academic haven of Oxford. Check to see. Can Poldark change his destiny, restore his lost fortune, and reclaim his love ? Although Will lives the life of a clergyman, sometimes he can’t help but fall into more worldly habits as he solves murders in the bucolic village of Grantchester. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Claudie Blakley, Russell Tovey, and Lydia Leonard play the grown-up children of Annis’s character. Shaun Evans (The Take, The Last Weekend, Silk), charms audiences with his portrayal of the cerebral and solitary Detective Constable Morse in Endeavour, written by Inspector Lewis creator and Inspector Morse writer Russell Lewis . Imelda Staunton and Francesca Annis star in a mystery about late-life romance. in Mass Communications and Broadcasting. Is this the end for him or the start of something new? Marc Warren stars as Piet van der Valk, the dogged Dutch detective in Nicolas Freeling’s bestselling novels, in this new adaptation from MASTERPIECE on PBS. As Vivien and Mark prepare for a trip to India, Jake gets a hot tip. Three-time Emmy® winner Jeremy Piven stars as Harry Gordon Selfridge, the flamboyant entrepreneur and showman seeking to provide London’s shoppers with the ultimate merchandise and the ultimate thrill. WHAT’S ON TONIGHT Find out six surprising facts about Van der Valk novelist Nicolas Freeling. Gurinder Chadha’s (Bend it Like Beckham) drama Beecham House is set in 19th century Delhi before the British ruled in that region. Van der Valk. One of the most popular drama series in TV history -- Bringing you the best in classic adaptations, mysteries filled with eclectic characters, and provocative contemporary works. Keeley Hawes (Upstairs Downstairs) stars as an intrepid widow who decamps from dreary England to a sun-dappled Greek island with her four recalcitrant children, ages 11 to 21, on this adaptation of Gerald Durrell’s My Family and Other Animals and its two sequels. or in the PBS app. Tom Brittney stars as Will Davenport, with Robson Green as his law-enforcement ally, Inspector Geordie Keating, in Grantchester. on MASTERPIECE Marc Warren (Beecham House, The Good Wife) stars as steely-eyed cop Piet van der Valk in Van der Valk an all-new series based on Nicolas Freeling’s legendary crime thrillers. Dominic West stars as fugitive Jean Valjean, with David Oyelowo as his pursuer Inspector Javert and Lily Collins as the luckless single mother Fantine. The world’s only consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch), teams up with his long-suffering, faithful friend, Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman), to solve a dizzying array of crimes and battle diabolical villains with his signature deductive reasoning and his stunning lack of social grace. Hugh Laurie stars in the all-new political thriller Roadkill. Watch Masterpiece videos on demand. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood. Coming to MASTERPIECE in 2019. Opening with emergency vehicles on the scene of a life-threatening mishap, the mystery for viewers is: Who has done what to whom? Tom Bateman steps into the role of John Beecham, a handsome former soldier who has purchased the mansion, Beecham House, to begin a new life. Could the embarrassment derail his political career? Fred graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego with a B.A. Aidan Turner (The Hobbit) stars as Ross Poldark, a redcoat who returns to Cornwall after battle to discover that his father is dead, his lands are ruined, and his true love is engaged to another. Loved by generations of women worldwide, Little Women is a truly universal coming of age story. The official registration and financial information of WITF may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, (800) 732-0999. Having just seen off a libel case, UK government minister Peter Laurence faces a pair of family scandals. The cast includes Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey), Gregory Fitoussi (Mr. Selfridge), Adil Ray, Pallavi Sharda, and others. Stephen Rae is her new gentleman friend. Mary responds to an emergency. Vivien and Mark prepare for a trip. Promoted to justice minister, Peter deals with a prison riot, an angry daughter, and alarming contacts from a stranger. Previously, Fred was at WRVO in Oswego, NY for 12 years serving in various roles including Program Director and before that Operations Manager. Tom Brittney and Robson Green star in Grantchester on MASTERPIECE Mystery! Ellie Bamber and Josh O'Connor costar as the young lovers Cosette and Marius. on PBS. Meanwhile, an unknown threat looms abroad. Receive our email newsletter to get schedule updates, exclusive features, and news on shows like Flesh and Blood. Alison Wilson thinks she is happily married until her husband Alec (Iain Glen, Game of Thrones) dies, and another woman claims to be Alec’s wife. By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Flesh and Blood Norma Carlisle (Elizabeth McGovern), a local society matron who never broke a rule in her life, impulsively volunteers to accompany Louise to New York for a surprising, whirlwind summer. Feature. Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) and Francesca Annis (Reckless, Cranford) star in this heartwarming story of courage, friendship, and holding onto light in our darkest moments. Helen and Natalie both reach crisis points with their partners. See what is coming up on our national broadcast schedule below. Also starring are Claudie Blakley (Grantchester, Cranford), Russell Tovey (Years and Years, Little Dorrit), and Lydia Leonard (Gentleman Jack, Apple Tree Yard) as the grown-up children of Annis’s character, Vivien; Stephen Rae (The Stranger) as a suspicious new addition to the family; and David Bamber (Victoria) as the detective who tries to work out whether an unfortunate incident was an accident or, in fact, a heinous crime. When a rural English town finds itself on the verge of World War II, two powerful women struggle to put aside their differences in The Women’s Institute and join forces amidst the chaos and uncertainty of wartime. One of the most popular drama series in TV history -- Bringing you the best in classic adaptations, mysteries filled with eclectic characters, and provocative contemporary works. When the opportunity arises for Louise Brooks (Haley Lu Richardson) to go to New York to study with a leading dance troupe, her mother insists there be a chaperone. Claudie Blakley, Russell Tovey, and Lydia Find out about new shows, get updates on your favorite dramas and mysteries, enjoy exclusive content and more! A historical drama for a modern audience, Wolf Hall, the 2016 Peabody Award and Golden Globe winner for Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, tells the story of Thomas Cromwell, played by Mark Rylance—a blacksmith’s son who rises from the ashes of personal disaster, and deftly picks his way through King Henry VIII's court, where “man is wolf to man.”. Vivien tries to dismiss her children's fears about Mark. World on Fire, an adrenalized, emotionally gripping and resonant World War II drama, follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people in five countries as they grapple with the effects of the war on their everyday lives. Explore all the great shows as seen on MASTERPIECE on PBS -- Victoria, Poldark, Sherlock, Downton Abbey and more! In 1909 London, an American retail tycoon arrives at the unfashionable end of Oxford Street to jettison fusty British tradition and open one of the finest department stores the world has ever seen. Registration does not imply endorsement. With the help of their mother, Marmee, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from sibling rivalry and first love, to loss and marriage. We can remove the first video in the list to add this one. of late-life romance. Staunton, who is set to star as Queen Elizabeth II in the next season of The Crown, gives a slyly comedic performance as Mary, the family’s long-time next-door neighbor, whose life is devoted to gardening and trying to be helpful to Vivien.