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Celebrating 40 Years

Reading Rainbow

In celebration of 40 years of Reading Rainbow, we will be sharing 40 FULL EPISODES of Reading Rainbow on our YouTube channel! 

For a limited time only, enjoy full episodes of the original series. Episodes will be made available to stream on YouTube.

Saturday, May 18 at 2pm

Hear Us Out: Buffalo Chamber Players

Buffalo Toronto Public Media invites all music enthusiasts aged 8-12 (and their accompanying adults) to an afternoon of music with the Buffalo Chamber Players as they present "Una Conversación Con Amigos/A Conversation With Friends", offering an up-close look at what it’s like to play with a small group of friends – with a special emphasis on Hispanic composers.

The List

 

Stay in-the-loop with the latest and greatest happenings at your favorite public media stations when you get on The List!
 

The List is Buffalo Toronto Public Media’s newsletter giving you the best of the best from our family of public media stations. When you subscribe, you'll find this newsletter in your inbox every Thursday morning so you know what’s coming up before the weekend hits! 

Coming Up This Week on WNED PBS

SUNDAY

Born to Be The King | Preview

An in-depth look at the achievements of King Charles and the type of monarch he is destined to be. As Charles, Britain's longest serving heir apparent, ascends the throne as King, those who know him well - who have worked for and with him - discuss what he achieved as the Prince of Wales and what he will bring to his new role of monarch. This unique portrait, which includes archive footage and intimate interviews with the then Duchess of Cornwall and Prince of Wales, highlights the impact that he had on the country as heir to the throne, and reveals what is important to him and how that will translate to him becoming King. Watch Sunday, May 12 at 8pm.

MaryLand

Episode 2 | Preview

As new revelations emerge, the sisters deal with the fallout from their mother’s death. Watch Sunday, May 12 at 9pm.

Guilt

Episode 3 | Preview

Max, Jake, and their new gang hide from Maggie in Edinburgh. Watch Sunday, May 12 at 10pm.

MONDAY

Antiques Roadshow

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Hour 3 | Preview

Visit Akron, OH for astonishing finds, including a Fox Kids promotion kit, a Thurman Munson-signed baseball, ca. 1975 and Fernando Amorsolo oil paintings from 1955. Guess the top $120,000 to $180,000 find! Watch Monday, May 13 at 8pm.

Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness

Resilience | Preview

In this episode, our "heroes" speak about finding help, inpatient and outpatient therapy, the added stigma of racial or gender discrimination, the criminalization of mental illness, and youth suicide. Watch Monday, May 13 at 9pm.

TUESDAY

Finding Your roots season 10

Hold the Laughter | Preview

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. uncovers the roots of comedians Bob Odenkirk and Iliza Shlesinger two very funny people whose family trees brim with dramatic stories, introducing them to relatives who took great risks to overcame enormous hardships. Watch Tuesday, May 14 at 8pm.

The Express Way with Dulé Hill

Chicago Preview

In Chicago, Dulé Hill explores why art and activism are synonymous. Watch Tuesday, May 14 at 9pm.

FRONTLINE

A Dangerous Assignment: Uncovering Corruption in Maduro's Venezuela | Preview

Exposing the shadowy figure at the heart of a corruption scandal spanning from Venezuela to the U.S. Watch Tuesday, May 14 at 10pm.

WEDNESDAY

Nature

Saving the Animals of Ukraine | Preview

From the heart of war-torn Ukraine, stories of survival, love, and resilience emerge beyond the battles. Witness an extraordinary view into the effects of war on animals, and the humans who help them. Directed by Ukrainian YouTuber Anton Ptushkin. Watch Wednesday, May 15 at 8pm.

NOVA

Secrets in Your Data | Preview

Find out who’s using your data and what you can do about it. Watch Wednesday, May 15 at 9pm.

Pompeii: The New Dig | Preview

The series follows the biggest archaeological excavation in Pompeii for a generation. Watch Wednesday, May 15 at 10pm.

THURSDAY

Death In Paradise

Christmas 2022 | Preview

A true-crime podcaster is murdered while on the hunt for a child who disappeared on Christmas Eve 1977 - and Selwyn's past comes back to haunt him. There's just one case that Selwyn has never solved - and this Christmas it will return to haunt him. As the inhabitants of Saint Marie prepare for the festive season, true-crime podcaster Jennifer Langan is found shot dead. Langan had been investigating the strange disappearance of a nine-year old boy on Christmas Eve in 1977. When recordings from the night of the murder are uncovered, the team are left with a chilling question. Are supernatural forces at work? And, in the biggest shock of them all, will Neville find love just in time for Christmas? Watch Part 2 on Thursday, May 16 at 8:01pm.

Midsomer Murders

Witches of Angel's Rise | Preview

When a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols on the eve of a Psychic Fayre, Barnaby must step into the spiritual world of mediums, psychics, and occult followers to find the killer. Guest stars include Tracy-Ann Oberman (Escape to The Chateau) and Caroline Lee-Johnson (Chef). Watch Thursday, May 16 at 9pm (Part 1) and 9:45pm (Part 2).

Mr. Bean | Preview

Loveable buffoon Mr. Bean has the unique talent of turning the most ordinary of situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. Watch Thursday, May 16 at 10:32pm.

FRIDAY

Martin Clunes: Islands of the Pacific Season 2 | Preview

Following the success of part one of ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC, Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) continues on his epic journey across the Pacific. This season, Martin travels to Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Micronesia. Watch the Season 2 premiere Friday, May 17 at 8:01pm.

Great Performances

Audra McDonald at the London Palladium | Preview

Audra McDonald performs a repertoire of classic Broadway songs at the London Palladium. Watch Friday, May 17 at 9pm.

I'll Find a Way or Make One — A Rosie Story | Preview

Viola Hippert grew up a child of Serbian immigrants in the shadow of the Bethlehem Steel plant in Lackawanna, New York. Her family’s strong work ethic laid the groundwork for Vi to become a Rosie the Riveter at Bell Aircraft Corporation during WWII. Now in her late 90s, Vi reflects on her life and has no plan to slow down. Watch Friday, May 17 at 10:30pm.

SATURDAY

Mystery of Edwin Drood | Preview

A bold and refreshing take on Charles Dickins' novel from acclaimed screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes. It is 1842 and local choirmaster John Jasper hides a dark secret that plagues his dreams. Jasper is obsessed with the beautiful Rosa, who is engaged to his beloved orphan nephew Edwin Drood. Watch Saturday, May 18 at 8pm.

My Life Is Murder

Lividity In Lycra | Preview

When Hugh Miller, the CFO of a hospitality empire, dies on a cycling ride with friends, the coroner rules it death by misadventure. But Kieran suspects the involvement of Hugh's boss, hard-driving entrepreneur Roger Simms, and asks Alexa to look into it. Watch Saturday, May 18 at 9pm.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong | Preview

In Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the team behind the Tony Award-winning global hit, The Play That Goes Wrong, bring their trademark comic mayhem to the J.M. Barrie classic Peter Pan. The much-loved members of The Cornley Drama Society once again battle against technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes on their way to Neverland with hilarious and disastrous results. With special guest star David Suchet as the narrator. Watch Saturday, May 18 at 9:55pm.

WNED PBS KIDS CHANNEL

PBS KIDS Channel Family Night | On the WNED PBS KIDS Channel

Enjoy family viewing events featuring movie specials of themed programming Saturday and Sunday nights on the WNED PBS KIDS channel. Watch, play and learn with your favorite PBS KIDS characters every Saturday and Sunday from 7pm to 9pm. You can watch the WNED PBS KIDS channel on your computer, tablet, phone and of course, on television.